HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/05/19-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 19, 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
Mayor Moncrief welcomed Mayor for a Day Talia Milan and her family to the Council meeting and
stated that she was 13 years old and in the 7th grade at Wayside Middle School in the Eagle Mountain
Saginaw Independent School District. He further stated that Mr. Milan had purchased the Mayor for a
Day at a party in Fort Worth. He presented her with a gavel, Molly pin and Certificate as honorary
Mayor in commemoration of this day.
L CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor for the Day Milan called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:22 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
II.INVOCATION- Reverend Stephen Henton, Heartsong Fellowship Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Stephen Henton, Heartsong Fellowship Church.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 12, 2009
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of May 12, 2009, be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, NTRODUC
1.Presentation of Proclamation for National Public Works Week
Council Member Jordan presented a Proclamation for National Public Works Week to Mr. Bill
Verkest, Director, Transportation and Public Works Department. He stated that National
Public Works Week recognized the qualified and dedicated personnel that kept the Fort Worth
citizenry informed and provided the community with efficient operations of the public works systems
and programs such as water, sewers, streets and highways, public buildings and solid waste collection.
Mr. Verkest accepted the proclamation and expressed appreciation to the Transportation and Public
Works Department staff who provided exceptional service to the citizens and stated he was proud of
the role that the department played in the community.
VI.CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS BY THE CITY SECRETARY
City Secretary Marty Hendrix advised the Council that before them was the certifications and
tabulations of the official election returns from Denton, Tarrant and Parker Counties of the General
Election held on Saturday, May 9, 2009, for the purpose of electing the Mayor At-Large and eight (8)
Council Members for their respective single member districts of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas. She stated that the certified returns for such election reported were as follows:
Mayor Total
Louis "Mac" McBee 1,532
Mike Moncrief 13,990
Clyde Picht 4,376
Member of City Council - District 2
Salvador "Sal" Espino 883
Member of City Council - District 3
Eric Fox 1,906
Elizabeth Jane McCune 163
Gary Hogan 403
A. James Nuttall 137
Matthew Hudson 298
W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman 1,484
Bill Lawson 175
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(VI. CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS BY THE CITY SECRETARY
Continued)
Member of City Council - District 4
Jeffrey Harris 216
Lupe Arriola 951
Danny Scarth 1,527
Member of City Council - District 5
Melinda Hamilton 314
Carey D. Brown 77
Frank Moss 1,242
Member of City Council - District 6
Glen Bucy, Jr. 474
Paul Hicks 434
Jungus Jordan 2,681
Member of City Council - District 7
Carter Burdette 1,971
Charlie Murphy 855
Member of City Council - District 8
Suzette Watkins 362
Kathleen Hicks 1,477
Member of City Council - District 9
Joel Burns 1,239
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(VI. CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS BY THE CITY SECRETARY
Continued)
She added that as a result of the tabulations the following persons were declared elected to the office of
Mayor and City Council, respectively:
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Council -District 2 Salvador "Sal" Espino
Council -District 4 Danny Scarth
Council -District 5 Frank Moss
Council -District 6 Jungus Jordan
Council -District 7 Carter Burdette
Council -District 8 Kathleen Hicks
Council -District 9 Joel Burns
City Secretary Hendrix advised that the City Council further find no candidate received a majority of
the total number of votes received by all candidates for the office of City Council District 3 and that no
candidate be declared to City Council District 3. Therefore, in accordance with Chapter IV, Section 2.,
of the City of Fort Worth Home Rule Charter, a runoff election was hereby declared necessary to fill
that place on the Council and the runoff election would be ordered by separate action of the Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
acknowledging the receipt of the Certification of Official Election Returns. The motion
carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
VII.RESOLUTIONS
1.A Resolution Canvassing the R eturns a ec ari t o Results of the General Election e
on May 9, 2009, for the Purpose of Electing the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Fort
Worth
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Resolution No. 3738-05-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
VIII.PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION
Mayor Moncrief presented Certificates of Election to: 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 and Council Member Joel Burns, District 9. City Secretary Hendrix presented a
Certificate of Election to Mayor Mike Moncrief.
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IX. ORDINANCES
1.An Ordinance Ordering a R noff Election to be Held in the i rt Worth on
June 13, 2009, for the Purpose of Electing a City Council Member for City Council District 3
City Secretary Marty Hendrix stated the two candidates that would participate in the Runoff Election
and that received the top number of votes for Council Member, District 3, were Mr. Eric Fox and Mr.
