HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/07/17-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 17, 2012
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price (Arrived at 10:29 a.m.)
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Absent:
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
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 Pro tern Zimmerman called the
regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 17, 2012,
in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102, with Mayor Price and Council Members Moss and Burns absent.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend Ralph W. Emerson, Jr. - Rising Star Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Ralph W. Emerson, Jr. - Rising Star Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF CAI:.LED- SPECIAL MEETING AND
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 10 2012
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 10, 2012, and the Minutes of
Called Special Meeting of July 10, 2012, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price and Council Members Moss and
Burns absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. P- 11398,
P -11405 and C -25742 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11398 be
continued until the July 24, 2012, Council meeting that Mayor and Council Communication No.
P -11405 be continued until the August 14, 2012, Council meeting and Mayor and Council
Communication No. C -25657 be continued until the August 7, 2012, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
6 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price and Council Members Moss and Burns absent.
A. General - Consent Items
G -17629 - Authorize Additional Payment of $50,000.00 to the Fiscal Year
2012 Retired Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund for Payments of Retiree
Death Benefits Per City Code. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an additional payment of
$50,000.00 to the Fiscal Year 2012 Retired Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund to pay for
retiree death benefits in accordance with Section 2 -229 of the City Code.
2. M &C G -17630 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Silver West, Inc d /b /a Silver West Limousines,
to Operate Twenty -Two Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt
Ordinance Granting Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: the public necessity and convenience require
the operation of 22 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Silver West, Inc.,
d/b /a Silver West Limousines, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service
within the City; Silver West, Inc., d/b /a Silver West Limousines, has complied with the
requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Silver West, Inc., d/b /a Silver West Limousines,
presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for 22 limousines; and the general
welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of 22 limousines upon City
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streets, alleys and thoroughfares; adopt Ordinance No. 20284 -07 -2012 granting the privilege of
operating authority to Silver West, Inc., d/b /a Silver West Limousines, for the use of the streets,
alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine business, which shall
consist of the operation of 22 limousines for a one (1) year period beginning on the effective
date, complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth (1986), as amended.
3. M &C G-17631 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant in the Amount of $8,000.00
from Tarrant County College for the Fire Department, Educational and Support
Services Division and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a grant
in the amount of $8,000.00 from Tarrant County College; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 20285 -07 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund, subject to receipt of a grant from Tarrant County College, for the purpose of funding the
Texas State Technical Institute Firefighter Apprenticeship Program.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11396 - Authorize Reiection of All Proposals Received for Computer
Software Training and Authorize a Professional Services Agreement Under a
Cooperative Contract with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc., for
Computer Software Training Using a General Services Administration Contract
in the Amount Up to $75,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the rejection of all
proposals received for computer software training due to proposals not meeting the request for
proposal requirements; and authorize a professional services agreement with New Horizons
Computer Learning Centers, Inc., for computer software training using a General Services
Administration Cooperative Contract No. GS- 35F -0140J in the amount up to $75,000.00 for the
first year.
2. M &C P -11397 - Authorize Rejection of All Proposals Received for Correctional
and General Jail Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the rejection of all
proposals received for correctional and general jail services, Request for Proposal No. 12 -0078
Correctional Services and Request for Proposal No. 12 -0079 General Services.
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4. M &C P -11399 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Austin Ribbon &
Computer Supplies, Inc., and Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., for Computer
Peripheral Equipment, Parts, Maintenance and Related Services for the
Information Technology Solutions Department in a Combined Amount Up to
$200,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize purchase agreements with
Austin Ribbon & Computer Supplies, Inc., and Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., for
computer peripheral equipment, parts, maintenance and related services, using cooperative
contracts for the Information Technology Solutions Department in a combined amount up to
$200,000.00 for the first year.
5. M &C P -11400 - Authorize Purchase of Two Roll Off Trucks from The Around
the Clock Freightliner Group, LLC, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Code
Compliance Department in the Amount of $297,978.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of two (2)
roll off trucks from The Around the Clock Freightliner Group, LLC, using the Texas Smart Buy
Cooperative Contract No. 072 -A1 for the Code Compliance Department in the amount of
$297,978.00.
