HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/09/23-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Chuck Silcox, District 3
Council Member Danny Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
City Staff
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 Moncrief called the regular session of the
Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with
Council Member Jordan temporarily absent.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend David Wynn, Agape Metropolitan Community Church
The invocation was given by Reverend David Wynn, Agape Metropolitan Community Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008, AND SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
Motion: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, seconded by Council Member Moss, the
minutes of the regular meeting and special called meeting of September 16, 2008, were
approved unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan
temporarily absent.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
There were no special presentations or introductions.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
(Council Member Jordan assumed his place at the dais.)
Mayor Pro tem Hicks announced that on September 29, 2008, an update on the Evans and Rosedale
Planning Project would be conducted at the new Ella Mae Shamblee Branch Library, 1062 Evans
Avenue, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and invited everyone interested to attend. She also expressed
appreciation to the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association for having her out last Saturday
to clean up along the Trinity River. She added that many people assisted with the effort. She pointed
out that she was also present this weekend for Jazz by the Boulevard and stated that attendance almost
doubled from last year. She also announced that the Second Annual Jazz and Heritage Festival was
this weekend, September 26-28, 2008, at the Masonic Home parking lot. She asked Mr. Jim Austin to
advise the Council of the upcoming events.
Mr. Austin stated that over 20 bands would participate in the festival this weekend and that there
would be music, food and various vendors for everyone to enjoy. He encouraged everyone to attend
the event and stated that the Renaissance Cultural Center would now give away $50,000.00 each and
every year in scholarships for local students and expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro tem Hicks and
Council Member Moss for their support of the Center.
Council Member Burns announced that tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the City of Fort Worth
would conduct a Public Open House for the Southwest Parkway/SH121 project. He added that a
thorough update of the parkway would be provided and that City staff would be present to answer
questions. He stated that the open house would be held at the Arborlawn United Methodist Church,
5100 Briarhaven Road, and invited all interested to attend.
Council Member Scarth announced that on October 12, 2008, from noon until 5:00 p.m. at the
Downtown Public Library, "Rocky" would arrive for Library Fest. He added that there would be fun,
music, games, story telling, and cooking classes and invited everyone to attend. He also announced
that on September 18, 2008, a groundbreaking for the new Valley Missionary Baptist Church was
conducted for the church damaged by the tornado. He expressed appreciation to Mayor Moncrief for
his support of that community.
Council Member Espino announced that the City was in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month that
would be conducted September 15, 2008, through October 16, 2008. He added that on September 20,
2008, he attended the debut screening of a documentary of the history of the Rose Marine Theatre
entitled "A Sense of Place". He added that Congresswoman Kay Granger and Former City Council
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Member Louis Zapata attended the screening. He also announced that on September 22, 2008, from
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the Hispanic Women's Network would celebrate Latina Art at the Rose Marine
Theatre, hosted by Deborah Ferguson of NBC 5. He further announced that the John Peter Smith
QPS) Hospital District would be creating the Hispanic Health Advisory Council called the UPS
Salud Council" and would be meeting on September 24, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. at JPS. He added that on
September 27, 2008, at 8:30 a.m., Latinos Unidos would conduct their monthly breakfast at the
Intermodal Transportation Center with special guest Congresswoman Kay Granger. He further
announced that on October 2-4, 2008, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Sundance
Square would present Musicarte to celebrate Hispanic Culture.
Council Member Burdette announced that on September 24, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the Modern Art
Museum Auditorium, a documentary film by Chris Quinn entitled "The Barnett Shale" would be
shown and invited everyone to attend.
Council Member Jordan stated last weekend he was honored to attend the Prostate Cancer Awareness
Car Show in Council Member Silcox's absence. He added that it was a huge success and that
numerous men received prostate screenings. He further stated that he was honored to present the
Mayor's trophy to a red 1957 Chevy Bellaire.
Mayor Moncrief announced that Task Force 1 was home from Houston and had provided the
assistance needed to folks in need of water, power or support. He added that Officer Clay Buckelew
was home safe and that Task Force 2 was on their way to provide support to the area. He pointed out
that everyone in Fort Worth could be proud of the support provided. He noted that some of the people
who remained in shelters in Fort Worth did not intend to go back to Houston and would stay in Fort
Worth; he welcomed the new residents. He further announced that Let's Talk Fort Worth would be
conducted September 25, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium, 3401 Lancaster
Avenue, and encouraged everyone to attend. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Dennis Shingleton and
members of the committee for their work and to Shirley Little and Madelyn Gibbs for their assistance
in preparing for the meeting.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks left her place at the dais and left the meeting.)
