HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/06/12-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 12, 2012
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Frankie Watley, Evangel Temple
The invocation was provided by Pastor Frankie Watley, Evangel Temple.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In lieu of the Pledge of Allegiance the Navy Color Guard, Naval Air Station Fort Worth, Joint
Reserve Base, presented the Colors and Savannah Brown, Religious Program Specialist 2nd
Class, Naval Air Station Fort Worth, Joint Reserve Base, performed the National Anthem.
Mayor Price advised that the Proclamation of U.S.S. Fort Worth Day would be moved up on the
agenda and presented at this time.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Congresswoman Kay Granger for her tenacity and
leadership. She expressed appreciation to the United States Navy for its strong support of Fort
Worth. She also expressed appreciation to the volunteers who had and would continue to work
on this project and with the sailors aboard the USS Fort Worth. She stated that there was a
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special pride in Fort Worth for the military families and added that the people of Fort Worth
were very proud of this ship and her crew. She pointed out that the crew of Fire Engine 18
changed its mascot to the USS Fort Worth, and proudly displayed the ship's crest on the fire
truck with the motto of "Tenacity and Grit." She advised that this was the beginning of a strong
relationship with the sailors who would serve the country around the globe in the USS Fort
Worth for years to come.
Council Member Scarth read and Council Member Shingleton presented the Proclamation of
U.S.S. Fort Worth Day to Commander Henry "Hank" Kim, Executive Officer of the U.S.S. Fort
Worth, and stated that the United States Navy was a great naval force in world history which
protected both the nation's security and commercial interests at sea. He further stated that the
Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) was an important part of the Navy's sea fighting strategy and would
allow the Navy to transport troops and equipment as well as provide access to and dominance of
the coastal water battle space. He pointed out that Fort Worth had a proud naval heritage and had
been the hometown of countless naval personnel in addition to three U.S. Navy Secretaries: John
B. Connally, Jr., Fred Korth and Gordon R. England. He added that the U.S.S. Fort Worth (LCS
3) ship model, built by Lockheed Martin, would be displayed at City Hall for the citizens to
enjoy. He advised that the U.S.S. Fort Worth, which was christened on December 4, 2010, in
Marinette, Wisconsin, would be commissioned on September 22, 2012, in Galveston, Texas. He
stated that the City officially welcomed the initial commanders of the U.S.S. Fort Worth, James
R. Blankenship and Warren E. Cupps, and wished them "fair winds and following seas."
Congresswoman Kay Granger provided comments relative to the history of this project and
unveiled the model of U.S.S. Fort Worth.
Council Member Shingleton introduced Commander Kim and provided information about his
decorated military career.
Commander Kim, expressed appreciation for the recognition and stated he looked forward to the
commissioning of the ship in September 2012 in Galveston. He also advised that attendees
would be able to tour the ship at the commissioning ceremony.
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais at 7:20 p.m.)
1V. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2012
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 5, 2012, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Tom Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2957 be
continued until the August 21, 2012, Council meeting and Mayor and Council Communication
No. L -15385 be withdrawn from consideration.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G-17606 - Authorize Execution of Economic Development Program
Agreement with Empire Texas Equities, Ltd., for the Development of Industrial -
Use Buildings at the Sun Valley Industrial Park Using Federal Grant Funds in the
Amount of $346,500.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Economic Development Program Agreement with Empire Texas Equities, Ltd., for the
development of industrial -use buildings in the Sun Valley Industrial Park using federal grant
funds in the amount of $346,500.00; and find the terms and conditions of the Economic
Development Program Agreement constitute a custom - designed economic development program
as outlined in the 2011 Comprehensive Plan and as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas
Local Government Code.
2. M &C G -17607 - Authorize Grant Application to Keep America Beautiful for a
2012 KAB/Waste Management THINK GREEN@ Grant in the Amount of
$10,000.00, Authorize Use of Anticipated Interest in the Amount of $250.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the application for and
execution of a grant contract, if awarded, from Keep America Beautiful for a 2012 KAB /Waste
Management THINK GREENO Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 for the purpose of
encouraging multi- family housing complexes in Fort Worth to participate in recycling; authorize
the use of anticipated interest in the amount of $250.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20237 -06 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $10,250.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of supporting programs that
increase recycling in their communities.
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3. M &C G 47608 - Approve Extension of Injury Leave -of- Absence Pay Benefits in
the Amount of $38,646.40 for Police Officer Lisa Ramsey Beginning July 5, 2012
Through July 4, 2013. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve a 12 -month extension of
injury leave -of- absence pay benefits in the amount of $38,646.40 for Police Officer Lisa Ramsey
beginning July 5, 2012, through July 4, 2013.
4. M &C G-17609 - Approve Extension of Injury Leave -of- Absence Pay Benefits in
the Amount of $77,292.80 for Police Officer Richard Lambing Beginning July 9,
2012 Through July 8, 2013. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve a 12 -month extension of
injury leave -of- absence pay benefits in the amount of $77,292.80 for Police Officer Richard
Lambing beginning July 9, 2012, through July 8, 2013.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
P -11390 - Authorize Multiple Purchase Agreements with Anixter, Inc.,
AT &T Corporation, Avaya, Inc., FutureCom, LTD, as a Reseller for Juniper
Networks (US), Inc., and Graybar Electric Company, Inc., in a Combined
Amount Up to $700,000.00 for Network and Communication Equipment, Parts,
Maintenance and Related Services for the Information Technology Solutions
Department. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize multiple purchase
agreements with Anixter, Inc., AT &T Corporation, Avaya, Inc., FutureCom, LTD, as a reseller
for Juniper Networks (US), Inc., and Graybar Electric Company, Inc., in a combined amount up
to $700,000.00 for the first year for network and communication equipment, parts, maintenance
and related services using multiple State of Texas Department of Information Resources
cooperative contracts for the Information Technology Solutions Department.
2. M &C P -11391 - Authorize Subscription Service Agreement with Library Ideas,
LLC, in an Amount Up to $58,150.00 for Web -Based Music Downloads for the
Fort Worth Library. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a subscription service
agreement with Library Ideas, LLC, in an amount up to $58,150.00 for the first year for web -
based music downloads for the Fort Worth Library.
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3. M &C P -11392 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with McCain Inc., in an Amount
Up to $777,770.00 for Traffic Control Cabinets and Related Equipment for the
Transportation and Public Works Department. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with
McCain Inc., in an amount up to $777,770.00 for the first year for traffic signal controllers,
cabinets and related equipment for the Transportation and Public Works Department.
