HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/09/08-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present
Charles Daniels, Assistant City Manager
Gerald Pruitt, Deputy City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
L CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular session of the
Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
IL INVOCATION m Pastor Andrew Nunley, III m Camp s Drive Community U ited Methodist
Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Andrew Nunley, III, Campus Drive Community United
Methodist Church.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1 2009
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 2009, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ,
1.Recognition of Olimpia e Team
Council Member Burns recognized members of the Olimpiade Team USA, their coaches and trainers,
and welcomed Mr. Brad Mahon, Chair-Elect of Fort Worth Sister Cities International and Chair of the
Olimipade to the City Council meeting.
Mr. Mahon recognized Team USA members, their coaches, trainers, and parents who participated in
the Olimpiade and stated that in its ongoing efforts to provide opportunities to enhance one's
understanding and awareness of different cultures on a global basis, Fort Worth Sister Cities
International sent 174 participants from Fort Worth to participate in the Olimpiade del Tricolore in
Reggio Emilia, Italy, a youth Olympics where students were sports ambassadors for the United States,
August 19-26, 2009. He further stated the thirteen teams representing Fort Worth competed and lived
in the Olympic Village with delegates from other countries, as well as represented Fort Worth and the
U.S. through positive sportsmanship and goodwill. He introduced Mr. Lee Williams, Coach, O.D.
Wyatt, who had been named Coach of the Year twice in the State of Texas.
Coach Williams stated the Sister Cities Olimpiade taught the student athletes teamwork and how to be
good leaders. He added that the trip to Reggio Emilia, Italy, taught valuable lessons that could not be
learned in the classroom.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the Council believed in the Sister Cities Program and understood the
importance of building relationships and the unity that was created by the program. He congratulated
Team USA and stated they were the future leaders of the nation.
2.Presentation of Proclamation for Hearing Awareness D
Council Member Burdette presented a Proclamation for Hearing Awareness Day to Ray and Irene
Jones, Jones Audiology. He stated that Jones Audiology had been an active and integral part of the
Fort Worth community since 1959 and further stated Jones Audiology had a passionate
commitment for delivering excellence in individual care. He added that the Starkey Hearing
Foundation had embraced a mission to change the social consciousness of hearing through education
and awareness since 1984. He also advised that Jones Audiology and the Starkey Hearing Foundation
had joined forces on a mission to educate, inform and give the gift of hearing to the students of Fort
Worth Independent School District and surrounding districts.
Mr. Jones expressed appreciation to the Council for their support and invited everyone to attend an
event on September 12, 2009, at Bass Hall where 215 children would be fitted with hearing aides.
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(V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. Continued)
3.Certificate of Recognition to Cathy Hernandez by Council Member Sal Espino
Council Member Espino presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Cathy Hernandez and stated Ms.
Hernandez had been the Executive Director of Artes de la Rosa at the Rose Marine Theater since 2003.
He added that for six years, Ms. Hernandez had performed outstanding work for the organization and
the City, garnering local, national, and international acclaim and recognition. He advised that her work
had contributed greatly to fostering a better understanding of the diverse art, culture, and history
throughout Fort Worth including the wonderful Hispanic community and the Historic North Side. He
further advised that under her leadership, the programs of Artes de la Rosa had provided meaningful
opportunities for countless children and adults to experience live music, theater and dance, as well as,
learning more about visual arts through thought provoking cinema and documentaries.
Ms. Hernandez expressed appreciation to the Council for their support and stated she would continue
to serve the community as President of the ARTSNET organization.
VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1.Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced that on the third Thursday of each month he conducted the District
9 Neighborhood Office Hours and for September his goal was to reach out to the Texas Christian
University Community. He added that his neighborhood office hours would be held on
September 17, 2009, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Christian University Student Union and
encouraged everyone to come by with their concerns.
Council Member Zimmerman announced the 7th Annual Jazz By the Boulevard would be held
September 11-13, 2009, and stated there would be two stages of continuous jazz music with national
headliners such as Chris Botti, The Blind Boys of Alabama and George Clinton &
Parliament/Funkadelic. He further stated that there would be a Cooking Carnival& pavilion with wine
seminars, specialty food vendors, and cooking demonstrations and samplings by top area chefs.
Council Member Scarth announced that September 8, 2009, was Founder's Day for his Alma
Mater, Trinity Valley School, and stated that the school was celebrating their 50th Anniversary. He also
announced that Turning Point, an organization that sponsored outdoor activities for people with
mobility impairments, was teaming up with Metroplex Adaptive Water Sports for Lake Fest which
provided a day of water sports and adaptive outdoor activities on September 12, 2009. He stated that
activities would include: adaptive water skiing, kayaking, fishing, archery, air rifles, wave runners and
sailing. He further stated that Lake Fest would take place at Marine Creek Lake from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. and that pre-registration was required for water skiing. He advised that those interested could
register by contacting blainegyoucanski.org or by calling (214) 803-9955.