W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman. She also stated that there were two amendments to Exhibit A of the
ordinance: the Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District Administration Building was
added to the list of early voting polling locations and that there was a correction on the address of the
Aledo Community Center, which was 104 Robinson Court.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Ordinance No. 18616-05-2009 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
X.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming nd Recent Events
Council Member Bums expressed appreciation to everyone in District 9 that attended the District 9
Town Hall Meeting. He also expressed appreciation to Mayor Moncrief, City Manager Fisseler, the
Assistant City Managers, Police Chief Jeff Halstead and City staff for their participation.
Council Member Burdette expressed appreciation to Captain T.D. Smyers and the Naval Air Station
Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth for hosting an open house for the public on May 16, 2009 and stated the
base had been in operation since 1942. He also announced that a ceremony would be held on
May 21, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. to rename a portion of Arch Adams to Van Cliburn Way and that the
festivities would take place at the comer of Arch Adams and Lancaster Avenue.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to the volunteers of Citizens on Patrol and announced
that the Citizens on Patrol Appreciation Dinner was held on May 16, 2009, and stated it was a well
attended event. He announced that the Code Blue Seminar would be held on May 23, 2009, at 7:30
a.m. at the Fort Worth Convention Center and encouraged everyone to attend. He also requested that
the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Bill Todd, a life long resident of Fort Worth and
50 year Rotary Club member, who passed away on May 17, 2009.
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(X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued)
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to Police Chief Jeff Halstead for his attendance at the
District 8 Police Forum on May 18, 2009. She stated that District 8 had seen a significant decrease in
crime and other areas since January 2009 and advised that many of the concerns that were
communicated at the Forum were related to code violations. She also reminded citizens of the Code
Blue Seminar that would be held on May 23, 2009, at 7:30 a.m. at the Fort Worth Convention Center
and encouraged everyone to attend. She pointed out that former Council Member Chuck Silcox would
be recognized at the Seminar. She advised that Mayor Moncrief would kick off the Summer Reading
Program on May 21, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Library downtown and encouraged everyone to
attend.
Council Member Burns announced he would be holding a series of monthly neighborhood office hours
in the community. He stated the first in the series would be held on May 21, 2009, from 3:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. at the Fiesta Supermarket on 8t11 Avenue. He further stated that this would be an opportunity
to bring City Hall out into the neighborhoods and community. He expressed appreciation to his Aide
Kristi Wiseman who coordinated the locations for the office hours and stated they would be held in a
different location on the third Thursday of each month for the entire year. He also announced that the
Ryan Place Croquet Tournament would be held on May 23, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. at 2500 South Adams
Street and the Ryan Place Street Dance would be held that night, at 7:00 p.m. at 1000 Elizabeth Street.
2.Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XI.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
XIL ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23498 be continued
until the May 26, 2009, Council meeting.
XIIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Changes in Membershi Boards and ss s
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
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XIV.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BO A SS
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City Council
committees.
XV.CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-16568 - Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Payment from Tarrant County
College in the Amount of$17,107.55; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18617-05-2009
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the TSTI Firefighter Apprenticeship
Program Section of the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of$17,107.55, from Available Funds,
for the Purpose of Funding the Firefighter Apprenticeship Program.
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-10966 - Authorizing a Purchase Agreement for Pavement Marking Tape with Flint
Trading, Inc., for the Transportation and Public Works Department for an Estimated Annual
Amount of$85,000.00.
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14772 - Authorizing the Conveyance of Southwest Parkway Parcel 91-D, Consisting
of 66.853 Acres, to the Texas Department of Transportation for Construction of the Southwest
Parkway/Interstate 20 Interchange; and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to
Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments to Complete the Conveyance.
D.Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1.M&C PZ-2825 - Authorizing the City Manager to Adopt Ordinance No. 18618-05-2009
Vacating and Extinguishing a Portion of Arch Adams Street, from West 7th Street to West 6th
Street and an Alley from Arch Adams Lane to the Eastern Property Line of Lot 17, Both
Within Block 3, William J. Bailey Addition,An Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas; Accepting as Payment for the Vacated Right-of-Way the Dedication of 1.11
Acres of New Right-of-Way and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Any Necessary
Conveyance Documents.
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(XV. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2.M&C PZ-2826 - Authorizing the City Manager to Adopt Ordinance No. 18619-05-2009
Vacating and Extinguishing a Portion of Dooling Street, South of Hillcrest Avenue, Situated
Between Lot 1, Block 6 and Lot 15, Block 5, Highcrest Addition, an Addition in the City of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and Waiving any and All Purchase Fee Value of the Vacated
Land in Accordance with City Policy (M&C G-15624).
