HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/04/14-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 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
L CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular session of the
Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with
Council Member Burns temporarily absent.
II.INVOCATION- Dr. Tim Carson, University Christian Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. Tim Carson, University Christian Church.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
(Council Member Burns assumed his place at the dais.)
IV.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7 2009
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of April 7, 2009, be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ,
1.Presentation of Proclamation for 2009 Prairie Fest
Mayor Pro tem Hicks presented a Proclamation to Mr. Don Young, Founder and Director of the
Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area. She also recognized other members of the Friends of Tandy Hills
Natural Area in attendance. Mayor Pro tem Hicks also provided an overview of the Tandy Hills area
and stated that Prairie Fest would be held on April 25, 2009. She further stated she was especially
proud of the park system in east Fort Worth, specifically Tandy Hills Park, a jewel in the community.
Mr. Don Young accepted the Proclamation and expressed appreciation for the preservation of the 160
acres of park land.
Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation to the Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area and stated the
Council understood the importance of preservation of both the land and the plant species.
2.Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Former Board and Commission Members
Council Member Moss presented Certificates of Recognition to the following former Boards and
Commissions members:
Ms. Evelyn Stearman, for her service on the Crime Control and Preventation District from
October 19, 2004, through December 7, 2008. Council Member Moss advised that Mrs. Stearman
passed away on December 7, 2008, and her husband would accept the Certificate on her behalf.
Mr. Hugh Collins, for his service on the Building Standards Commission from November 17, 1998,
through February 23, 2009.
Mr. Victor Puente, Sr., for his service on the Aviation Advisory Board from May 14, 2002, through
March 27, 2009.
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to Mr. Puente for leadership in the community.
City Secretary Hendrix advised that Ms. Vicki Wilkie, was unable to attend the meeting to receive a
Certificate for her service on the Fort Worth Commission for Women, from November 7, 2006,
through November 5, 2007.
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VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming a nd Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced the Main Street Arts Festival would be held on
April 16-19, 2009, and encouraged everyone to visit www.mainstreetaqLfest.org or to call the District
9 office at 817-392-8809 for more information. He also advised that on April 18, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.,
the Bluebonnet Hills and Bluebonnet Place Neighborhood Associations and members of the Friendship
Force would host the dedication of the International Friendship Garden at Bluebonnet Circle Park.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated she was proud of the park system in the City of Fort Worth, despite
decreased funding. She acknowledged Tandy Hills Park and the renovation of Cobb
Park. She announced that Party in the Park would be held on April 25, 2009, at Cobb Park from 1:00 to
3:00 p.m. and stated the event was sponsored by the Parks and Community Services Department,
Ministers Against Crime, and Chesapeake Energy. She also expressed appreciation to the local Red
Cross for their support in area communities in need of assistance during the Texas wildfires last
weekend. She further stated that she attended the Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the
Communications Workers of America in the Butler Housing Community and expressed appreciation to
the volunteers in the Butler Housing Community.
Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to those who attended the Concert for Life event and
stated the event was a great success. He stated that 1,500 people were tested for HIV and other
diseases. He commended Mr. John Reed and Ms. Cynthia Bogus, volunteers at the AIDS Outreach
Center, Ms. Michelle Reynolds, District 5 Council Aide, Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Brooks,
Arlington City Council Member Kathryn Wilemon, Fort Worth Independent School District School
Board Member Christene Moss, and the Mayor and Council, for their attendance and support of the
event.
Council Member Jordan announced that Family Day would be held on April 25, 2009, at Sycamore
Park, 2525 East Rosedale Street, and that the event was sponsored by the City of Fort Worth Police,
Fire, and Code Compliance Departments.
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to Ms. Vanessa Boling, Mr. Estrus Tucker, Ms.