4. M &C P -11393 - Authorize Amendments to Existing Purchase Agreements with
Lhoist North America, Calabrian Corporation, DPC Industries Company, DPC
Industries, Inc., K.A. Steel Chemicals, Altivia Corporation and Valley Solvents
for Water Treatment Chemicals in the Combined Amount Up to $177,500.00 for
the Water Department for a Total Amount Up to $1,087,500.00. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize amendments to existing
purchase agreements with Lhoist North America, Calabrian Corporation, DPC Industries
Company, DPC Industries, Inc., K.A. Steel Chemicals, Altivia Corporation and Valley Solvents
for water treatment chemicals for the Water Department in the combined amount up to
$177,500.00, for a total amount up to $1,087,500.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15379 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with the Fort Worth
Housing Authority in the Amount of $1.00 Per Year for Office Space Located at
1634 Waters Street for the Police Department. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a lease
agreement with the Fort Worth Housing Authority in the amount of $1.00 per year for office
space for the Police Department located at 1634 Waters Street; and authorize the lease term to
begin November 1, 2012, and end on October 31, 2014, with two (2) successive one (1) year
renewal terms at the City's option.
2. M &C L -15380 - Authorize Direct Sale of Four Tax - Foreclosed Properties Located
at 1620 Gould Avenue, 2203 Houston Street, 3214 Roosevelt Avenue and 3216
Roosevelt Avenue in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code to Fort
Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., in the Amount of $40,491.05. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of four (4)
tax - foreclosed properties located at 1620 Gould Avenue, described as Lot 12, Block 105, North
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Fort Worth Addition; 2203 North Houston Street, described as Lot 2, Block 163, North Fort
Worth Addition; 3214 Roosevelt Avenue, described as Lot 17, Block 18, Worth Hills Addition;
and 3216 Roosevelt Avenue, described as Lot 16, Block 18, Worth Hills Addition, to Fort Worth
Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code in the
amount of $40,491.05; and authorize execution and recording of the appropriate instruments
conveying the property to complete the sale.
3. M &C L -15381 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax - Foreclosed Property Located at
5717 Libbey Avenue in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code to
Zion Missionary Baptist Church in the Amount of $11,347.28. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax -
foreclosed property located at 5717 Libbey Avenue, described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 98,
Chamberlain Arlington Heights Addition, to Zion Missionary Baptist Church in accordance with
Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code in the amount of $11,347.28; and authorize execution and
recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
4. M &C L -15382 - Authorize Lease Agreement with the Fort Worth Housing
Authority in the Amount of $1.00 Per Year for Office Space Located at 5004
Avenue G for the Police Department. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a lease
agreement with the Fort Worth Housing Authority at a cost of $1.00 per year for office space
located at 5004 Avenue G; and authorize the lease term to begin November 1, 2012, and end
October 31, 2014, with two (2) consecutive one (1) year renewal options.
5. M &C L -15383 - Authorize Acquisition of an Easement Interest in 0.918 Acres of
Land for a Permanent Drainage Easement for the Upper Sierra Vista Drainage
Proiect Located at 3017 Mississippi Avenue from Larry Whiting for $83,000.00
and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs Up to $5,000.00 for a Total Amount of
$88,000.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acquisition of an easement
interest in 0.918 acre of land for a permanent drainage easement for the Upper Sierra Vista
Drainage Project located at 3017 Mississippi Avenue, described as Lot 1, Block 1, Jim Austin
Addition from Larry Whiting; find that the total purchase price of $83,000.00 is just
compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyances, record
the appropriate instruments and to pay the estimated closing costs up to $5,000.00.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
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1. M &C PZ -2978 - Authorize Initiation of Zoning for Approximately 299.7 Acres of
Land Located North of Intermodal Parkway and West of Old FM 156, AX -12-
004, Alliance Airport in the Far North Sector in Accordance with the 2012
Comprehensive Plan. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
initiate certain zoning changes for the annexation area in the Far North Sector, in accordance
with the 2012 Comprehensive Plan.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25641 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Service Agreements with
Radcom Technologies Inc., and AC Cable & Communications Inc., for the
Installation of Fiber Optic and Structured Cable for the Information Technology
Solutions Department Using Department of Information Resources and General
Services Administration Contracts in the Amount of $300,000.00 Annually. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize professional service
agreements with Radcom Technologies, Inc., and AC Cable & Communications, Inc., for the
installation of fiber optic and structured cables for the Information Technology Solutions
Department using Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR -SDD -1548 and
General Services Administration Contract No. GS- 35F -0288P in the amount of $300,000.00
annually.
2. M &C C -25642 - Authorize Amendment to the Agreement for Street Light
Installation Services Citywide with MasTec North America Through February 1,
2013 in Amounts Not to Exceed the Unit Prices Supplied by MasTec North
America at the Time of the Original Bid for a Total Cost Not to Exceed
$500,000.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an amendment to the
agreement for street light installation services with MasTec North America to remove the
maximum dollar amount and instead limit costs to the unit prices provided by MasTec North
America found in its original bid and allow for the contract time period to extend its full life to
February 1, 2013.
3. M &C C -25643 - Authorize Amendment to the Agreement for Street Light
Installation Services Citywide with C &S Utility Contractors Inc., Through
February 1, 2013, in Amounts Not to Exceed the Unit Prices Supplied by C &S
Utility Contractors, Inc., at the Time of the Original Bid for a Total Cost of
$600,000.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an amendment to the
agreement for street light installation services with C &S Utility Contractors, Inc., to remove the
maximum dollar amount and instead limit costs to the unit prices provided by C &S Utility
Contractors, Inc., found in its original bid and allow for the contract time period to extend its full
life to February 1, 2013.
4. M &C C -25644 - Authorize Expenditure of an Additional $250,000.00 of
Community Development Block Grant Funds to the Hillside Public Facilitv
Corporation, an Affiliate of the Fort Worth Housing Authority, for a Subordinate
Loan in the Total Amount of $950,000.00 for the Knights of Pythias Lodge Lofts
Located in the 300 Block of Crump Street and Authorize Substantial Amendment
to the City's 2010 -2011 Action Plan. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a substantial amendment
to the City's 2010 -2011 Action Plan; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to substitute
funding years in order to meet United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
commitment, disbursement and expenditure deadlines; and authorize an expenditure of an
additional $250,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant funds to the Hillside Public
Facility Corporation, an affiliate of the Fort Worth Housing Authority, in the form of a
subordinate loan in the total amount of $950,000.00 for the development of the Knights of
Pythias Lodge Lofts located in the 300 block of Crump Street in downtown Fort Worth.