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23519 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to City
Secretary Contract No. 38136, a Formal Agreement with the North Texas Tollway Authority, the
Texas Department of Transportation and the Union Pacific Railroad Company, to Change
"May 19, 2009," to "June 17, 2009," and to Change "June 2, 2009," to "July 1, 2009,"
Throughout to Provide an Extension of Certain Deadlines Associated with the Southwest
Parkway Project.
2.M&C C-23520 - Authorizing a Two (2) Year Extension to the Interlocal Agreement, City
Secretary Contract No. 35362 between the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board and
the City of Fort Worth to Provide Gas Well Inspector Service at Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport.
3.M&C C-23521 -Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 1 in the Amount
of $64,303.90 to City Secretary Contract No. 36628, a Construction Contract with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Replacements on Portions of Hatcher Avenue, Chickasaw Avenue, Jennifer Court, Louis Street,
Sydney Street, Norris Street and Whitehall Street, to Provide for Increased Pay Item Quantities,
Thereby Revising the Original Contract Amount to $3,002,977.70.
4.M&C C-23522 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 36316, an Engineering Agreement with DMJM Aviation for the Design
of Airfield Signs, Airport Beacon Relocation, Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System
and Project Management Phase Services for Projects at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, to Increase
the Contract in the Amount of $23,630.00 and Change the Engineer's Name to AECOM USA
Group, Inc.
5.M&C C-23523 - Authorizing the City Manager to Terminate City Secretary Contract Nos.
17577, 17594, 17595, 18813, 18966, 23056 and 30576 with the Federal Aviation Administration at
Fort Worth Alliance Airport; and Execute a New Memorandum of Agreement and Right-of-
Way Easement Lease Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration at Fort Worth
Alliance Airport.
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(XV. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
6.M&C C-23524 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Jacobs Consultancy in an Amount up to $81,000.00 to Conduct a Management and
Operations Audit of the Aviation Department of the City of Fort Worth.
7.M&C C-23525 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Quebec 820
Partners, LP, for Construction of a Sewer Main in Exchange for a Sanitary Sewer Easement to
Serve the Landmark Quebec Development.
8.M&C C-23526 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Five (5) Year Contract with
the Fort Worth Park and Recreation Sports Advisory Council, Inc., to Operate Concessions at
Designated Parks and Community Services Department Facilities.
XVL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S - 1723 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
XVIL REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B.General
1.M&C G-16569 - Adopt o Resol tion A t rizi t o y e t c 'a , arkhurst and
Horton, LLP, and Kelly, Hart and Hallman, LLP, as Outside Legal Counsel in an Amount Not to
Exceed $50,000.00 r Assistance in the A a ysis and aluation of Various 02portunities to
Reduce City Costs or Increase City Revenues.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16569 be approved and Resolution No. 3739-05-2009
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.M&C G-16570 - Adont a Resolution Nominating ATC Logistics and Electronics, Inc., for an
Enterprise Project Assignment Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chanter 2303, Texas
Government Code.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16570 be approved and Resolution No. 3740-05-2009
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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3.M&C G-16571 - Adopt a R solution NoMinaling_LEM�, c., as an Enter Rrise_±L2jest
Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chanter 2303, Texas Government Code.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16571 be approved and Resolution No. 3741-05-2009
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.M&C G-16572 - Adopt a Resolution Providing that the City of Fort MLorth "City") Elects to
be Eligible to Participate in Tax Abatement as Authorized by Chapter 312 of the Texas Property
Tax Code and Establishing a Neighborhood Empowe ment Zone Tax Abatement icy
Statement Governin Subse ue Pro erty Tax Abatements for r ernes cated in a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; and Adopt the Amendments to the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy an Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16572 be approved and Resolution No. 3742-05-2009
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
5.MSC G-16573 - Adopt an Ordinance Reappointing Charles F. Berger, Raul A. Canez, Kim
Maria CatalanoAnn Y. ColfinsMary Beth D2EApfa e R. Harden 2
y Kathrvn T. Hoan , Carla
G. Kelman, Nancl A. Ma Gee, Ne uel • PettiePatricia L. Summers,Edward B. Valverde, a d
Lisa J. Vo12t as Substitute Municipal Judges for a One (1) Year Term Commencin
April_1,2009,and Ending March 31,2010,or Until a Successor is ied and Appointe in
_Quafir
Accordance with State Law.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16573 be approved and Ordinance No. 18620-05-2009
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
6.MSC G-16574 - Agpf2yg the Naming of the New Bird Observation Blind at the Fort Worth
Nature Center and Refuge in Memor of Mrs. June Cam bell Stacey.
