HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/10/20-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2009
Present
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 Joel Burns, District 9
Absent
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
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 Scarth called the regular session
of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
II.INVOCATION- Pastor Keith Day, Chapel Creek Fellowship
The invocation was provided by Associate Pastor Walt Troop, Chapel Creek Fellowship.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 20 9
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the minutes of regular meeting of October 13, 2009, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ,
There were no special presentations, introductions, etc.
VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming a nd Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced that a Joint District 8 and 9 Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) Information Meeting would be held on October 21, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at the John Peter Smith
Skills Lab, Outpatient Building, located at 1500 South Main Street. He advised that those interested
could contact the District 8 Office at 817-392-8808 or the District 9 Office at 817-392-8809 for more
information.
Council Member Zimmerman announced that he attended the "Touch a Truck" event last weekend
which was an event for children to touch and look at various types of trucks and large vehicles. He
expressed appreciation to the Police, Fire, and Transportation and Public Works Departments for
attending and participation in the event. He also announced that the Alliance Air Show would be held
October 24-25, 2009, and would feature performances by the Blue Angels and the Golden Knights
Parachute Team. He stated the flight performances started each day at 10:00 a.m. and was open to the
public.
Council Member Burdette expressed appreciation to Police Chief Jeff Halstead and Deputy Police
Chief Rhonda Robertson and CCPD Board Members for attending the Arlington Heights
Neighborhood Association Meeting regarding the CCPD Election. He also announced that the Draft
Lake Worth Master Vision Plan would be presented on October 26, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at Brewer High
School, located at 1025 West Loop 820 North. He encouraged those interested in the Lake Worth
Master Vision Plan to attend the meeting. He added that the USS Fort Worth Committee had their
second meeting and stated the ship was to be commissioned and in service by 2012. He also advised
that on October 24, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., Kincaid's Hamburgers would be celebrating their 43rd
Anniversary at the Camp Bowie location. He pointed out that they would offer a hamburger, chips and
drink for $2.00.
Council Member Jordan encouraged all citizens to vote in the CCPD Election either on
November 3, 2009 or during Early Voting, which began on October 19, 2009. He also announced that
he represented Fort Worth on the Texas Municipal League (TML) Board and that TML was holding
their annual conference in Fort Worth on October 20-23, 2009, and stated it was a huge opportunity to
showcase the City and offer hospitality to the 7,500 government officials that would be visiting.
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(VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued)
Council Member Moss announced that the District 5 Quarterly Meeting would be held on
October 24, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the Center for Stop Six Heritage, located at 5100 Willow Street. He
also announced that the Texas Association of Black Council Members was holding their Annual T.J.
Patterson Golf Classic today at 12:00 p.m. at the Woodhaven Country Club, located at 913 Country
Club Circle and expressed appreciation to Council Member Zimmerman for his participation in the
event.
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to the Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus
who hosted the Hispanic Council's Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on October 17, 2009.
Council Member Scarth announced that citizens could participate in Early Voting for the CCPD
Election at the south end of City Hall. He also announced that the Council meeting would be adjourned
in memory of former District 3 Council Member Chuck Silcox who passed away on October 25, 2009.
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. L-14874, L-14876, L-
14869, L-14870 and L-14871 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VIII.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. P-11043 be continued
until the October 27, 2009, Council meeting, C-23862 and C-23863 be continued until the
November 3, 2009, Council meeting; and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16740 be
withdrawn from consideration.
IX.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Changes in Membershi Boards and ss s
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mr.
Maurice Barnes be reappointed to the City Zoning Commission, effective
October 20, 2009, with a term expiring October 1, 2011. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
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(IX. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL Continued)
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mrs.
Cecille Roney be reappointed to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission,
effective October 20, 2009, with a term expiring October 1, 2011. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
Council Member Jordan announced that since the Audit and Finance Committee was a standing
committee, that the Charter stated the Mayor could not serve as a member of the Committee. He
advised that Mayor Pro tem Scarth would serve on the Audit and Finance Committee in place of
Mayor Moncrief.
