HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/02/24-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Absent
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Staff Members Present
Dale Fisseler, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
I.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 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with
Council Member Jordan absent.
IL INVOCATION m Reverend Frankie Watley, Evangel Temple
The invocation was provided by Reverend Frankie Watley, Evangel Temple.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2009
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the minutes of
the regular meeting of February 17, 2009, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ,
There were no special presentations, introductions, etc.
VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming a nd Recent Events
Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to everyone that attended the dedication of the Chuck
Silcox Animal Control Center and the opening of the Spay/Neuter Clinic on
February 21, 2009. He pointed out that more pet adoptions took place during the celebration than in
the Center's entire history. He stated that the Center ran out of small dogs and puppies by 1:30 p.m.,
and that a waiting list was compiled. He added that the Spay/Neuter Clinic was an asset to the City of
Fort Worth as it would help to prevent unwanted animals.
Council Member Burdette reminded everyone in the west and northwest area of Fort Worth that the
Fort Worth Police Department Forum would be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Brewer High School,
1025 West Loop 820 South.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to Council Member Moss and City staff for the
dedication of the Chuck Silcox Animal Control Center. She stated that there was a great turnout and it
was a fitting tribute to former Council Member Chuck Silcox. She also expressed appreciation to
Council Member Moss and City Manager Dale Fisseler for joining her in attending the Tarrant County
Black Historical and Genealogical Society's opening of the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum
located in The Boone House, 1020 East Humbolt Street, on February 22, 2009. She advised that the
restoration of The Boone House was partly funded by a grant from the City of Fort Worth and she was
pleased to see City dollars being put to good use within the community and the Terrell Heights
Neighborhood. She also announced that she attended the long-awaited groundbreaking for the
Nashville Police Station with Mayor Moncrief and City staff on February 23, 2009. She stated that
former Council Member Ralph McCloud had spent a great deal of effort on the project and it was
going to be a beautiful facility. She further added that on February 23, 2009, she attended a meeting
for an update on the Evans-Rosedale area and the Masonic Heights property, which would be known
from now on as Renaissance Square.
Council Member Burns stated that the Fort Worth South 8th Annual Banquet would be held on
February 24, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1100 Henderson Street, to discuss all of the
projects taking place on the near southside of Fort Worth. He encouraged anyone needing more
information to visit the website at .fortwoghsouth.org.
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(VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued)
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to Ms. Jean McClung, Fort Worth Independent School
District School Board Trustee, for providing him with a tour of the Fort Worth ISD Attendance
Court adjacent to Eastern Hills High School. He stated that it was an eye-opening experience to
see elementary children in truancy court. He advised of his attendance to former First Assistant City
Manager Joe Paniagua's retirement party held on February 23, 2009. He expressed appreciation to the
Council and staff for recognizing the contributions that Mr. Paniagua made to the City of Fort
Worth and for his dedicated years of service. He advised that the Latinos Unidos Breakfast would be
held on February 28, 2009, at the Intermodal Transportation Center, 1001 Jones Street. He stated that
registration would begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by a presentation at 9:00 a.m. He added that Mr. Randy
Turner, Director, Tarrant County Juvenile Services, would provide an overview of the Tarrant County
juvenile system. He encouraged anyone with questions to call the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce at(817) 625-5411.
2.Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized.
VIL ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23360 be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
VIII.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
IX.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Changes in Membershi Boards and ss s
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mr. Charles Edmonds, Jr., be reappointed to Place 4 of the City Plan Commission
effective February 24, 2009, and with a term expiring October 1, 2010. The motion
carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan
absent.
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X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,. COMMISSIONS
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from Boards, Commissions and/or City Council
Committees.