5. M &C C -25645 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4 to Citv Secretar
Contract No. 41006 with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in the Amount of $27,104.00 for
Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement on Glenmont Drive,
Wharton Drive and Wonder Drive Resulting in a Total Contract in the Amount of
$1,288,505.50. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 41006 with Stabile & Winn, Inc., increasing paving
construction and sanitary sewer quantities, for a net change in the amount of $27,104.00, for a
total contract in the amount of $1,288,505.50.
6. M &C C -25646 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Community
Facilities Agreement, City Contract No. 41854, with Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P.,
in the Amount of $91,482.72 to Allow City Funding Participation for Construction
of Horseman Road from the North Property Line of Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P.,
to White Feather Lane and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20238 -06 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessments
Fund in the amount of $91,482.72, from available funds, for the purpose of construction of
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Horseman Road from the north property line of Pulte Homes to White Feather Lane; authorize
the transfer in the amount of $91,482.72 from Future Improvements of the Special Assessments
Fund to the New Development Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20239 -06 -2012
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the New Development Fund, from
available funds, for the construction of Horseman Road; and authorize execution of Amendment
No. 1 to Community Facilities Agreement, City Contract No. 41854, with Pulte Homes of Texas,
L.P.
7. M &C C -25647 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Vendigm Construction,
LLC., in the Amount of $827,073.00 for Concrete_ Restoration at Five Locations
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3 and 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$827,073.00 from the Contract Street Maintenance Fund to the General Fund; adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20240 -06 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of funding concrete
restoration at Chapel Creek Boulevard from White Settlement Road to Old Weatherford Road;
White Settlement Road from West Loop 820 Freeway to North Chapel Creek Boulevard; North
Bryant Irvin Road from Wellesley Avenue to West Vickery Boulevard; Clifford Street from
West Loop 820 Freeway to White Settlement Road; and Railhead Road from Goldspike Drive to
Blue Mound Road; and authorize execution of a contract with Vendigm Construction, LLC., for
Concrete Restoration 2012 -10 at the five (5) locations listed above.
8. M &C C -25648 - Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Contract with
Leticia Huerta Studio, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $44,375.00 for
Fabrication, Delivery and Installation of Design Enhancements to be
Incorporated Into the Dewey Street Bridge Over the Lebow Channel, Near
Decatur Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Artwork Commission Contract with Leticia Huerta Studio, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$44,375.00 for fabrication, delivery and installation of design enhancements to be incorporated
into the Dewey Street Bridge over the Lebow Channel at the intersection of Dewey Street and
Decatur Avenue.
9. M &C C -25649 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the Amount of $212,349.10 to City Secretary Contract
No. 42509 for the Milam Storm Drain Improvements Proiect for a Total Contract
in the Amount of $1,071,918.60. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $212,349.10 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42509 for a total contract in the amount of $1,071,918.60.
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10. M &C C -25650 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Current
Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement in an Amount Not to
Exceed $33,275.00 for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a Total Contract of $97,718.53
with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Operation of a
Local Air Pollution Particulate Emission Monitoring Site at Haws Athletic
Center, Apply Indirect Costs at Approved Percentage Rate and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to the current Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement
with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in an amount not to exceed
$33,275.00, for a total contract of $97,718.53 for the period of September 1, 2012, through
August 31, 2013; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20241 -06 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $33,275.00 in Fiscal Year 2013,
subject to receipt of the executed contract amendment, for the purpose of reimbursement of
expenses to the City of Fort Worth during contract period from September 1, 2012, to August 31,
2013, with the TCEQ; and apply indirect cost at the most recently approved rate of 21.48 percent
for the Transportation and Public Works Department.
11. M &C C -25651 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to State Funded Grant
Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Fiscal Year
2012 -2013 Compliance Monitoring Strategy for Air Quality Program, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $275,233.00 for a Total Not to Exceed
the Amount of $1,106,492.00, Authorize In -Kind Match in the Amount of
$135,563.00 and Apply Indirect Costs at Approved Percentage Rate (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 4 to State Funded Grant Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 Compliance Monitoring Strategy for Air Quality Program;
authorize the use of $135,563.00 from the General Fund as an in -kind match for this amendment;
apply indirect cost at the rate of 21.48 percent in accordance with the terms of the State Funded
Grant Agreement; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20242 -06 -2012 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $410,796.00, subject
to receipt of the amendment, for the purpose of funding Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 Compliance
Monitoring Strategy for Air Quality Program.
12. M &C C -25652 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Citv Secretar
Contract No. 42227, an Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract,
with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Operation of Ozone
Monitoring Stations in the Amount of $60,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of
$120,000.00, Apply Indirect Costs at Approved Percentage Rate and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 42227, an Intergovernmental Cooperative
Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) at a
maximum amount of $60,000.00 for the contract period September 1, 2012, through
August 31, 2013; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20243 -06 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $60,000.00 in Fiscal Year
2012 -2013, subject to receipt of the executed contract, for the purpose operating Ozone
Monitoring Stations; and apply the indirect cost at the rate of 21.48 percent in accordance with
the terms of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract.
13. M &C C -25653 - Authorize the Execution of an Agreement with Ray Lamar
Owens and Deborah Owens d /b /a Owens Service Company to Provide Electric,
Plumbing and Compressed Air Services for Facility Users and Exhibitors at the
Fort Worth Convention Center and Authorize the Execution of an Agreement
with S &H Lone Star Electric, Inc., to Provide Electrical Services to Facility Users
and Exhibitors at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7
and 9
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a three
(3) year agreement with Ray Lamar Owens and Deborah Owens d/b /a Owens Service Company
as the exclusive provider for electric, plumbing and compressed air services for exhibitors and
facility users of the Fort Worth Convention Center to begin June 20, 2012, and expire June 19,
2015, with options to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods; and authorize the
execution of a three (3) year agreement with S &H Lone Star Electric, Inc., as the exclusive
provider for electrical services for exhibitors and facility users of the Will Rogers Memorial
Center to begin June 20, 2012, and expire June 19, 2015, with options to renew for three (3)
additional one (1) year periods.
14. M &C C -25654 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Vets Securing
America, Inc., in the Amount Up to $450,000.00 to Provide Guard Services for
Fort Worth Prisoners Admitted to John Peter Smith Hospital. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an agreement
with Vets Securing America, Inc., in the amount up to $450,000.00 to provide guard services for
Fort Worth prisoners admitted to John Peter Smith Hospital.