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(VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued)
Council Member Hicks stated that the City of Fort Worth was an annual sponsor of the Prevail to
Graduate Event which would be held on September 12, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. She added
that all Fort Worth Independent School District high schools would participate in the event which
encouraged students to reconnect with their education. She stated for more information to
please contact Ms. Kathy Livingston at(817) 392-6129.
Council Member Espino announced Hispanic Heritage Month would be held from
September 15, 2009, through October 15, 2009, and stated that celebration parades would be held on
September 12, 2009. He advised that the Northside parade, sponsored by All Saints Catholic Church,
would begin at 9:30 a.m. and the downtown parade, sponsored by Juanita Salinas and the 16th of
September Committee, would begin at 11:00 a.m.; followed by live entertainment, representatives
from Mexico and Mexican food at 7:00 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church.
2.Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
VII.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn 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
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Ms.
Virginia Kluck be reappointed to Place 9 of the Library Advisory Board, effective
September 8, 2009, and with a term expiring October 1, 2011. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City Council
committees.
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XI. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the
Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-11022 - Rescinding the Purchase Agreement with Sreco Flexible, Inc., for a Truck
Mounted Sewer Rodder System Authorized by M&C P-10820 on August 8, 2008, in the Amount
of$43,848.00 and Authorizing the Acceptance of the Cab and Chassis from Rush Truck Center
that Was Part of the Original Approval in the Amount of$44, 977.00.
2.M&C P-11023 - Authorizing the City Manager to Authorize the Purchase Agreement with
The Fowler Group in the Amount of $41,338.00 for Disaster Preparedness Materials and Web
Site Implementation for the Emergency Management Office Regional Public Education
Program KnoWhat2Do.
3.M&C P-11024 - Authorizing the Purchase of Four (4) Electric Utility Vehicles Using a Texas
Multiple Award Schedule Cooperative Contract No. TXMAS-9-78040 with Metro Golf Cars,
Inc., for the Water Department for a Total Amount of$69,784.00.
4.M&C P-11025 - Authorizing the City Manager to Authorize the Purchase Agreement with
Mainline Supply Company and HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., for Fire Hydrant Repair Parts for
the Water Department for an Amount Up to $26,000.00 Based on Discounts Offered from
Manufacturers' List Prices.
5.M&C P-11026 - Authorizing the City Manager to Authorize the Purchase Agreement with
Express Printing for the Printing and Mailing of City Code Violation Notices for the Code
Compliance Department for an Amount Up to $97,470.00.
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14827 - Authorizing the Direct Sale of Tax Foreclosed Property Located at 1722
Lipscomb Street, Described as Lot 7, Block E, Bellevue Hill Addition, Fort Worth, Texas, to
Joseph Frank, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code For a Sales Price of
$8,974.85; and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute and Record the
Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Property to Complete the Sale.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2.M&C L-14828 - Authorizing the Direct Sale of Two (2) Tax Foreclosed Properties Located at
2509 Highcrest Avenue, Described as Lot 26, Block 3, Highcrest Addition and 2614 Market
Avenue, Described as Lots 5 and 6, Block 76, Rosen Heights Addition, to Fort Worth Area
Habitat for Humanity, Inc., in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for a
Combined Amount of $15,349.24; and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to
Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Properties to Complete the
Sale.
3.M&C L-14829 - Authorizing the Purchase of Fee Simple Title to 0.168 Acres of Property
Located at 4501 Golden Triangle Boulevard, Described as a Portion of the J. Knight Survey,
Abstract No. 902, Tract 3A01, Fort Worth, Texas, from Darlene and Bobby Gene Struempler, to
be Used as Right-of-Way for the Widening of Golden Triangle Boulevard, Including the
Payment of the Estimated Closing Costs of $3,000.00; Finding that the Price Offered in the
Amount of $60,782.00 is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of
the Appropriate Instruments.
4.M&C L-14830 - Authorizing the Acquisition of a 0.125 Acre Reclaimed Water Line and Salt
Water Line Easement from Muhammad F. Wazirali and Ashraf S. Wazifali to be Used for the
Construction of the Village Creek Reclaimed Water (Eastern) Delivery System Located in the
3800 Block of Euless South Main in East Fort Worth, Described as Franklin Wood Survey,
Abstract 1698, Tract 2-E, Tarrant County, Texas and Pay Estimated Closing Costs of$5,000.00;
Finding that the Appraised Value of $84,375.00 is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the
Acceptance and Recording of the Appropriate Instruments.