Council Member Burdette introduced the family members of Mrs. June Campbell Stacey who attended
the Council meeting and stated that Mrs. Stacey passed away last year and was a long time supporter
of the Fort Worth Nature Center. He further stated that funds were donated in her memory to build the
new bird observation blind.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16574 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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7.M&C G-16575 - Authorize the Reallocation of up to $81,560.51 in Unprogra med
Community_pLyelonment Block Grant Year XXXIV Funds to the Emergency Repair Program;
Authorize a Cha in Use and Reallocation of uD to $43,439.49 of Communitv Deve loDment
Block Grant Year XXXIV Funds from Model Block Program Delivery Costs to the Emergency
Repair Program; and Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2008-2009 Action Plan
to Increase Funding for the Emergency Rer)air Program (PUBLIC HE
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Rer)ort of Citv Sta
Ms. Cynthia Garcia, Assistant Director, Housing and Economic Development Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b.Czen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16575 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C.Purchase of Equi�iiaent, Materials, and Services
1.M&C P-10967 ® A rize a Purchase Ag cement with Dell Marketing,1L.P.
,for Hardware,
Technolo2v Services and Maintenance and Sutmort Services Utifizin2 the State of Texas
RgpArtment of Information Resources Contract, DIR-_SDD-_890, for an AM2yMt_up to
$1,000,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P-10967 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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D.Land
1.M&C L-14773 - Authorize the C
]�tMa�naer�toE�xecute a Sett leffijaL Agreement with the
Fort Worth Country Dal School in the Amount of $140,000.00 for Noise Abatement and
Propert3:Acguisition elated to the Southwest Parkway Project.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14773 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.M&C L-14774 - Declare that the Negotiations Between the City, its Agents, Subagents and the
Landowners to Acquire Approximately a Combined Total of 0.1239 Acre of Land Owned by
Leon and Donna Trotter and Known as 3464 Lebow Street, Lot 8,Block 20,of the Dixie
Manuf act urin2 Comr)anv, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Ta rant Count3:, Texas, we e
Unsuccessful Because of the Inability to Clear Title Issues; Declare the Necessity to Take by
Condemnation the Subject Pror)ertv for the Lebow Channel Drainage Project; Authorize the
City Attorney to Insti to Condemnation Proceedings to Ac ire Fee Simple nterest in the
Surface Estate, but Not the Mineral Estate of the Property; and Authorize the Acceptance and
Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14774 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3.MSC L-14775 - Conduct a Public Hearing Under the Guidelines set Forth by the Texas Parks
and Wildlife CodeChat)ter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; Find that No
Feasible or Prudent Alternative Exists to Harriet Creek Ranch Park, Located at 16215 Cowboy
Trail, North of Harriet Creek rive, es of Cowboy Trail, South an as of the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad for the Location of the Pr2n2ltd Storm Draina e Infrastruct
Find that the Prot)osed Storm Drainage Infrastructure Includes all Reasonable Planning to
Minimize Harm to the Parkland and the Storm Drain will be Constructed in Harriet Creek
Ranch Park; the Public Hearing and Authorize the City Manager to Convert
Approximately 0.388 Acre of Dedicated Parkland for the Installation of Storm Drain
Infrastructure; and Authorize the Execution of a License Agreement with the Northwest
Independent School District.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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(L-14775 Continued)
a.Rer)ort of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
Mayor Moncrief acknowledged Mr. Mehran Aghili, 1800 State Highway 114, Justin, Texas, as being
in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14775, but did not wish to address the
Council.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14775 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.M&C L-14776 - Conduct a Public Hearing Under the Guidelines Set Forth by the Texas
Parks and 1 l e Code, Chapter 2 , Protect l on of Public Parks and ecre tl a Lands; F 1 nd
that No Feasible or Prudent Alternative Exists to Kingswood Park, Located at 7505 Trail Lake
Drive, Eas t rai a e rive, North_ _Sycamore School Road, est of Hulen Street and
South of SleeDv Ridge Circle, for t Location of the Proposed Storm Drain and Sanitary Sewer
Improvements; i that the Prop sed Storm rai and Sanitary Sewer Improv e e is Include
all Reasonable Planning to Minimize Harm to the Parkland and that the Storm Drain and the
Sanitary Sewer Impro ve e is will be Constructed in i s Park; Close the ublic Heari
and Authorize the City Manager to Convert Approximately 0.130 Acre of Dedicated Parkland
rte Installation of Storm Drain and a ary Sewer Improvements; an Authorize the
Execution a License Agreement it the Fort Worth Independent chool District.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Moss advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this issue.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks left the dais.)
a.Rer)ort of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
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(L-14776 Continued)
b.Citizen Presentations
Mr. Dale Dickerson, 7335 Tree Ridge Court, President of the Candle Ridge Neighborhood
Homeowner Association, appeared in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14776.
