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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/06/16-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 Present 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 Absent Mayor Mike Moncrief 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 Pro tem Hicks called the regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:05 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with Mayor Moncrief absent. H.INVOCATION- Pastor Mike Fielding,Arlington Heights Christian Church The invocation was provided by Pastor Mike Fielding, Arlington Heights Christian Church. III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. IV.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2009 Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 9, 2009, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 2 of 22 V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. 1.Recognition of Vital Link Program of Fort Worth Independent School District Council Member Moss recognized Katrina Moore, Joshua Porter and Isaiah Miller who participated in the Vital Link Program, offered to Fort Worth Independent School District students who would be progressing into the 7th grade. He also recognized Ms. Amanda Moore, their teacher and Ms. Doris Becker, with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. He stated that the Vital Link Program was a nationally recognized, week long, half day internship program designed to demonstrate the connection between what was learned in the classroom and what was needed for success in the work place. He expressed appreciation to the students and presented each of them with a Molly pin. VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1.Upcoming and Recent Events Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to the Fort Worth Herd 10th Anniversary Celebration, which began on Friday, June 12, 2009, in the Stockyards at River Ranch. He acknowledged the hard work of Mr. Richard Zavala, Parks and Community Services Director and the Parks and Community Services Department, Randle Harwood, and David Creek, for making the program possible. He stated that it was now 10 years since the herd was created and now it was the world's largest daily cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. He further stated that the celebration continued on until Saturday, June 13, 2009, with a cattle drive through the Trinity River and the Oakwood Cemetery. He expressed appreciation to his wife and two youngest children who participated in the stage coach ride back to the stockyards. He further stated that citizens really looked at the herd and that last year there were 2.7 million people that saw the herd. He expressed appreciation to the Trail Boss, Kristin Jaworski, trail drovers, former Council Member Jim Lane, former Mayor Kenneth Barr and all the Council in 1999 for forming the Fort Worth Herd. He also announced that it was the 20th Anniversary of the Diamond Hill Library and acknowledged the hard work of Ms. Mary Sexton, from the Diamond Hill Community. He stated that there would be a public meeting for the Rockwood Golf Course Master Plan on June 18, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at the Northside Community Center, 1100 NW 18th Street. He also stated that on June 20, 2009, Northside would have a special Juneteenth Celebration, an annual tradition, with a parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. He further stated that citizens could line up at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, located at 28th Street, Clinton Avenue and Houston Street. He added that the parade would be followed by a picnic and BBQ at Lincoln Park off NE 28th Street. He stated that the Juneteenth Celebrations in Northside were organized by the Far Greater Northside Historical Neighborhood Association. He expressed appreciation to Pearl Hampton, J. D. Jimmerson, Ella Louise Milner and the entire Greater Northside team and he also expressed appreciation to Corey Dennis, the North Tri-Ethnic Community Center Director, for their help and for making the Juneteenth Celebration one of the greatest events on the Northside. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 3 of 22 (VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued) Council Member Scarth recognized Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager, for his leadership on Vision North Texas. He stated that there was an article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about an event that was held on Friday, June 12, 2009. He further stated that about 170 people attended the meeting out at the DFW Hyatt and talked about what the region would look like in the year 2050 and what the Council could do as leaders in architectural engineering and design in the development and real estate world of City government. He also stated that at the annual Council of Governments luncheon, Council Member Jordan was awarded the William J. Pitstick Regional Excellence Award. He expressed appreciation to Council Member Jordan and stated that he deserved the award for his hard work towards the Local Option Transportation Act and all the other transportation issues that he had worked on in Austin. He further stated that on June 30, 2009, there would be a Police Forum held at the New Beginnings Church, 2000 East Loop 820 at 7:00 p.m. He stated it was a great opportunity for citizens to go and hear about what was going on with the Police Department's progress, where there were challenges and for the citizens to get the opportunity to meet the police force and the Chief. He stated that he had requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of Ms. Virginia Puente, who was an active community leader and wife of Mr. Victor Puente, Sr. Council Member Burns announced that on June 16, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Siempre