HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/03/31-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 31, 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 Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff 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 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
II.INVOCATION- Dr. Michael Dean, Travis Avenue Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. Michael Dean, Travis Avenue Baptist Church.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2009
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 2009, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ,
1.Presentation Recognizing the Fo rt Worth Librar3:Foun ation
Dr. Gleniece Robinson, Library Department Director, provided a brief history of the Library
Foundation and advised of the Foundation's previous donations to enhance the City's libraries and
library programs.
Mr. Jim Hambleton, Fort Worth Library Foundation Board Chair and Ms. Betsy Pepper, Executive
Director, presented the in-kind gift of $600,000.00 for enhancements to the Central Library Gallery
Complex and introduced other Fort Worth Library Foundation members.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Members Burdette, Espino, Scarth, Jordan, and Moss extended
appreciation for the Foundation's contributions to the Fort Worth Library.
Mayor Moncrief requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16512 be removed from the
consent agenda for individual consideration as it pertained to this presentation.
6.MSC G-16512 - Accent an In-Kind Donation from The Fort Worth Public Library
Foundation Valued at Aggroximatell $ r Enhancements to the Central Librar y
Gallery Complex.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16512 be approved with appreciation. The
motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.Presentation of the Bike DFW Award
Mr. Eric Jackson, President, Bike DFW, provided information regarding the efforts by the City of Fort
Worth to improve conditions for bicyclists, including the construction of bike trails and on-street bike
routes and lanes. Mr. Jackson recognized Mr. Jim Wilson, President of the LMRA Bicycle Club and
further discussed the ongoing bicycle transportation and planning effort known as Bike Fort Worth,
and the development of City programs and policies that encouraged bicycling and safety. Mayor
Moncrief accepted the award on behalf of the City.
Council Member Burns recognized Mr. Don Koski, Senior Planner, Transportation and Public Works
Department, for his efforts to improve bicycle safety in the City and advised of improvements to
Magnolia Boulevard that would provide for the safety of cyclists.
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(V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. Continued)
Council Member Jordan stated the City of Fort Worth was a well developed, safe city and community
for all types of transportation. He acknowledged Mr. Dick Ruddell from the Fort Worth "T" and
commended them on their bicycle-friendly initiatives.
Council Member Burdette stated cycling in the City of Fort Worth had been a pleasant experience and
pointed out that the City's mobility plan contained provisions for improving the air quality in Fort
Worth. He added that bicycling was a way to improve air quality.
Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation for the award and stated the City of Fort Worth would
continue to develop the trail system.
3.Presentation of Check for Weatherization Program hj Oncor Electric
Mr. Mike Guyton and Mr. Carl Brown, Oncor representatives, presented Mr. Jay Chapa and
Mr. Jerome Walker, Housing and Economic Development Department, Director and Deputy
Director, with a check for a Weatherization Program in the amount of $300,000.00 and explained
several of Oncor's energy savings programs. Mr. Guyton also recognized Mr. Paul Odetto, Vice
President, Frontier Associates, who was in attendance.
Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation for the energy efficiency funds and stated the Weatherization
Program was an important program for the City of Fort Worth.
VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming a nd Recent Events
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to Dr. Michael Dean, Travis Avenue Baptist Church,
for delivering the City Council meeting invocation and reflected on the Fort Worth Way being similar
to the Golden Rule, and the Fort Worth sense of community. He also welcomed Kevin King, Boy
Scout Troop 1136, to the meeting and recognized him as a future leader in the community.
Council Member Espino reminded the audience that the North Texas area would be hosting the Super
Bowl in 2011 and addressed potential economic benefits for the area. He reminded everyone the City
hosts a "Super Bowl" twice a year with the NASCAR races and invited everyone to attend NASCAR
Race Weekend at the Texas Motor Speedway this weekend and announced that recording artist Pat
Green would perform for an expected 200,000 visitors. Council Member Espino expressed
appreciation to City Manager Fisseler for providing a presentation at the Latinos Unidos Leadership
breakfast on March 28, 2009. He referenced the report held during Pre-Council on recent gang
violence and further stated the City of Fort Worth had a zero tolerance policy related to gang violence
and added the way to avoid gang violence was through education.
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(VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMEBERS AND STAFF Continued)
Council Member Scarth announced the Fort Woof Dog Park Pooch and Pals Promenade would be
conducted on April 11, 2009, at Gateway Park and the Doggie Polooza event would be held on
April 18, 2009 at Arcadia Trail Park.
