HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/04/10-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 10, 2012
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tern W.B. "Zim"Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Absent:
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:03 p.m., on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Member Moss absent.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Chris Blakley, Sagamore Hill Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Chris Blakley, Sagamore Hill Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 3,
2012
City Secretary Kayser stated that the Minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2012, would be
corrected to state that the motion on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17567 should
state that the public hearing was continued and not closed.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the Minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2012, be approved as corrected.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. P-11373 be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17568 be continued until the
May 1, 2012, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Moss absent. (See page 10 for citizen comments.)
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
A. General- Consent Items - None
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11372 - Authorize Rejection of All Bids Received for Bid No. 11-0244
Washington Style Lanterns and Posts for the Transportation and Public Works
Department and Authorize Issuance of a New Invitation to Bid. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize rejection of all bids
received for Bid No. 11-0244 Washington Style Lanterns and Posts for the Transportation and
Public Works Department and authorize issuance of a new Invitation to Bid.
3. M&C P-11374 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Midwest Tape, LLC, Baker
& Taylor, and Book Wholesalers, Inc., for Digital Video Discs for the Library in
an Amount Up to $740,000.00 for the First Year. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize purchase agreements with
1) Midwest Tape, LLC, for digital video discs and cataloging and processing services; 2) Baker
& Taylor for digital video discs; and 3) Book Wholesalers, Inc., for digital video discs for the
Library in an amount up to $740,000.00 for the first year.
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4. M&C P-11375 - Authorize Purchase of a Hybrid Aerial Bucket Truck for the
Parks and Community Services Department from The Around The Clock
Freightliner Group, LLC, Using a Texas Smart Buy Cooperative Contract for the
Parks and Community Services Department in the Amount of$187,417.00. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a hybrid
aerial bucket truck for the Parks and Community Services Department from The Around The
Clock Freightliner Group, LLC, using the Texas Smart Buy Cooperative Contract Number
071-A 1 in the amount of$187,417.00.
5. M&C P-11376 - Authorize Purchase from Mark III Systems, Inc., in the Amount
of$195,342.00 for Hardware, Software, Maintenance and Related Services for the
Information Technology Solutions Department, Using a Department of
Information Resources Contract and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize purchase from Mark III
Systems, Inc., in the amount of $195,342.00 for hardware, software, maintenance and related
services for the Information Technology Solutions Department using a Department of
Information Resources Contract No. DIR-SDD-952; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20161-04-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund,
from available funds, for the services.
C. Land- Consent Items
1. M&C L-15346 - Amend M&C L-15297 to Change the Grantee's Name to Kemp
& Sons General Services, Inc., for Purchase of Tax Foreclosed Property Located
at 213 South Freeway from the November 17, 2011 Tax Foreclosure Property
Sealed Bid Sale. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend M&C L-15297 to change the
grantee's name from Regina Kemp to Kemp & Sons General Services, Inc., for purchase of tax
foreclosed property at 213 South Freeway from the November 17, 2011, Tax Foreclosure
Property Sealed Bid Sale; and authorize execution and recording of the Correction Tax Resale
Deed.
2. M&C L-15347 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1721 Acres of
an Improved Lot for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project,
Located at 3253 Hutchinson Street from Homestate Property Inc., in the Amount
of$40,500.00, Pay the Estimated Closing Costs Up to $3,000.00 for a Total Cost of
$43,500.00, and Authorize Payment of Relocation Assistance in an Amount Up to
$50,000.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acquisition of a fee simple
interest in an improved lot of 0.1721 acre for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements
Project, located at 3253 Hutchinson Street, Fort Worth, Texas, described as Lot 2, Block 36, J M
Moody Subdivision, from Homestate Property, Inc.; find that the total purchase price in the
amount of $40,500.00 is just compensation; authorize acceptance of the conveyance, the
recording of the appropriate instruments and payment of the estimated closing costs in the
amount of $3,000.00; and authorize the payment of relocation assistance in the amount up to
$50,000.00.