X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR 'A S FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City Council
committees.
XI.RESOLUTIONS
1.A Resolution Ar)r)rovin2 the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 arra t County 9 -1-1 istrict et
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Resolution No. 3799-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
2.A Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Fort Worth Art Commission Effective
October 20, 2009, and with Terms Expiring September 30, 2011, as Follows:
Name Type Place
Regina Blair Community Representative Place 1
Elva LeBlanc Community Representative Place 3
Arthur Weinman Art Professional (Design) Place 5
Victoria Bargas Community Representative Place 7
Steven Craig Kline Art Professional (Art Administrator) Place 9
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Resolution No. 3800-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
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3.A Resolution Appointing and Reappointing Members to Serve on the Mayor's Advisory
Commission on Homelessness Effective October 20, 2009, and with Terms Expiring
October 30, 2011, as Follows:
Name Place
Melinda Veatch 1
Eric Niedermayer 3
Suzy Thompson-Rhodes 5
Bob Kelly 7
Gina Puente-Brancatto 9
Andy Taft 11
Commissioner Roy Brooks 13
Susan Blue 15
Barbara Holston 17
Carol Klocek(Chair) 19
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Resolution No. 3801-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
XII.CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously seven
(7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-16735 - Authorizing Payment for the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2010
Membership with the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency in the Amount of
$36,180.00.
2.M&C G-16736 - Authorizing Payment for the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2010
Membership with the North Texas Commission in the Amount of$54,018.75.
3.M&C G-16737 — Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18874-10-2009 Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Municipal Court Technology Project Section of
the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of$26,260.00, from Available Funds, for the Purchase of
Scanners.
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(XII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-11045 — Authorizing Sole Source Purchase Agreements with Multiple Vendors for
Library Materials and Services for the Library Department for an Amount Up to $92,000.00.
2.M&C P-11046 — Authorizing the City Manager to Authorize a Purchase Agreement with
Baker and Taylor for Continuations and Standing Order Services for the Library Department
for an Amount Up to $100,000.00, Based on Sole Bid Received.
C.Land - Consent Items
4.M&C L-14872 — Authorizing the Direct Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
2561 Highcrest Avenue, Described as Lot 27, Block 4, High Crest Addition, Fort Worth, Texas,
to Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., d/b/a Trinity Habitat for Humanity, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for the Purchase Price of $9,200.00; and
Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute and Record the Appropriate
Instruments Conveying the Properties to Complete the Sale.
5.M&C L-14873 — Authorizing the Conveyance of Twelve (12) Ten (10) Foot Wide
Communication Right-of-Way Agreements and Easements for Underground Facilities Located
South of East Rendon-Crowley Road Along Wildcat Way at Fort Worth Spinks Airport,
Described as Hiram Little Survey, Abstract 930, Being Part of Lot 2, Block 100 (Wildcat Way
North-Private Street), and Part of Blocks 4 and 5 of Fort Worth Spinks Airport, Fort Worth,
Texas, to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, d/b/a AT&T Texas; and Authorizing the City
Manager, or His Designee, to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments.
7.M&C L-14875 — Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the Direct Sale of Property
Consisting of Approximately 16,698 Square Feet of Land, Which is a Portion of Lot 2, Truckers
Subdivision, Located East of North Main Street on Rodeo Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, to
Stockyards 2000, L.P., in Accordance with Texas Local Government Code 272.001 for the
Appraised Value of$13,850.00; and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute
and Record the Appropriate Instruments Regarding the Sale.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23852 — Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Communications Systems
Agreement with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for Continued Participation
in the City of Fort Worth's Two Way Public Safety Radio System in which the TABC will
Reimburse its Share of Operations and Maintenance to Ensure No Cost to the City. During
Fiscal Year 2010 the Reimbursement is Estimated to be Approximately $3,500.00.