15. M &C C -25655 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Garver, LLC, in the Amount of $28,900.00 for Airfield Electrical Improvements
at Fort Worth Meacham Airport, Authorize Use of Gas Lease Revenue and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the use of gas lease
revenue in the amount of $28,900.00 for the airfield electrical improvements at Fort Worth
Meacham Airport; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20244 -06 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Airport Gas Lease Project Fund, from available funds, for the
improvements; authorize the transfer of the funds from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to
the Municipal Airports Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20245 -06 -2012 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airports Fund, from available funds, for
the improvements; and authorize execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Garver,
LLC.
16. M &C C -25656 - Authorize Execution of a Three Year Agreement with Fidelity
Express, a Division of GSC Enterprises, Inc., for Implementation and Operation
of Payment Processing Services for the Water Department Through an Existing
Network of Over 300 Retail Locations at a Cost of $2,000.00 Annually. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a three
(3) year agreement with Fidelity Express, a Division of GSC Enterprises, Inc., for
implementation and operation of payment processing services for the Water Department through
an existing network of over 300 retail locations at a cost of $2,000.00 annually.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1854 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation of U.S.S. Fort Worth Day
This Proclamation was presented at the beginning of the meeting.
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Former Board and Commission
Members
Council Member Burns presented Certificates of Recognition to the following former Board and
Commission members:
Ms. Beverly Sims for her service on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee from
November 29, 2005, through April 7, 2012.
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Ms. Janet Saltsgiver for her service on the Board of Adjustment- Residential from July 14, 2009,
through March 27, 2012.
Mr. Roy C. Brooks for his service on the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Homelessness from
October 4, 2005, through January 24, 2012.
Mr. Glenn Spoons for his service on the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Homelessness from
October 4, 2005, through January 24, 2012.
Ms. Lila Boydston for her service on the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities from
October 12, 2004 to April 17, 2012.
Mr. Maurice Barnes for his service on the Zoning Commission and Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Zoning Commission from January 6, 2004, through December 6, 2011.
Mr. Ramon Romero, Jr., for his service on the Zoning Commission and Fort Worth Alliance
Airport Zoning Commission from February 23, 2010, through February 21, 2012.
The following people were also recognized but were not in attendance:
Ms. Jerrie Schubert for her service on the Fort Worth Commission for Women from
October 25, 2011, through May 8, 2012.
Mr. Richard Burnett for his service on the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission from
January 11, 2000, through May 8 2012.
Mr. Robert Aldrich, Jr., for his service on the Ethics Review Committee from August 24, 2010,
through May 1, 2012.
Ms. Ann Surtherland for her service on the Fort Worth Commission for Women from
September 28, 2010, through April 17, 2012.
Mr. James Marshall for his service on the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board from
November 10, 2009, through January 10, 2012.
Mr. Jay Sabatucci for his service on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee from
March 23, 2010, through April 7, 2012.
Mr. Jimmy Graham for his service on the Aviation Advisory Board from October 24, 2006,
through February 7, 2012.
Mr. Sam Buchanan for his service on the Board of Adjustment- Commercial and the Fort Worth
Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment from December 2, 2008, through April 17, 2012.
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Ms. Norma Roby for her service on the Ethics Review Committee from August 24, 2010,
through May 15, 2012.
Mr. Brian Renteria for his service on the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission from
January 12, 2010, through February 21, 2012.
X. ANNOLJNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman recognized his longtime friends Fin and Jan Looney, who were
visiting from England.
Council Member Burns announced that a Farmers Market would be open on Tuesdays outside of
the Federal Building from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., during the summer months. He also
announced that he and his partner, J.D. Angle, were fortunate to have two (2) 16 -year old foreign
exchange students, Charles and Jacob, from France and Germany, live with them during the past
year. He added that it had been a life changing and profound experience, but he and J.D. felt very
blessed with the opportunity. He extended well wishes to Charles and Jacob as they returned
home next week.
Council Member Scarth announced that a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Police Forum would be held
on June 14, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Goodrich Center for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing, located at 2500 Lipscomb Street.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
L Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND /OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS
COMMISSIONS AND /OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Report by the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities
Mr. David Ondich, Disabilities Program and American Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator
introduced Mr. Dan Gadbury, Chair, Fort Worth Mayor's Committee on Persons with
Disabilities.
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Mr. Gadbury provided a brief summary of the activities of the Committee and provided the
following recommendations to the Council.
1. Repurpose the Disabilities Program and ADA Coordinator to a more equitable position
instead of dealing wholly with return to work claims.
2. Focus on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and how the City can provide assistance to those
individuals.
3. Require following the universal design standards in at least 20 percent of new multi-
family construction to allow for housing for the disabled and elderly.
4. Create a single point of contact for citizens to request assistance at a City event or
meeting in accordance with the ADA.
Mayor Price, Council Member Scarth and Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman all expressed appreciation
to Mr. Gadbury for his service to the community and reiterated the importance of the Committee
and their responsibilities. It was requested that he provide a written summary of the
recommendations for the City Manager to review who would then provide a report back to
Council on his findings.
XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing - None
B. General
1. M &C G -17610 - Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas /Fort Worth International
Airport Board Resolution 2011 -11 -327, Amending the Code of Rules and
Regulations for the Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport by Adding Chapter
6A Storm. Water Rules and Regulations. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving Dallas /Fort Worth
International Airport Board Resolution 2011 -11 -327, which amends the Code of Rules and
Regulations of the Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport, as amended, by adding Chapter 6A
Storm Water Rules and Regulations.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17610 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20246 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Espino absent.
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2. M &C G -17611 - Authorize Execution of a Natural Gas Infrastructure Agreement
with Atmos Energy Corporation and Approve Dallas /Fort Worth International
Airport Board Resolution No 2010 -11 -289 `'Which Approved a New Natural Gas
Infrastructure Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation of Dallas, Texas with
a Term that Exceeds Forty Years Unless the Airport Board Purchases the Natural
Gas Infrastructure System. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a Natural Gas
Infrastructure Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for a term that exceeds 40 years
unless the Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport Board purchases the natural gas infrastructure
system; and adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of a Natural Gas Infrastructure Agreement
with Atmos Energy Corporation and approving Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport Board
Resolution No. 2010 -11 -289, which approved a new Natural Gas Infrastructure Agreement with
Atmos Energy Corporation of Dallas, Texas, with a term that exceeds 40 years unless the Airport
Board purchases the natural infrastructure system.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17611 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
3. M_ &C G -17612 - Authorize Execution of an Electric Utility Infrastructure
Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, and Adopt Resolution
Approving Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No. 2007-
12 -332 Which Approved an Electric Utility Infrastructure Agreement with Oncor
Electric Delivery Company for a Term Which Exceeds Forty Years Unless the
Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport Board Purchases the Electric Utility
Infrastructure System. (AL:L COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of an Electric Utility
Infrastructure Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, and adopt a Resolution
approving Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No. 2007 -12 -332 adopted
by the Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport on December 6, 2007, which approved a new
Electric Utility Infrastructure Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, of Dallas
Texas for a term which exceeds 40 years unless the Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport
Board purchases the electric utility infrastructure system.