XI.RESOLUTIONS
1.A Resoluti2n_Settiny..a Public HeAEjRg_12±e Held Duriflg_j �ltj Council MeE1jflg_Rggjfl!ljflg
at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesdal, March 24, 2009, in the City Council Chamber of the City of Fort
Worth, 10 0 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, to Consider Amendments to the Land
Use Assum tions and Capital Improvements Plan Used in Calculating the Impact Fees for
Water and Wastewater Facilities
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Resolution No. 3713-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
XII.CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously seven
(7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-16476 - Adopting Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 18488-02-2009
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount of
$23,680.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same
Amount, for the Purpose of Funding an Amendment to the Contract for Staff Augmentation
Services for the Completion of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2007
with Crowe Horwath, LLP; Authorizing the Use of Available Funds in Water and Sewer and
Solid Waste Operating Funds in the Amount of $9,600.00; and Authorizing an Amendment to
the Contract for the Financial Management Services Department for an Increased Total Cost
Not to Exceed $33,280.00.
2.M&C G-16477 - Adopting Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 18489-02-2009
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount of
$30,000.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same
Amount, for the Purpose of Funding an Amendment to the Contract for Staff Augmentation
Services for the Completion of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2008
with Crowe Horwath, LLP; and Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract for the Financial
Management Services Department for a Projected Increased Cost Not to Exceed $30,000.00.
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(XII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3.M&C G-16478 - Authorizing Payment for the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Membership with the North Texas Commission in the Amount of$58,382.25.
4.M&C G-16479 - Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Bowman Roberts Road Between
Texas Shiner Road and Brooklynn Drive from February 25, 2009, to May 30, 2009, to Facilitate
Construction of Paving Improvements.
5.M&C G-16480 - Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Monetary Donation in the
Amount of$15,000.00 from an Anonymous Donor; Authorizing the Transfer of$15,000.00 from
the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund; Authorizing the Purchase of Equipment as Specified
in the Grant Disbursement Guidelines; Adopting Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No.
18490-02-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund in the
Amount of $15,000.00 from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding the Purchase of
Equipment for Use at Various Fire Stations; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18491-
02-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Gifts Fund in the
Amount of$15,000.00 from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Transferring said Funds to the
General Fund.
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-10925 - Authorizing Purchase Agreements for Boarding and Securing Services with
Royalty Construction Group, Inc., and New Era Contract Services and the Code Compliance
Department for a Total Amount up to $100,000.00.
2.M&C P-10926 - Authorizing a Sole Source Purchase Agreement of Microwave Data System
Radios, from GE MDS, LLC, for the Water Department for $56,487.50.
3.M&C P-10927 - Authorizing the Purchase of Two 2009 Honda Motorcycles from Maxim
Honda for the Police Department for $28,084.80.
4.M&C P-10928 - Authorizing a Purchase Agreement to Provide Grounds Maintenance with
Goodwill Industries through the Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped of Fort Worth
for the Parks and Community Services Department for an Annual Amount Not to Exceed
$59,600.00.
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(XII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14719 - Approving the Acquisition of One (1) Permanent Facility Easement at 3900
Keller Hicks Road, Located in the William Huff Survey, Abstract No. 649, Tract 1D1B, North
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, from Keller Woodland Springs III, Ltd.; Finding that the
Price Offered in the Amount of$38,500.00, Plus an Estimated Closing Cost of$4,000.00, is Just
Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
2.M&C L-14720 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Drainage Facility and Waterway
Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to Provide Proper Storm Drainage for a New
Development, Located North of Sycamore School Road, Between the Extension of Hemphill
Road and the Union Pacific Railroad. The Developer of Winchester Park Phase II will Pay All
Costs Associated with this Agreement.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23357 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 28148 with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Period of
October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009, for an Amount Not to Exceed $28,838.00 for
Continued Participation in the Regional Integrated Storm Water Management Program, Fiscal
Year 2008-2009.
2.M&C C-23358 -Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Written Consent to Deed of Trust
Lien by Delta Aeronautics, Inc., in Favor of Justin State Bank for Lease Site Hangar 4N at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport.
3.M&C C-23359 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Community Facilities Agreement
with Everman Independent School District with City Participation in the Amount of$91,774.15
for the Installation of Water and Sanitary Sewer Services to Serve John and Polly Townley
Elementary School Located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and South of Fort Worth, Texas.
XIIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S-1709 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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XIV.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
F. Award of Contract- (Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration)
4.M&C C-23360 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with 2L Construction,
LLC, in the Amount of $1,157,901.60, for Park Improvements at Oakmont and Clear Fork
Parks; and Approve Naming the T ailhead at Clear Fork Park the "Art Cowsen Trailhead",
Mr. Jerry Trimble, President of the Fort Worth Bicycling Association, 4713 Glenbrook Drive,
Grapevine, Texas, appeared before Council in support of the naming of the Art Cowsen Trailhead. He
advised that the Fort Worth Bicycling Association was a group of 350 families with 600 members and
the second largest bicycle club in the State of Texas. He stated that Mr. Cowsen was a person who was
always there for anyone who needed help, even when he was dealing with his own afflictions. He
expressed appreciation to Ms. Adelaide Leavens, Fort Worth Streams and Valleys, Mr. Richard
Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department and Mr. Harold Pitchford, Assistant
Director, Parks and Community Services Department, for naming the trailhead after Mr. Cowsen.
Ms. Adeline Leavens, representing Fort Worth Streams and Valleys, P.O. Box 101373, appeared
before Council in support of the naming of the Art Cowsen Trailhead and introduced Mrs. Art Cowsen,
who was present in the Council Chamber. Ms. Leavens stated Streams and Valleys would be
partnering with the Fort Worth Bicycling Association to apply for a neighborhood park development
grant for items that were not included in the City's original plan.
Mayor Moncrief and Council Members Burdette, Moss and Burns expressed appreciation to Fort
Worth Streams and Valleys and the Fort Worth Bicycling Association for their efforts in promoting the
use of bicycle transportation as a healthy form of exercise and that it helped to improve the quality of
life for the City of Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23360 be approved with appreciation to Fort
Worth Streams and Valleys and the Fort Worth Bicycling Association. The motion
carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan
absent.
B.General
1.M&C G-16481 - Approve an Ordinagig..A ti t o i rt Worth 2009
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Lomprehensive Plan; Analyzing Population
Economic and Financial Trends; Describing
Munici�ial Services and Facilities; Describing Economic and Techfl2!2ZjiaL_Lssues Affecting
Development; Describing Implementation Tools; Dividing the City Into 16 Planning Sectors;
Providing Maps Describing Proposed Future Land Uses and Recommended Land Use Policies
for Each Sector; Establishing Goa s and Recommended Policies.
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(M&C G-16481 Continued)
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report and advised of the revisions based upon input received at the
February 10, 2009, City Council public hearing.
Mayor Moncrief, Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Member Burdette expressed appreciation to City
staff for their work to help bring about development for the various corridors in the City.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16481 be approved with appreciation to City
staff and Ordinance No. 18492-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
2.M&C G-16482 - Approve a 45 Day Extension of Injury Leave-of-Absence Pay Benefits in the
Amount of $13,957.9 for Police Officer David Manning e i i August 3 , 2008, through
October 15,2008.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16482 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
3.M&C G-16483 - Approve a Three (3} Month Extension of Injury Leave-of-Absence Benefits
in the Amount of $ , 56.32 for Police Officer Katherine Hopson Beginning October 4, 2008,
through January 12, 2009.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16483 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
4.M&C G-16484 - Authorize the City Manager to Annly for and Accent, if Awarded, a Grant
from e Federal Aviation Administration an A $20,000,000.00 rte Runw#A
Extension ort Worth Alliance Air rt; A t rite the Use of Land Credits in an
Amount up to $1,052,631.58 for the City's in Kind Local Match of Five Percent of the Proiect