6. M &C P -11401 - Authorize Purchase of Seven Backhoe Loaders from Holt Texas
LTD. d /b /a Holt Cat, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Parks and Community
Services, Transportation and Public Works and Water Departments in the
Amount of $707,794.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of seven (7)
backhoe loaders from Holt Texas, LTD., d/b /a Holt Cat, using the Texas Association of School
Boards Cooperative Contract Number 345 -10 for the Parks and Community Services,
Transportation and Public Works and Water Departments in the amount of $707,794.00.
7. M &C P -11402 - Authorize Purchase of a Front Loader from RDO Equipment
Co., Using a Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract for the
Water Department in the Amount of $158,488.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a front
loader from RDO Equipment Co., for the Water Department, using the Texas Association of
School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 345 -10, in the amount of $158,488.00.
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8. M &C P -11403 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Iteris, Inc., for Traffic
Control Video Systems Using a TxSmartBuy Cooperative Contract in the Amount
Up to $79,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with
Iteris, Inc., for the Transportation and Public Works Department, for traffic control video
systems using TxSmartBuy Cooperative Contract No. 550 -A2 in the amount up to $79,000.00
for the first year.
9. M &C P -11404 - Authorize Purchase of Nine Zero Turn Propane Mowers from
Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc., Using a Cooperative Contract for the
Parks and Community Services Department in the Amount of $129,090.51 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of nine (9)
zero (0) turn propane mowers from Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc., using the Houston -
Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract Number GRO1 -12 for the Parks and Community
Services Department in the amount of $129,090.51.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15397 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax - Foreclosed Property Located at
1158 Evans Avenue to Louis Anderson in the Amount of $2,550.98 in Accordance
with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax -
foreclosed property located at 1158 Evans Avenue, described as Lot 55, Block 5, Evans South
Addition, to Louis Anderson in the amount of $2,550.98, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the
Texas Tax Code; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments
conveying the property to complete the sale.
2. M &C L -15398 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax - Foreclosed Property Located at
1820 South Cravens Road to Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation in the
Amount of $33,332.86 in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax -
foreclosed property located at 1820 South Cravens Road, described as Lot 6, Block S, Carver
Heights Addition, to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation in the amount of $33,332.86,
in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the execution and
recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
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3. M &C L -15399 - Authorize Acquisition of an Easement Interest in 1.910 Acres of
Land for Five Permanent Sewer Facility Easements and 0.703 Acres of Land for
Four Temporary Construction Easements Located at 4301 Timberview Drive and
4508 Enon Road from Timberview Golf Club, Inc., in the Amount of $125,000.00
and Authorize Payment of Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to
$6,000.00 for a Total Cost in the Amount of $131,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT
8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the acquisition of an
easement interest in 1.910 acres of land for five (5) permanent sewer facility easements and
0.703 acre of land for four (4) temporary construction easements located at 4301 Timberview
Drive, described as Block 2, Timberview Gold Club Addition and 4508 Enon Road, described as
Lot, Block 1, Timberview Gold Club Addition, from Timberview Golf Club, Inc.; find that the
total negotiated amount of $125,000.00 for the five (5) permanent sewer facility easements and
the four (4) temporary construction easements is just compensation; and authorize the acceptance
and recording of appropriate instruments and payment of the estimated closing costs in the
amount up to $6,000.00.
4. M &C L -15400 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.454 Acres of
Land for Right -of -Way, an Easement Interest in 0.242 Acres of Land for a
Temporary Construction Easement and an Easement Interest in 0.005 Acres of
Land for Public Open Space for Public Open Space at the Southwest Corner of
North Beach Street and Shiver Road from Grace Presbytery, Inc., for the
Widening of North Beach Street from Vista Meadows Drive to Shiver Road for
the Negotiated Amount of $84,117.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the
Amount Up to $3,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.454 acre of land for right -of -way, an easement interest in 0.242 acre of land
for a temporary construction easement and an easement interest in 0.005 acre of land for public
open space at the southwest corner of North Beach Street and Shiver Road, described as Abstract
No. 1611, Tract 1D, Charles C. Whyte Survey, from Grace Presbytery, Inc., for the widening of
North Beach Street from Vista Meadows Drive to Shiver Road for the negotiated amount of
$84,117.00 and pay estimated closing costs in the amount up to $3,000.00; and authorize the
acceptance of the conveyances, record the appropriate instruments and pay the purchase price in
the amount of $84,117.00 and the estimated closing costs in the amount up to $3,000.00.