Council Member Scarth advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17612 be approved and Resolution
No. 4093 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 7 ayes to 0 nays,
with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth and Council Member Espino absent.
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4. M &C G -17613 - Approve Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport Rental Car
Center and Proposed Southgate Hyatt Place Hotel as Public Facilities and as
Approved Airport Proiects of the Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport's
Public Facility Improvement Corporation and Approve Assignment and Transfer
by the Dallas /Fort North International Airport Facility improvement
Corporation of All Assets, Rights, Duties and Obligations Relating to the Rental
Car Center Facility and Bus Fleet to the Public Facility Improvement
Corporation and Adopt Resolution. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council approve the Dallas /Fort Worth International
Airport Rental Car Center and the proposed Southgate Hyatt Place Hotel as public facilities and
as approved Airport Projects of Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport's Public Facility
Improvement Corporation; approve the assignment and transfer by the Dallas /Fort Worth
International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation of all assets, rights, duties and
obligations relating to the Airport Rental Car Center facility and bus fleet to the Dallas /Fort
Worth International Airport Public Facility Improvement Corporation; and adopt a Resolution
making certain findings of certain Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport facilities as "Public
Facilities" and "Approved Airport Projects" and related matters.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17613 be approved and Resolution
No. 40494 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Espino absent.
5. M &C G -17614 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Employment of David
D'Alessandro and the Law Firm of Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P., as Outside Counsel,
m the Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00 to Assist the City in Pension Related
Issues. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the employment
of David D'Alessandro and the law firm of Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P., as outside legal counsel to
represent the City in matters related to employee pension benefit reductions in the amount not to
exceed $75,000.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17614 be approved and
Resolution No. 4095 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
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6. M &C G -17615 - Authorize Execution of an Investment Advisory Services
Agreement with Patterson Capital Management, LP, in the Amount of $60,000.00
Per Year with an Initial Three Year Term and Two One Year Renewal Options.
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with
Patterson Capital Management, LP, for investment advisory services in the amount of
$60,000.00 per year with an initial three (3) year term and two (2) one (1) year renewal options.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17615 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
7. M: &C G -17616 - Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $9,802,783.00 from Various
Funds to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund and the Enterprise Resource
Planning Capital Project Fund to Fund a Portion of Enterprise Resource
Planning Phase II and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Fund in the amount
of $7,431,687.00 and decreasing the available cash balance by the same amount, for the purpose
of financing a portion of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Phase II System; authorize the
transfer in the amount of $1,071,641.00 from the Municipal Airports Fund, $7,431,687.00 from
the Water and Sewer Fund, $99,494.00 from the Municipal Parking Fund, $586,304.00 from the
Solid Waste Fund, $435,939.00 from the Storm Water Utility Fund, and $177,718.00 from the
Culture and Tourism Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$7,165,447.50 and to the Enterprise Resource Planning Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$2,637,335.50; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $7,165,447.50,
from available funds, for the purpose of financing a portion of the ERP Phase II System; and
adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Enterprise Resource Planning Capital Project Fund in the amount of $2,637,335.50, from
available funds, for the purpose of financing a portion of the ERP Phase II System.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17616 be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20247 -06 -2012 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
20248 -06 -2012 and 20249 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
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8. M &C G -17617 - Adopt Resolution Stating the City of Fort Worth Elects to
Remain Eligible to Participate in Tax Abatement Authorized by Chapter 312 of
the Texas Tax Code and Adopt an Updated Tax Abatement Policy. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution providing that the City elects
to remain eligible to participate in property tax abatement authorized by to the Texas Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, as amended and
establishing an updated tax abatement policy; and adopt the updated Tax Abatement Policy,
including guidelines and criteria, governing certain property tax abatements granted by the City
of Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17617 be approved and Resolution
No. 4096 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Espino absent.
9. M &C G -17618 - Authorize Acceptance of a monetary Gift from the Friends of the
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refup_e, Inc., in the Amount of $19,653.71 to Fund
Part -Time Summer 2012 Staff Positions at the Fort Worth .Nature Center and
Refute and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize acceptance of a monetary gift in the
amount of $19,653.71 from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc., for the
purpose of funding salaries and benefits for Summer 2012 for part-time staff positions at the Fort
Worth Nature Center & Refuge; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $19,653.71, subject to
receipt of a monetary gift, for the purpose of funding the salaries and benefits.
Mr. Richard Shepherd, President, Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc.,
3216 Preston Hollow Road, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. G- 17618.
Council Member Shingleton recognized Ms. Marty Leonard, Vice President, Friends of the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., who was in attendance and expressed appreciation for the
monetary gift. He stated this was a wonderful program and he fully supported the Fort Worth
Nature Center and Refuge.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17618 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20250 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
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10. M &C G -17619 - Authorize Consideration of Variance from Section 4 -4 of the City
Code to Allow Alcoholic Beverage Sales for Mined Beverage and Mixed Beverage
Late tiours at the Acoustic Cafe Restaurant Located at 2749 Miro Court and 1111
Foch Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council consider a request from Mr. Joel R. Kleven,
owner of Cafe JRK, LLC d/b /a Acoustic Cafe Restaurant, located at 2749 Miro Court and 1111
Foch Street for a variance from Section 4 -4 of the City Code prohibiting the sale of alcoholic
beverages within 300 feet of Fort Worth Independent School District's Farrington Field parking
lot located at 1400 Foch Street.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development 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
Council Member Moss advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
to close the public hearing and that Mayor and Council Communication
No. G -17619 be approved. The motion carried 7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention
by Council Member Moss and Council Member Espino absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - None
D. Land
1. i"1-I &C L -15384 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of an Easement
Interest in a "Total of 1.099 Acres of Vacant Land Located on the Northwest
Corner of Risinger Road and Summer Creek Drive Owned by FW 50 Partners,
Ltd, for the Southwest Parkway, SII121T, Southwest Parkway Water and Sewer
Main Relocations, Part 3, From Dirks Road to FM 1187 Proiect (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
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The recommendation was that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and
the landowner to acquire easements in a combined total of approximately 1.099 acres of land
owned by FW 50 Partners, Ltd, and known as Summer Creek Drive, at the northwest corner of
Risinger Road and Summer Creek Drive, J. Asbury Survey, Abstract No. 52, Tarrant County,
Texas, were unsuccessful because of the inability to reach an agreement on a purchase price;
declare the necessity to acquire an easement interest in the subject property for the Southwest
Parkway, SH121T, Southwest Parkway Water and Sewer Main Relocations, Part 3, from Dirks
Road to FM 1187 Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent
domain proceedings to acquire the easement interest in the property; authorize payment pursuant
to an award of commissioners; and authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15384 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
easements in 1.099 acres of land for the SH121T Southwest Parkway Water and
Sewer Main Relocations, Part 3, from Dirks Road to FM 1187 Project out of the J.