Council Member Burns acknowledged the Parks and Community Services Department's 100th
Anniversary and announced celebratory events associated with the Centennial. He announced that
on April 4, 2009, the Greenbriar Community Center would host the Greenbriar Great Outdoors and on
April 2, 2009, the Grand Opening of the Fort Worth Convention Center Parking Garage would take
place. He reminded the audience of the April 4, 2009, Voting Workshop for persons with disabilities.
Council Member Burns provided an update on the recent gang related shooting, stating six (6) suspects
were arrested based on neighborhood tips provided to the Police Department. He requested the City
Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Ms. Michelle Chavez, an innocent by-stander, who was
killed in the gang-related shooting.
Council Member Moss announced that the Celebration of Life, HIV and AIDS Awareness Concert
would be held on April 11, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Fort Worth Convention Center
and stated recording artists, Mya and Zero, would be performing. He also provided information on
educational sessions and where citizens could be tested for the disease in the City and in Arlington.
Council Member Moss also announced that Senator Wendy Davis was hosting a Town Hall meeting
on April 4, 2009, at South Cliff Baptist Church, and that the format would include a presentation
on packages and bills she was sponsoring, followed by an open forum. He also expressed appreciation
to the staff of the Planning and Development Department and Housing and Economic Development
Department for meeting with business and property owners on Miller Avenue to discuss potential
development in that area.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to members of the Council who attended the Tommy
Tucker Building Dedication that connected to the Ella Mae Gratts Shamblee Library on Evans
Avenue and stated the building was now a location on the National Historical Register. She also
invited everyone to attend the District 8 Annual AIDS Walk on April 5, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the Fort
Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy.
Mayor Moncrief expressed sadness at the loss of life related to the gang shooting in District 9 and
expressed condolences to the family of Ms. Michelle Chavez. He advised that budget issues would not
result in the reduction of resources to the Police Department and reminded the audience of the zero
tolerance policy on gang related violence and tools to reduce criminal activity in the community.
2.Recognition of Citizens
The recognition of citizens was included in the Upcoming Events portion of the meeting.
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VIL ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23406 be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
VIII.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10942 be withdrawn
from consideration and Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23406 be continued to the
April 7, 2009 City Council Meeting.
IX.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Chan2es in Membersh Boards and ss s
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mr. Joe Ralph
Martinez be appointed to Place 9 on the Building Standards Commission, effective March 31, 2009,
and with a term expiring September 30, 2009.
X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communication from Boards, Commissions and/or City Council
Committees.
XI.CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
Consent Agenda be approved as amended and as follows. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-16507 - Authorizing Payment of the City's 2009 Membership Dues to the Texas
Coalition of Cities for Utility Issues in the Amount of$28,114.00.
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(CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2.M&C G-16508 - Considering and Adopting the Following Findings of the Ground
Transportation Coordinator: The Public Necessity and Convenience Require the Operation of
Five (5) Limousines Upon the City Streets,Alleys and Thoroughfares; Call My Limo is Qualified
and Financially able to Conduct a Limousine Service within the City; Call My Limo has
Complied with the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Call My Limo Presented Facts
in Support of Compelling Demand and Necessity for Five (5) Limousines; the General Welfare of
the Citizens of the City will Best be Served by the Addition of Five (5) Limousines Upon City
Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopting Ordinance No. 18520-03-2009 Granting the
Privilege of Operating Authority to Call My Limo 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 Five (5) Limousines for a Three (3) Year Period Beginning on the Effective Date;
Specifying the Terms and Conditions of the Grant; Providing for a Penalty; and Providing for
Written Acceptance by Call My Limo.
3.M&C G-16509 - Approving the Request of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., to Temporarily Close
Portions of the Following Streets from April 13, 2009, through April 20, 2009, for the Main
Street Fort Worth Arts Festival for the Year 2009: Main Street, 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street,
4th Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, 8th Street, 9th Street, Commerce Street, Houston
Street, and Weatherford Street.
4.M&C G-16510 - Approving Ordinance No. 18521-03-2009 Amending Chapter 16 "Health
and Sanitation," Article XVIII to Revise the Definition of"Pool" and to Strike all References to
"Interactive Spray Ground or Attraction"; Amending Chapter 16 "Health and Sanitation" to
Add Article XIX "Recreational Aquatic Spray Grounds" for the Purpose of Protecting Public
Health by Regulating Design, Construction, and Operation of Re-Circulating, Non-Pooling,
Recreational Aquatic Play Surfaces.