VII. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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VIII. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. L-14647 and C-23071
be continued until the September 30, 2008, Council meeting.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
the Council voted unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem
Hicks absent, to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as
follows:
OCS-1686- Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
M&C G-16281 - Authorizing the City Manager to Retain S. G. Johndroe, III, and the Law Firm
Cantey Hanger, L.L.P., as Outside Counsel, Pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City
Charter, to Assist and Advise the City Attorney Regarding Gas Pipeline Jurisdictional Issues;
and Adopting Resolution No. 3660-09-2008 Authorizing the Employment of Outside Legal
Counsel for Assistance Related to Gas Pipeline Jurisdictional Issues, Fixing in Advance, as Far
as Practicable, the Amount to be Paid to S. G. Johndroe, HI, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$45,000.00.
M&C G-16282 - Adopting Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 18302-09-2008
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Risk Management Fund in the Amount
of $270,461.46 from Available Funds Due to Subrogation Recovery; and Authorizing the
Transfer of$276,630.66 from the Risk Management Fund to Various Funds.
M&C G-16283 - Authorizing the City Manager to adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
No. 18303-09-2008 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Culture and
Tourism Fund in the Amount of $114,302.00 and Decreasing Unaudited, Unreserved,
Undesignated Fund Balances by the Same Amount for State of Texas Mandated Escalator
Repairs at the Will Rogers Memorial Center and the Fort Worth Convention Center.
M&C G-16284 - Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Execute a Grant Contract, if
Awarded, to Keep America Beautiful for the 2008 THINK GREEN® Grant for the Purpose of
Increasing Recycling Participation at Concerts in the Garden in 2009; and Adopting
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18304-09-2008 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in the Grants Fund in an Amount up to $10,000.00 Upon Receipt of the 2008 THINK GREEN®
Grant from Keep America Beautiful for the Purpose of Increasing Recycling Participation at
Concerts in the Garden in 2009.
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M&C G-16285 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas
County Community College District in the Amount of $25,000.00 to Provide Training and
Development Courses with Emphasis on Airport Safety and Operations for the Department of
Aviation.
M&C P-10845 - Authorizing the Installation of a Security System for the Municipal Parking
Garage from Divcon EMS for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $27,000.00.
M&C P-10846 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement Between the City of Fort Worth and the Collin County Governmental Purchaser's
Forum for the Purchase of Goods and Services.
M&C P-10847 - Authorizing a Purchase of Minor Lawn Equipment from Austin Turf and
Tractor, United Rentals, Lawn and Garden Warehouse and Government Products for the Parks
and Community Services Department for a Cost Not to Exceed $30,409.04.
M&C P-10848 - Authorizing a Purchase Agreement for Maintenance, Inspection and Repair
Services of Lectrodryer LLT-300 Refrigeration Systems with Harold James, Inc., for the Water
Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000.00.
M&C P-10849 - Authorizing the Purchase of Chevrolet Passenger Vans from Caldwell Country
Dealerships for the Police Department Using a Texas Procurement and Support Services Term
Contract for a Cost Not to Exceed $73,612.00.
M&C L-14639 - Authorizing the Transfer of $16,780.00 from Water Operating Fund to the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18305-09-2008 Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$16,780.00 for the Purpose of Authorizing the Acquisition of One Permanent Sewer Facility
Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Located in West Arlington, Texas, from the
Arlington Independent School District, Described as a Portion of Lot 2R, Block 1, Orion Park
Section One, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Construction of Sanitary Sewer Rehab
Contract 69; Finding that the Price Offered in the Amount of$14,780.00 is Just Compensation;
and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments (DOE No. 5405/City
Project No. 00915).
M&C L-14640 - Authorizing the Acquisition of One Permanent Sewer Facility Easement from
American Legion E. L. Young Post 838, for Property Located at 1216 Freeman Street in East
Fort Worth, Described as a Portion of Lot 1, Block 24R, Lakeview Addition, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, for the Construction of Sewer Infrastructure Improvements; Finding
that the Price Offered in the Amount of$89,400.00, Plus an Estimated Closing Cost of$2,000.00,
is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate
Instruments (DOE No. 5823, CIP No. 00138).
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M&C L-14641 - Approving the Correction of M&C L-14603 to Delete the 25-Year Term from
the Water Pipeline Crossing License Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (DOE No.
5580/Folder No. 2436-38).