Asbury Survey, Abstract No. 52, located at the northwest corner of Risinger Road
and Summer Creek Drive for the City to relocate and extend conflicting City -
owned utilities to the outside boundary of the right -of -way. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
2. M &C 1:45385 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of an Easement
Interest in 0.078 Acres of Improved Land for a Temporary Construction
Easement for the Clearfork Main Street Bridge Proiect and in 0.442 Acres of
Land for a Permanent Access Easement and a Temporary Right of Entry for the
Southwest Parkway, SI1121T, Part .1, Water and Sewer Relocations Proiect
Located at 2698 South Hulen Street and Owned by Fretus Investors Fort Worth,
L.P. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17585
be withdrawn from consideration.
E. Planning & Zoning
M &C PZ -2957 - Consider Institution of the Annexation and Adoption of
Ordinance for the Owner - Initiated Annexation of Approximately 3.3 Acres of
Land Located North of Avondale- Haslet Road and East of US 287, AX -11 -008,
2484 Avondale- Haslet Road. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
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It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2957
be continued until the August 21, 2012, Council meeting.
2. M &C PZ -2979 - Consider Institution of the Annexation and Adoption of
Ordinance for the (honer- Initiated Annexation of Approximately 129.2 Acres of
Land North of Intermodal Parkway and West of FNI 156, A42 -003. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The recommendation was that the City Council institute and consider the adoption of an
Ordinance declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of
the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of an approximately 129.2 acres tract of
land located north of Intermodal Parkway and west of FM 156, John Day Road in the Greenberry
Overton Survey, Abstract Number 972 and in the Crockett Perry Survey, Abstract No. 1031,
situated about 16.3 miles north 5 degrees west of the Courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas (Case
No. AX -12 -003), which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary
limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of
taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort
Worth, Texas.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2979 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20251 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Espino absent.
3. M &C PZ -2980 - Approve Timetable for Proposed City - Initiated Annexation and
Authorize Initiation of Zoning for Approximately 0.65 Acre of Land Located on
and North of Litsey Road and East of Elizabethtown Cemetery Road, AX -12 -005,
Litsey Road in the Far North Sector in Accordance with the 2012 Comprehensive
Plan. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The recommendation was that the City Council approve the timetable for proposed City- initiated
annexation and authorize initiation of zoning for approximately 0.65 acre of land located on and
north of Litsey Road and east of Elizabethtown Cemetery Road (Case No. AX -12 -005) for full
purposes in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of
the State of Texas; direct staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of full
municipal services to the annexation area; and authorize the City Manager to initiate certain
zoning changes for the annexation area in the Far North Sector, in accordance with the 2012
Comprehensive Plan.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2980 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M &C C -25622 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering; Services Agreement with
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., in the Amount of $2,410,478.00 for Staff
Extension Services Over a Twenty Four Month Time Period for Accelerating
Delivery of Transportation Capital Improvement Projects. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of an Engineering
Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $2,410,478.00 for
staff extension services for a 24 month time period for accelerating delivery of transportation
capital improvement projects.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25622 be approved with the
stipulation that City Manager Higgins provide a specific list of projects,
performance criteria and milestones at the July 10, 2012, Pre - Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
2 M &C C -25657 -Authorize Execution of a Public Right -of -Way Use Agreement
Granting Texas Midstream Gas Services, L.L.C., a License to Construct and
Operate an Eight Inch Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline Across South Haynes
Avenue, Arch Street, South Chicago Avenue, South Newark Avenue, South
Sargent Avenue, Miller Avenue, Bradley Avenue, Griggs Street, South 11u2hes
Avenue, Lloyd Avenue and South Edgewood Terrace, GST11 -0035. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a public right -of -way
use agreement with Texas Midstream Gas Services, L.L.C., for a one (1) time license fee in the
amount of $31,605.20 and granting a license to construct and operate an eight (8) inch natural
gas gathering pipeline in the following 11 public rights -of -way: across South Haynes Avenue,
north of East Rosedale Street; across Arch Street, north of Rosedale; across South Chicago
Avenue, north of Rosedale; across South Newark Avenue, north of Rosedale; across South
Sargent Avenue, north of Rosedale; across Miller Avenue, north of Rosedale; across Bradley
Avenue, south of Windomere Street; across Griggs Street, south of Windomere; across South
Hughes Avenue, south of Windomere; across Lloyd Avenue, north of Rosedale; and across
South Edgewood Terrance, north of Rosedale.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25657 be continued until the
July 17, 2012, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Espino absent.
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3. M &C C -25658 - Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement with
SLF IV /Legacy Capital, L.P., in the Amount of $2,268,950.00 for Improvements to
McPherson Boulevard from the Chisholm Trail Parkwav to Old Granbury Road
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Transportation Impact Fund in the amount of
$272,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of paving and related improvements to the
northern two (2) lanes of McPherson Boulevard from the Chisholm Trail Parkway to Old
Granbury Road; and authorize the execution of a Community Facilities Agreement with SLF
IV /Legacy Capital, L.P., for paving and related improvements to the northern two (2) lanes of
McPherson Boulevard from the Chisholm Trail Parkway to Old Granbury Road in the amount of
$2,268,950.00 of which the City participation is 50 percent or $1,134,475.00.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25658 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20252 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
4. i'1-I &C C -25659 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Periscope Holdings. Inc.