5.M&C L-14831 - Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Acquisition of One (1) Right-
of-Way Easement from Zero Twelve Point Four, L.P., Located in Abstract 649, Tract 1D,
William Huff Survey, Located on Keller Hicks Road in North Fort Worth for the Widening of
Keller Hicks Road, Including the Payment of the Estimated Closing Costs of$3,000.00; Finding
that the Price Offered in the Amount of $26,463.00 is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the
Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
D.Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1.M&C PZ-2842 - Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate Certain Zoning Changes in the
Arlington Heights Neighborhood, from Various Districts to "A-5" One-Family, `B" Two-Family,
"R2" Townhouse/Cluster, "CF" Community Facilities, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted and "E" Neighborhood Commercial, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2.M&C PZ-2843 - Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate Certain Zoning Changes in the
West Meadowbrook Neighborhood, from Various Districts to "A-10" One-Family, "A-7.5" One-
Family, "A-5" One-Family, "A-5/HC" One-Family/Historical and Cultural Overlay, `B" Two-
Family, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family, "CF" Community Facilities, "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, "ER/HC" Neighborhood Restricted/Historical and Cultural Overlay
and "E" Neighborhood Commerical, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23761 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with
Project Development Group, Inc., d/b/a Flagship-PDG, in the Amount of $66,874.00 for the
Structural Repair and Re-Roof of the Forest Park Towers Located at the Intersection of Park
Place and Forest Park Boulevard.
2.M&C C-23762 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Community Facilities Agreement
with Margaux Westover Partners, LTD., for the Installation of Water Services to Serve
Westover Village, Blocks 1 Through 5,with City Participation in the Amount of$4,709.12.
Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to staff relative to Mayor and Council Communication
C-23761 and pointed out that the Forest Park Towers had been closed for three (3) years. He added
that he was excited that the new roof construction would begin soon.
XIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1739 -Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
XIIL REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A.Benefit Hearing
1.M&C BH-240 - Conduct a Benefit Hearing for For t rt is r ve e t District
(Downtown} Concerning the Proposed Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed
Assessment Roll; Ado t Ordinance ev eca Assessments for the 2009 Tax Year; Adopt
Autwouriation Ordinances to cre se Estimated Receipts in the Suecial Assessment District
Fund and Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and Authorize Execution of an
A ree e t with Downtown Fort WorthInc., to a a e the District (EIIBLIL A }
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(BH-240 Continued)
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e r
Ms. Sylvia Flores, Public Improvement District Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council, provided a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-240 as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-240 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed special
assessments on property located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 1 (Downtown) for the
2009-2010 Fiscal Year; approve the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year budget and five-year service plan for the
Downtown PID; adopt an ordinance levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or
services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 during Fiscal Year 2009-2010;
fixing charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof, providing for
the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing
the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; authorize the transfer of
$135,783.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund (Public Improvement
District 1 Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Project Account) for the City's payment in lieu of services; authorize
the transfer of $173,674.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund (Public
Improvement District 1 Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Project Account) for the City's payment in lieu of
assessments; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of$1,970,424.00 from available funds for the purpose
of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown); authorize
the transfer of $33,219.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund (Public
Improvement District 1 Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Project Account) to the Special Trust Fund contingent
upon the adoption of the proposed ordinance levying assessments; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of$33,219.00
contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget for the purpose of funding the
FY09-10 Public Improvement District Administration by the Housing and Economic Development
Department; and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Downtown Fort Worth,
Inc., to provide management and improvement services for the Downtown PID during the 2009-2010
Fiscal Year for the sum of$326,750.00.