5. M &C L -15401 - Accept Dedication of Approximately 8.503 Acres of Unimproved
Parkland from Lewisville 7 Partners, Ltd., for Deer Meadow Park (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Accept the dedication of
approximately 8.503 acres of unimproved parkland, described as a 8.503 acre tract of land
situated in the Hiram Little Survey, Abstract No. 930, and being a portion of that tract of land as
described by Deed to Lewisville 7 Partners, Ltd., from Lewisville 7 Partners, Ltd., in accordance
with the Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy for Deer Meadow Park.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M &C PZ -2981 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Unnamed Street Near
the Intersection of East 12th Street and Riverside Drive (COUNCIL DISTRICT
8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No.
20286 -07 -2012 vacating and extinguishing a portion of an unnamed 30 foot wide right -of -way
lying east of Lot 10, Block 2, Lincoln Place, located near the intersection of East 12th Street and
Riverside Drive in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, containing approximately
2,603 square feet or 0.060 acre of land; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated
land in accordance with City Policy (M &C G- 15624).
Mr. Charles Clawson, 6219 Lake Ridge Road, Arlington, Texas 76016, completed a speaker card
in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2981, but did not wish to address the
Council.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25717 - Authorize Execution of a Contract for Receipt of the Amount
Including Interest, with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission in the Amount Up to $66,500.00 to Process Employment
Discrimination Cases for Fiscal Year 2012 for the Human Relations Unit of the
City Manager's Office and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and accept funds in
the amount up to $66,300.00; authorize the use of anticipated interest in the amount up to
$200.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20287 -07 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $66,500.00, subject to execution
of contract and receipt of funds from the EEOC, for the purpose of processing employment
discrimination cases for Fiscal Year 2012.
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2. M &C C -25718 - Authorize Change in Use and Expenditure in the Amount of
$45,000.00 in Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Funds and
Authorize Execution of Contract with Catholic Charities of Fort Worth to Award
Funds (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the substantial amendment
to the City's 2008 -2009 Action Plan regarding the change in use in the amount of $45,000.00 in
funds for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program; authorize the execution
of a contract with Catholic Charities of Fort Worth for a term beginning June 18, 2012, to
July 21, 2012, in the amount of $45,000.00 from available Homelessness Prevention and Rapid
Rehousing Program funds; and authorize the amendment of contracts, if necessary, to achieve
program goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the program and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds.
3. M &C C -25719 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 to Citv Secretar
Contract No. 39700 with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount
of $62,361.61 for Pavement Reconstruction, Water and Sewer Replacement on
Portions of Ash Crescent Street, Irma Street, Montague Street and Morningside
Drive for a Total Revised Contract in the Amount of $2,177,703.81 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 2 in the amount of $62,361.61 to City Secretary Contract No. 39700 with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., revising the total contract in the amount of $2,177,703.81 for
pavement reconstruction, water and sewer replacement on portions of Ash Crescent Street, Irma
Street, Montague Street and Morningside Drive.
4. M &C C -25720 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Standard
Parking Corporation d /b /a SP Plus, in the Amount of $436,235.22 to Install
Upgraded Technology and Reconfigure Traffic Flow at the Commerce Street
Parking Garage (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Standard Parking Corporation d/b /a SP Plus in the amount of $436,235.22 to install
upgraded technology and reconfigure traffic flow at the Commerce Street Parking Garage.
5. M &C C -25721 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Freese
and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $76,219.00 for Design of the Central Arlington
Heights - Ashland Drainage Improvements (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $76,219.00 for design of
the Central Arlington Heights - Ashland Drainage Improvements.
6. M &C C -25722 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 29110 -A7 with Johnson Controls, Inc., in the Amount of $211,584.00
for a Total Contract Amount of $3,397,949.00 for the Energy Savings
Performance Contract at Selected City -Owned Facilities (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 29110 -A7 with Johnson Controls, Inc., in the amount
of $211,584.00 for a total contract amount of $3,397,949.00 for the Energy Savings Performance
Contract at selected City -owned facilities.
7. M &C C -25723 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 7 to Citv Secretar
Contract No. 40539 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd., in the Amount of
$98,577.71 for Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage and Associated Pavement Repair
on Harley Avenue and Crestline Drive Resulting in a Total Contract in the
Amount of $4,872,257.65 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 7, which adjusts final quantities related to water and sewer construction for a net
change of $98,577.71 to City Secretary Contract No. 40539 with S.J. Louis Construction of
Texas, Ltd., thereby revising the total contract in the amount of $4,872,257.65.