in an Amount Not to Exceed $359,338.00 to Develop an Interface for Enterprise
Resource Planning Phase It for the BuySpeed Online Application Using State of
Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR -SDD -848. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with
Periscope Holdings, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $359,338.00 to develop an interface for
Enterprise Resource Planning Phase II for the BuySpeed application using State of Texas
Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR -SDD -848.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25659 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
5. M &C C -25660 - Authorize Execution of Agreement with Aetna Life Insurance
Company for Administration of the City's Health Benefits Plan in an Amount of
$3,498,591.00 for the First Year. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company for administration of the City's self - funded group
medical and pharmacy benefit program including COBRA, Flexible Spending Accounts,
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Employee Assistance Program and Disease Management and Wellness Programs effective
January 1, 2013, with an initial three (3) year term and two (2) one (1) year renewal options.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25660 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
6. M &C C -25661 - Authorize Execution of a Twenty -Year Economic Development
Prop,ram Agreement with Patterson Equity Partners, LLC, or Any Affiliated
Entity, in an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000,000.00 Plus Interest for the
Redevelopment of Casino Beach and Adjacent City -Owned Park Property Along
Lake Worth. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a 20 year
Economic Development Program Agreement with Patterson Equity Partners, LLC, or any
affiliated entity in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 plus interest as authorized by
Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, conditioned on the redevelopment of vacant
land at Casino Beach into an entertainment destination through a variety of public and private
improvements and waive the Financial Management Policy associated with gas lease revenues to
allow for Lake Worth lease revenues to serve as the source of funding for this agreement.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25661 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
7. M &C C -25662 - Authorize Change in Use and Expenditure of Additional HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds in the Amount of $1,300,000.00 to
FW Hunter Plaza, L.P., for the Redevelopment of the Hunter Plaza Apartments
Located at 605 West First Street, Authorize Execution of a Conditional
Commitment and Contract, and Authorize Substantial Amendment to the City's
2003 -2004, 2005 -2006, 2006 -2007, 2009 -2010 and 2011 -2012 Action Plans and
Substitution of Fundinp, Years. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize a substantial amendment to the City's
2003 -2004, 2005 -2006, 2006 -2007, 2009 -2010 and 2011 -2012, Action Plans; authorize the
substitution of current and prior funding years in order to meet commitment, disbursement and
expenditure deadlines for grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development; authorize the change in use and expenditure of additional HOME Investment
Partnerships Program Grant funds in the amount of $1,300,000.00 for a total of $1,800,000.00 in
HOME funds to FW Hunter Plaza, L.P., an affiliate of the Fort Worth Housing Authority, for the
redevelopment of the Hunter Plaza Apartments located at 605 West First Street; authorize the
City Manager or his designee to execute a conditional commitment with FW Hunter Plaza, L.P.,
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for a subordinate loan that conditions funding on, among other things, satisfactory compliance
with the HOME requirements; authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract
with FW Hunter Plaza, L.P., for the project for a three (3) year term beginning on the date of
execution of the contract; authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend or renew the
conditional commitment or the contract for up to one (1) year if FW Hunter Plaza, L.P., requests
an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the project; and authorize the
City Manager or his designee to amend the conditional commitment or the contract if necessary
to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in
compliance with City policies and applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal
grant funds.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25662 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
8. M &C C-25663 - Authorize Increase to City Secretary Contract No. 40002, an
Enf„ineering Services Agreement with CH2M Hill, Inc., in the Amount of
52,128,674.98 for Stormwater and Streetscape Proiect Manayement Services and
Consent to Assignment of the Agreement from C112M Hill, Inc., to CI-12M Mill
Engineers, Inc., for a Revised Total Contract Amount of $4,438,422.98. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize an increase to City Secretary Contract
No. 40002, an Engineering Services Agreement with CH2M Hill, Inc., in the amount of
$2,128,674.98; and consent to the assignment of the contract from CH2M Hill, Inc., to CH2M
Hill Engineers, Inc.
City Secretary Kayser advised of the following correction to Mayor and Council Communication
No. C- 25663:
Discussion Section to read:
"CH2M Hill Inc. proposes to perform these additional project management services on an hourly
basis with .,,,fly rates the total amount not to exceed $783,004.03- "$2,128,674.98"
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25663 be approved as
corrected. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members
Espino and Jordan absent.
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9. M &C C -25664 - Authorize Execution of an Amendment to the Design
Procurement Agreement with Event Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., in the Amount of
$112,374.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $1,049,974.00 and Authorize
Execution of an Amendment to the Infrastructure Construction Agreement with
Event Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., in the Amount of $1,795,958.72 Plus $76,526.00
in Contingency to Allow Reimbursement for Additional Improvements Related to
the Harley Avenue Phase 2 Realignment Project for a Total Contract Amount of
$10,423,129.72 and Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Harley Avenue
Between Gendy Street and Rip Johnson Drive. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of an amendment to the
Design Procurement Agreement with Event Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., in the amount of
$112,374.00 in order to allow reimbursement for design, engineering and other soft costs related
to the parking system improvements associated with the Harley Avenue Phase 2 Realignment
Project increasing the contract amount to $1,049,974.00; authorize execution of an amendment
to the Infrastructure Construction Agreement with Event Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., in the
amount of $1,795,958.72 plus $76,526.00 in contingency in order to allow reimbursement for
additional utility and parking system improvements associated with the project increasing the
contract amount of $10,423,129.72; and adopt an Ordinance vacating and extinguishing a portion
of Harley Avenue, situated in the Thomas White Survey, Abstract No. 1636, located in the City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; containing approximately 56,427 square feet or 1.295
acres of land, providing for reversion of fee in said land; providing that the City shall retain all
existing utilities easements.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25664 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20253 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Members Espino and Jordan absent.
10. M &C C -25665 - Ratifv Application for and Authorize Acceptance of Grant Funds
from the Texas of Transportation in the Amount of $44,998.47 for
the Fiscal Year 2012 Impaired Driving Mobilization Program, Authorize "Transfer
from the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the Amount of
$14,999.49 for the Required Local Match, Authorize Execution of a Related
Contract with the Texas Department of Transportation and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance. (.=ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council ratify the application for grant funding from the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $44,998.47 to operate the Fiscal
Year 2012, Impaired Driving Mobilization Program; authorize acceptance, if awarded, of grant
funds from TxDOT; authorize execution of a contract with TxDOT for implementation of the
program; authorize the transfer from the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the
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amount of $14,999.49 to the Grants Fund for the City's required match; and adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $59,997.96, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding the
program.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25665 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20254 -06 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
11. M &C C -25666 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with North Texas
Contracting, Inc., in the Amount of $1,029,708.20 for Clear Fork Drainap-e Basin
M -210 Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Part 2, on Colonial Parkway and Ropers
Road. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 9)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with North
Texas Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $1,029,708.20 for Clear Fork Drainage Basin M -210
Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Part 2, on Colonial Parkway and Rogers Road.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25666 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
12. M &C C -25667 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with the YMCA of
Metropolitan Fort Worth for the Development, Operation. ManaLyetnent and
Programming of the Russon Ranch Reservoir Site, Formerly Known as the Blue
Raider Athletic Field, with a City Contribution of $500,000.00 from Gas Lease
Revenue and Capital Fund, Authorize Transfer of $500,000.00 from Various Gas
Lease Revenue and Capital Funds to the Park Gas Lease Project Fund, Authorize
Waiver of All Construction Permits Fees and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Gas Lease Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $100,000.00 and in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of
$300,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of execution of the lease agreement with the
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth for the development, management, operation, and
programming of the Russon Ranch Reservoir site; authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 from the
Water and Sewer Gas Lease Capital Projects Fund and $300,000.00 from the Capital Projects
Reserve Fund to the Park Gas Lease Project Fund; authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 from the
Park Gas Lease Project Fund, unspecified cost center, to the Park Gas Lease Project Fund,
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specific cost center for construction of this project; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of
$500,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose execution of the lease agreement; authorize
the City Manager to waive all construction permit fees required for this project; and authorize the
execution of a lease agreement with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth with a City
contribution in the amount of $500,000.00 from gas well revenues and capital funds.