b.Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
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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. BH-240 be approved
and Ordinance No. 18786-09-2009, and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18787-09-2009 and
18788-09-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.M&C BH-241 - Conduct a Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District 6
(Park_ Glen Concerning the Proposed Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and Pro osed
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Assessment Roll; Adopt Ordinance Leyling Special Assess e is for 2009 Tax Year; Adopt
Autwouriation Ordinances to Increase Estimated Receir)ts in the Suecial Assessment District
Fund and Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and Authorize Execution of Agreeriaent
with Premier Communities Mana2ement Compa to Manage the District (PU LIC
HEARING}
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.BgR2LL2LLjL_aLaff
Ms. Sylvia Flores, Public Improvement District Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council, provided a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-241 as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-241 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed special
assessments on property located in the Fort Worth Public Improvement District 6 (Park Glen) (Park
Glen PID) for Fiscal Year 2009-2010; approve the attached 2009-2010 Fiscal Year budget and five-
year service plan for the Park Glen PID; adopt an ordinance ordering the levy of special assessments
for the cost of certain improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 6 during Fiscal Year 2009-2010; setting charges and liens against property in the district
and against the owners thereof, providing for the collection of such assessment; reserving unto the City
Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any
credit granted; authorize the transfer of$145,325.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment
District Fund (Public Improvement District 6 Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Project Account) for the City's
payment in lieu of services; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of$1,323,661.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District No. 6
(Park Glen); authorize the transfer of$23,567.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment
District Fund (Public Improvement District 6 Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Project Account) to the Special
Trust Fund contingent upon the adoption of the proposed ordinance levying assessments; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
the amount of$23,567.00 from available funds contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009-
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(BH-241 Continued)
2010 budget for the purpose of funding the FY09-10 Public Improvement District Administration by
the Housing and Economic Development Department; and authorize the City Manager to execute an
Agreement with Premier Communities Management Company to provide management and
improvement services for Park Glen PID during Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for the sum of$110,644.00.
b.Citizen Presentations
Ms. Caroline Sherman, 1034 Canterbury Lane, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-241, but did not wish to address the Council.
c.Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-241 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18789-09-2009, and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18790-09-2009 and
18791-09-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3.M&C BH-242 - Conduct Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District 7
(Heritage) Concerning Proposed 2009-2010 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed
_Assess_ e t Adopt Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for te 2009 Tax Ye at- Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances to Increase Estimated Receipts in the the Special Assessment District
Fund and Suecial Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and Authorize Execution of an
Agreement with Premier Communi
HEARING)
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Report of City Staff
Ms. Sylvia Flores, Public Improvement District Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council, provided a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-242 as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-242 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed special
assessments on property located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 7 (Heritage PID) for Fiscal
Year 2009-2010; approve the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year budget and five-year service plan for the Heritage
PID; adopt an ordinance ordering the levy of special assessments for the cost of certain improvements
and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 during Fiscal Year 2009-
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2010; setting charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof,
providing for the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow
credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; authorize
the transfer of $121,341.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund (Public
Improvement District 7 Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Project Account) for the City's payment in lieu of
services; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of$1,390,254.00 from available funds for the purpose
of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage); authorize the
transfer of $25,378.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund (Public
Improvement District 7 Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Project Account) to the Special Trust Fund contingent
upon the adoption of the ordinance levying assessments; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of $25,378.00 from
available funds contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget for the purpose of
funding the FY09-10 Public Improvement District administration by the Housing and Economic
Development Department; and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Premier
Communities Management Company to provide management and improvement services for the
Heritage PID during Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for the sum of$73,006.00.
b.Citizen Presentations
Mr. Douglas Lane, 9712 Barksdale Drive, Keller, Texas, appeared before Council in opposition to
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-242 relative to the maintenance and flooding of the park
play grounds, and repairs needed on Heritage Trace Parkway. He stated the management company had
not performed any maintanance and advised that the areas were unsafe for children.
Mr. Erasmo Pinero, 4813 Bob Wills Drive, Keller, Texas, appeared before Council in opposition to
Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-242 relative to the special assessments for Public
Improvement District(PID) 7 and stated he did not want the assessments to increase.
Ms. Carla Felipe, representing Premier Communities, 9856 Courtright Drive, Keller, Texas, appeared
before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-242, and addressed citizen
concerns. She stated the parks had been accepted by the City and the flooding issues at the play
grounds would be addressed in October. She added that weekly reports regarding the condition of
Heritage were provided to Neighborhood Specialist Paige Grisham but that the PID was not
responsible for repairing Heritage Trace Parkway. She further stated the special assessment fee rate
had stayed the same since the inception of the PID.
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(BH-242 Continued)
Council Member Espino clarified that a PID was a Public Improvement District and added while Mr.