Tracy Michol and Mr. Perry Pack of the Human Relations Commission for their attendance at the
Goodrich Center with a working group for the deaf and hard of hearing. He stated the group
provided valuable input that would be used to make the City of Fort Worth accessible to everyone. He
announced that the Doggie Polooza event would be held on April 18, 2009, at Arcadia Trail Park,
8744 Arcadia Park Drive.
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(VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued)
Mayor Moncrief announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Captain James Harlow
and rookie Firefighter Damien Hobbs, of the Houston, Texas Fire Department, who were killed
battling a house fire on April 12, 2009, and also Dr. William Kelly Young, who passed away on
April 13, 2009, and was a long time friend of Mayor Moncrief and a member of the Fort Worth
Community.
2.Recognition of Citizens
The recognition of citizens was included in the Upcoming Events portion of the meeting.
VII.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-16534, G-16535, and
L-14752 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
VIII.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Fisseler requested the Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-16534 and G-16535
be continued to the April 21, 2009, City Council Meeting and Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-23014 be continued to the June 2, 2009, City Council Meeting.
IX.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Chan2es in Membersh Boards and ss s
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Firefighter
James Samuel Greif, be reappointed to the Tarrant County 911 Emergency Advisory
Committee, effective April 14, 2009, and with a term expiring April 1, 2011, and Ms. Betty
Story, be appointed to Place 3, on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, effective
April 14, 2009, and with a term expiring October 1, 2009. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City Council
committees.
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XI.A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HI S S
SELECT THE PROCUREMENT METHOD FOR GOODS AND SERVICES THAT WILL
PROVIDE THE BEST VALUE FOR THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Resolution No. 3722-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
XII.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.
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-10949 - Authorizing the Purchase of 21 X7-CX Handheld Meter Reading Computers
and Related Components for the Water Department from Datamatic, LTD, for an Amount Up to
$97,390.32.
2.M&C P-10950 - Authorizing the Purchase of a Fire Safety House for the Fire Department
from Surrey Fire Safety House and Mobile Command for an Amount Not to Exceed $45,000.00.
3.M&C P-10951 - Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) Doosan Forklifts from Darr Equipment
Company Using Texas Associations of School Boards Contract No. 712-14 for an Amount Not to
Exceed $48,221.00,with Payment Due Ten (10) Days After Receipt of Invoice.
4.M&C P-10952 - Authorizing an Amendment to the Purchase Order for a SVI Spartan Bomb
Truck and Fan Ventilator for the Fire Department in the Amount of $48,242.00 for a Total
Dollar Amount of$540,126.00.
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14750 - Authorizing a Conveyance of a Temporary Construction Easement to the
Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) to allow TRWD and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers to Commence Construction on the Flood Storage in the Samuels Area of the Trinity
River for Excavation and Filling on City Property Adjacent to the Brennan Service Center for
the Trinity River Vision— Central City Project for a Period of Seven (7)Years.
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(XII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2.M&C L-14751 - Authorizing the Acquisition of One Permanent Sewer Facility Easement
Described as a Portion of James R. Newton Survey,Abstract No. 1169, and the J.A. Hust Survey,
Abstract No. 702, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, from Clarence Huffman at 8101 Randol
Mill Road, Located in East Fort Worth, for the Construction of Sanitary Sewer Main 253;
Finding that the Price Offered in the Amount of $22,392.00, Plus an Estimated Closing Cost of
$2,500.00, is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate
Instruments.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23434 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Licensing Agreement with the
North Central Texas Council of Governments to Provide Updated Digital Aerial Photography
for the Information and Technology Solutions Department for an Amount Not to Exceed
$70,416.00.
2.M&C C-23435 - Authorizing a Contract for Professional Accounting Services with Jerry
Murrish for Completion of the Fiscal Year 2008 and 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial
Reports for an Amount Not to Exceed $58,500.00.
3.M&C C-23436 - Authorizing the Transfer of$53,964.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $27,213.00 and Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the Amount of $26,751.00; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No.