5.M&C G-16511 - Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Payments from the Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Account in the Amount of $6,122.39; and
Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18522-03-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of$6,122.39, from Available Funds, for
the Purpose of Authorizing Payments from the Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Account for the Fire Department and the Fire Investigation Division.
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-10944 - Authorizing Purchase Agreements for Firefighter Shirts for the Fire
Department with Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., and GST Public Safety Supply for an
Annual Amount up to $49,000.00.
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(CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14739 - Authorizing the Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 1404
Jasper Street, Described as Lot 16R, Block 9, North Jarvis Heights Addition, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, to Armando Martinez and Gabriela Martinez in Accordance with
Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code for a Sale Price of$22,311.75; and Authorizing the
City Manager or His Designee to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying
the Property to Complete the Sale.
2.M&C L-14740 - Authorizing the Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 3104
North Pecan Street, Described as Lot 11, Block 92, Fostepco Heights Addition, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, to John Mark Hixson in Accordance with the Section 34.05 of the Texas
Property Tax Code for a Sales Price of $7,240.00; and Authorizing the City Manager or His
Designee to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Property to
Complete the Sale.
3.M&C L-14741 - Authorizing the Direct Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 725 East
Davis Avenue, Described as West Part of Lot 87, Block 4, Hyde Park Addition, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, Northwest Corner of Davis Avenue and South Freeway, to Mr. Victor
Pilot in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code for $850.00; and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Record Appropriate Instruments Conveying the
Property to Mr. Pilot.
4.M&C L-14742 - Authorizing the Acquisition of an Improved Lot Located at 2700 Decatur
Avenue , Further Known as Lots 9 and 10, Block 5, of the Diamond Hill Addition, an Addition to
the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, from Jose and Sara Saucillo for the Lebow
Channel Drainage Improvement Project; Finding that the Price Offered in the Amount of
$39,000.00 for an Improved Lot, Plus an Estimated Closing Cost of $3,000.00 is Just
Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
5.M&C L-14743 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Storm Water Facility
Maintenance Agreement with Covenant Classical School for Property Located in the A. Stallions
Survey, Abstract No. 1396, Tarrant County, Texas, in West Fort Worth, for the Construction of
One (1) Detention Pond Facility at No Cost to the City.
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(CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
6.M&C L-14744 - Authorizing the Acquisition of One (1) Permanent Drainage Facility
Easement and Temporary Construction Easement from Jose Manuel Macias at 939 East Harvey
Avenue, Described as a Portion of Southland Subdivision, Lot 21, Block 29, Located in Southeast
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Construction of Storm Drain Improvements at East
Harvey Avenue; Finding that the Price Offered in the Amount of $8,610.00, Plus an Estimated
Closing Cost of$1,000.00, is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording
of Appropriate Instruments.
7.M&C L-14745 - Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Maintenance and
Landscaping Services with Museum Place Infrastructure, Ltd., in the Amount of$72,600.00 for
the Mixed Use Development in the Vicinity of West 7th Street and Arch Adams Street.
8.M&C L-14746 - Approving the Acquisition of One (1) Permanent Drainage Easement and
One (1) Temporary Construction Easement from Scott DFW Development, LLC, at
11324 Kenny Drive, Located in North Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Widening of
Keller Hicks Road; Finding that the Price Offered in the Amount of$6,475.00, Plus an Estimated
Closing Cost of$1,000.00, is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording
of Appropriate Instruments.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23405 - Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Ciber, Inc., for the
Continuation of an Information Security Assessment of the Computer Aided Dispatch System
Supporting the City's Police and Fire Departments Using State of Texas Department of
Information Resources Contract No. DIR-SDD-685 for the Information Technology Solutions
Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $33,000.00.
3.M&C C-23407 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to City
Secretary Contract No. 37977, a Community Facilities Agreement with CKK Residential Group,
Inc., to Add City Participation in the Amount of$77,792.00 for the Installation of Off-Site Water
Services to Serve Trinity Lakes Residential, Phase H, a Future Residential Development,
Located in East Fort Worth.
4.M&C C-23408 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of $33,123.00 with Multatech Engineering, Inc., for a Drainage Study for the Cedar
Breaks Drive Drainage Improvements.