Familia Iglesia de Cristo, 4041 Ryan Avenue, there would be a community information meeting about the new Southside Community Center which would be located on Rosemont Park. He stated that there was a proposal to have the Community Center jointly sided with a new Rosemont Elementary School which would be at the same site. He also stated that his monthly neighborhood office hours would continue on Thursday, June 18, 2009, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rosemont Middle School, located at 1501 West Seminary. He stated that the lighting ceremony for the Avenue of Lights on Lancaster Avenue would be held on June 25, 2009, at 8:30 p.m. He further stated that Lancaster Avenue would be closed to traffic from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. from Throckmorton Street to Houston Street. He stated that parking for the ceremony would be available at the new Fort Worth Convention Center Parking Garage. Council Member Moss recalled the recent fire at Circle L5 Riding Club and announced that as part of the Juneteenth Celebration, a benefit for the riding club would be conducted on June 20, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., at 5300 East Lancaster. He recognized Jim Austin, who was in the audience, to provide more information about the celebration. Mr. Jim Austin, 2017 Teakwood Trace, advised that Smokey's BBQ, located at 5300 East Lancaster, would be providing blues and BBQ for the Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., and on Saturday June 20, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. He stated coinciding with the Juneteenth Celebration, they would be raising funds for the Circle L5 Riding Club, who would be on hand to receive any donations. He further stated there would be tournaments, the riding club would have a horse for the kids to pet and possibly ride, live entertainment and a car show. He invited the citizens to attend the celebration. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 4 of 22 (VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued) Mayor Pro tem Hicks recognized Peyton Kent, a new intern in the District 8 office. She announced that on June 15, 2009, she was at the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association meeting, led by Ms. Wanda Conlin, which was awarded $50,000.00 from the Community ID Program through the Fort Worth Community Arts Program for the Crime Lab to do public art along the East Lancaster Corridor. She stated that the neighborhood association was one of two neighborhoods that were awarded the money. She stated that the Council would be adjourning the meeting in honor of three (3) extraordinary women: Ms. Virginia Puente and Ms. Kathy Powers, who were active community leaders and Police Officer Theresa G. Martin, Badge No. 2562, who was a dedicated police officer who had received numerous commendations for her compassion for the citizens. 2.Recognition of Citizens There were no citizens recognized at this time. VII.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. P-10980 and L-14787 be removed from the Consent Agenda. VIII.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff. IX.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1.Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions. X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City Council Committees. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 5 of 22 XI. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. A.General - Consent Items 1.M&C G-16593 - Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Technical Assistance Grant in the Amount of$25,000.00 from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office on Pipeline Safety; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18660-06-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund, Upon Receipt of the Grant for the Purpose of Funding A Geographic Information System to Manage the Expanding Pipeline Systems. 2.M&C G-16594 - Authorizing Temporary Road Closure of the 200 Block of West Bowie Street at the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks from June 17, 2009, to November 30, 2009, to Facilitate a Permanent Closure Evaluation Study. 3.M&C G-16595 - Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Accept, if Offered, a One (1) Year Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $65,890.00; Authorizing the Transfer of $13,178.00 as Required for the 20 Percent Match from the General Fund/Non-Departmental to the Grants Fund; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18661-06-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund, upon Receipt of the Grant for the Purpose of Funding Fire Prevention and Public Safety Programs to High-Risk Populations. 4.M&C G-16596 - Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Payment in the Amount of $4,000.00 from Tarrant County College; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18662-06- 2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the TSTI Firefighter Apprenticeship Program Section of the Special Trust Fund from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Providing Local Firefighter Apprenticeship Training and On-the-Job Programs. 5.M&C G-16597 - Authorizing the City Manager to Transfer $38,288.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Special Trust Fund for the Purpose of Funding for a Period of One (1) Year the Salary and Benefits of a Senior Maintenance Worker Position in the Water Conservation Demonstration Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18863-06-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding the Position. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 6 of 22 (XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued) B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items 2.M&C P-10981 -Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) Multi-Core Scroll Compressors and One (1) Dessicant Air Dryer and Accessories from Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC, for the Water Department in the Amount of$36,950.00. 