3. M&C L-15348 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1721 Acres of
an Improved Lot for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project,
Located at 3251 Hutchinson Street, from Wayne and Rita Mardis in the Amount
of$40,500.00, Pay the Estimated Closing Costs Up to $3,000.00 for a Total Cost of
$43,500.00 and Authorize Payment of Relocation Assistance in an Amount Up to
$25,000.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1721 acre of an improved lot for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements
Project, located at 3251 Hutchinson Street, Fort Worth, Texas, described as Lot 1, Block 36, J M
Moody Subdivision from Wayne and Rita Mardis; find that the total purchase price in the
amount of $40,500.00 is just compensation; authorize acceptance of the conveyances, the
recording of the appropriate instruments and payment of the estimated closing costs up to
$3,000.00; and authorize the payment of relocation assistance in the amount up to $25,000.00.
D. Planning& Zoning- Consent Items -None
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-25546 - Authorize Execution of a License Agreement with American
Tower Asset Sub, LLC, in the Amount of $42,000.00 Annually for the Lease of
Space at the Westland 6 Radio Tower Site. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a License
Agreement with American Tower Asset Sub, LLC, in the amount of$42,000.00 annually for the
lease of space at the Westland 6 Radio Tower Site as part of the Public Safety Radio Upgrade
Project.
2. M&C C-25547 - Authorize Transfer of $235,329.89 from Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund to the Special Trust Fund and the Transfer of $53,265.00
from the Special Trust Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund for Cost Savings and
Reimbursement Related to the Relocation of the City's Auto Pound Facility and
Resulting Construction of a New Service Center at U.S. Highway 287 and Bonds
Ranch Road and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize transfer of $235,329.89
from the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund to the Special Trust Fund; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20162-04-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Trust Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of returning unused funds from the auto pound
facilities project for use on future TRV related projects; authorize transfer of $53,265.00 from
the Special Trust Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20163-04-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Stormwater Utility
Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the cost of site planning work on the land
located at the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 287 and Bonds Ranch Road.
3. M&C C-25548 - Amend M&C C-24973 Authorizing Tax Abatement and
Economic Development Program Agreements with KXAS/NBC-5 for
Construction of a New Production Facility at the Southwest Corner of Amon
Carter Boulevard and FAA Boulevard t o Extend Various Completion Deadlines.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-24973 authorizing a Tax Abatement and Economic Development
Program Agreements with KXAS/NBC-5 by extending various completion deadlines required by
the agreement for construction of a new Production Facility at the southwest corner of Amon
Carter Boulevard and FAA Boulevard.
4. M&C C-25549 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Lloyd D. Nabors
Demolition, LLC, in the Amount of $92,700.00 for Removal, Transportation and
Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials from and the Demolition of the Former
Vickery Crossing Office Buildings Located at 650 West Vickery Boulevard, for
the Hemphill/Lamar Connector Project Authorize Transfer from the
Environmental Protection Project Fund to the Street Improvements Fund in the
Amount of $17,365.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of$17,365.00
from the Environmental Protection Project Fund to the Street Improvements Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20164-04-2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Street Improvements Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of funding
the removal, transportation and disposal of asbestos containing materials from the former
Vickery Crossing office buildings located at 650 West Vickery Boulevard; and authorize
execution of a contract with Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition, LLC, in the amount of$92,700.00 for
the project.
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5. M&C C-25550 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance, if Awarded, of a
Grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments in the Amount of
$93,470.00 for the Purpose of Funding the Cowtown Recycles Downtown Project
and Authorize Use of Funds for In-Kind Match and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize application for and
acceptance, if awarded, a grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments in the
amount of$93,470.00, for the purpose of funding the "Cowtown Recycles Downtown" project;
authorize the use in the amount up to $833.00 from the Solid Waste Fund as in-kind matching
funds for this grant; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20165-04-2012 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, for the
purpose of funding the project.
6. M&C C-25551 - Authorize Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No.
38473 with URS Corporation in the Amount of$24,911.00 for the Development of
GIS-Based Processes to Evaluate Matters Related to the Protection of the
Navigable Airspace for Airports Within the City of Fort Worth. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Amendment No. 4 to City
Secretary Contract No. 38473 with URS Corporation in the amount of $24,911.00 for the
development of GIS-Based processes to evaluate matters related to the protection of the
navigable airspace for airports within the City of Fort Worth.