18546-04-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the Amount of $27,213.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$26,751.00, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Authorizing an Engineering Agreement
with Civil Structures, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Replacements on Hatcher Street and Richardson Street, Contract 5C, Project Number 01233;
and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Engineering Agreement in the Amount of
$93,862.00.
4.M&C C-23437 - Authorizing the Transfer of$22,940.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $16,685.00 and Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the Amount of $6,255.00; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18547-04-
2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the Amount of$16,685.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of$6,255.00, from
Available Funds, for the Purpose of Authorizing Amendment Number 2 to City Secretary
Contract Number 33879 with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2005, STM-F (City Project Number 00383); and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute the Amendment for Additional Engineering Services, Thereby Increasing
the Contract Amount to $143,452.00.
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(XII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
5.M&C C-23438 -Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 1 in the Amount
of$47,128.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 37201 with Tri-Tech Construction, Inc., for Water
Main Replacement Contract 2004, WM-F on Ramey Avenue, Village Lane and Vinetta Drive for
Additional Quantities for Permanent Asphalt Pavement Repair, Thereby Increasing the
Contract Amount to $1,149,356.50.
6.M&C C-23439 - Authorizing the Transfer of $35,882.81 from the Water Operating Fund to
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $35,882.81; Adopting Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18548-04-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $35,882.81, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of
Executing Change Order Number 2 to City Secretary Contract Number 37089 with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, for Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract LV (55), Part 4 for Water Main
Replacement on Foch Street (Project 00431); and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the
Contract Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $734,263.06.
7.M&C C-23440 - Authorizing the Transfer of$65,115.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No.
18549-04-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the Amount of $65,115.00, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Authorizing
Amendment Number 1 with RJN Group, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LVIII
(58); and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Along Branch Road and Sarita Drive, Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount
to $361,954.00.
XIIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S - 1716 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
XIV.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A.General - (Removed from the Consent Agenda and Continued)
1.It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-16534, Authorize the City Manager to Initiate Rezoning of Certain Properties in the Marine
Park Neighborhood Area in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, be Continued to the
April 21, 2009, City Council Meeting.
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2.It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication G-16535,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Municipal Court Technology Fund of the Special Trust Fund, in the Amount of $75,110.00 for
Technological Enhancements to the CourtView Case Management System, be Continued to the
April 21, 2009, City Council Meeting.
C.Land_- (Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration)
3. M&C L-14752 - Authorize t o Exchange of One ( ) Unimproved Cily-Owne Lot Described
as Lot 12, Block 2, Morgan Heights Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant Countv, Texas, Located in
the 3100 Block Weber Street, for Four O Unimprove Lots Described as Lots 2 and 3, B ock
10, W.A. Archer Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, Located in the 3100 Block of
Weber Street and is 10 and , Block 10, ocated in the 3100 Block Street, Ow e
by Chesat)eake Exr)loration, LLC, for the Lebow Channel Watershed Imr)rovements Proiect, in
Accordance with Local ver e t Code 272. O (3); Auth rize the Acce to ce of the
Convevance of the Four (4) Lots and Record the ADDroDriate Instruments; and Authorize the
City Manager or His Designee to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Convening
the ity's Lot to ete t o xc a e.
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.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss that Mayor and
Council Communication L-14752 be approved. The motion carried seven (7) ayes to zero (0)
nays, and with one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
B. General
1.M&C G-16470 - Consider a Waiver for a i m act Gas Well Permit to Allow the Drillin
of the Rivercrest Bluffs 1H Gas Well, Located Less than 600 Feet from a Protected Use, on the
ivercrest Bluffs Lease Located in the Rivercrest Addition c , Lot ' ( 'ontinued from
March 10, 2009) (PUBLIC;HEARING).
a.Bg22Lt of City Staff
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.)
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(G-16470 Continued)
Mr. Rick Trice, Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
Mr. Kevin Stawser, representing Chesapeake Energy, 100 Energy Lane, appeared before Council and
provided an overview of the request for a waiver, and presented photographs of the potential drill site.