8. M &C C -25724 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of $898,432.90 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay
2012 -13 at Various Locations (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $898,432.90 for 120 calendar days for Hot Mix
Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2012 -13 at various locations.
9. M &C C -25725 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of $966,118.25 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay at
Various Locations (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $966,118.25 for 120 calendar days for Hot Mix
Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2012 -16 at various locations.
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10. M &C C -25726 - Authorize Execution of Job Order Contract Services Contracts
with The Mark IV Construction Group, LLC, and LEMCO Construction
Services, L.P., for Fixed Unit Price, Indefinite Delivery of Building Renovation
and Construction Services for the Transportation and Public Works Department,
Facilities Management Division (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a job
order contract services contract with The Mark IV Construction Group, LLC, for construction
services for minor construction and renovation projects for the term of one (1) year with options
to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods at the City's option with the aggregate
amount of work orders not to exceed $1,500,000.00 during any one (1) year term; and authorize
the execution of a job order contract services contract with LEMCO Construction Services, LP,
for construction services for minor construction and renovation projects for the term of one (1)
year with options to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods at the City's option with
the aggregate amount of work orders not to exceed $1,500,000.00 during any one (1) year term.
11. M &C C -25727 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 with Halff Associates,
Inc., to City Secretary Contract No. 42021, in the Amount of $25,300.00 to an
Engineering Agreement for Engineering Services for Litsey Road from
Independence Parkway to Cleveland -Gibbs Road Resulting in a Total Contract in
the Amount of $418,500.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 42021 with Halff Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $25,300.00, resulting in a total contract in the amount of $418,500.00.
12. M &C C -25728 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Kimlev-
Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $453,700.00, for the Design of Old
Decatur Road from McLeroy Boulevard to Longhorn Road (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $453,700.00 for
the design of Old Decatur Road from McLeroy Boulevard to Longhorn Road.
13. M &C C -25729 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with R.L.P.
Mechanical Contractors, Inc., in the Amount of $194,500.00 to Replace the Boiler
System at the Public Safety Building (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with R.L.P. Mechanical Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $194,500.00 to replace the boiler
system at the Public Safety Building.
14. M &C C -25730 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Stream
Water Group, Inc., in the Amount of $304,484.00 for the Design of the Verna
Trail Drainage Improvements Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc., in the amount of $304,484.00 for the
design of the Verna Trail Drainage Improvements Project.
15. M &C C -25731 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with C. Green_ Scaping, L.P.
in the Amount of $244,047.00 for Landscape and Pedestrian Enhancements Along
West Rosedale Street from Lipscomb to South Jennings Streets and Authorize
Use of an Additional Amount of $88,953.00 for Related Contingencies and City
and Consultant Construction Services for a Total Project Cost of $333,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with C. Green Scaping, L.P., in the amount of $244,047.00 for landscape and pedestrian
enhancements along West Rosedale Street between Lipscomb and South Jennings Streets; and
authorize the use of an additional amount of $88,953.00 for related project contingencies and
City and Consultant Construction Services.
16. M &C C -25732 - Authorize Change Order No. 1 with Tri -Tech Construction, Inc.,
in the Amount of $140,006.50 to City Secretary Contract No. 42413 for the
Westcreek Drainage Improvements (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Change
Order No. 1 with Tri-Tech Construction, Inc., in the amount of $140,006.50 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42413, thereby, revising the total contract amount to $1,336,928.00.
17. M &C C -25733 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract in the Amount
of $131,942.00 Plus $13,558.00 in Contingency with All -Fair Electric, Inc., to
Upgrade the Sound System in the Cowtown Coliseum (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
construction contract in the amount of $131,942.00 plus $13,558.00 in contingency with All -Fair
Electric, Inc., to upgrade the sound system in the Cowtown Coliseum.