3.M&C P-10982 - Authorizing a Purchase Agreement for Laboratory Sample Bottles with Scientific Specialties Service for the Water Department for an Annual Amount Up to $32,000.00. 4.M&C P-10983 - Authorizing the City Manager to Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Oracle USA, Inc., in the Amount of $47,439.70, through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-VPC-03-018, for Software Licenses and Maintenance Support in Connection with the Automated Records Management System Upgrade for the Fort Worth Police Department. C.Land - Consent Items 1.M&C L-14786 - Authorizing the Direct Sale of Tax Foreclosed Property Located at 1703 South Freeway, Described as Block 20, Lots 515-517, East 14.55 Feet of Lot 518, Hyde Park Addition, Fort Worth, Texas, to Spoon Industries, Inc., in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for a Sales Price of $46,616.00; and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Property to Complete the Sale. 3.M&C L-14788 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Storm Water Facility Maintenance Agreement with Industrial Developments International (Texas), L.P., for Property Located in the Jeremiah Ivy Survey, Abstract No. 649, and the James Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1149, and the Richard Matany Survey, Abstract No. 878, Located in Denton County, Texas, at No Cost to the City. 4.M&C L-14789 - Authorizing the Acceptance of a Dedication Deed from AIL Investment, L.P., at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth, for the Project Shield Infrastructure No. 1 Lift Station, Located at 14050 Park Vista Boulevard, Described as Lot 10, Block 3, Alliance Gateway North Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to Accept and Record the Appropriate Instruments to Complete the Conveyance. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 7 of 22 (XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued) 5.M&C L-14790 - Authorizing the Transfer of$42,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18864-06- 2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Sanitary Sewer Main 253 Replacement Project in East Fort Worth; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract with Texas Land Rights, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $42,000.00. D.Planning & Zoning - Consent Items 1.M&C PZ-2827 - Authorizing the City Manager to Adopt Ordinance No. 18665-06-2009 Vacating and Extinguishing a Remainder Portion of Sherril Street, Situated Between Lot 1-A- R1, Factory Place Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and West Vickery Boulevard; Containing Approximately 1,274 Square Feet or 0.0293 Acres of Land; Providing for Reversion of Fee in Said Land; Providing that the City Shall Retain All Existing Utility Easements; and Waiving Any and All Purchase Fee Value of the Vacated Land in Accordance with City Policy (M&C G-15624). 2.M&C PZ-2828 - Authorizing the City Manager to Adopt Ordinance No. 18666-06-2009 Vacating, Abandoning and Extinguishing a Portion of a Public Access Easement Located within a Portion of Lot 1, Block 3 of Trinity Bluff Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas and Containing Approximately 0.103 Acres of Land; 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-23586 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 38136, a Formal Agreement with the North Texas Tollway Authority, the Texas Department of Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad Company, to Change "June 17, 2009," to "August 20, 2009," and to Change "July 1, 2009," to September 3, 2009," Throughout to Provide an Extension of Certain Deadlines Associated with the Southwest Parkway Project. 2.M&C C-23587 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Communications Systems Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System in the Company will Reimburse Their Share of Operations and Maintenance to Ensure No Cost to the City of Fort Worth and for Fiscal Year 2009 the Reimbursement is Estimated to Be $1,700.00. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 8 of 22 (XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued) 3.M&C C-23588 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Communications Systems Agreement with the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Radio System in which the Bureau will Reimburse Their Share of Operations and Maintenance to Ensure No Cost to the City of Fort Worth and for Fiscal Year 2009 the Reimbursement is Estimated to be Approximately $1,700.00. 4.M&C C-23589 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Communications Systems Agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System in which the University will Reimburse Their Share of Operations and Maintenance to Ensure No Cost to the City of Fort Worth and for Fiscal Year 2009 the Reimbursement is Estimated to be Approximately $7,800.00. 5.M&C C-23590 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Enhanced Community Facilities Agreement with Fonseca Properties, L.C., Not to Exceed $30,000.00 for the Repair of Sidewalks and Curbs in the 1200 Block of East Lancaster. 6.M&C C-23591 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Five (5) Year Tax Abatement Agreement with Hemphill Joint Venture for the Property at 115 West Seminary Drive in the Hemphill/Berry Neighborhood Empowerment Zone in Accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives. 7.M&C C-23592 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with the Texas Department of Transportation to Temporarily Close Two Lanes of the Interstate Highway 820 Service Road from 900 Feet West of Marine Creek Parkway to 500 Feet Past Marine Creek Lake Beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2009, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Through July 14, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract with the Quick Water Productions. 