Council Member Burdette stated under the ordinance adopted many years ago, there had to be a line
drawn which balanced the rights of the those who owned natural gas underneath the property and the
rights of those people who lived and worked on the surface. He further stated that requestors had
to appear before Council if they were unable to obtain waivers from all residents within the 600 foot
radius. He commented that four (4) residents had not signed waivers and had not reached an agreement
and that the decisions were not easy and were considered on a case-to-case basis. He stated that he was
concerned with the close proximity of the drill site to residences and announced he would make a
motion to deny the request.
b.Citizen Presentations
Mayor Moncrief asked the citizens whe were present to speak in opposition to this item, if they still
wanted to address the Council even though Council Member Burdette would move to deny the
request. The citizens indicated they did not wish to address the Council.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16470 be denied. The motion carried by seven (7) ayes
to zero (0) nays and with one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
2.MSC G-16536 - Adopt an Ordinance Finding that Conditions Have Materially Clanged so
that the r 'ect Sc e r t e Enhanced Communitj Facilities A ree e is and r a
Development Funds Proiect as Included in the 2004 Capital ImproveMjpj ProKram Should be
Expanded t o Include Planning, A a ysis, Design, and truction of Modern Streetcars, Gr a t
Funded r iec s, or Non-Grant Funded Proje sts in or Beggfiting Urban Villages r Mixed-Use
Growth e ers; and A uthorize Expanding th e Allowed ses of A r x ate y $ .3 Million in
2004 Car)ital r ve e r ra s r r a eve e .
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(G-16536 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-16536 be approved and Ordinance No. 18550-04-2009 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3.MSC G-16537 - Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Monetary Donation in the Amount
of $3,800.00 from an Anonvmous Donor to the Fire Department; Authorize the Purchase of
Equipment for Various Fire Stations; Authorize the Transfer of$3,800.00 from the Special Gift
Fund to the General Fund; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Recei is
and Appropriations in the Special Gifts Fund in the Amount of $3,800.00 Upon Receipt of a
Monetar y ation for the Purgose of Transferring Said Funds to the General Fund; a nd
Adopt an Appropriati n Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropr ations in the
General Fund from Available Funds.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-16537 be approved with appreciation
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18551-04-2009 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18552-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1.MSC P-10953 - Authorize Purchase Agreements for Lamp and Ballasts with Dealers
Electrical Supply Co., Summers GE2HpInc.,,and Blond Lighting Fixture S Companv, Inc.,
for an Estimated Annual Amount of$750,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-10953 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC P-10954 - Authorize the Purchase of New Mobile Storefronts in the Amount
of $527,850.00 Using General Services Administration Contract GS-30E-0036U and One 11.1
Refurbished Existing Mobile Storefront in the Amount of $48,565.00 Using the Informal Bid
Process for the Police Deuartment from M2bile_Specialtv Vehicles for a to Cost of
$576,415.00,with Payments Due 30 Days After Receitit of Invoices.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P-10954 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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D.Land
1.M&C L-14734 - Conduct a Public Hearing Under t e Guidelines Set Forth b3: the Te as
Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; Find
that No Feasible or Prudent Alternative Exists to Drilling and Extracting Gas from Underneath
Sycamore Park- Find that the Proposed Conversion Includes all Reasonable Planning to
Minimize Harm to the Parkland-.and Close the Public a ri a A uthorize the Cit y Manager
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to Convert Sycamore Park for Subsurface Drilling and the Extraction of Natural Gas from an
Off-Site Location at 2525 East Rosedale Street,Approxim ate ll 88.02 Acres, cats to the South
of Vickery Boulevard, West of South Beach Street North of Rosedale Street and East of
Sycamore Terrace (Co tinned from March 10,2009).