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18. M &C C -25734 - Authorize Execution of an Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No 41971, a Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division, in the Amount of $34,540.00 for Construction
Phase Services Associated with Phase II of Airfield Improvements at Spinks
Airport, Authorize Use of Mineral Lease Revenue in the Amount of $3,454.00 for
the Grant Match, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT
8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 41971, a grant agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, in the amount of $34,540.00 for Phase II of
Airfield Improvements at Spinks Airport; authorize the use of revenue derived from gas well
drilling on City owned airports in the amount of $3,454.00 to provide for the City's 10 percent
grant match; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20288 -07 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund, from available funds, for the
purpose of construction phase services for Phase II of Airfield Improvements at Spinks Airport;
authorize the transfer of $3,454.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Airports
Grant Fund for the City's 10 percent match; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20289 -07 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Grant Fund,
from available funds, for the purpose of the improvements, subject to receipt of the grant.
19. M &C C -25735 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Tank
Industry Consultants, Inc., in the Amount of $99,800.00 for the Armstrong Ranch
Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Proiect Located at 7200 Trail Lake Drive
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering agreement with Tank Industry Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $99,800.00 for the
Armstrong Ranch Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project located at 7200 Trail Lake
Drive.
20. M &C C -25736 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Kellogg
Brown & Root Services, Inc., in the Amount of $153,610.00 for the Eastwood
Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Proiect Located at 4256 Strong Avenue
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering agreement with Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc., in the amount of
$153,610.00, for the Eastwood Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project located at 4256
Strong Avenue.
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21. M &C C -25737 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Neel -
Schaffer, Inc., in the Amount of $90,927.00 for the Fleetwood Ground Storage
Tank Rehabilitation Project Located at 15201 FAA Boulevard (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering agreement with Neel- Schaffer, Inc., in the amount of $90,927.00, for the Fleetwood
Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project located at 15201 FAA Boulevard.
22. M &C C -25738 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Jackson Construction,
Ltd., in the Amount of $566,876.00 for the Construction of the Reclaimed Water
Main Extension Along American Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Jackson Construction, Ltd., in the Amount of $566,876.00, for the construction of the
reclaimed water main extension along American Boulevard.
23. M &C C -25739 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 5 to Citv Secretar
Contract No. 29007 with TranSystems Corporation Consultants in the Amount of
$78,744.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $1,113,050.10 for Additional
Engineering Services for the Replacement of Sanitary Sewer Main 253, Parts 1, 2
and 3 Along Randol Mill Road and the Banks of the Trinity River from Clay
Court to Woodhaven Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 5 with TranSystems Corporation Consultants in the amount of $78,744.00 to City Secretary
Contract No. 29007 for a total contract amount of $1,113,050.10, for the replacement of sanitary
sewer main 253, Parts 1, 2 and 3, along Randol Mill Road and the banks of the Trinity River
from Woodhaven Boulevard to Clay Court.
24. M &C C -25740 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Kleinfelder Central, Inc., in the Amount of $158,986.17 for the Westland Ground
Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project Located at 11066 Dorfan Street (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering agreement with Kleinfelder Central, Inc., in the amount of $158,986.17, for the
Westland Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project located at 11066 Dorfan Street.
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25. M &C C -25741 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant and Execution of a Contract
with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the Amount of
$134,373.00 for the 2012 Community Services Block Grant Program, Apply
Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a grant
and execution of a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the
amount of $134,373.00 for the 2012 Community Services Block Grant program; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20290 -07 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding the
2012 Community Services Block Grant Program; and apply indirect costs to the grant funds at a
rate of 19.18 percent, which is the most recently approved rate for this department, and apply the
new approved rate when available.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1856 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Removed from Consent Agenda
for Individual Consideration
3. M &C P -11398 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with J &D Bodine d/h /a Piping
Systems International and Ferguson Waterworks for Butterfly, Resilient Seated
_Gate and Tapping Valves for the Water Department in a Combined Total
Amount of $427,165.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was the consensus of City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11398 be
continued until the July 24, 2012, Council meeting.
10. M &C P -11405 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Pante Technology
Corporation for Hardware, Technology Services and Maintenance and Support
Services Using a Cooperative Contract for the Water Department in the Amount
Up to $54,500.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was the consensus of City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11405 be
continued until the August 14, 2012, Council meeting.
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E. Award of Contract — Removed from Consent Amenda for Individual
Consideration
26. M &C C -25742 - Authorize Execution of an Alyreement with TXU Energy Retail
Company, L.P., in the .Amount Up to $450,000.00 for the Energy Aid Program
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with
TXU Energy Retail Company, L.P., in the amount up to $450,000.00, for the Energy Aid
Program through December 31, 2014; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of funds from the
TXU Energy Aid Program, for the purpose of funding the program through December 31, 2014.