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(XII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2.M&C C-23853 — Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with CS STARS,
LLC, for Purchase of Proprietary Software for an Enhancement to the Existing Risk
Management Information System to Accommodate Federally Mandated Reporting
Requirements with an Implementation Fee of $23,500.00 and an Annual Fee of $21,000.00 for
Ongoing Reporting; Authorizing the Renewal of the CS STARS, LLC, Maintenance Agreement
to Begin November 14, 2009,with an Annual Cost of$36,390.00; and Amending the Maintenance
Agreement to Include Two (2) One (1)Year Renewal Options at an Annual Cost of$42,400.00.
3.M&C C-23854 — Authorizing the City Manager to Authorize Change Order No. 4 to City
Secretary Contract No. 35396 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement on Portions of Bomar Avenue, Carter Avenue, Harwood Street and Wilkinson
Avenue, in the Amount of$25,869.95 with Stabile & Winn, Inc., Revising the Total Project Cost
to $2,285,745.45.
4.M&C C-23855 — Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 in the Amount
of $14,800.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 38352, an Engineering Services Agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc., for the Lake Shore Drive Alignment Feasibility Study from Wilbarger
Street to Berry Street, Thereby Establishing a Total Contract Cost of$38,900.00.
5.M&C C-23856 — Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement
with Rodeo Plaza, Inc., to Reduce the Leased Premises by Approximately 16,698 Square Feet of
Land from Lot 2, Truckers Subdivision, so the Land May be Available for Sale to Stockyards
2000, L.P.
6.M&C C-23857 — Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Big Brothers Big
Sisters of North Texas for the Fiscal Year 2010 Community-Based Funding from the Crime
Control and Prevention District Fund in the Amount of$37,357.00 to Operate a Juvenile Crime
Prevention Program.
7.M&C C-23858—Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Fiscal Year 2010
with Catholic Charities, a Community-Based Organization, to Conduct Programs in Support of
the Crime Control and Prevention District Goals in the Amount of $43,645.00 to Operate a
Family Violence Prevention Program.
8.M&C C-23859 — Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with M.E.T.R.O.
Ministries of Fort Worth for the Fiscal Year 2010 Community-Based Funding from the Crime
Control and Prevention District Fund in the Amount of$56,770.00 to Operate a Youth Focused
Outreach Program.
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(XII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
9.M&C C-23860 — Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with SafeHaven of
Tarrant County for the Fiscal Year 2010 Community-Based Funding from the Crime Control
and Prevention District Fund in the Amount of $22,228.00 to Operate a Family Violence
Prevention Program.
10.M&C C-23861 — Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with the Gentlemen's
Society for the Fiscal Year 2010 Community-Based Funding from the Crime Control and
Prevention District Fund in the Amount of $20,000.00 to Operate a Youth Violent Crimes
Prevention Program.
Mr. Dwayne Washington, 2324 Weyborn, Arlington, Texas, 76018, completed a speaker card in
support of Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23861, but did not wish to address the Council.
XIIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S - 1747 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
XIV.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
C.Land— (Removed for Individual Consideration)
1.M&C L-14869 — Authorize the Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
2123 Bethune Street, Described as Block 2, Lot 7, Stallcups Third Filing Addition, Fort Worth,
Texas, to Juanita Gibson in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for a Sales
Price of$5,870.42; and Authorize the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute and Record the
Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Property to Complete the Sale.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14869 be continued until the
October 27, 2009, meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
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2.M&C L-14870 — Authorizing the Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
5300 Humbert Avenue, Described as Lots 39 and 40, Block 103, Chamberlain Arlington Heights
No. 2 Addition, Fort Worth, Texas, to Opening Doors for Women in Need, in Accordance with
Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for a Sales Price of $8,966.03; and Authorizing the City
Manager, or His Designee, to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the
Property to Complete the Sale.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-14870 relative to the Como Community not being properly notified about the
sale of the property and the use of the property by the special interest groups, specifically halfway
houses:
Mr. George Barnes, 5317 Bonnell Avenue
Mrs. Tommie J. Henton, 5017 Wilmington Drive
Ms. Ester Price, 5433 Geddes Avenue
Ms. Elizabeth Washington, 5508 Fernandes Drive, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14870 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, but was not
present in the Council Chambers.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14870 be continued until the
November 3, 2009, meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
3.M&C L-14871 — Authorizing the Direct Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Properties Located at
5401 Geddes Avenue, Described as Lots 1-6, Block 38; 5404 Geddes Avenue, Described as Lot 34,
Block 36; 5412 Geddes Avenue, Described as Lots 33 and 34, Block 36; 5429 Geddes Avenue,
Described as Lot 15, Block 38; and 5431 Geddes Avenue, Described as Lot 16, Block 38, all
Properties Within Chamberlain Arlington Heights 2nd Addition, Fort Worth, Texas, to Opening
Doors for Women in Need in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for a Total
Sales Price of $6,261.42; and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute and
Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Property to Complete the Sale.
Mrs. Tommie J. Henton, 5017 Wilmington Drive, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-14871 relative to the Como Community not being properly notified
about the sale of the property and the use of the property by the special interest groups, specifically
halfway houses. She further stated that some of the area churches wished to purchase the foreclosed
properties but where not given the opportunity.
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(L-14871 Continued)
The following individuals completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-14871 but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. George Barnes, 5317 Bonnell Avenue
Ms. Ester Price, 5433 Geddes Avenue
Ms. Elizabeth Washington, 5508 Fernandes Drive, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14871 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, but was not
present in the Council Chambers.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14871 be continued until the
November 3, 2009, meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
6.M&C L-14874 — Authorizing the Conveyance of Two (2) Ten (10) Foot Wide Electric Utility
Distribution and Right-of-Way Easements on City Airport Property Located at
490 East Rendon-Crowley Road, Described as Part of Block 3-A, Block 3 and Lot 1, Block 100
and 14091 Stone Road, Described as Part of Block 1, Both Properties Within the S. Gray Survey,
Abstract 558, Fort Worth Spinks Airport, Fort Worth, Texas, at Fort Worth Spinks Airport to
Oncor Electric Delivery Company, L.L.C.; and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee,
to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments.
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.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14874 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member
Hicks absent and one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
8.M&C L-14876 — Authorizing the Correction of M&C L-14752 for the Lebow Channel
Watershed Proiect to Change the Name from Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., to Chesapeake
Land Development Company, L.L.C., and to Authorize Payment of Estimated Closing Costs in
the Amount of$1,300.00.
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(L-14876 Continued)
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.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14876 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member
Hicks absent and one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
B.General
L G-16738 — A t o es ti A r vi t o Charter for the Audit and i s ce
Advisory Committee.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16738 be approved and Resolution No.
3802-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
2.M&C G-16739 - Approve the Settlement of the City's Claim Against the United States of
America for the Environmental Costs for the Former Riverside Wastewater
Treatment Plant i etr for a3: ent in th Amount of$4,827,039.14; Accept Suc al et
as Full and Comr)lete Settlement of the Referenced Claim; and Authorize the Appropriate City
Personnel xec tea Y A ree e is ecessary ee e Settlement.
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.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16739 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member
Hicks absent and one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
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3.It was the Consensus of the Council that May and Council Communication No. G-16
Authorize Execution of a Loan Agreement and Related Documents for a Forgivable Loan to the
Tarrant Countv Black Historical and Genealoe ice l Societv, Inc., in the Amount of $125,000 00
for the Completion of the Lenora Rolla Heritage Museum and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance,
be Withdrawn from Consideration.