7. M&C C-25552 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 40169 with Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., in the Amount of
$210,124.22 for a Total Contract Amount of $6,026,440.02 for Medical District
Water Distribution System Improvements, Part 4 from South Holly Water
Treatment Plant to the Medical District. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Change
Order No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 40169 with Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., in the
amount of $210,124.22 for Medical District Water Distribution System Improvements, Part 4
from South Holly Water Treatment Plant to the Medical District, thereby increasing the contract
amount to $6,026,440.02.
8. M&C C-25553 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 41740 with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the Amount of
$181,659.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $396,365.00 for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 75 on Cleburne Road, Sandage Avenue, Devitt Street,
Orange Street, Medford Court and Stratford Court. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8
and 9
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 41740 with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the
amount of $181,659.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 75, thereby increasing the
contract amount to $396,365.00.
9. M&C C-25554 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42360 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the Amount of
$115,630.00 for a Total Contract Amount of$1,365,227.00 for Water and Sanitary
Sewer Main Relocations for the Trinity River Vision - Central City Project and
the Trinity Uptown Service Area Phase 1 - Bridge and Channel Relocations, Part
1 Henderson Street Bridge Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations. (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 42360 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the
amount of $115,630.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations for the Trinity River
Vision - Central City Project and the Trinity Uptown Service Area Phase 1 - Bridge and Channel
Relocations, Part 1 Henderson Street Bridge Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $1,365,227.00.
10. M&C C-25555 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Hazen
and Sawyer, P.C., in the Amount of $352,236.00 for the Design of the Village
Creek Water Reclamation Facility Gravity Belt Thickener Addition. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., in the amount of $352,236.00 for the
design of the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Gravity Belt Thickener Addition.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEIVIS
1. OCS - 1847- Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Removed from Consent Agenda
for Individual Consideration
2. M&C P-11373 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Hugulev Memorial Medical
Center in the Amount of $450,000.00 for the First Year for Annual Physical
Fitness and Medical Testing for the Police and Fire Departments. (AIL..
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement with Huguley
Memorial Medical Center in the amount of $450,000.00 for the first year for annual physical
fitness and medical testing for the Police and Fire Departments.
Council Member Hicks advised she had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11373 be approved. The motion carried
7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Hicks and Council Member
Moss absent.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Recognition of Fort Worth Sister Cities Youth Exchange from Trier, Germany
Mr. Michael Bennett, Trier Committee Chair, Fort Worth Sister Cities International, recognized
the Fort Worth Sister Cities Youth Exchange from Trier, Germany. He stated that 15 students
and one teacher were here for two weeks as part of the Sister Cities Ambassador High School
Exchange program. He stated that the program was hosted by Arlington Heights, Trinity Valley
and All Saints Episcopal High Schools.
Representatives from Trier, Germany presented the Mayor and Council with art work from Trier
artists which signified cultural cohesiveness.
2. Presentation of Proclamation of National Osteopathic Medicine Week
Council Member Shingleton presented the Proclamation for National Osteopathic Medicine
Week to student doctors from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas
College of Osteopathic Medicine. He stated that there were currently more than 78,000
osteopathic physicians (DOs) in the United States who have made tremendous contributions to
the American health care system since osteopathic medicine was founded in 1874. He further
stated that DOs were fully licensed to prescribe medicine and practice in all specialty areas of
medicine, including surgery, were trained to consider the health of the whole person and had
treated numerous people from U.S. Presidents to Olympic athletes. He stated that DOs
contributed to the fight against AIDS, fought for civil rights and had served on nationwide
healthcare panels and boards. He pointed out that the University of North Texas Health Science
Center trained the student osteopathic physicians at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
(TCOM), one of the Nation's distinguished graduate institutions, and had, throughout four
decades of growth and expansion, explored and taught the promotion of good health, not just the
treatment of disease, in the practice of medicine. He also recognized key administrators from the
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine that
were present in the audience.
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3. Presentation by Texas Motor Speedway
Council Member Espino announced that April 12 through 14, 2012, was race weekend at Texas
Motor Speedway. He stated that the Samsung 500 Race would take place on a Saturday night
and encouraged everyone to attend. He also pointed out that race weekend attracted
approximately 200,000 fans and spectators to the event which provided economic benefits to the
entire area. He encouraged everyone to wear green to kick off the beginning of Texas Motor
Speedway race season.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Jordan wished former Mayor Bob Boland a happy 86th birthday.