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 Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25742 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20291 -07 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
5 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth and Mayor Price and
Council Members Moss and Burns absent.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
t. Presentation by Kids Who Care
Ms. Deborah Jung, Executive Director, and Ms. Kathryn Albright, General Manager, Kids Who
Care, provided a brief overview of the Program.
Students from around the world performed a brief excerpt from their latest Freedom Bound
program which would be touring for the next nine (9) months.
Student representatives from Israel, Germany, Italy and Albania, offered brief greetings to the
Council.
Ms. Andrea Ballard, Kids Who Care, introduced the international chaperons from Israel,
Germany (presented Council with gift), Italy (presented Council with gift), and Albania, who
offered greetings to the Council.
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X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. UDcomin2 and Recent Events
Council Member Jordan welcomed students and their teacher from the Petroleum Engineering
and Technology Program from Southwest High School to the Council meeting.
Council Member Scarth announced that he would be having coffee with Mayor Price on
July 21, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., at the American Legion Hall, to discuss key issues and invited
residents and business owners in Districts 4, 5, and 8 to attend the meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman announced that Dana Vollmer, a 24 year old swimmer from
Granbury, Texas, would be competing in the 2012 Summer Olympics. He encouraged everyone
to support Ms. Vollmer and the other United States delegates during the summer games which
would begin on July 27, 2012.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. 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 COMMIT'T'EES
There were no presentations and /or communications from boards, commissions and /or city
council committees.
XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing - None
B. General
I. 1VI&C G -17632 - Adopt Ordinance Amendinp- Article XH "Outdoor Events" of
Chapter 20, "Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations" of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth to Amend Various Definitions, Amend Notification and
Application Requirements, Amend Process for Events in Public Parks and Amend
Classification of Streets for Neighborhood Events {.YI: L COI NCII., DISTRICTS)
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Article XII
Entitled, "Outdoor Events" of Chapter 20, "Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations" of
the Code of the City of Fort Worth, to amend various definitions related to events; to amend
notification and application requirements; to amend process for events in public parks; and to
amend classification of streets for neighborhood events.
Mr. Cecil Collier, 6200 Pershing Avenue, No. 181, appeared before Council in support of Mayor
and Council Communication No. G- 17632. (provided handout)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17632 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20292 -07 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays,
with Mayor Price and Council Members Moss and Burns absent.
2. M &C G -17633 - Conduct a Public HearinLy and Adopt Ordinance Establishin
Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 83, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for Casino
Beach Property Located South of Jacksboro Highway Bounded by North Surfside
Drive to the West and Lake Worth to the South and Adopt Project Plan for the
Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning the
designation of property located south of Jacksboro Highway bounded by North Surfside Drive to
the west and Lake Worth to the south, also generally known as Casino Beach, as Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Zone No. 83, City of Fort Worth, Texas; adopt an Ordinance designating a certain
area in the City of Fort Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 83, City of Fort
Worth, Texas; adopting a project plan for the Zone; providing the effective and expiration dates
for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal of the Zone, and containing other matters related to
the Zone; and adopt the redevelopment plan attached to the Ordinance as the project plan for the
Zone.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Robert Stums, Economic Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development
Department appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Ms. Rachel Wiggins, 1510 Chennault Avenue, appeared before Council and submitted an
"undecided" speaker card relative to Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17633.
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C. Council Action
Council Member Shingleton advised that there could be some minor noise issues associated with
the training flight path in the area. He advised that it would be necessary to disclose this
information to potential users of the proposed amphitheatre and pointed out that this should be
included in the future development plan.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G -17633 be approved and Ordinance No. 20293 -07 -2012 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price and Council Members
Moss and Burns absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. NIC P -11406 - Authorize Purchase of Twenty Mid -Size Pickup Trucks from
Baby Jack II Automotive LTD d /b /a Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Using a
Cooperative Multiple Contract for City Departments in the Amount of
$387,338.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the purchase of 20 mid -size pickup
trucks from Baby Jack II Automotive, LTD., d/b /a Caldwell Country Chevrolet, using the
TxSmartBuy Cooperative Contract Number 072 -A1 for multiple City departments in the amount
of $387,398.00.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11406 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price and Council Members
Moss and Burns absent
D. Land
1. M&C L -15387 - Authorize Sale of Twenty -Eight Tax - Foreclosed Properties in
Accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and
Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code in the Amount of $206,303.34
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the sale of 28 tax - foreclosed properties
in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of
the Texas Tax Property Code in the amount of $206,303.34; and authorize the execution and
recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the properties to complete the sales.