M&C L-14642 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with the Dallas-
Fort Worth International Airport Board for a 36-Inch Water Transmission Main and Meter
Station Located in East Fort Worth on Trinity Boulevard; and Authorizing Acceptance and
Recording of Appropriate Instruments (DOE No. 3600).
M&C L-14643 - Authorizing the Acquisition from Hill Specialty Investments, One Single-Family
Residential Property Located at 3505 Chestnut Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
Parcel No. 2109, Described as Lot 13, Block 5, Worth Hills Addition, on the West Side of
Meacham International Airport for the Total Just Compensation Amount of $15,075.00 for the
Meacham International Airport Noise Mitigation Program; and Authorizing the City Manager
to Execute Appropriate Deeds for the Conveyance of the Property and Record the Necessary
Documents (DOE No. 5101).
M&C L-14644 - Authorizing the Conveyance of One Electric Utility Distribution and Right-of-
Way Easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company on City Property Located at 13601, 13655,
13701 and 13745 Wing Way at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, Fort Worth, Texas (DOE No. 4953).
M&C L-14645 - Accepting the Dedication of 7.425 Acres of Unimproved Parkland from D.R.
Horton-Texas, Ltd., for McPherson Ranch Park in Accordance with the Neighborhood and
Community Park Dedication Policy.
M&C L-14646 - Accepting the Dedication of 8.2167 Acres of Parkland and Facility
Improvements from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., for the Parks of Deer Creek Park
in Accordance with the Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy.
M&C C-23058 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Fair Housing Assistance Program
Cooperative Agreement through the Fort Worth Community Relations Department with the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and Accept
Funds in the Amount of$477,587.00, Plus Current and Future Accrued Interest; and Adopting
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18306-09-2008 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in the Grants Fund in the Amount of $477,587.00, Plus Current and Future Accrued Interest
from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Executing a Fair Housing Assistance Program
Cooperative Agreement Through the Fort Worth Community Relations Department with the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
M&C C-23059 - Approving the Correction of M&C C-23029 to Correct the Name of the
Consultant from Crowe Chizek and Company, LLC, to Crowe Horwath, LLP.
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M&C C-23060 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with J & S
Audio Visual, Inc., as the Exclusive Provider of Ballroom Rigging Services and Preferred
Provider for Audio Visual Services for Various Public Events, Meetings and Trade Shows at the
Fort Worth Convention Center; and Authorizing the Agreement to Begin October 1, 2008, and
Expire September 30, 2013, with Options to Renew for Three Additional One-Year Periods.
M&C C-23061 - Authorizing the Acquisition of Two Residential Lots Located at Weber Street
Otherwise Known as Lot 10 and 11, Block 2, Morgan Heights Addition, an Addition to the City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; Finding that the Price Agreed Upon in the Amount of
$13,500.00, Plus Estimated Closing Costs of$6,000.00 is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the
City Attorney to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments to Acquire Fee Simple
Interest in the Surface Estate, but not the Mineral Estate, of the Property (DOE No. 4623/Project
No. 00084).
M&C C-23062 - Approving the Acquisition of One Permanent Sewer Facility Easement and One
Permanent Drainage Easement from CSMC 2006-C4 Glen Garden Drive, LLC, for the Property
at 1212 Glen Garden Drive Located in South Fort Worth for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract LV (55) and Morningside Neighborhood Drainage Improvement Project; Finding that
the Price Offered in the Amount of $63,100.00, Plus an Estimated Closing Cost of $2,000.00, is
Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments
(DOE No. 4737/Project No. 00088 and DOE No. 4852/Project No. 00431).
M&C C-23063 - Authorizing the Acquisition of Approximately 1.041 Acres, Owned by Pete L.
Reyes, Known as Vera Cruz Street, Lots 1-6, Block 1, Situated Along the Northeast Corner of
Cruz and Hardy Street (Both Streets are Unopened and Unimproved) of the Morgan Heights
Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; Finding that the Price
Offered in the Amount of$45,000.00 for the Parcel, Plus an Estimated Closing Cost of$6,000.00
is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate
Instruments (DOE No. 4623/Project No. 00084).
M&C C-23064 - Authorizing the Acquisition of Approximately 1.343 Acres, Owned by Pete L.
Reyes, Known as Hardy Street, Lots 1-10, Block 5, Situated Along the Northwest Corner of 31st
Street and Hardy Street (Both Streets are Unopened and Unimproved) of the Shoe and Leather
Company, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; Finding that the Price
Offered in the Amount of$81,000.00 for the Parcel, Plus an Estimated Closing Cost of$6,000.00
is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate
Instruments (DOE No. 4623/Project No. 00084).