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(CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
5.M&C C-23409 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County to Share in the Cost of Signalizing the Intersection of Campus Drive and Joe B.
Rushing Road Whereby the City of Fort Worth will Reimburse Tarrant County $15,000.00, for
75 Percent of the Engineering Services Cost Estimated to be $20,000.00, and Tarrant County will
Reimburse the City of Fort Worth $37,500.00 for 25 Percent of the Signal Construction Cost
Estimated to be $150,000.00 for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $170,000.00; and Adopting
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18523-03-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in the 2007 Critical Capital Project Fund in the Amount of$37,500.00 from Available Funds for
the Purpose of Executing an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to Share in the Cost of
the Construction of a New Traffic Signal at Campus Drive and Joe B. Rushing Road.
6.M&C C-23410 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 in the Amount
of $84,230.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 36654 with TranSystems Corporation, d/b/a
TranSystems Corporation Consultants of Fort Worth, Texas, for Additional Engineering
Services Related to the Bridge Maintenance Program. This Amendment will bring the Total
Contract Cost to $234,230.00.
7.M&C C-23411 - Adopting Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 18524-03-2009
Increasing Estimated Appropriations in the Environmental Fund (R103) in the Amount of
$67,041.00 and Decreasing the Unreserved Retained Earnings by the Same Amount for the
Purpose of Transferring Funds to the Environmental Management Fund (R101), for Asbestos
Removal and Interior Demolition Services at James Guinn School; Approving the Transfer of
$67,041.00 in Undesignated Funds in the Environmental Management Fund (R103) to the
Environmental Management Fund (R101); Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No.
18525-03-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Environmental
Management Fund (R101) in the Amount of$67,041.00, from Available Funds, for the Purpose
of Executing a Contract with Eagle Remediation Services, Inc. for Asbestos Removal and
Interior Demolition Services at James Guinn School; and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute the Contract for the James Guinn School-North Building,Located at Interstate 35 South
and Rosedale Street.
8.M&C C-23412 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 in the Amount
of $22,653.80 to City Secretary Contract No. 35656, a Community Facilities Agreement with
Vista Crossroads 1, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, by Legacy Capital Partners H, Ltd., its
Manager, by Legacy Capital Company 11, its General Partner, for Construction of Offsite Water
and Sanitary Sewer Services to Serve Vista Crossroads.
XIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S - 1714 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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XIII.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B.General
1.M&C G-16513 - Conduct a Public Hearing to Allow Citizen Inpu t and Consideration of the
Citv's 2009-2010 Action Plan for Use of Federal Grant Funds from the United States
Ro art ment of Housing_and Urban Deve nt Under the ComMHfljLLReve flL Block
Grant,HOME Investments Part nEEjhj21_LLAgL_EM=encv Shelter Grant, A erican Dream
Down Pa3: ent Initiative and Housing Opportu ities for Persons with AIDS Programs; Approve
the City's 2009-2010 Action Plan for Submission to the United States Dep art m nt of Housin
and Urban_2gyg!2nMgEL_Including_Allocations of Above-Listed Grant Funds to Particular
Prams and Activities in Accordance with the Listing; Authorize the Use of $170,000.00 in
Estimated Program Income from Community Development Block Grant Authorize the
Use of$100,000.00 in Estimated Program Income from HOME Investments Part ggElhi
ps Grant
Funds; Adopt an Appropriation rdinance Increasing Es imated Receipts and Appropriatio s
in the Grants Fund in the Amount of$10,960,965.00, Subiect to Receipt of the Consolidated Plan
Grant from the U.S. Departme s a r a eve e , rte r s e of
Fundin2 the Citv's Consolidated Action Plan: and Apply Indirect Cost Rates as Applicable, for
the Grants Fund, in Accordance with the City's Administrative
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks advised of the need to recuse herself on this agenda item as she served on several
of the subject boards.
a.Report of City Staff
Mr. Charlie Price, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
Mr. Joe Breedlove, 3724 Walton Avenue, representing Breakthrough Fort Worth, appeared before
Council in support of this issue. He provided handout information and a brief overview of the program
at Fort Worth Country Day School, and requested the City Council reconsider funding the program.
Ms. Carolyn Edwards, 931 Hemphill Street, representing House of Redemption, appeared before
Council in support of this issue. She provided a brief overview of the program, and requested Council's
reconsideration to fund the program.