4.M&C G-16741 —Approve the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Payment of$1,630,882.00 for Ambulance
Services to the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority, d/b/a MedStar.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16741 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
C.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1.It was the Consensus of the Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11043,
Authorize a Purchase Amement for Commercial and Residential Demolition Services with
Intercon Environmental, Inc., Using a Texas Department of Transportation Purchase
Amement for the Code_Compliance Department for an Annual Amount Up to $200 000.00
be
Continued Until the October 27, 2009, Council meeting.
2.M&C P-11047 — Authorize the Purchase of Two L�2 4 x 4 Brush Fire Trucks from the Texas
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Association of School Boards BuvBoard Coor)erative Purchasin2 Pro2ram Contract No. 323-09
for a Cost Not to Exceed $289,790.00.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11047 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
3.M&C P-11048—Authorize the Purchase of Prouertv and Evidence Eauit)ment from Southwest
Solutions Group for the Police Department through Texas Multiple Award Schedule Contract
No TXMAS-2-711010 for an Amount Not to Exceed $1,126,498.93.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11048 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
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4.M&C P-11049 — Authorize the City_yanager to Authorize a 'at al2g_EHLi ase A ree e t for
Maintenance, RgQaiL and QRgLalin Sut�i�lies Using Texas Multiple Award Schedule
CooDerative Contract No. 9-51V040 with Ceco Sales CorDoration for an Annual Amount Utz to
$5002000.00.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11049 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
F.Award of Contract
1.It was the Consensus of the Council that May and Council Communication No. C-23
Authorize Change Order No. I in the Amount_gf_1222,163.08 to City Secretary Contract No.
38672 with_L.H. Lac Com an y, t Pavement and Drainage Construction on Edwards
Ranch Road, Phase II; Accent $140,286.54 from Edwards Geren Limited for Developer's Cost
Share and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, b Continued Until the November 3, 2009, Coun il
2.It was the Consensus of the Council that May and Council Communication No. C-23863,
Authorize a Contract in the Amount of $2,576,963.65 with Jackson Construction, Ltd., for
Pavement and Drainage Construction on Edwards Ranch Road, Phase III and Clearfork Main
StreeV A ccept $1,219 950.14 from Edwards Gere n Limited for Additional Pavement and Storm
Drainage Car)acitv and Adot)t ADDropriation Ordinance, be Continued Until the
November 3, 2009, Council meeting.
3.M&C C-23864 — Authorize the City Manager to Ent r into a Five_JQ Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Shawn Fite for the Pror)ertv at 1527 Alston Avenue in the Magnolia Village
Neighborhood Empow rment Zone in Accordance with the Neighborhood Emp werment Zone
Tax Ab ate MtgtPoicy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23864 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
4.M&C C-23865 — Authorize the City_yanager to Execute a Contract with Ind EpLUdent Utifit
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Construction,Inc., in the Amount of $110,2 3.88 for the Installation of Two (2) New Traffic
Signals at the Intersections of Belknap Street at Pecan Street and Pecan Street at Weatherford
Street.
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OCTOBER 20, 2009
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(C-23865 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23865 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
5.M&C C-23866 — Authorize the City Manager to ExeKM tea g_Lngineerin2 Agreement with
Brown & the Amount of $241,287.00 for Design of the West Downtown
Storm Drain Structural Rehabilitation Proiect.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23866 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council
Member Hicks absent.
6.M&C C-23867 —Authorize the City Manag r to Execute a Contract with Cassata i Sc 001
for the Fiscal Year 2010 Community-Based Funding from the Crime Control and Prevention
District Fund in the Amount of $20 000.00 to 0 erate a High School Dro
. ....................p Prevention
Council Member Espino advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on the item.
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23867 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member
Hicks absent and one (1) abstention by Council Member Espino.
