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.
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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.
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(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.
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(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.
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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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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
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(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
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(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.
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(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.
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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