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(G-16513 Continued)
The following citizens appeared before Council is support of Ms. Edwards's request to provide
funding for the House of Redemption:
Dr. Daniel Leaf, 2101 Hemphill Street, represented Southside Church of Christ
Ms. Susan Hurst, 2554 Highview Terrace
Ms. Jackie Hall, 2517 Grovel Road
Council Member Jordan advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this issue.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
Ms. Shannon Hilgart, 3932 Medford Road, representing the AIDS Outreach Center, appeared before
Council in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16153. She provided a brief
overview of the program and stated the AIDS Outreach Center received erroneous information
regarding the funding request and requested reconsideration by the City Council of the request. Ms.
Hilgart expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council Members for their involvement in the
program and community.
Mr. Daniel "Boone" Taylor, 801 West Cannon, Director of Case Management, representing the AIDS
Outreach Center, appeared before Council in opposition of Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-16153, and requested reconsideration of funding by the City Council. Mr. Taylor expressed
appreciation to the Mayor and Council Members for their continued support of the program.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
the public hearing be closed. The motion carried six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, and with
two (2) abstentions by Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Member Jordan.
C.Purchase of Equi�riaent, Materials, and Services
1.It was the Consensus of the City Council that Majo r and ci l Communicati
10942, An horize Purchase Agreement with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., for
Protective Structural Bunker Gear for te Fire Depar t e t for an Annual AM2RUt uM to
$281,000.00, be Withdrawn from Consideration
(Council Member Burns left his place at the dais.)
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2.M&C P-10945 - Authorize a Purchase Ag cement with Old Castle APG Texas,Inc., for the
Water De art ment for Concrete Mixer Trucks and 0 erators for an Annual Amount u to
$1,074,300.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P-10945 be approved. The motion carried six (6) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Jordan and Burns absent.
D.Land
1.M&C L-14747 - Declare the Necessity of Taking an I terest in a Portion of Land Known as
Tract 12D02D, William McGowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas Owned by
Land Bank ire d r t e he_Widening of Golden Triangle Boulevard; a d
Authorize the City Attorney to Institute Condemnation Proceedin2s to Ac ire the Interests in
the Land.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14747 be approved. The motion carried
six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Jordan and Bums absent.
(Council Member Jordan assumed his place at the dais.)
F.Award of Contract
2.It was the Consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-23406, Authorize Execution of a Subsurface Wellbore License Agreement with XTO Energy,
Inc., in the Amount of $10,935.00 for a Subsurface Wellbore Across City-Owned Property
Known as Lot 2, Block 1, Vista Crossroads Addition, Located at 2249 Avondale-Haslet Road, be
Continued Until the April 7, 2009, Council Meeting.
1.MSC C-23413 - Authorize the C
�i�tMana rto Execute a Public Right-of Way Use
Amement with Texas Midstream Gas Services LLC
to rata License to Construct and
Operate Two (2) Natural Gathering Gas Pi elines Across_BjajflggLRoad, 50� Fee East of
Southwest Drive and 518 Feet East of Southwest Drive.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23413 be approved. The motion carried
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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2.M&C C-23414 - Authorize thL C
�i�tMana erto Execute a Public Right-of-Way se
Agreement with Barnett Gathering, L.P., to Install and Operate a Natural Gas Gathering
Pipeline Longitudina Along Ten Mile Bridge, from Wells Burnett to Eagle Mo ntain Circle
and Along Eagle Mountain Circle from Ten Mile Bridge to Eagle ountai n Circle, for a 0 e
Time License Fee of$1
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23414 be approved. The motion carried
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
3.MSC C-23415 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of-Way Use
Agreement with Barnett Gathering, L.P., t Install and Operate a Natural Gas Gathe
Pipeline A ross Ten Mile Bridge, West of Anchorage lace for a One Time License Fee of
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23415 be approved. The motion carried
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
4.MSC C-23416 - Authorize Change Order No. 3 in the Amount of $167,244.00 to Citv
Secretary Contract No. 35396 with Stabile and Winn,_Inc., th ere bv Revising the to Cost to
$2,259,875.50; Authorize Transfer of $25.,395.00 from the Water and Sewer Ae
0 ratin Fund to
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the Water C 395.00; and Adopt an Appropria ion
�a�ital_Pro*e�ctsFu�nd in the Amount of $25,
Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Proi cts
Fund in the Amount of $25,395.00, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Authorizing
C
Lhange Order Number 3 to Cily Secretary C ntract Number 35396 with Stabile & Winn, Inc.,
for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Majfl_Bg2jAigMgRLon Portions of
Bomar Avenue, Carter Avenue, H rwood Street and Wilkinson Avenue.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23416 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 18526-03-2009 be adopted. The motion carried by seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
5.MSC C-23417 - Authorize the Transfer of $1,589,705.82 from the Water and Sewer
Ot)eratin2 Fund to the Water 'a it Proiects Fund in the Amount of $814,.493.75 and Sewer
Capital Projects Fun in the Amount of $775,212.07; Adopt an Appropria ion Ordinance
Increasing_Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Proiects Fund in the
Amount of 5.814__,493.75 and in the Sewer Ca ital Pro*ects Fund in the Amount of $775,212.07,
from Available Funds for the Pur22jt of Executing a Contract with Stabile & Winn Inc., for
Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Fain
Street, Fairview Street, Harrier Street, Karnes Street and Primrose Avenue- and Authorize the
City Manager to Execute the Contract in the Amount of$3
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(C-23417 Continued)
Council Member Moss expressed concern with the percentage of Minority and Women Business
Enterprise participation.