8.M&C C-23593 - Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute a Lease with the Hertz Corporation for Approximately 914 Square Feet of Office Space at an Initial Annual Rent of$15,715.56 and 14 Parking Spaces at an Annual Rent of$16,800.00, at the Municipal Parking Garage, 917 Taylor Street; and Authorizing a One (1) Year Term for the Lease Beginning July 1, 2009,with Two (2) Options to Extend for an Additional One (1)Year Term. 9.M&C C-23594 - Authorizing the City Manager to Authorize the Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 37279 a Professional Services Agreement with Lord Cultural Resources to Assist in the Preparation of a Temporary Exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000.00. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 9 of 22 (XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued) 10.M&C C-23595 - Authorizing the Transfer of$34,921.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18667-06-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LXXIV (74) on Eldridge Street, Bonnell Avenue, Alleyway Between Bonnell Avenue and Kilpatrick Avenue and Alleyway Between El Campo Avenue and Pershing Avenue; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 33830, with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for Additional Engineering Services Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $245,926.00. XIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 1.00S - 1728 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries End of Consent Agenda. XIIL REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - (Removed from Consent Agenda for individual consideration.) 1.M&C P-10980 - Authorize the Purchase of Five (5) Chevrolet Trucks from Caldwell Country Chevrolet Using Texas Procurement and Support Services Contract No. 072-A1 for a Total Cost of$96,116.00. Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10980 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. C.Land - (Removed from Consent Agenda for individual consideration.) 2.M&C L-14787 - Declare the Necessity to Condemn a Permanent Drainage Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from David Bonner and Thomas Martin Bonner, et al, Located at 933 East Powell Avenue, Described as a Portion of Lot 22, Block 30, Southland Subdivision, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, which is Required for the Construction of the East Davis Storm Drain System Improvements; and Authorize the City Attorney to Institute Condemnation Proceedings to Acquire the Interests in the Land. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 10 of 22 (L-14787 Continued) Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14787 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. B.General 1.M&C G-16598 - Authorize a One (1) Year Contract Extension with Additional Compensation in the Amount of$1,150,000.00 to Deloitte and Touche, LLP, for Independent Audit Services for the Fiscal Year 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit. Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16598 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 2.M&C G-16599 - Authorize the City Manager to Apply for and Accept, if Awarded, Funds Totaling $65,000.00 from the Amon G. Carter Foundation, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation and the Goff Family Foundation for the 2009 Como Community Center Summer Day Camp Program; and Authorizing the Execution of Agreements with the Amon G. Carter Foundation, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation and the Goff Family Foundation for the 2009 Como Community Center Summer Day Camp Program if Funding is Awarded. Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16599 be approved with appreciation. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 3.M&C G-16600 - Rescind the Previously Authorized M&C G-16513 that was Approved by the City Council on April 7, 2009; Conduct a Public Hearing to Allow Citizen Input and Consideration of the City's Revised 2009-2010 Action Plan for Use of Federal Grant Funds Totaling $11,417,713.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investments Partnerships Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs, Approve the City's Revised 2009-2010 Action Plan for Submission to HUD, Including Allocations of Grant Funds to Particular Programs and Activities in Accordance with the Listing; Authorize the Use of $170,000.00 in Estimated Program Income from Community Development Block Grant Funds; Authorize the Use of $100,000.00 in Estimated Program Income from HOME Investments Partnerships Grant Funds; Apply Indirect Cost Rates as Applicable for the Grants Fund in Accordance with the City's Administrative Regulations; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriation to the Grants Fund in the Total Amount of$11,417,713.00 ($6,743,925.00 in Community Development CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 11 of 22 (G-16600 Continued) Block Grant Funds, $170,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Program Income, $3,216,778.00 in HOME Investments Partnerships Grant Funds, $100,000.00 in HOME Investments Partnerships Grant Program Income, $294,481.00 in Emergency Shelter Grant Funds and $892,529.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Funds), All Subiect to Receipt of These Grants (PUBLIC HEARING). Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. 