Lane and Mr. Pinero had a Keller mailing addresses and were in the Keller Independent School
District, they actually lived in Fort Worth. He also pointed out that the largest amount of tax bills were
school taxes. He stated that when an individual closed on a house they received a notice that the
property was located in a PID. He further stated that the Heritage PID had a yearly meeting to discuss
the budget and all residents were invited to attend. He advised that the City was aware that Heritage
Trace Parkway and Kroger Drive needed repairs but stated Kroger Drive was not part of a bond
package.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-242 be approved
and Ordinance No. 18792-09-2009, and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18793-09-2009 and
18794-09-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.M&C BH-243 - Conduct a Benefit Hearing for For Worth Public Improvement District 8
(Camp Bowie Corridor) Concerning the Proposed Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and
Proposed_ Assess e nt R2!!LAA2pj Ordinance j&jjjflg_5Uecial Assessments for 2009 Tax Ye r;
Adopt ADpL2gLjgjj2n Ordinance to cre se Estimated Receipts in the SF)ecial Assessment
District Fund and Sp vial Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and Authorize Execution of
Amement with Camp Bowie District,Inc., to Manage the District (PUBLIC HEARING}
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Report of City Staff
Ms. Sylvia Flores, Public Improvement District Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council, provided a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-243 as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-243 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed special
assessments on property located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 8 (Camp Bowie Corridor
PID) for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year; approve the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year budget and five-year service
plan for the Camp Bowie Corridor PID; adopt an ordinance ordering the levy of special assessments
for the cost of certain improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 8 during Fiscal Year 2009-2010; setting charges and liens against property in the district
and against the owners thereof, providing for the collection of such assessments reserving unto the
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City Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent
of any credit granted; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $400,000.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District No. 8
(Camp Bowie); authorize the transfer of$8,000.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment
District Fund (Public Improvement District 8 Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Project Account) to the Special
Trust Fund contingent upon the adoption of the ordinance levying assessments; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of
$8,000.00 from available funds contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget for
the purpose of funding the FY09-10 Public Improvement District administration by the Housing and
Economic Development Department; and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Camp Bowie District, Inc., to provide management and improvement services for the Camp Bowie
Corridor PID during Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for the sum of$69,975.00.
b.Citizen Presentations
Mr. Tom Farris, representing Toyota Fort Worth, 616 Arch Adams Street, appeared before Council in
opposition of Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-243 relative to funds not being distributed
equally throughout the PID. He stated that east end of Camp Bowie had greatly benefited from the use
of the PID funds but that the west end of Camp Bowie needed major improvements.
Ms. Brandy O'Quinn, 6100 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 23, President of Camp Bowie
District, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-243, and
stated funds had been allocated for the beautification of Camp Bowie West.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-243 be approved
and Ordinance No. 18795-09-2009, and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18796-09-2009 and
18797-09-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
5.M&C BH-244 - Conduct a Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Pub ent District 11
(Stockyards} Concerning the Promsed Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed
Assessment Roll; Ado t Ordinance Levying�ial Assessments for the 2009 Tax Year; Adopt
Autwouriation Ordinances to cre se Estimated Receir)ts in the Suecial Assessment District
Fund and Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and Authorize Execution of an
A_ree e t with the Fort Worth St c yar s Preservation Foundation Inc., to a a e the
District (PUBLIC;HEARING)
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(BH-244 Continued)
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Report of City Staff
Ms. Sylvia Flores, Public Improvement District Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council, provided a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-244 as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-244 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed special
assessments on property located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 11 (the Stockyards PID)
for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year; approve the Stockyards PID budget and five-year service plan for
Fiscal Year 2009-2010; adopt the proposed 2009 assessment roll for the Stockyards PID; adopt an
ordinance ordering the levy of special assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or services
provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 11 during Fiscal Year 2009-2010; setting
charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof, providing for the
collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing the
amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in
the Amount of$55,991.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding improvements and services
in Public Improvement District No. 11 (Stockyards); authorize the transfer of $2,000.00 for
administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund (Public Improvement District 11 Fiscal
Year 2009-2010 Project Account) to the Special Trust Fund contingent upon the adoption of the
proposed 2009 assessment roll; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $2,000.00 from available funds contingent
upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget for the purpose of funding the FY09-10 Public
Improvement District administration by the Housing and Economic Development Department; and
authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with the Fort Worth Stockyards Preservation
Foundation, Inc., to provide management and improvement services for the Stockyards PID during
Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for the sum of$11,150.00.
b.Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-244 be approved
and Ordinance No. 18798-09-2009, and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18799-09-2009 and
18800-09-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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6.M&C BH-245 - Conduct a Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Pub is r ve e District 12
�Chat�el Hill) Concerning the Prot�osed Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed
Assessment Roll; AdoDt Ordinance Levvin2 Special Assessments for the 2009 Tax Year; Adopt
Appropria ion Ordinances to Increase Estimated Receipts in the S ecial Assessment District
Fund and Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and Authorize Execution of an
Amement with Chap I Hill of Fort Worth Community Association, Inc., and R I Communi
Management Associates IC HEARING)
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.BgR2LL2LLjL_aLaff
Ms. Sylvia Flores, Public Improvement District Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council, provided a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-245 as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-245 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed special
assessments on property located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 12 (the Chapel Hill PID)
for Fiscal Year 2009-2010; approve the 2009-2010 budget and five-year service plan for the Chapel
Hill PID; adopt an ordinance ordering the levy of special assessments for the cost of certain
improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 12 during
Fiscal Year 2009-2010; setting charges and liens against property in the district and the owners
thereof, providing for the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to
allow credit reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; adopt
an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment
District Fund in the $46,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding improvements and
services in Public Improvement District No. 12 (Chapel Hill); authorize the transfer of $2,000.00 for
administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund (Public Improvement District 12 Fiscal
Year 2009-2010 Project Account) to the Special Trust Fund contingent upon the adoption of the
proposed ordinance levying assessments; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of$2,000.00 from available funds
contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget for the purpose of funding the
FY09-10 Public Improvement District Administration by the Housing and Economic Development
Department; and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Chapel Hill of Fort Worth
Community Association, Inc., and RTI Community Management Associates, Inc., d/b/a CMA, to
provide management and improvement services for the Chapel Hill PID during Fiscal Year 2009-2010
for the sum of$9,400.00.