a.Report of
Mr. David Creek, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
c.Council Action
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated she would make a motion to approve on the basis that if a bid was
accepted, that the community be engaged in how the funds were utilized and that staff would consult
with residents to determine the location of the pipeline.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-14734 be approved, with the stipulations referenced
previously. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC L-14753 - Authorize Fee Acquisition of a Right-of-Way Described as a Portion of Lo
Block 1, William Mc Cowan Subdivision, Fort_Worth Tarrant Countv, Teras,.,,.,,.Locate at
4315 Golden Triangle Boulevard from Verlo J. and Arlene M. Strand in the Amount of
$115,000.0 for the Widening of Golden Triangle Boulevard; Find th at the Price Offered in the
Amount of $115,000.00 Plus Estimated Closing Costs of $3,000.00 is Just Compensation; and
Authorize the Acceutance and Recordin2 of At)r)ror)riate Instruments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14753 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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E.Planning & Zoning - None
F.Award of Contract
1.It was the consensus of the Council that Mayor and C uncil Communication No. C-23014 -
Authorize the Citv Manner to Execute a Public_Right-of Way Use Agreement with Texas
Midstream Gas Services, LLC, to Grant a License to Use Certain Public Right-of-Way of the
City of Fort Worth for the Purpose of Constructing, Maintaining_and_Operating a Natural Gas
Pipeline Along the Eass e of Alton Road CE2jajflg_EL1!airs Drive South, West Berrs Street,
Westcliff Road South, Hilltop Drive, West Bi is Street and South Hills Avenue be continued
to the June 2, 2009, City Council Meeting.
(See further discussion on this item after M&C C-23441.)
2.M&C C-23441 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Economic Development
Agreement with_Q-Edge Corporation for a New Business Development to be Located in the
Former Nokia Facility at the Intersection of United States Highway 377 and State Hihway 170.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23441 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Mayor Moncrief returned to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23014 and asked if the citizens
that completed Citizen Presentation cards in opposition to the agreement wished to address the
Council. Mr. Jerry Lobdill, 6336 Darwood Avenue and Mr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run,
both stated they would address the Council at the June 2, 2009, City Council Meeting.
3. M&C C-23442 - Accept W atherization Assistance Program Grant Funds in an Amount
Not to Exceed $1,800, 00.00 and Authorize the Cily Manager to Execute Two (2) Contracts it
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Program Year April 1, 2009,
Through March 31, 2010, as follows:
Department of Energy $ 750,000.00
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program $1,050,000.00
Total $1,800,000.00
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(C-23442 Continued)
Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Amend, Extend or Renew the Contracts in
Accordance with City Policies and Regulations Upon Mutual Agreement with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs; Authorize a Waiver by the City of Indirect
Costs; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the Amount of $1,800,000.00; Subiect to Receipt of Grants from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the Purpose of Funding the Weatherization
Assistance Program in Fort Worth and Tarrant County; and Authorize a Non-Interest Bearing
Interfund Loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the Amount of $135,000.00 for
Interim Financing of this Grant Program Pending Contracts.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23442 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18553-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.MSC C-23443 - Authorize the Transfer of $92,733.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Car)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $55,484.00 and Sewer Ca ita
Projects Fund in the Amount of $37,249.00; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated ecei s and Autwouriations in the Water "a r i ec s Fund in the Amount
and e Sewer Capital Projects F nd in the A $37,249.00, r om Available
Funds,for te Purpose of Authorizing an eeri Agreement with ANA Consultants LLC,
Contract 2C, Projec t er 01231, and Authorize t o City Manager t Execute t the
Engineering Agreement in the Amount of$168,691.00 for Pavement Reconstruction, Water and
Sewer Main Replacem e t on Northwest 28th Street from Robinson Street to c Island Street,
North Elm Street from East Long Avenue to Northeast 34th Street, Mineola Avenue from
Decatur Avenue to ar y Street a d Norman Street from Decatur Avenue to a er Street.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23443 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18554-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
5.MSC C-23444 - Authorize the Transfer of $91,559.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Car)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $62,262.00 and Sewer Ca ita
Projects Fund in the Amount of $29,297.00; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated ecei s and Autwouriations in the Water "a r i ec s Fund in the Amount
$62,262.00 and e Sewer Capital Projects und in the A $29,297.00 om Available
Funds,for te Purpose of Authorizing an eeri Agreement wi It Stre aer Group
c., for ave e t Reconstruction and ater and Sanitary Se er Main Rgplacements on
Cleckler Avenue from East e a Street to Clary Avenue, Do2wood Lane from Buttonwood
rive to Whitewood rive and et Avenue from E 820 to rest Avenue, Project
Number 4A-01232; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Engineering Agreement in
e A $165,73 . .