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.) a.Report of City Staff Ms. Dolores Garza, Economic Specialist, Housing and Economic Development Department, appeared before Council, provided a staff report and requested that the public hearing be closed and the M&C be continued to June 23, 2009. b.Citizen Presentations There were no citizen presentations. c.Council Action Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16600 be continued until the June 23, 2009, Council meeting. The motion carried six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent and one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan. 4.M&C G-16601 - Find that the Petition Requesting the Establishment of Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff, Meets the Requirements Necessary for the City Council to Designate the Proposed Area as a Public Improvement District Pursuant to Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, Based on the Petition Summary Hereto; Hold a Public Hearing to Consider the Following Matters: The Advisability of Establishing the Proposed Public Improvement District for a Term of Approximately 20 Years, Expiring September 30, 2029; The General Nature of the Proposed Improvements and/or Services to be Undertaken in the Public Improvement District (Section 1.3 of the Resolution); The Estimated Costs of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 12 of 22 (G-16601 Continued) Improvements and/or Services (Attachment 1 of the Resolution); The Proposed Boundaries of the Public Improvement District (Attachment 2 of the Resolution); and The Proposed Method of Assessments; Adopt a Resolution Establishing Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 14 (Trinity Buff PID) and Taking Certain Other Actions Concerning the District; Direct the City Secretary to Publish Notice of the Establishment of the District as Required by Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., to Provide Management Services to the Public Improvement District (PUBLIC HEARING). (Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.) Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. a.Report of City Staff Mr. Mark Folden, Acting Economic Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b.Citizen Presentations Mr. Tom Struhs, 1209 East Belknap Street, appeared before Council in support of the PID. He expressed appreciation to the Council for their help with PID #14 and stated that the PID would be a great benefit to citizens who would live in the Trinity Bluff Neighborhood downtown. c.Council Action Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16601 be approved and Resolution No. 3748-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. C.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services 1.M&C P-10984 - Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Cable Communications Section of the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of $75,470.70, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Purchasing Camera and Cable Equipment; and Authorize the Purchase from Tri-State Video Services, Inc., Troxtrell Communications, Video Tape Products, Inc., and Videotex Systems,Inc. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 13 of 22 (P-10984 Continued) Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10984 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18668-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 2.M&C P-10985 - Authorize the Purchase of Two (2) Chevrolet Vehicles for the Fire Department, from Caldwell County Chevrolet Using Texas Procurement and Support Services Contract No. 071-A1 for a Total Cost of$62,616.00. Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10985 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent 3.M&C P-10986 - Authorize the Annual Citywide Purchase Agreement for Copy Paper and Envelope Products for the Reprographics Division, with Western Paper Company for up to $330,425.00. Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10986 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 4.M&C P-10987 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement for Fire Alarm Services at City-Owned Facilities with C&N Fire Systems, Inc., for an Annual Amount up to $400,000.00. Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10987 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 5.M&C P-10988 -Authorize the Purchase of Two (2) New Light Duty Service Trucks from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for the Parks and Community Service and Code Compliance Departments using Texas Procurement and Support Services Term Contract No. 072-A1 for a Total Cost of $79,346.00. Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10988 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 14 of 22 6.M&C P-10989 - Authorize the Purchase of a New Caterpillar 313DO Wheel Loader Using Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Cooperative Contract with Holt Cat for the Environmental Management Department for a Total Amount of$176,250.00. Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10989 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. D.Land 1.M&C L-14791 - Authorize the Direct Sale of City-Owned Properties Located at 901, 909 and 1013 Evans Avenue and 708 and 911 Rosedale Street to the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation in Accordance with Section 272.001(1) of the Texas Local Government Code for a Total Sales Price of $101,000.00; Authorize the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Properties to Complete the Sale; Adopt a Resolution for the Conveyance of Property to the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation Pursuant to Section 272.001(1) of the Texas Local Government Code for the Public Purpose of Creating Jobs and Commercial Opportunities in a Blighted Area in Need of Revitalization; Authorize the Acceptance of $101,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Program Income from the Proceeds of the Sale; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the CD Revolving Loan Fund, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Returning Proceeds from the Sale of Property to the Community Development Block Grant as Program Income; Authorize the Transfer of $101,000.00 from the Revolving Loan Fund to the Grants Fund; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Returning Proceeds from the Sale of Property to the Community Development Block Grant as Program Income. Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14791 be approved and Resolution No. 3749-06-2009 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18669-06-2009 and 18670-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 2.M&C L-14792 - Authorize Fee Acquisition of Right-of-Way from Lighthouse Assembly of God Located at 4101 Golden Triangle Boulevard, in North Fort Worth, Described as a Portion of Lot 1 Block 1, Lighthouse Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for $135,000.00 for the Widening of Golden Triangle Boulevard; Find that the $135,000.00 Settlement Offer Plus Estimated Closing Costs of$5,000.00 is Just Compensation; and Authorize the Appropriate City Representative to Execute the Documents Necessary to Complete the Settlement as Well as Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 15 of 22 (L-14792 Continued) Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14792 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. E.Planning & Zoning 1.M&C PZ-2829 - Consider the Waiver of $20,367.00 in Temporary Encroachment Fees Assessed to Cook Children's Medical Center for the Temporary Closure of 7th Avenue Between Cooper Street and Pennsylvania Avenue from March 5, 2009, Through April 4, 2009. 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 Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2829 be approved. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent and one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan. 2.M&C PZ-2830 - Institute and Consider the Adoption of an Ordinance Declaring Certain Findings; Providing for the Extension of Certain Boundary Limits of the City of Fort Worth; Providing for the Annexation of Future Right-of-Way for Hulen Street, East of Summer Creek Drive and South of McPherson Boulevard, an Approximate 3.6 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Antonio Castillo Survey, Abstract Number 272 and in the R. J. Ware Survey, Abstract 2008, Situated About 11.4 Mile South, 30 Degrees West of the Courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas, (Case No. AX-09-003)Which Said Territory Lies Adiacent to and Adioins the Present Corporate Boundary Limits of Fort Worth, Texas; Providing that the Territory Annexed Shall Bear its Pro Rata Part of Taxes; Providing that the Inhabitants Thereof Shall Have All the Privileges of All the Citizens of Fort Worth, Texas. Council Member Jordan stated that this was a voluntary annexation and that the land was provided to the City of Fort Worth by James DeVille Ministries. He expressed appreciation for the donation of the right-of-way and for Jim Walker, Transportation and Public Works Assistant Director and the Transportation and Public Works staff for negotiating the agreement. He stated that it allowed the City to extend Hulen Street to the Panther Heights Neighborhood and southern parts of District 6. Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2830 be approved with appreciation and Ordinance No. 18671-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 16 of 22 3.M&C PZ-2831 - Authorize the Sale of a Portion of City Right-of-Way Located at the Intersection of Ninth Street and Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority for a Sales Price of$600,000.00; Authorize the Purchase of a Parcel of Land Located at the Intersection of Ninth Street and Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, from the Fort Worth Transportation Authority for a Purchase Price of $600,000.00; and Authorize the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments to Complete the Sales. Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2831 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 4.M&C PZ-2832 - Adopt an Ordinance Changing the Name of Fitzhugh Avenue to Richard Legacy Lane from Mitchell Boulevard to its Eastern Terminus, Located Adiacent to Blocks Four (4) Through Ten (10), Southport No. 3 Addition (PUBLIC HEARING). Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. a.Report of City Staff Ms. Allison Gray, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b.Citizen Presentations There were no citizen presentations. 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. PZ-2832 be approved and Ordinance No. 18672-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 5.M&C PZ-2833 - Adopt an Ordinance Changing the Name of Oakdale Drive to Good Shepherd Way from Nelms Drive to East Interstate 820 South Located Adiacent to Blocks 4-8, Village Garden Addition, Fort Worth, Texas (PUBLIC HEARING). Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 17 of 22 (PZ-2833 Continued) a.Report of City Staff Ms. Allison Gray, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. Council Member Moss stated that the church had worked very hard on the changing of the street name from Oakdale Drive to Good Shepherd Way. He added that the church was a growing entity in a section of the City that was being taken over by industrial uses. b.Citizen Presentations There were no citizen presentations. c.Council Action Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2833 be approved and Ordinance No. 18673-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. F.Award of Contract 1.M&C C-23596 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Services Agreement with Kennedy Consulting, Ltd., in the Amount of $1,465,379.00 for the Design of Dirks Road from Bryant Irvin Road to Granbury Road. Council Member Jordan stated that this was a significant step for citizens who lived in south and southwest Fort Worth. He added that last week the Council completed the annexation and right-of- way acquisition of land on Dirks Road, which would accelerate the completion of the project. He further stated that in combination with Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23586, which was considered under the Consent Agenda and involved the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) Agreement, the approval by the Regional Transportation Council of $95,000,000.00 for the UPRR agreement would accelerate the completion and construction of Southwest Parkway. He further stated it was a significant step and he added that it was a critical element for former Council Member Silcox. Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23596 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 18 of 22 2.M&C C-23597 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Communications Systems Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The Fort Worth Independent School District will Reimburse their Share of Operations and Maintenance to Ensure No Cost to the City of Fort Worth and for Fiscal Year 2009 the Reimbursement is Estimated to be Approximately $9,800.00. 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. Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23597 be approved. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent and one (1) abstention by Council Member Moss. 3. M&C C-23598 - Authorize the City Manager to Apply for and Accept, if Awarded, Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $13,710,235.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; Authorize the City Manager to Execute Two (2) Contracts with TDHCA as Follows: Existing Sub-Recipient Network Pool $8,026,248.00 Criteria-Based Awards for Entities with Populations Exceeding 75,000.00 $5,683,987.00 TOTAL $13,710,235.00 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 TDHCA; Apply Indirect Cost Rates as Applicable, for the Grants Fund, in Accordance with the City's Administrative Regulations; Authorize a Non-Interest Bearing Interfund Loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the Amount of $100,000.00 for Interim Financing of These Grant Programs Pending Contract Execution; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund Subject to Receipt of Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Funds, for the Purpose of Providing Weatherization Services to Fort Worth Homeowners. Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23598 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18674-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 19 of 22 4.M&C C-23599 - Authorize the Transfer of $44,917.55 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $36,156.77 and Sewer Capital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $8,760.78; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Proiects Fund and in the Sewer Capital Proiects Fund, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sewer Main Replacements on Collinwood Avenue, Penticost Street and Sanguinet Street (Proiect 7C-01268); and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc., in the Amount of$108,206.00. Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23599 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18675-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 5.M&C C-23600 - Authorize the Transfer of $66,621.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Proiects Fund; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Proiects Fund from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Executing an Engineering Agreement with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for the Design of Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main Adiustments on Robertson Road; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $384,468.00. Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23600 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18676-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 6.M&C C-23601 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $216,466.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 31045 with Carter and Burgess, Inc., for the 2004 Capital Improvements Proiect— Trinity Boulevard Culvert Improvements, Thereby Revising the Total Contract Amount to $312,588.56. Council Member Moss stated that there was a considerable amount of flooding on Trinity Boulevard, which was one of the major areas that flooded and prevented citizens from moving east or west on Trinity Boulevard. He stated that since there was a considerable amount of residential construction in the area, it was important to begin and put a program in place to eliminate the flooding. Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23601 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 20 of 22 7.M&C C-23602 - Authorize the Transfer of$456,587.00 from the Contract Street Maintenance Fund to the General Fund; Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Executing a Contract with Vendigm Construction, LLC, for Bridge Repair and Repainting at Nine (9) Locations; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract. Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23602 be approved and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 18677-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 8.M&C C-23603 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with JLB Contracting, L.P., in the Amount of $975,658.00 for 150 Working Days for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2009-6 at Thirty-Five (35) Locations. Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23603 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 9.M&C C-23604 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Dunaway Associates, LP, in the Amount of$193,900.00 for the Stream WF-1 Open Channel Study. Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23604 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 10.M&C C-23605 - Authorize the City Manager to Authorize the Use of General Fund in the Amount of$176,000.00 for the Estimated Total Proiect Cost and to Execute a Work Order in the Amount of$148,872.19 with Job Order Contractor,Alpha Building Corporation, to Disassemble, Transport and Prepare for Storage the Prefabricated Apparatus Building and Restore the Site of the Temporary Fire Station No. 34 Located at 824 West Blue Mound Road. Council Member Burdette stated that the temporary station was opened several years ago while the construction of Fire Station 41 was being completed. He stated that Fire Station 41 has been completed and will host two (2) companies, one company being for Sendera Ranch while their station is under construction. Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23605 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 21 of 22 11.M&C C-23606 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Federally Funded Grant Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Air Pollution Control Services by the City with a Maximum Amount of $308,856.00 for a Two (2) Year Term of September 1, 2009, Through August 31, 2011; Authorize a Non-Interest Bearing Interfund Loan from the Environmental Management Operation Fund to the Grants Fund in the Amount of$25,480.50 for Interim Financing for this Grant Pending Contract Execution; Authorize the Use of$101,922.00 from the General Fund as an In-Kind Match for the Two (2) Year Term; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund Subiect to Receipt of an Executed Contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and Apply Indirect Costs at the Most Recently Approved Rate of 21.48 Percent for the Environmental Management Department. Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23606 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18678-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. 12.M&C C-23607 - Authorize the Transfer of $1,031,538.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $717,577.00 and Sewer Capital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $313,961.00; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Proiects Fund and in the Sewer Capital Proiects Fund from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Water and Sewer Main Replacement Contract 2005 WSM-K, Part 2, on Chilton Street, Milam Street, Maior Street, Mims Street, Kerr Street and East Lancaster Avenue; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of$949,302.00 with Tri-Tech Construction, Inc. Council Member Moss stated that this improvement was very important due to many problems in the Old Handley area due to streets, and water and sewer connections. Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23607 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18679-06-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief absent. Council Member Jordan wanted to highlight to the citizens at home about the twelve (12) contracts that were just considered and expressed appreciation to the Transportation and Public Works Department and the City Manager for the contracts that were provided. He stated that money was just allotted to infrastructure needing improvement within the City. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2009 PAGE 22 of 22 XIV.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS 1.Mr. Robert Snoke,3826 6th Avenue- Rosemont Park Mayor Pro tern Hicks recognized Mr. Robert Snoke, 3826 6th Avenue, as desiring to address the Council relative to Rosemont Park,but who was not present in the Council Chamber. 2.Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155 - Operation of The T Bus System by the Citv Mayor Pro tem Hicks recognized Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, as desiring to address the Council relative to the operation of the T Bus system by the City, who was not present in the Council Chamber. Mr. Joseph E. McGarrey, 3941 Ryan Avenue, appeared before Council and expressed concerns and opposition relative to the proposed Rosemont Elementary School being built at Rosemont Park. Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to Mr. McGarrey and reminded him that there was a public information meeting on June 16, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the former Rosemont Church of Christ. He stated that there had been a number of public meetings held to select the site for the Rosemont Community Center and Rosemont Park was selected over a lengthy public process. He stated that after the site had been selected, that the City of Fort Worth had spoken with the Fort Worth Independent School District in co-locating Rosemont Elementary School with the Rosemont Community Center. He further stated that it was still in the process and nothing was final. He pointed out that the potential benefit to the City was the large parcel of land that was to the east of the Rosemont Middle School would be transferred from the Fort Worth Independent School District to the Parks and Community Services Department to create ballfields and programs in the area, which would become a net increase in the amount of the Rosemont Park area. He invited Mr. McGarrey to attend the public meeting to express his concerns. XVI.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m., in honor of three (3) extraordinary women, Ms. Virginia Puente and Ms. Kathy Powers who were active community leaders and Police Officer Theresa G. Martin, Badge No. 2562, a dedicated police officer who had received numerous commendations for her compassion for the citizens. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 23rd day of June, 2009. Attest: Approve . Marty ndrix Mi ael J. crief City Secretary May