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(BH-245 Continued)
b.Citizen Presentations
Mr. Danny McCoy, representing CMA Management, 1500 North Norwood Drive, Hurst,
Texas, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. B-245.
Council Member Burdette advised Mr. McCoy that the PID had been in existence for several years and
very little progress had been experienced during that time. He asked what plans CMA had to move
forward with improvements in the district.
Mr. McCoy responded that CMA would meet with the residents on September 15, 2009, and receive
recommendations from the residents on the actual plans for the improvements and amenities they
wanted to have in the PID.
Council Member Burdette advised Mr. McCoy that City staff would be monitoring the performance of
CMA Management on progression of improvements made in the PID during a probationary period and
added that the tax payers in the district expected to see results in the near future.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-245 be approved
and Ordinance No. 18801-09-2009, and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18802-09-2009 and
18803-09-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais.)
7.M&C BH-246 - Conduct a Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Pub ent District 14
(Trinity Bluff} Concerning the Progosed Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed
Assessment Roll; Adopt Ordinance Levjing Special Assess e is for 2009 Tax Year; Adopt
Autwouriation Ordinances to cre se Estimated Receir)ts in the Suecial Assessment District
Fund and Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and Authorize Execution of an
A ree e t with Downtown Fort WorthInc., to a a e the District (EIIBLIL A }
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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(BH-246 Continued)
a.Report of City Staff
Ms. Sylvia Flores, Public Improvement District Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council, provided a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. BH-246 as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-246 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed special
assessments on property located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 14 (Trinity Bluff) for the
2009-2010 Fiscal Year; approve the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year budget and five-year service plan for the
Fort Worth Public Improvement District 14 (Trinity Bluff); adopt an ordinance ordering the levy of
special assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 14 during Fiscal Year 2009-2010; fixing charges and liens against property
in the district and against the owners thereof, providing for the collection of such assessments;
reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective
assessment to the extent of any credit granted; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of$14,448.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District
No. 14 (Trinity Bluff); authorize the transfer of $2,000.00 for administrative fees from the Special
Assessment District Fund, Public Improvement District 14 Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Project Account, to
the Special Trust Fund contingent upon the adoption of the proposed ordinance levying assessments;
adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $2,000.00 contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Public
Improvement District administration by the Housing and Economic Development Department; and
authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., to provide
management and improvement services for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District 14 (Trinity
Bluff) during Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for the sum of$448.00.
b.Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-246 be approved
and Ordinance No. 18804-09-2009, and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18805-09-2009 and
18806-09-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Espino absent.
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B.General
1.M&C G-16690 - Amend the Ex err ieie asem eta nd Authorize the
Execution of an Additional Underr 2HRg_kjnK!jflL ice se A ree e with Texas Midstream
Gas Services, LLC, for a Sixteen Inch Natural Gas Pipeline Across City-Owned Property Known
as Airport, in the Amount of$38 104.56 for a Term of 20 Years.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16690 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays with Council Member Espino absent.
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
2.MSC G-16691 - Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2008-2009 Action Plan.;
and Authorize a Change In Use and Ex pen iture of $100,000.00 i Communitj Develop ent
Block Grant Funds for the Cowtown Brush Ur) Pro2ram.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16691 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3.MSC G-16692 - Conduct a Public Hearing_Concerning_ag_Amendment to Section 12.5-340 of
the Cily Code, "Categories of Dra -1
Drainage Utilitv Svstem..