He requested a meeting with the Parks and Community Services Department to address the drainage
issues in the Candle Ridge Neighborhood and Kingswood Park before the Hazel Harvey Peace
Elementary School was built.
Council Member Jordan stated that a meeting between Mr. Dickerson and staff to address the drainage
issues was necessary and requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14776 be continued
until June 2, 2009.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the
public hearing and Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14776 be continued until the
June 2, 2009, Council meeting. The motion carried six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Pro tem Hicks absent and one (1) abstention by Council Member Moss.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks assumed her place at the dais.)
5.M&C L-14777 - Conduct a Public Hearing Under the Guidelines Set Forth by the Texas
Parks and 1 i e Code, Chapter 2 , Protect i on of Public Parks and ecre ti a Lands; F i nd
that No Feasible or Prudent Alternative Exists to Remington Pointe Park, Located at 6050
Western Pass, East of Western Pass and Fox Hunt Trail, West of Saddleway Drive and Saddle
Flap rive and South r n Roadfor te Location of the Proposed Public Water
_Utilities; Find that the Proposed Public Water Utilities Include all Reasonable Planning to
Minimize Harm to the Parkland and that the Utility will be Constructed in Remington Pointe
Fork; Close the Public Hearing and Authorize the City Manager to Convert A��roximately
0.086 Acre of Dedicated Parkland rte Installation of an c aer e, Meter a nd
Vault.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e r
Mr. David Creek, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
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(L-14777 Continued)
b.Citizen Presentations
Mayor Moncrief acknowledged that Mr. Mike Wilson, 100 Macon Street, as being in support of Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14777, but did not wish to address the Council.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14777 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
F.Award of Contract
1.It was the Consensus of the Council that Mavor and ci Communication -23 ,
Authorize an En ineerin Services A reeriaent with TranSystems Corporation Consultants in the
Amount of $5 49,732. 0 for te Design of North Beach Street from Timberland Boulevard to
Feller Hicks Road, be Continued Until the May 26,2009
,Council Meeting.
2.MSC C-23527 - Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
with Concho eve e t 1, LP, and the nited States Postal Service for te r se of
Evaluating Redevelop rr►ent of the Downtown Post Office for Use as a New City all in Exchange
for e Value of Real r er $2 r an Amount Not to Exceed $20
9
Mr. Randle Harwood, Trinity River Vision Director, City Manager's Office, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report and slide presentation. Mr. Harwood stated that in the Pre-Council meeting,
Council Member Burdette requested that the fourth bullet in the Discussion Section of Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23427 be amended and changed from: "Concho will develop the site
for City use and enter into a long term lease agreement with the City" to reflect: "Concho will develop
plans for the site for City use and draft a long term lease agreement with the City".
Council Member Jordan stated that there had been a great deal of publicity and public comments in the
media related to this project. He further stated that it was important for the Council to be completely
transparent with the process as they moved forward. He recalled as part of the Master Facilities
Review and Consultation that was conducted two years ago, the City evaluated the future needs for a
City Hall and in that review there were a minimum of three alternatives that were discussed: new
construction of a City Hall in a different location, remodeling of the existing City Hall, or the use of
the existing Post Office, as a historical undertaking. He advised that the next step was to review in
greater detail the financial aspects of whether or not the post office would be conducive. He further
advised that in the City's previous review, the outright purchase of the building was considered, but
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there were financial constraints regarding remodeling the facility. He stated that this review would
provide a recommendation by December 2009 to the Council on financing mechanisms of the use of
the Post Office. He explained that the decision at hand was not a final decision and the City was at
liberty to withdraw at any point. He added that the City should continue to look at the future Police
Department Firing Range and the Police and Fire Department Academy as high priority facilities. He
stated those facilities were not included in this item, but were included in the facilities management
master plan. He declared that this was a visioning process and the City Hall would not be moving next
week. He advised that the four (4) to six (6) million dollar lease-to-own decision had not been made
and would not be made until the City entered into an occupancy agreement in the years 2013 to 2014
timeframe. He further advised that the decision could be made as early as December should the City
choose, but there would not be any funds exchanged related to the lease agreement. He stated that he
would support the M&C.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated she appreciated that Council Member Jordan brought up the fact that the
Council had considered several different alternatives, from rehabilitation of the existing building to the
purchase of new property. She requested that because so much time had passed, that Mr. Harwood
add information to the City website to explain that this was an ongoing project and that the Council
had considered the options extensively. She further stated that citizens needed to understand that the
City was spending additional funds on staff being located in many different places. She further stated
that the location of City departments was extremely confusing for people who come to City Hall to
conduct business. She advised that the first step to remedy the situation was to centralize the way
municipal government was accessed by residents and customers. She also explained the importance of
satellite offices in other areas of the City so that citizens did not have to travel downtown to City Hall
to conduct simple City business. She stated there was a lot of work that went into the previous study
and it made sense for the Council to consider moving the City Hall to the Post Office. She reminded
the residents that the Council would always consider the best deal, especially in light of the
current economic conditions. She advised that she would support the M&C. She also stated that
moving the City Hall into the Post Office location would be extremely significant, especially due to the
changes that have occurred along Lancaster Avenue and the growth that was happening in the area.