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M&C C-23065 - Authorizing an Agreement for Sexual Assault Medical Examination Services
with the Tarrant County Hospital District at John Peter Smith Hospital; Authorizing the
Agreement to Begin October 1, 2008, and Expire September 30, 2009; and Authorizing this
Agreement to be Renewed for up to Four Successive One-Year Periods. This Action Does Not
Require Specific City Council Approval Provided that the City Council has Appropriated
Sufficient Funds to Satisfy the City's Obligation During Any Renewal Terms.
M&C C-23066 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 32880 with DFW Advisors, Ltd., Co., to Provide Additional Project Management
for the Noise Mitigation Program, Phase V, at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport,
Extending the Term of the Contract to February 29, 2009; and Approving an Increase in the
Payment Amount of the Contract by $192,811.61, with a Revised Contract Amount Not to
Exceed $1,352,869.61.
X. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: On behalf of Mayor Pro tem Hicks, Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Burdette, that Ms. Delores Owens be reappointed to Place 8 on the Library
Advisory Board effective September 23, 2008, and with a term expiring October 1, 2010.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks
absent.
XI. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from Boards, Commissions and/or City Council
Committees.
XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. General
1. M&C G-16228 - Consider a Waiver for a High Impact Gas Well Pad Site Permit Requested
by Chesapeake Operating, Inc., for the Fox Lease Located at 1093 Oak Grove Road within 600
Feet of Carter Park(Continued from August 26, 2008) (PUBLIC HEARING).
Council Member Jordan advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would be abstaining from voting on this issue.
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M&C G-16228 (Continued)
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Susan Alanis, Planning and Development Department Director, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
c. Council Action
Motion: On behalf of Mayor Pro tem Hicks, Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16228 be
continued until the September 30, 2008, Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent and with one
(1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
7. M&C G-16286 - Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Donation of Ninety Surgivet's
Animal Oxygen Recovery Masks from the Wilson-Lyon Family Foundation for Firefighters to
Revive Animals at House Fires.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16286 be approved with appreciation. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
C. Land
9. It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
14647, Authorization to Enter into a Lease with TECH Fort Worth for the Former Guinn School
Gymnasium Building Located at 1120 South Freeway, be continued until the September 30,
2008, Council meeting.
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10. M&C L-14648 - Declare the Necessity of Taking an Interest in a Portion of Land Known as
Tract 1, J. Billingsley Survey, Abstract No. 70, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, Owned by
Alvie H. Childress, Required for the Construction of Drainage Infrastructure Improvements
Associated with the Widening of Golden Triangle Boulevard; and Authorize the City Attorney to
Institute Condemnation Proceedings to Acquire the Interest in the Land (DOE No. 5773/City
Proiect No. 00140).
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14648 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
11. M&C L-14649 - Declare the Necessity of Taking an Interest in a Portion of Land Known as
Tract 12D02D, William McCowan Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas, Owned by
Land Bankers Corporation, Required for the Construction of Golden Triangle Boulevard
Improvements; and Authorize the City Attorney to Institute Condemnation Proceedings to
Acquire the Interest in the Land (DOE No. 5773/City Proiect No. 00160).
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14649 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
D. Planning & Zoning
1. M&C PZ-2798 - Adopt an Ordinance Changing the Name of"Pier 1 Place" to "Energy Way",
Located Adiacent to Lot 1, Block 1, Pier One Place Addition, from West 5th Street to North
Forest Park Boulevard (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. Allison Gray, Planning and Development Department, Planning Manager, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
There was Presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2798 from the City Manager
Recommending that the City Council Adopt an Ordinance Changing the Name of "Pier 1 Place" to
"Energy Way", Located Adjacent to Lot 1, Block 1, Pier One Place Addition, from West 5th Street to
North Forest Park Boulevard.
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PZ-2798 (Continued)
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2798 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18307-09-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
E. Award of Contract
10. M&C C-23067 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with
Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, L.P., in an Amount not to Exceed $108,752.43, for the
Preparation of Engineering Documents Necessary for Construction of Pedestrian and
Streetscape Improvements in the Hemphill/Berry Urban Village (City Proiect No. 0700; DOE
No. 6055).
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23067 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
11. M&C C-23068 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $115,950.00 for the Preparation of
Engineering Documents Necessary for Construction of Pedestrian and Streetscape
Improvements in the Near East Side Urban Village (Proiect No. 00706; DOE No. 6058).