Council Member Hicks announced that the grand opening of the Police Department's new East
Lancaster storefront would be held on April 12, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at 1509 East Lancaster
Avenue. She stated the storefront would house the area neighborhood patrol officer, homeless
liaison officer, and two central division officers.
Council Member Espino extended advance happy birthday wishes to his son, Salvador Espino,
Jr., who would turn 22 years old on April 12, 2012.
Mayor Price announced that the Victory Over Violence Run/Walk was held on April 7, 2012,
and was a well attended successful event. She also announced the Race for the Cure would be
held in Fort Worth on April 14, 2012, at Ridgnlar Mall and encouraged everyone to attend.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COiMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or city
council committees.
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XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing- None
B. General
1. M&C G-17568 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 23.8 "Noise" of Chapter 23,
"Miscellaneous Offenses" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth to Add Decibel
Levels, Add Definitions Related to Noise, Set Maximum Sound Levels Based on
Zoning Categories, Regulate Amplifiers in the Right-of-Way, and Restrict Animal
Noise. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Section 23.8
"Noise" of Chapter 23, "Miscellaneous Offenses" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, to
amend the noise ordinance to add decibel levels; to add definitions related to noise; to set
maximum sound levels based on zoning categories; to regulate amplifiers in the right of way; to
restrict animal noise; and to allow exceptions.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17568 had been
continued until the May 1, 2012, Council meeting.
Ms. Yolanda Eidson, 3015 Ellis Avenue, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-17568.
Mr. Jim Ashford, 6209 Riverview Circle, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-17568, but did not wish to address the Council.
Ms. Sharon Orr, 908 Haynes, submitted a comment card in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-17568.
2 M&C G-17569 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Repealing
Moratorium on Salt Water Disposal. Wells and Amending Section 15-42,
Paragraph 29, Chapter 15 of the City Code to Prohibit Salt Water Disposal Wells.
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a public hearing and, following the
public hearing, adopt an Ordinance repealing the moratorium on salt water disposal wells;
amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, by amending Chapter 15, "Gas",
Article II, "Gas Drilling and Production", Section 15-42, Paragraph 29, to prohibit salt water
disposal wells within the City.
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City Secretary Kayser advised the Mayor and Council Communication G-17569 was a
continuation of the public hearing held on April 3, 2012, under Mayor and Council
Communication G-17567.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Rick Trice, Assistant Director, Gas Wells, Planning and Development Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the
public hearing be closed, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17569 be approved and
Ordinance No. 20166-04-2012 be adopted. (See page 12 for Council vote.)
b. Citizen Presentations
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-17569.
Ms. Libby Willis, 2300 Primrose Avenue
Ms. Blanca Gonzales, 3309 Minot Avenue
Mr. Robert Horton, 9104 Autumn Falls Drive(provided handout)
Mr. Jim Ashford, 6209 Riverview Circle
Mr. John MacFarlane, 3017 Willing
Mr. Louis McBee, 2320 Oakland Boulevard, #5
Mr. Stephen Lindsey, representing Quicksilver Resources, 801 Cherry Street, appeared before
Council in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17569.
Ms. Mary Kelleher, 7901 Randol Mill Road, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-17569, but did not wish to address the Council.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-17569 and were recognized by Mayor Price, but were not present in the
Council Chamber.
Ms. Serena Keeler, 1329 South Henderson Street
Mr. James Russell, 809 Raintree Road
State Representative Lon Burnam, 1067 West Magnolia, submitted an "undecided" comment
relative to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17569.
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The following individuals submitted comment cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-17569.
Ms. Judy Williams, 9815 Shady Lane
Mr. Walter Williams, 6156 Whitman
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 Block of Highview Terrace
Ms. Sally McCoy, 3528 Suffolk Drive
Mr. Norman Hill, 8700 Granite Court
Ms. Linda Hanratty, 4236 Oak Park Court
Ms. Angie Hudson, 6436 Curzon Avenue
Mr. Dan Meeker, 4770 Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 400
Mr. David Meeker, 5804 Indianwood Lane
Ms. Lenora Collins-Pope, 6809 Briarwood Drive
Mr. John Adam, 6921 Windwood Trail
Mr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run
Ms. Margaret Daniel Meeker, 4900 Westridge Avenue, #13
Mr. Michael Wilson, 208 Crestwood Drive, submitted a comment card in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-17569.
c. Council Action
Council Member Espino advised that he would support this item because it was clear that the
public did not want salt water disposal wells within the City limits. He stated that the reason he
had suggested a pilot project in the Alliance area of north Fort Worth was because there were
many City neighborhoods that back up to areas of unincorporated Denton, Tarrant and Wise
counties and salt water disposal wells could still be placed in those areas. He further stated that
he believed that there was support for said pilot project but he had been advised by the City
Attorney that there was no legal way of directing the salt water disposal wells to a certain area.