She reiterated that the changes did not happen by luck, but instead with hard work. She stated she
thought it would be awful if the City were to lose this building or the fact that much of it is not even
being utilized now. She looked forward to hearing more about this over the next couple of months and
listening to feedback from constituents and residents of Fort Worth. She expressed appreciation to Mr.
Harwood for all his hard work.
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Council Member Burns explained that this was a study and it did not obligate the City in any manner.
He advised that the study allowed the Council to make an informed decision before the end of the
study and assessment period in December 2009. He stated the study would permit the Council to
consider the financial reality that the City was facing and could expose potential ways to save funds by
utilizing this type of lease to ultimately acquire agreement. He further stated that he was in support this
agreement.
Council Member Burdette stated he had received a number of inquiries from citizens as a result of the
publicity in the newspaper about this particular proposal. He further stated that most of those
concerns were based on two items. One, the City had a tight budget, so why did the City need to make
a commitment to spend money on a new City Hall and two, the real estate market had subsided and
there may be opportunities for other locations for a new city hall at a reduced rate. He advised
that those concerns were based on false assumptions on what the Council was considering. He further
advised that this was not a vote to move City Hall to the Post Office location. He stated the move of
City Hall would be based upon a number of factors such as: availability of parking, location,
serviceability to citizens, feasibility of a particular location, and timing. He reiterated that the purpose
of the proposal was to get more facts about this particular location. He advised that once
the information had been received, the City would be able to weigh those against other possible
locations. He also stated the memorandum before the Council today was not going to cost any money,
but it might possibly several months down the road and funding had already been budgeted, so it
would not affect our current budget or the upcoming budget. He stated the Council would make an
informed decision and in order to accomplish that they needed more information which was the
purpose of the proposal today. He added he would support the item.
Council Member Scarth stated that one of the questions that had been asked about signing this
Memorandum of Understanding was "Why rush?" He advised that he had served on the Facilities
Master Planning Commission four years ago before serving on the Council, so this item had not been
rushed. He further advised that the Commission put into place a master planning process for the City
where every square foot of occupied space that the City either owned or occupied was evaluated. He
stated that some City buildings were outdated and overcrowded and did not serve the employees well.
He stated that the City needed to create some physical means that would make the process of
government easier to accomplish and that was accessible and available for all citizens and employees.
He stated that Fort Worth was one of the top five employment cities in the country and added
120,000 people in the past six (6) years. He further stated that the City was not ready to move into a
new building tomorrow that might be available at a discounted lease rate. He advised that moving City
Hall was a very complex decision and there were number of intrinsic values at the Post Office location:
the historic value, the anchor at one end of downtown, the significance of that building itself, the
Trinity Rail Express, and space to build a parking garage. He advised that he would support this item
and that the Council was not rushing the decision.
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Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to Mr. Randle Harwood for the explanation of the
Memorandum of Understanding and also to City Manager Fisseler for convening a group of 29
stakeholders and citizens in the city, known as the Gang of 29, but officially as the City Manager Study
Group on Infrastructure and Development Costs. He advised that the Group would present
recommendations to Council on funding infrastructure and development in the City. He further advised
that he was ready to move forward with this item and reminded the public that as the Council moved
forward with future facility plans throughout the City, the Council would continue to invest in road
infrastructure and other facilities, such as libraries, community centers, police substations in many
of the new growth areas all over the city. He stated that he realized the value of revitalizing the
Lancaster corridor and beautiful post office building and all the benefits that the location would bring.
He further stated that the Council was moving forward with continued due diligence.
City Manager Fisseler expressed appreciation to the Council for their comments and highlighted
comments made by Mr. Harwood. He stated the City would have the opportunity to exchange real
property in a value up to $200,000.00 or if the City decided not to move forward with consideration of
the Post Office, the City would use funds that were budgeted last year in a special account not to
exceed $200,000.00.