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Rer)ort of Citv Sta
Mr. Joe Komisarz, Storm Water Program Business Manager, Transportation and Public Works
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16692 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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C.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
LM&C P-11027 - Authorize the Transfer of $599,924.00 from the Enterprise Resource
Planning Capital Projects Fund to the New Eguipment Purchases Fund;Adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance Increasing Estimated ReiEjRjE_and_AR2L2RKjajjons in the New Equipment Purchases
Fund, from Available Funds,for the Purpose of Purchasing One (1) New Rosenbauer General
Safely Pump Truck Fire Apparatus; and Ant orite the Purchase of the Fire AD aratus for the
Fire Der)artment from Emergency Vehicles of Texas Using Houston-Galveston Area Council
Cooperative Contract No. FS12-07 for a Total Cost of$59
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P-11027 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18807-09-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC P-11028 - Authorize the City Manager to Authorize the Purchase Agreement for Soft
Bodv Armor from GT Distributors, Inc., Through Texas ASS ociation of School Boards BuvBoard
Contract No. 284-08 for the Police DgRaLtment for An Amount Up To $140,000.00
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11028 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
F.Award of Contract
1.M&C C-23763 - Ap rove the Acceptance of a Lease Agr ement with XTO Energj, Inc., in the
Amount of $4,157.50 for Natural -ed
Properties Known as Jennings-Mal St. Louis Park Located at 3041 South Jennin s Ave e, r
a Two (2)Year Pri mary Term.
Council Member Scarth advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on the item.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23763 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Mayor Pro tem
Scarth.
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2.M&C C-23764 - Authorize thL C
�i�tMana erto Execute a Public Right-of-Way se
Agreement with Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC
, to Grant a License to Construct and
Overate a Natural Gas Gatherme Pipeline Across Pafford Street East of Cockrell Street for a
One (1) Time License Fee of$2,852 00.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23764 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3.MSC C-23765 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of Way Use
Agreement with Devoa_� er y ra ti a L ice nse to Construct and Opera e a Saltwater
Pipeline Across Verna Trail North, West of Silver Creek Road for a One (1) Tune License Fee of
Council Member Burdette stated that Devon Energy had previously damaged a portion of Verna Trail
and were responsible for repairing the street. He further stated that he would continue the item until
September 22, 2009, so an agreement could be reached with Devon Energy for street repairs.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23765 be continued until the September 22, 2009,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.MSC C-23766 - Authorize the City His Designee, to Execute Contracts for
Federal Grant Funds for Pro2ram Year 2009-2010 for Communitv Deve nt Block Grant
LffiiEgenc Grant F
I Shelter Grant and 112HIjflg_��� for Persons with AIDS
Contingent Upon Receipt of Adequate Funding from the United States Department of Housing
and Urban or Renew the
Contracts foL Up To One (1) Year if an Agencv Re guests an Extension and Such Extension is
Necessary for Completion of the Program; and Authorize the City Manager ®r 11�isDesi�nee to
Amend the tracts, i ecessarv, to Achigjt_Program Goals Provided a Amendment is
Within the Scope of the Program and in Compliance With All Applicable Laws and Regulations
Governing the Use of Federal Grant Funds.
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 the item.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23766 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
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5.M&C C-23767 - Authorize the C
�i�tMa�naer�toAd�ot t�hePr se d Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Schedule of Rates and Charges for City of Fort Worth Airport System.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23767 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
6.MSC C-23768 - Authorize the Use of Revenue Derived From Gas Well Drilling on City
Owned Airports in t e Amount of $229,337 19 for the Design of Grading, Drainage and ill
South of Runwav 35 and Ad'ace nt to Lincoln Avenue at the South End of Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and
Atmrot)riations in the Airr)orts Gas Lease Project Fund, o ► Available Funds, for the Purpose
of Funding the Design and Construction of Grading, Drainage and Fil at the South End of Fort
Worth Meacham International Airr)ort; and Authorize the City Manner to Execute an
Engineering Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23768 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18808-09-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
7.MSC C-23769 - Authorize an A reerrient with Network Fleet, Inc., for an Automated Vehicle
Location Sylltm Solution Including 198 Uni s and 12 Months Web Based Monitoring Service
Using a Ho ston-Gal vest on Area Council Contract for the Water Department r a Total of
$148,427.00.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23769 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
8.MSC C-23770 - Authorize an Amement with ELW�Alnc. to Sutmort the Water
Ro art ment's Information Technol y Syste s in an Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00-and
Authorize this Amement to Be2in September 1,2009,and Expire AugHIL31,2010,with Options
to Renew fo dditional One (1)Year eriods.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23770 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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9.M&C C-23771 - Authorize the Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $157,693.00 with