He encouraged City staff and the Legislative Committees to work together with the County and
State legislature to address issues in the extraterritorial jurisdictions.
There was no further discussion and Mayor Price called for the vote.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Moss absent. (See page
11 for the motion.)
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - None
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D. Land
1. M&C L-15349 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Subsurface Drilling and
Extraction of Natural Gas Under Martin Luther King Community Center from
an Off-Site Location. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a public hearing pursuant to the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; find
that no feasible or prudent alternatives exist for the subsurface use of Martin Luther King
Community Center located at 5565 Truman Drive, south of Alexander Drive, west of Martin
Luther King Park and north of Truman Drive, as proposed; find that the proposed use includes
all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the property and that the proposed use will have no
impact to the surface of property; and close the public hearing and authorize approval of the use
of the subsurface of property for the drilling and the extraction of natural gas under the property.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Bert Williams, 1700 Ellington Drive, completed an "undecided speaker card', but appeared
before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15349.
The following individuals completed "undecided" speaker cards relative to Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-15349, but did not wish to address the Council.
Mr. Clifford Davis, 2101 Flemming Drive
Ms. Jane Mergerson, 1829 Lucas Drive
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 block of Highview Terrace, submitted a comment card in
opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15349.
Council Member Hicks stated the City had a policy that prohibited companies from drilling on
park property. She also stated the MLK Center would not be closed. She also apologized for the
miscommunication and for the signage not being placed in a location where citizens could easily
view the information. She pointed out that the revenue received from the subsurface drilling in
the park would be retained for use in the park.
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c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
L-15349 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Moss absent.
E. Planning& Zoning-None
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-25556 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in
the Amount of $1,991,678.46 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Cleckler Avenue, Dogwood
Lane and Lambeth Lane, Utilizing $1,118,986.00 from the Street Improvements
2008 Fund and $1,136,275.00 from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds
to Provide for Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and Construction
Services for a Project Total Amount of $2,255,261.01) and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the transfer of$1,136,275.00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $482,585.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$653,690.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from available
funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement
for Cleckler Avenue, from East Belknap Street to Clary Avenue; Dogwood Lane, from
Buttonwood Drive to Whitewood Drive; Lambeth Lane, from East Loop 820 to Forest Avenue;
adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Sewer Capital Project Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction,
water and sanitary sewer main replacement for the same locations listed above; and authorize the
execution of a contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in the amount of$1,991,678.46 for pavement
reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for the streets listed above.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks that,
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25556 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 20167-04-2012 and 20168-04-2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
2. NI&C C-25557 - Authorize Execution of a Discretionary Service Agreement and
Payment to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in the Amount of
$144,149.21 for the Relocation of an Existing Overhead Tower Structure for the
Construction of Dirks Road from Chisholm Trail Parkway to Granbury Road.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 10, 2012
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a Discretionary
Service Agreement and payment to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in the amount of
$144,149.21 for the relocation of an existing overhead tower structure for the construction of
Dirks Road from Chisholm Trail Parkway to Granbury Road.
Council Member Scarth advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-25557 be approved. The motion
carried 7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth and Council
Member Moss absent.
XIV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Patricia Lynn, 1015 Highpoint Road, Arlington, Texas, 76015, appeared before Council
relative to the "No Kill Equation" and encouraged the Council to institute a 72 hour rule for
animals to be adopted before being euthanized. (Displayed photograph)
Mr. Ron Sturgeon, 870 Blue Mound Road West, submitted a citizen presentation card relative to
environmental noise pollution and was recognized by Mayor Price, but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER)
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 17`x'day of April, 2012.
Attest: Appr•
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