Mayor Moncrief stated that he was very enthusiastic about this once in a lifetime opportunity and that
the City of Fort Worth had done a wonderful job preserving and protecting the City's heritage, which
was reflected throughout the entire City. He explained that preservation and revitalization was a
delicate balance. He further stated that if the numbers associated with the project do not work, he
would be the first to initiate looking at other alternatives. He declared that he would continue to
support the project until it has been explored completely.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23527 be approved as amended. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3.MSC C-23528 - Authorize an Increase in Pavment for Additional Microsoft Licenses from
SHI-Government Soluti2fls, c., si a St to of Texas Departmen of Information Resources
(DIR-SIT-198) Contract for the Information Technol2gy Solutions Department at a Cost of
$1532000.00.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23528 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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4.M&C C-23529_- Re r Natural Gas Drilling Under 3.1277
ject all Bids for a Lease
Acres, More or Less, of Citl-Owned Propertj Located in Tarrant Counly Known as StockA ar s
3.1277; and Authorize Staff to Re-Advertise the Property at a Future Time.
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 Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23529 be approved. The motion carried seven (7) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
5.MSC C-23530 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract in
the Amount_of_$49,800.00 with Open Channels Group, LLC, fo Coordination of Public
En2a2ement and Citizen Feedback Through a Focus Grout) Process.
Council Member Burdette expressed concern with the City expending $50,000.00 to have a contractor
help the City arrange and conduct citizen forums to discuss the City's budget needs. He added that
while he appreciated having citizen input, he was concerned with spending money to have somebody
else study the budget while the City was trying to save money. He pointed out that too often these
initiations have led into the additional expenditure of staff time and money. He advised that he felt he
did not have a good enough grasp of the information to support this issue.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23530 be approved. The motion carried seven (7) ayes
to one (1) nay, with Council Member Burdette casting the dissenting vote.
6.MSC C-23531 - Authorize the Transfer of $55,028.00 front the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Car)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $42,656.00 and Sewer Ca ital
Projects Fund in the Amount of $12,372.00; Adont an A ro riation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receit)ts and Atmrot)riations in the Water Cat)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of
$42,656.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects F nd in the Amount of$12,372.00, fr m Available
Funds, for the Purpose of A rz a sari g Agreement with James De Otte
Engineering, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sewer Main Repl ace me t on
Grover Avenue, North Judkins Street, Ray Simon Drive and East Watauga Court (Proiect
Number 2D-01264); a d Authorize the City Manager to xecutote Engineering Agreement in
the Amount of$130,72 .00.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23531 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18621-05-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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7.M&C C-23532 - Authorize the Transfer of om the Water and Sen±LOp era
ting
Fund to the Water Capital Projec s Fund in the Amount of $50,416. 0 and the Sewer Capi al
Proiects Fund in the Amount of $15,285.00; AdoDt an ADDroDriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropri tions in the Water Ca r 'ecs e Amount of
$50,416.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects F nd in the Amount of$15,285.00, fr m Available
Funds forte Purpose of Authorizing an Engineering Agreement with Dunaway Associates, LP,
for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sewer Main Reps cement on Dowdell St
Han2er Avenue and Stron2 Avenue (Project Number 5 E-01266 - and Authorize the Ci
Manager t Execute the Engineering Agreeme t in the Amount of$18
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23532 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18622-05-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
8.MSC C-23533 - Authorize the Transfer of$L51
,114.00 from the Water and SeM±LOperating
Fund to the Water Cat)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $131,966.00 a d Sewer Capita
Projects Fund in the Amount of $19,148.00; Adont an A ro riation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receiuts and Autwouriations in the Water Cat)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of
$131,966.0 and in the Sewer Capital Projects und in the Amount of 5 , , r om Available
Funds, for the Purpose of A rizi a eering Agreement with Dannenbaum
Engineering Corporation, for Paye me Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer ain
Replacements on Avenue 1, Arch Drive, Avalon Court,Crenshaw Avenue, Forby Avenue,
___al es Avenue, Perkins Street, esthill Road and Woodrow Avenue Pro*ect Number 8A-
01236); an Authorize the City Manager to E ecutote Engineering Agreement in the Amount
of$305,237.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23533 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18623-
05-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
9.MSC C-23534 - Authorize the Transfer of 558,514.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Proiects Fund in the Amount of$58 514.00; Adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the Amount of $58,514.00, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Authorizing an
Engineering Agreeme t with AECOM USA GroupInc., for Pavement Reconstruction and
Water Main ReWacement on 5th Avenue, 6th Avenue and West Beddell Street (Project Number
2A-01237), and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of$133,759.00