Cost; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Airports Grant Fund in the Amount of$21,052,631.58, Subject to Receipt
of e Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16484 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 18493-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
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5.M&C G-16485 - Authorize the C ity a s er t o y r a Acce t, i A are , a ra nt
from the Federal Aviation Administration in an Amount up to $1,200,000.00 for Runway and
__ax __ay Pavement Rehabilitation and First Year Portion of a Multi-Year Grant for an Air r
Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle at Fort Worth Alliance Airport; A thorize the Use of Land
Credits in an Amount up to $63,1 7.89 for the City's in-Find Local Match of Five Percent of the
Proiect Cost; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasigy, Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Airports Grant Fund in the Amount of $1,263,157.89, Subject to Receipt
of the Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16485 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 18494-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
D.Land
1.M&C L-14721 -Ap rove the Pron2Le�d Settlement of the Claims of the Union Pacific Railroad
Comt)anv in the Condemnation Lawsuit Entitled City of Fort Worth v. Union Pacific Railroad
Company, et al., in the County Court of Law No. 3.,, No. 2008-067231-3; Authorize the Payment
of $136,163.00, Plus Closing Co ts Estimated at $5,0 0.00 to the Union Pacific Railroad
Company;-_and Authorize the Appropriate City Representatives to Execute the Documents
,
Necessary to Comt)1ete the Settlement.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14721 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
F.Award of Contract
1.M&C C-23361 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Dirtco, d/b/a Styles
Contracting, in an Amount of$606,584.50 for 110 Working Days for Hot Mix Asp alt Concrete
Surface Over lay 2009-1,Communitv Development Block Grant Proiect at Various Locations.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23361 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
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2.M&C C-23362 - Authorize the Cily_Manager to Execute a Contract with Dirtco, d/b/a Sty les
Contracting, in the Amount of$732,001.60 for 110 Working
g, pas for Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete
Surface Overlav 2009-2, Communitv Deve loDment Block Grant Proiect at Various Locations.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23362 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
3.MSC C-23363 - Authorize the Use of Interest in the Amount of $224,367.03 from the State
Grant; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in the Grants Fund in the Amount of$224 367.03 from the Interest are from the UNT HSC
Collaborative Agreem nt Grant from the State of Texas, Comptroller's Office,for the Purpose
2f Funding the Renovation of Guinn Elementars School; and A h rize the Ciy Y A na er to
g_
Execute Change Order No. I in the Amount of$222,134.00 to Citv Secretary Contract No. 35727
a Construction Manager at is Contract with E3 Construction/Thos. S. BJrne, Ltd., a Joi t
Venture, for Renovation of the Guinn Elementary School Located at Interstate 35 South and
Rosedale Street, There Increasing the Con truction Manager at is Contract Amount to
$1,722,134.00.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to City staff for moving so quickly on this project and
acknowledged Mr. Monte Elliott in the audience. She added that the renovation at Guinn Elementary
School would benefit the entire City.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23363 be approved with appreciation to City staff
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18495-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
4.MSC C-23364 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with JRJ Pa1iflgLkjfl
the Amount of $1,081,883.13 fo r 260 Working Days for Litsev Road Phase 11 Roadw ay
Improvements; and Accept Pa3:me t in the Amount of $919,687.21 from Denton L2HR11_f2r its
are of the Roadwav Imr)rovements.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23364 be approved with appreciation. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Jordan absent.