Industrial Refractory Services, Inc., for South Incinerator Repairs at the Village Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23771 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
10.MSC C-23772 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of
$200,000.0 with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc., for the 2009 City-Wide Large Diameter Pipeline
Cleaning Program.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23764 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XIV.BUDGET HEARING
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
1.RM2LL2LLLty�
Mr. Horatio Porter, Budget Officer, Financial Management Services Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
2.Citizen Presentations - Fort Worth Sister Cities International
The following individuals completed a speaker card in opposition to the proposed FY 2010 Budget and
appeared before Council relative to continued funding of the Fort Worth Sister Cities International
Program:
Mr. Brad Mahon, 201 Main Street
Mr. Bob Jameson, 200 Main Street
Ms. Stephanie Ramero, Sister Cities Scholarship Recipient
Mr. Douglas Hannan, 2222 Winton Terrace East
Ms. Hilde Horchler, 21 Thornhill Road
Mr. Scott Hackler, 500 Throckmorton Street, Apartment 2508
Ms. Esther McElfish, 7112 Martha Lane
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(XIV. BUDGET HEARING Continued)
The following individuals completed a speaker card in opposition to the proposed FY 2010 Budget and
appeared before Council relative to continued funding of Imagination Celebration:
Ms. Ginger Head, Director of Imagination Celebration, 1300 Gendy Street
Ms. Elizabeth Willette, 1300 Gendy Street
The following individuals completed a speaker card in opposition to the proposed FY 2010 Budget and
appeared before Council relative to continued funding of the Como Community Center, Summer Track
Program, After School Programs and Community Pools:
Mr. Cleveland Harris, 1037 Colvin Street
Mr. Jared Barner, 5516 Patton Drive
Ms. Dorothy DeBose, 5713 Humbert
The following individuals completed a speaker card in opposition to the proposed FY 2010 Budget and
appeared before Council relative to continued funding of the Meadowbrook and Wedgwood Branch
Libraries:
Ms. Martha Chambers, 3112 Tanglewood Trail
Mr. Ken Meisner, 2900 Hunter
Ms. Brenda Brock, 4354 Wedgemont Circle South
Ms. Irene Kjornes, 6176 Wrigley Way, completed a speaker card in opposition to the proposed FY
2010 Budget and appeared before Council relative to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
16692 and increasing monthly fees for the municipal drainage system.
Ms. Torchy White, 1812 Bunche Drive, completed a speaker card in opposition to the proposed FY
2010 Budget and appeared before Council relative to public art funding and stated she disagreed with
decisions made by the Art Commission and the placement of public art. She requested funding
for public art be reduced by 50% and requested the Council fund pools, more code enforcement
officials for enforcement of the animal control ordinance, animal shelters and libraries.
Mayor Moncrief, Mayor Pro tem Scarth, and Council Members Espino, Zimmerman, Moss, Jordan,
Burdette, Hicks, and Burns, all spoke relative to the proposed budget cuts and expressed support for
the Sister Cities program, Imagination Celebration, the Wedgwood and Meadowbrook Branch
Libraries, the community centers and the after school programs. They stated there was not enough
funding to support every program and not everyone would be happy with the final budget. They further
stated that the City Manager and staff presented a very responsible and professional balanced budget
and that the Council would continue discussions of the various programs at the Budget Work Session
on September 10, 2009. They expressed appreciation for all who had attended the meeting and stated
their support in the community was what made Fort Worth a great place to live.
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(XIV. BUDGET HEARING Continued)
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor Moncrief stated the public hearing would
remain open until final adoption of the budget, debt service, and tax rate ordinances.
XV.ZONING HEARING
1.Zoning Doc et No. ZC-09-060 - R. J Sikes309 W. OleandEE,1201,1205,1209 MaL Street &
1221 S. Je y r PP PP Near Southside-Gen era l Urban Neighborho d to "NS-T5"
Near Southside-Urba ecommended for Approval) (Co tinned from a Previous
Meetln
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-060 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Mr. Donnell Ballard,3100 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 124 - Channel 28 Station
Mr. Donnell Ballard, 3 100 Hamilton Avenue, appeared before Council relative to continued funding
for Cable Channel 28 due to the large community viewership.
2.Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P. O. Box 1155 - The T Free Ride Day
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, was recognized by Mayor Moncrief but was not present in the
Council Chambers.
Ms. Waltrina Marks, 4710 East Lancaster, was recognized by Mayor Moncrief but was not present in
the Council Chambers.
Mr. George Vernon Chiles, 2800 Jennings, appeared before Council relative to the use of tasers by the
Police Department.
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter, was recognized by Mayor Moncrief but was not present in the Council
Chambers.
Mr. Cleveland Harris, 1039, Colvin Street, appeared before Council and advised of his support for
President Obama's administration and stated he was dissatisfied with Governor Perry's leadership.
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XVIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 15th day of September, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
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Marty H drix Michael J. Monc ' f
City Secretary Mayor