Motion: On behalf of Mayor Pro tem Hicks, Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23068 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro
tem Hicks absent.
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12. M&C C-23069 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $106,390.00 for the Preparation of
Engineering Documents Necessary for Construction of Pedestrian and Streetscape
Improvements in the Berry/Riverside Urban Village (Proiect No. 00706; DOE No. 6059).
Motion: On behalf of Mayor Pro tem Hicks, Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23069 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro
tem Hicks absent.
13. M&C C-23070 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to Economic Development Program
Agreement with Texas Wesleyan University to Revise the Schedule and Scope of Work for the
Facade Renovation and Redevelopment of Individual Buildings within the 3000 and 3100 Blocks
of East Rosedale in the Polytechnic/Wesleyan Urban Village.
Motion: On behalf of Mayor Pro tem Hicks, Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23070 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro
tem Hicks absent.
Council Member Burns acknowledged Mr. Don Scott for the integral role he played in this issue.
14. It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
23071, Authorize Execution of Agreement with Fort Worth MedTech Center, Inc., d/b/a TECH
Fort Worth, to Provide Business Incubation Services for Ten Years at an Amount Not to Exceed
$455,760.00 in the First Year, be continued until the September 30, 2008, Council meeting.
15. M&C C-23072 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Carter and
Burgess, Inc., in the Amount of $1,690,999.00 for a GIS Proiect, to Adequately May the City's
Stormwater System for the Transportation and Public Works Department, Stormwater
Management Division; and Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of
$1,690,999.00 and Decreasing the Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount
for the Purpose of Executing a Contract with Carter and Burgess, Inc., for a GIS Proiect to
Adequately May the City's Stormwater System.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23072 be approved and Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18308-09-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
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16. M&C C-23073 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with
URS Corporation, in the Amount of $258,851.00 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements on 3C - Chickering Avenue, Marks Place and Weyburn
Drive (Proiect No. 3C-00995).
Motion: Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23073 be approved.
Council Member Silcox noted that work on Chickering Avenue had been completed for approximately
one month and asked City Manager Fisseler to clarify the purpose of including the street on the M&C.
City Manager Fisseler requested that this issue be delayed until the end of the meeting in order to have
staff provide the information on Chickering Avenue.
Mayor Moncrief advised that this agenda item would be continued until the end of the meeting.
XIV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P. O. Box 1155, as desiring to appear before
Council relative to providing a community update; however, Mr. Brandon was not present in the
Council Chamber at this time.
As Mayor Moncrief read the Executive Session items into the record, Mr. Brandon entered the
chamber.
Joe Don Brandon, P.O. 1155, appeared before Council and provided a community update on various
issues as follows: Bus Stop Santa would be trick or treating this year from 3:00 p.m. to dark; requested
longer hours and better service with The T; and recent issues relative to the slumlord case and Code
Compliance inspection. He also advised of a child molester staying at repair shop in area who
professed to be a caretaker/maintenance man for a house or provided night security for a church. He
added that the City needed an ordinance to control people sleeping in businesses.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Council would return to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23073
for staff to provide Council Member Silcox with additional information.
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M&C C-23073 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with URS
Corporation, in the Amount of $258,851.00 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements on 3C - Chickering Avenue, Marks Place and Weyburn
Drive (Proiect No. 3C-00995).
City Manager Fisseler stated that the information was not available at this time and requested the item
be continued for one week.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-23073 be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
Mr. Doug Rademaker, Engineering Department Director, arrived at the meeting and advised the
Council that there were two separate segments relative to Chickering; the one to be approved today
was Chickering from Angus Drive to Southwest Boulevard which was part of the 2007 Bond Program;
the work that was completed was under the 2004 Bond Program, and was from Stonedale to Angus.
He added they were two separate segments and the segment reflected in the M&C under consideration
had not been done previously.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-23073 be reconsidered. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-23073 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
Mayor Moncrief recessed the regular Council meeting and reconvened into the Pre-Council session at
10:49 a.m. in order to complete the following items:
7. Recommendations from the Mayor's Task Force on Quality Accessible and Affordable
Housing.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Pre-Council Chamber)
It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or
other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas
State Bar Rules as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code:
a) Legal issues regarding oil and gas revenues;
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b) Legal issues regarding gas drilling;
c) City of Fort Worth v. 5840 South Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas, et al.;
d) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council meeting agendas; and
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in accordance with Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of
the Texas Government Code; and
Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices,
in accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 30th day of September, 2008.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hendrix Michael J. Moncri
City Secretary Mayor