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5.M&C C-23365 - Accept a Do ation of 5 25, r om the Fort Worth Public Lib rare
Foundation to the Library Improvement Fund for the Construction of the Northwest Branch
Librarv; A an AtmroDriation Ordinance Increasine Estimated ReceiDts and ADDroDriations
in the Librar3: Improve ents Fund in the Amount of$125,000.00, from vailable Fu
a Contract with Asa ll Construction CoffiDjaj to Construct the
Northwest Branch Librarv; A an OrdinagLt Finding that the Summer len Branch Librga
was Constructed and Delivered to Fort Worth Citizens as Included in the 1998
Imr�rovement Program; Authorize that the 1998 Cat)ital Imt)rovement Program Residual Funds
Rglignal2d for said Librar3: be Used to Supp rt Construction of the Northwest Branch Lib rary
as Included in the 2004 Cat)ital Imr)rovement Pro2ram; and Authorize the CitV Mana2er to
Execute a Contract in the Amount of$2,750,786.00 with Alshall Construction C
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23365 be approved with appreciation to the
Fort Worth Library Foundation and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18496-02-2009 and
18497-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
6.M&C C-23366 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with EAS Contracting,
LP, in the Amount of$707,969.00 for the Electrical Improvement Project at Fort Worth Alliance
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23366 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
7.MSC C-23367 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with
TranSIstems Corpora ion Consultants for Site Selection of a Water Recyc li ng enter within
Marl's Creek Drainage Basin West of Loop 820 West in the Amount of$274,407.00
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23367 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
8.MSC C-23368 - Authorize the Ci �an�aer to Execute Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of
$309 700.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 29797, an Engineering Agreement with Kimlej-Ho n
and Associates, Inc., to Provide Additional Engineering Services on the Fort Worth Medical
District Water Distribution Svstem Evaluation Study and Improvements, Part 2 Project,
Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $1
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23368 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
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9.M&C C-23369 - Authorize the Transfer of$137 183.00 from the Water and SeM±LO erating
Fund to the Water C 390.00 and Sewer C
Lapital Pro*ects Fund in the Amount of $92, ital
J_
Proiects Fund in the Amount of $44,793.00; AdoDt an ADDroDriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropri tions in the Water Capital Project s e Amount of
$92,390.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects F nd in the Amount of om Available
Funds,forte Purpose of Authorizing an Engineering Agreement with Brown & Gav Engineers,
Inc., for Water and Sanitarl Sewer Repl ace me t Contract 2 (Citj Project Number
01251); and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Engineering Agreement in the Amount
of$122,183.00.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23369 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18498-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
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 January 26, 2009. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing
and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Cases Recommended for Atmroval
1.Zoning Doc et No. ZC-08-201 - Kevstone Eguit3: Partners, LLC, 3900 Block of Ang e Avenue
from "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/J" Planned Deve l22Mentfor All Uses in "J" Medium
Industrial Plus ProcejEjggAgjMa1 Bvproducts into Biodiesel Fuel. Site Plan Waiver
Recommended.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Zoning Case No. ZC-08-201 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
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 Espino made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Scarth, that the hearing be closed and the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 18499-02-2009
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 MUNCIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON
"DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
XVL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Mr. Joe Don Brandon x 1155 - Sports Labor Services
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council and stated that the homeless
community had gathered recording equipment together and now a studio was being built that should be
full service in about three (3) months. He stated that the community would be recording television
shows and news broadcasts for blue-collar workers. He pointed out that women from Mental Health
Mental Retardation that were being placed in the jail system needed employment when they were
released. He also advised of the unsafe conditions of the Sports Labor Services Building at 104 South
Freeway.
Mayor Moncrief stated that City staff would look into the issues.
Mr. Brian Blagg, representing Blagg Building Co., 206 Churchill Court, Weatherford, appeared before
Council relative to being the low bidder for an alley maintenance contract. He expressed appreciation
for the opportunity, but advised that he had received some resistance from the Purchasing Department
because his bid was too low. He advised that his bid was for $.16 per foot and $85.00 per alley and
that he stood by that bid. He requested assistance to determine if his bid would be rewarded.
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mr. Blagg meet with Assistant City Manager Karen Montgomery
to try and resolve the issue.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
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XVII.EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER)
It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Executive Session at 10:50 a.m. to:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or
other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas
State Bar Rules, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code:
a. Legal issues concerning the enforcement of driver financial responsibility laws;
b. Legal issues concerning any item listed on today' s City Council meeting agendas; and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in accordance with Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of
the Texas Government Code;
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or
devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code.
The City Council reconvened into regular session at 11:16 a.m.
XVIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:16 a.m. in memory of Mr. Daniel
Santino Suarez, 15-year old son of Ms. Theresa Alonso, City Manager's Emergency Management
Office, who passed away on February 20, 2009.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 3rd day of March, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
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