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
7.MSC C-23868 — Authorize the Use of Revenue Derived from Gas Well Drilling on Cily-
Owned Air 22its jfl_Lhe Amount of $167,955. 0 for a Heliport Feasibility and Site St i t he
Area of Downtown Fort Worth; Adopt an Appropriat on Ordinance Increasing Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Airports as Lease Project Fund, from Available Funds, for
the Purpo e of Transferring Sai Funds to the Municipal_ Air its Fund for the Stud
Authorize the Transfer of Funds from the Airn2ELGas Lease L
_Pro* ct Fund to the Municir3al
Airports Fund; Adopt a Supplemental A o riation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Recei is
Available Funds, for the Study; and
Authorize the Cily Manager to E ecute Contract Amendment No. I to Citj Secretary Cont act
No. 38473 with URS C
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2009
PAGE 15 of 17
(C-23868 Continued)
Mr. Jim Dunaway, 777 Taylor Street, No. 1040 completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23868, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23868 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18875-10-2009 and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 18876-
10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
Council Member Jordan encouraged staff to place a sense of urgency on the completion of the
feasibility and site study. He pointed out that 2011 would bring many visitors to Fort Worth due to the
Super Bowl and other scheduled events and added that the Police Heliport was necessary for the safety
of the City.
8.MSC C-23869 — Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Fort Worth
IndeDendent School District to r vi e the Fort Worth After School Program at Como
Elementary School, Rosemont Middle School and Daggett Middle School in an Amount Utz to
$2004000.00 from September 1, 2009, through August 31, 2aia; and Ador�t an Ar�r�ror�riation
Ordinance cre si t o Estimated Receipts and Appropriations i the Grant s ,
Receipt of a Grant from the Fort Worth Indegendent School District, for the Purpose of Funding
After School Programs for Fiscal Year 2010.
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 the item.
(Council Member Moss left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23869 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 1877-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent and one (1)
abstention by Council Member Moss.
(Council Member Moss returned to his place at the dais.)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2009
PAGE 16 of 17
XV.PUBLIC HEARING
1. Second Public Hearing for a Propose itl-Initiate Annexation of Approximately 225.7
Acres of Land (Reduced from 442.5 Acres Due to Signed Development Agreem nts in Lieu of
Annexation
J_in Denton County Located North of SH 114 and West of Interstate 35W. (AX 09-
005 SH 1141
Mayor Pro tem Scarth opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
a.BgR2LL2LLjL_aLaff
Ms. Beth Knight, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
b.Czen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Hicks absent.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Ms. Pe 22v Terrell, 50 5 Marble Falls Road - Opposition to Alcohol Beverage Sales Near
St. it 's Catholic School
Ms. Peggy Terrell, 5025 Marble Falls Road, appeared before Council in opposition to alcohol beverage
sales near St. Rita's Catholic School and Church. She handed out detailed materials and requested the
Council work with the Law Department to draft a resolution for a 1,000 foot setback to sell alcohol
near the church and school.
Council Member Moss stated that the entire community was concerned about the sale of alcohol
beverages near this location. He pointed out that the Council had a responsibility to support the citizens
when the majority of the citizens were opposed to a particular zoning. He added that the staff would
work with the Council to come up with a solution that would benefit everyone.
Council Member Jordan requested a staff report on the City's policy for establishing the zoning
requirements for on-premise and off-premise consumption and sale of alcohol beverages.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2009
PAGE 17 of 17
(XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Continued)
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council relative to a request for an emergency
e-mail address to the Police and Fire Departments on the homepage of the City website for citizen
usage. He also expressed appreciation to Council Member Hicks for answering his a-mails in a timely
manner. He added that the City should display signs at bus stops when they were closed, notifying that
the buses would not stop there. He advised that the "T" was currently covering the bus stop signs with
black garbage bags which became torn and would blow away during bad weather. He also requested to
be placed on the October 27, 2009, Council meeting agenda to discuss complaints against the City
Manager's Office.
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, completed a speaker card and was recognized by Mayor Pro
tern Scarth but was not present in the Council Chambers.
XVIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m. in memory of former District
3 Council Member Chuck Silcox.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 27th day of October, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
Marty endrix Michael J. NYoncri
City Secretary Mayor