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Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15387 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price and Council Members
Moss and Burns absent.
E. Planning & Zoning - None
F. Award of Contract
1. 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 Hughes
Avenue, Lloyd Avenue and South Edgewood Terrace, GST11 -0035 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25657 be
continued until the August 7, 2012, Council meeting.
2. M &C C -25743 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
Tarrant Regional Water District for Project Costs Related to Street and Bridge
Work Utility Relocations Associated with the Trinity River Vision - Central City
Project (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution an interlocal agreement
with Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) pursuant to which TRWD will fund certain
financial obligations of the City for street and bridge work utility relocations associated with the
Trinity River Vision — Central City Project.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25743 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price and Council Members
Moss and Burns absent.
3. M &C C -25744 - Authorize Five -Year Tax Abatement Agreement with Glen and
Ricci N Mace for Property Located at 1508 Washington Avenue in the Magnolia
Village Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize a five (5) year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Glen and Ricci N. Mace for the property at 1508 Washington Avenue in the
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Magnolia Village Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, described as Block 2, Lot 3, Loyd's
Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, in accordance with the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25744 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price and Council Members
Moss and Burns absent.
(Mayor Price assumed a place at the dais at 10:29 a.m. and Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman
continued to preside over the meeting.)
4. M&C C- 2.5745 - Authorize Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement with Reitman
Propertv, LLC, for Property Located at 5408 Woodway Drive in the Wedgwood
Square Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DIS'T'RICT 6)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize a five (5) year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Reitman Property, LLC, for the property located at 5408 Woodway Drive in the
Wedgwood Square Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, described as Lot 8, Block 30,
Wedgwood Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, in accordance with the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25745 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Moss and Burns
absent.
5. M&C C -25746 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Local Project
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the
Amount of $2,500,000.00 for the Construction of Streetscape Improvements on
West Rosedale Street Between Ei �,)lrth Avenue and South Main Street, Authorize
Transfer in the Amount of $300,000.00 from the Street Improvements 2008 Fund
to the 2007 Critical Capital Projects fund, Authorize Transfer in the Amount of
$200,000.00 from the 2007 Critical Capital Projects fund to the Grant Capital
Projects Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8
and 9
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of a
Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) in the amount of $2,500,000.00, for the construction of bike lanes, pedestrian
improvements, bulb -outs, on- street parking, landscaping and lighting under a context sensitive
approach to enhance the West Rosedale corridor between 8th Avenue and South Main Street;
authorize the acceptance of Regional Toll Revenue funds in the amount of $2,000,000.00 via the
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TxDOT to be applied towards the project; authorize the transfer of $300,000.00 from the Street
Improvements 2008 Fund to the Grant Capital Projects Fund to be applied towards the City's
match; authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 from the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund to the
Grant Capital Projects Fund to be applied towards the City's match; and adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Capital Projects
Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the construction project.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Price, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C -25746 be approved and that Resolution No.
4105 -07 -2012 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 20294 -07 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Moss and
Burns absent.
6. M &C C -25747 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with CDM
Smith, Inc., in the Amount of S519,402.00 for the Desigg and Engineerin;; of the
Gateway Park Oxbow Development (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of an engineering
agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of $519,402.00, for the design and engineering
of the Gateway Park Oxbow Development.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25747 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Moss and Burns
absent.
XIV. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman opened the public hearing.
1. First Public Hearing for a Proposed City - initiated Annexation of Approximately
0.65 Acres of Land in Denton County, Located Along and North of Litsey Road
and East of Elizabethtown Cemetery Road (AX -12 -005 Litsey Road)
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Beth Knight, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
Council Member Shingleton requested clarification of the purpose of this annexation.
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Ms. Knight clarified that this area was an enclave that was inadvertently left out of previous
annexations.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments made at this time
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Members Moss and Burns absent.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Fernando Florez, 2740 Hemphill, appeared before Council relative to the United Hispanic
Council Redistricting Committee.
Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council relative to issues with the
Police Department.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 10:41 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 24`" day of July, 2012.
Attest:
Mary J. Kayser
City Secretary �