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(C-23534 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23534 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18624-05-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
10.MSC C-23535 - Authorize the Transfer of$47,901.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Car)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $37,627.00 and Sewer Ca ital
Projects Fund in the Amount of $10,274.00; Adont an A ro riation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receiuts and Autwouriations in the Water Cat)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of
$37,627.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects F nd in the Amount of$10,274.00, fr m Available
Funds, for the Purpose of Authorizing an Engineering Agreement with TranSvstems
Corporation, for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitarl Sewer Main Repl ace m is
on Hawthorne Avenue 12th Street and Lisbon Street, Proiect Number 9C-01238;,.,,.and Authorize
the City Manager to E sec utote Engineering Agreement i the Amount of$111,70 .00.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23535 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18625-05-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
11.MSC C-23536 - Authorize the Transfer of $1,161,475.00 front the Water and Sewer
Ot)eratin2 Fund to the Water Car)ital Proiects Fund in the Amount of$387 847.00 and the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $773,628.00; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing_Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Proiects Fund in the
Amount of $387,847.00 and in the Sewer Ca ital Projects Fund in the Amount of $773,628.00,
from Available s, for te hoiiny Con with Rodg Con
h Purpose of rz a tract ers sr uc
Company for Water and Sanitar Sewer Re lace nt Contract 2005 WSM-K Part 1, on Ra d
Street, Raton Drive, S to Fe Trail and Broadmoor Drive; and Ant orite the Citv Manager to
Execute the Contract in the Amount of$1,074 767.46.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23536 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18626-05-2009 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
12.M&C C-23537 - Authorize the Citv Mana2er to Execute Amendment No. 5 to Citv SecrgjLra
Contract No. 31696 in the Amount of $179,441.00 with TranSystems_CorLoration d/b/a
TranSvstems Cort)oration Consultants, to Pro vi for Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations for
State Highway 121T, Southwest Parkway, Part 1, from Hu en Street to Summit Avenue, Thereby
Increasing the Contract Amount to $1,133,328. 0.
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(C-23537 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23537 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
13.MSC C-23538 - Authorize AKioLance of Funds from Edwards Geren Limited in the
Amount of 5 7, 5 .32 r Additional Sewer Capacitv Associated with Edwards Ranch Road
Phase 11; Authorize the Transfer of $943,059.50 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Water
'a Proiects Fund in the Amount of $585,550.50_and Sewer Capital Proiects Fund in the
Amount of $357,5 . Adopt an A ro riation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts a nd
Autwouriations in the Water Capital Pro*ects Fund in the Amount of $585,550.50 and in the
J_
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $357,509.00, from vailable Funds, for the
Purpose of Authorizing a Contract with Burns Co Construction, Inc., for Wate and itary
Sewer Main Replacements on Edwards Ranch Road, Phase 11; and Authorize the City Manager
to Execute the Contract in the Amount of$48
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23538 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18627-05-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
14.M&C C-23539 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 6 to City
Secretary Contract No. 30908 with Re Environmental,Inc. to Include Co str cti a n
Additional Concrete Storage Pad, Retaining Walls and Concrete Dividers at the Biosolids
Dewatering Facility and Clean-Out of Grit and Inorganic Material from the Equalization Basin
Located at the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Thereby Increasing the Contract....by
$1192790.00.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23539 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
15.MSC C-23540 - Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement in the Amount of
$255,5 5. Annualiv with the Youth Suorts Council of Fort Worth Inc., for Program Services
for a License Period oL_f Live 5 24 2009 and Ending
L_j Consecutive Years Beginning May
Mav 23, 2014.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23540 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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XVIIL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Mr. Joe Don Brandon, x 1155, e derson Bazaar Gas Well"
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council and spoke on issues related to the
Henderson Bazaar Gas well and expressed concern over the safety conditions related to the well. He
also congratulated the Mayor and Council Members for being re-elected to the Council. He stated
that The T had the best bus drivers in the area and that they were kind and respectful. He
also communicated concern to the Council about the conditions and practices at the City Day Labor
Center.
Mayor Moncrief recessed the regular Council meeting and reconvened into the Pre-Council work
session at 11:36 a.m. in order to complete the following items:
5. Update on Housing and Economic Development Department.
6. Briefing on Appraisal Districts' Reported Preliminary Values and Monthly Management Report
7. Legislative Update
8. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports
The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:17 p.m.
XX.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:17 p.m. in memory of Mr. Bill Todd,
a life long resident of Fort Worth and 50 year Rotary Club member, who passed away on
May 17, 2009, and in memory of Ms. Pauline Rector, the mother of Mr. Reid Rector, Governmental
Relations Director, City Manager's Office, who passed away last weekend.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 26th day of May, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hendrix Michael J. Moncrief
City Secretary Mayor