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(C-23444 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23444 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18555-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
6.MSC C-23445 - Authorize the Transfer of 573,386.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $58,489. 0 and the Sewer Capi al
Projects Fund in the Amount of $14,897.00; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receiuts and Autwouriations in the Water Cat)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of
$58,489.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects F nd in the Amount of$14,897.00, fr m Available
Funds,forte Purpose of Authorizing an Engineering Agreement with Multatech Engineering,
Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements on Kenley
Street from Pershin2 Avenue to Birchman Avenue, Neville Street from Pershing Avenue to
Calmont Avenue and Wellesle3: Ave e from Hervie Street to Faron Street, Proi ct Number 713-
01235-and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Engineering Agreement in the Amount of
$1112519.00.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23445 be approved with appreciation to the
Transportation and Public Works Department staff and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18556-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
7.MSC C-23446 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. I in the Amount of
$170,020.00 to Cily Secretary Con tract No. 35765, an Engineering Agreement wi It Freese and
Nichols, Inc., for Meacham Boulevard—Mark IV Drainage Improvements, Thereby Revising the
to Cost to $238,875.00.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23446 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
8.MSC C-23447 - Authorize the City Manager�to A�l for and Accent, if Awarded,
Comt)rehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Not to Exceed 5 ,337.2 a nd a
Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforceme!jjEL2gEApL_grat Not to Exceed
$59656.69
Both from the Texas Department of Transportation; Authorize the City Manager to
Enter Into a Contract with the Teras Den art ment of Transporta ion for the Comprehensine
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program Grant Implementation During Fiscal Year 2010, Contingent Upon
Autwouriation of Matching Funds; A t rize the Transfer of $68, 05.70 from the Federal
Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's Partial Match of the Comprehensive
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Selective Traffic Enforcement Program a d Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic
Enforcemen e Fiscal Year
2010 Federal Awarded Assets Fund, and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increa si
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of $528,099.60
Subject to Receipt of the Compr hensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Prog am Grant and
Commercial Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant from the Texas Det)artment of
Transprot tion for the d Enforcement of Traffic
Sae tv-Rel ate d Laws and to Increase Public Education About Traffic Sae tv Issues.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23447 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18557-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
9.MSC C-23448 - Authorize the Use of Revenue Derived from Gas Well Drilling on City
Owned
Air 2gits jfl_jLhi Amount of 5 , 7 r ax ay, a ay a -e
Lighting Improvemen is at Fort Worth Spinks Airport; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
ifliEgaliaLEstimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease PE2jgKLjj1fld in
the Amount of $84,479.00, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Executing an Engineering
Services Agreement with CP&Y,_Inc., and Authorize jLL_City Ma er to Execute the
Agreement.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23448 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18558-
04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
10.MSC C-23449 - Authorize the Use of Revenue Derived from Gas Well Drilling City
Owned Air R2its jR_j!Le Amount of $592,550.0 for the Design of Stone Road Im rovement and
Extension, Alsbury Boulevard Improvements Abner Lee Drive and McCall Street
1MRL21gMgfljL. star, Sew era nd Box Culvert Improvem is as Well as Survej Services Related
to the Construction of a Fire Station at Fort Worth St)inks Airr)ort; Authorize the Transfer of
Funds from the Critical Projects Improvements Fund to the Airports Gas Lease Pr2itgLEMd in
the Amount of $236,440.00; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Air its as Lease Pr2ject Fund in the Amount of$828,990.00, from
Available Funds for the Purpose of Executing a Professional