(Council Member Burns assumed his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23417 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18527-03-2009 be adopted. The motion carried six (6) ayes to two (2)
nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Member Moss casting the dissenting
votes.
6.MSC C-23418 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Teal i eeri Services, c., i t e A mount of $ 3, 25. t a , esi a x a nd
the Fort Worth Citywide Traffic Management Sjstem.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23418 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
7.M&C C-23419 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Eattson
Construction Co., Inc., in the Amount of$383,027.45 for the Installation of Five Traffic Signals
at the Intersections of Heritage Tract Parkway and I�roer Drive and Ray White Road, Ray
White Road and Shiver Road Meadowbrook rive and a s ever ecatur Avenue
and as Avenue, and Azle A enue and es Ave e.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23419 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
8.MSC C-23420 - Authorize the Transfer of$326,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects ; Adopt an Appropria ti r i a ce Increas i
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$326,000.00 for the P ent with James DeOtte
eeri c., r a ry e er Main 257 Upper a e Village "ree arallel Relief
Main, Part ; and An t horize the ity a s er t xec tote i eeri A ree e t in the
Amount of$442,172.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23420 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 18528-03-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero
(0) nays.
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9.M&C C-23421 - Authorize the Transfer of$366,000.00 from the Water and SeM±LOp era
ting
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; Adopt an Appropria ion Ordinance Increas
Estimated Receipts and Atmrot)riations in the Sewer Capital Proiects Fund in the Amount of
$366,000.00 for the P ent with Alan Plummer
Associates, Inc., for Sanitary Sew r Main 257 U er and Middle Village Creek arallel Relief
Main, Part 2; and An horize the City ManagKL_jo Execute the Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of$889,676.00
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23421 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 18529-03-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero
(0) nays.
XIV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Mr. Joe Don Brandon - PO Box 1155 ® The All Woman Labor Force bv Texas General Labor
Service of Fort Worth
Mr. Brandon was not present in the Council Chamber at this time.
Ms. Jan Scurlock, 3414 S. University Drive #9, appeared before Council relative to issues with
Homeland Security.
Mayor Moncrief referred Ms. Scurlock to Police Chief Halstead for resolution of this issue.
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council relative to the All Woman Labor Force
by Texas General Labor Service of Fort Worth. Mr. Brandon reminded citizens of the upcoming May
2009 election and encouraged voters to keep the current Council Members in office. Mr. Brandon also
stated the Fort Worth Public Library was the best and commented on various library programs. He
provided a picture of a homeless woman and referred to an effort to "adopt" homeless and abused
women to get them back in the workforce. He also stated that he agreed Fort Worth was one of the
safest cities to ride a bike.
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, appeared before Council relative to issues with the West
Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association and stated the President of the Association would not
support her neighborhood in matters of gas drilling. Ms. Horton thanked Mayor Pro tem Hicks and
Council Member Scarth for their continued support.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated she would follow up with the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood
Association President relative to the drilling permit issue.
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XVI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m. in memory of Ms. Michelle
Chavez, killed as a result of gang related violence.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 7th day of April, 2009.
Attest: Approve
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Marty He rix Michael J. Mo a
City Secretary Mayor