City Secretary Kayser advised that the name "Russon Ranch Reservoir" was corrected to read
"Russom Ranch Reservoir" throughout Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 25667.
Mr. Charles Doyle, 4325 Wedgeworth Road South, appeared before Council in opposition to
Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 25667. (provided handout)
Council Member Jordan assured Mr. Doyle that the park property would be maintained as
required by ordinance.
Ms. Sandra Youngblood, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
Council Member Jordan requested that maintenance of the property remain in proper condition
and lighting be managed in a way not to disturb the surrounding neighbors. He expressed
appreciation to Mr. Doyle for his comments and to the Parks and Community Services
Department staff for their hard work on this project.
Mr. Don Williams, 6716 Cool Meadow Drive, submitted a comment card in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication No. C- 25667.
Mr. Jerry Haines, 4328 Wedgeworth Road South, submitted an "undecided" comment card
relative to Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 25667.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25667 be approved as corrected and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20255 -06 -2012 and 20256 -06 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
13. M&C C -2566$ - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Oracle America, Inc., in
the Amount Up to $650,000.00 for Oracle University Training on PeopleSoft and
Hyperion Software Using a State of Texas Department of Information Resources
Contract for Enterprise Resource Planning, Project Phase II. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Oracle
America, Inc., in the amount up to $650,000.00 for Oracle University training on PeopleSoft
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Enterprise Financial and Supply Chain Management Software and Hyperion Budget Planning
Software using State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No.
DIR- VPC -03 -018.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25668 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
14. M &C C -25669 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with CIBER Inc. to Provide
Implementation Services, Change Management and End -User Training for
Enterprise Resource Planning Phase II in an Amount Up to $16,677,689.00 with
an Option for the City to Obtain Services for Implementation of Procurement in
an Amount Up to $3,348,818.00 for a Total Project Cost in an Amount Up to
$20,026,507.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with CIBER,
Inc., to provide implementation services, change management and end -user training for
Enterprise Resource Planning Phase II in an amount up to $16,677,689.00 with an option for the
City to obtain services for implementation of the procurement function in an amount up to
$3,348,818.00, for a total project cost in an amount up to $20,026,507.00.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25669 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
15. M &C C-25670 Authorize Execution of a Contract with STA ConsultinL' to
Provide Implementation Advisory Services and Project Delivery Assistance for
Enterprise Resource Planning Phase It in the Amount of $4,104,114.00, with an
Option for the City to Obtain Consulting Services for Implementation of the
Procurement Function in the Amount of $825,708.00 for a Total Protect Cost in
the Amount of $4,929,822.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with STA
Consulting to provide implementation advisory services and project delivery assistance for
Enterprise Resource Planning Phase II in the amount of $4,104,114.00, with an option for the
City to obtain consulting services for implementation of the procurement function in the amount
of $825,708.00, which would result in a total project cost in the amount of $4,929,822.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25670 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
XIV. PUBLIC HEARING
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1. Public Hearinp_ on a Proposed Redistricting Plan for Fort Worth's Single Member
City Council Districts
(Council Member Espino assumed his place at the dais.)
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
Mr. Christian Ellis, representing Berkley Place Neighborhood Association, 1925 Dartmoor
Court, appeared before Council in support of the Proposed Redistricting Plan for Fort Worth's
Single Member City Council Districts.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to the Proposed Redistricting
Plan for Fort Worth's Single Member City Council Districts.
Mr. Fernando Florez, representing United Hispanic Council of Tarrant County, 2740 Hemphill
(provided handout)
Mr. Jesse Aguilera, representing the GI Forum, 2112 Daisy Lane
Mr. Pablo Calderon, 4813 Kemble Street, submitted an "undecided" speaker card relative to the
Proposed Redistricting Plan for Fort Worth's Single Member City Council Districts.
Council Member Hicks expressed appreciation to everyone who had provided input relative to
redistricting. She reminded everyone that she voted for the 10 -1 Single Member Districts to
accommodate the changing demographics of this City. She stated that she would remain vocal in
her opinion and that everyone should have a place at the table. She requested that the Planning
and Development Department staff involved in the redistricting process ensure that Greenway, a
predominately African American and Latino neighborhood, be adequately represented over the
next 10 years.
Council Member Espino stated he was following the redistricting process very closely. He
reiterated his support of the United Hispanic Council of Tarrant County's 12 -C Plan. He stated
this was the best plan for the City and pointed out that it represented the interests of all
communities. He also stated that the City's process for redistricting had been open, transparent
and participatory. He added that he looked forward to hearing additional public comments at the
July 10, 2012, Council meeting.
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Mayor Price expressed appreciation to everyone who attended the meeting to voice their
concerns and reiterated the importance of citizen participation in the redistricting process.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the public hearing be continued until the July 10, 2012, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. ZONING HEARING
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. ZC -11 -043 - (CD 7) - M & H Food Mart, 2484 Avondale- Haslet Road, from:
Unzoned to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial. (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
The City Council at its regular meeting on January 24, 2012, continued Zoning Docket No.
ZC -11 -043.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -043 be approved.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, advised that the
companion annexation case, Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2957, had been
continued to the August 21, 2012, City Council meeting and stated as a result this item would
also need to be continued to August 21, 2012.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -043 be continued until the August 21, 2012,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV1. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Leonard Baker, 4005 Littlejohn, submitted a speaker card relative to Code Enforcement
issues, permits and the grandfather clause, and was recognized by Mayor Price, but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Joe Waller, representing Lake Worth Alliance, 2533 Castle Circle, appeared before Council
relative to Lake Worth.
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XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 8:52 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 10`" day of July, 2012.
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Attest:
Mary J. Ka
City Secreta y
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Betsy Pri
Mayor