_Design Services Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc.; and Authorize the Cily Manager to Execute the Agreement.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23449 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18559-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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11.M&C C-23450 - Authorize the Transfer of$165,250 00 from the Water and SewEL_0p era
ting
Fund to the Water C 374.00 a
Lapital Pro*ects Fund in the Amount of $104, d Sewer C
Proiects Fund in the Amount of $60876.00; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropri tions in the Water Capital Project s e Amount of
$104,374.0 and in the Sewer Capital Projects und in the Amount of 5 , 7 , r om Available
Funds for the Purpose of Authorizing an Engineering Agreement with Lockwood,_ ndre and
Newnam Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2005, WSM-E; and
Authorize the Citv Mana2er to Execute the En2ineerin2 Amement for Water and Sanitar
Sewer Line Replacement on Ewing Avenue from US 377 to Williams Road, San Marcos Drive
from South Normandale Street to Dead Ended, it od Road from Flovd Drive to Clavton
Road and Llano Avenue from Penrose Avenue to Marks Place.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23450 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18560-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
12.MSC C-23451 - Authorize the Transfer of $1,707,585.00 from the Water and Sewer
Ot)eratin2 Fund to the Water 'a it Proiects Fund in the Amount of $1120 248.00 and Sewer
Capital Projects Fun in the Amount of $587,337.00; Adopt an Appropria ion Ordinance
Increasing_Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
Amount of$1,120,248.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $587,337.00
from Available Funds., for the Purpose of Authorizing a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2005 WSM-_I., on Walton Avenue
from Whitman Avenue to Woodwav Drive, and Woodwa3: Drive fr m Walton Avenue to Trail
Lake Drive (Lr2ject 00395)- _and Authorize t sec utote Contract in the
Amount of$1,596,431. 0.
Council Member Moss stated that he would not support the item because the proposed 12% for
Minority/Women Business Enterprise participation by the Contractor did not meet the goal of 23%
identified by the City's policy.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23451 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18561-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried with five (5) ayes to three (3) nays, with
Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Members Moss and Burns casting the dissenting votes.
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13.M&C C-23452 - Authorize the Cily Manager to Ex cute a Contract with Texsun Electrical
Contractors in the Amount of$82 m at the South
Holiv Water Treatment Plant Administratio
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23452 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
14.MSC C-23453 - Authorize the City Manager to Annly for, and Accent if Awarded, a Grant
from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Library Det)art ment's ter-
L, brry Loan Program Year Set�tember 1, 2x09, through August 31, gala, in an Amount urn
$285,482.00,Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission Relating to Such Grant; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing_Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in an Amount up to
$285,482.00 Upon Receipt of a Grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission;
and A Indirect Costs Usin2 the Most Recentiv ADDroved Indirect Cost to of 23 Percent
for the LibraLj_pepartment.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23453 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18562-04-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XV.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - NON-CONSENT ITEMS
1.OCS - 1717 - Consider the Joint Election Agreement nd Contract Between Tarrant Co
Election Administrator and the Citv of Fort Worth for Election Services for the General Election
to be Held on Saturday, Mal 9, 2009, at an Estimated Cost of$418,877.00.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that OCS
No. 1717 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Paul Williams, 6015 Autumn Hills, appeared before Council and advised the Council that he had a
plan to address the traffic problems in the City.
Mayor Moncrief referred Mr. Williams to Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa, to address the
issue.
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XVIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. in memory of Captain James
Harlow and rookie Firefighter Damien Hobbs, of the Houston, Texas Fire Department, who were
killed battling a house fire on April 12, 2009, and also Dr. William Kelly Young, who passed away on
April 13, 2009, and was a long time friend of Mayor Moncrief and a member of the Fort Worth
Community.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 21 st day of April, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Rendrix Michael J. oncrie
City Secretary Mayor