HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/08/07-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 7, 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 Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Absent:
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 7:01 p.m., on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Member Burns absent.
II. INVOCA'T'ION - Pastor Brandon Groonie, Southwest Christian Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Brandon Groome, Southwest Christian Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 24
2012
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2012, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns
absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication, No. C -25772 be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17641 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Allpoints Corporate Express to Operate 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 two (2) limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Allpoints
Corporate Express, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the
City; Allpoints Corporate Express, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Allpoints Corporate Express, presented facts in support of compelling demand and
necessity for two (2) limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be
served by the addition of two (2) limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and
adopt Ordinance No. 20306 -08 -2012 granting the privilege of operating authority to Allpoints
Corporate Express, 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 two (2) limousines for a
one (1) year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by
Allpoints Corporate Express, subject to and conditioned on Allpoints Corporate Express,
complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended.
2. M &C G -17642 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of First Run Limousine to Operate Four
Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such
Authority. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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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 four (4) limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; First Run
Limousine, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; First
Run Limousine, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; First Run
Limousine, ' presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for four (4)
limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of
four (4) limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 20307-
08- 2012 granting the privilege of operating authority to First Run Limousine, 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 four (4) limousines for a one (1) year period beginning on
the effective date; providing for written acceptance by First Run Limousine, subject to and
conditioned on First Run Limousine, 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 -17643 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication G -17344 Increasing
the Wallace Foundation Grant Amount from $750,000.00 to $765,000.00 and
Increasing the Three Year Grant Period to a Four Year Grant Period to
Participate in a System Building Initiative for Out -of- School Time Programs,
Authorize Execution of a Four Year Agreement with the Wallace Foundation in
the Amount of $765,000.00 to Participate in a System Building Initiative for Out -
of- School Time Programs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend Mayor and Council
Communication G -17344 increasing the Wallace Foundation grant amount from $750,000.00 to
$765,000.00 and increasing the three (3) year grant period to a four (4) year grant period to
participate in a System Building Initiative for Out -of- School Time programs; authorize entering
into a four (4) year agreement with the Wallace Foundation in the amount of $765,000.00 to
participate in the programs; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20308 -08 -2012 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $15,000.00,
subject to receipt of the grant funds, for the purpose of funding the programs.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11409 - Authorize Purchase of a SmartChem 200 Automated Chemistry
Analyzer from Westco Scientific Instruments, Inc., in the Amount Up to
$51,125.00 for the Water Department. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a
SmartChem 200 Automated Chemistry Analyzer from Westco Scientific Instruments, Inc., in the
amount up to $51,125.00, freight included, for the Water Department.
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2. M &C P -11410 - Authorize Purchase of Livestock Systems from W -W
Manufacturing Co., Inc., in the Amount of $108,304.00 for the Public Events
Department. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of livestock
systems from W -W Manufacturing Co., Inc., for the Public Events Department in the amount of
$108,304.00.
3. M &C P -11411 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Multiple Vendors for
Library Materials and Services for the Fort Worth Library in the Amount Up to
$1,015,000.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize purchase agreements with
multiple vendors for library materials and services for the Fort Worth Library in the amount up
to $1,015,000.00 for the first year.
4. M &C P -11412 - Authorize Purchase of a Gas Chromatograph /Mass Spectrometer
from All Business Machines, Inc., in the Amount Up to $86,706.99 Using a
Cooperative Contract for the Water Department. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a gas
chromatograph/mass spectrometer from All Business Machines, Inc., in the amount up to
$86,706.99, using a Texas Multiple Award Schedule Cooperative Contract for the Water
Department.
5. M &C P -11413 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Dresser, Inc., in
the Amount Up to $100,000.00 for Centrifugal Compressors, Blowers,
Replacement Parts and Repair Service for the Water Department. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a sole source purchase
agreement with Dresser, Inc., in the amount up to $100,000.00 for centrifugal compressors,
blowers, replacement parts and repair service for the Water Department for the first year.
6. M &C P -11414 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with FrontRange Solutions USA,
Inc., in the Amount Up to $55,000.00 for IT Service Manager Software Support
and Maintenance Using a Cooperative Contract for the Information Technology
Solutions Department. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with
FrontRange Solutions USA, Inc., in the amount up to $55,000.00 for the first year, for IT Service
Manager Software support and maintenance using the General Services Administration Contract
No. GS- 35F -4397G for the Information Technology Solutions Department.
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7. M &C P -11415 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with International Business
Machines Corporation in the Amount Up to $207,369.00 for Mainframe Software
_r Licenses and Services Using a Cooperative Contract for the Information
Technology Solutions Department. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation Authorize -a purchase agreement with
International Business Machines Corporation in the amount up to $207,369.00 for mainframe
software licenses and services, using the General Services Administration Contract No.
GS- 35F -4984H for the Information Technology Solutions Department for the first year.
8. M &C P -11416 - Authorize Purchase of Six Trailers from Interstate Trailers, Inc.,
for a Combined Total Amount of $195,653.35 Using a Texas Cooperative Contract
for the Transportation and Public Works and Water Departments. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of six (6)
trailers from Interstate Trailers, Inc., for a combined total amount of $195,653.35 using Texas
Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract Number 357 -10, for the Transportation and
Public Works and Water Departments.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15410 - Authorize Execution of a Settlement Agreement and Mutual
Release with James Cushman and Authorize Purchase of 1404 East Davis Avenue
in the Amount of $4,530.20. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his
designee to enter into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with James Cushman;
authorize the City of Fort Worth's acquisition of the property at 1404 East Davis in the amount of
$4,530.20; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments to complete
the settlement.
2. M &C L -15411 - Authorize Execution of a Storm Water Facility Maintenance
Agreement with Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation for
Property Located on 21.17 Acres of Land on the 11901 Block of Medpark Drive,
North of Old Highway FM 1187, Lot 1, Block 1, Huguley Memorial Plaza, at No
Cost to the City. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Storm
Water Facility Maintenance Agreement with Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare
Corporation, property located on 21.17 acres of land on the 11901 Block of Medpark Drive,
north of Old Highway FM 1187, Lot 1, Block 1, Huguley Memorial Plaza, at no cost to the City.
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3. M &C L -15412 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.2300 Acres of
Improved Lots for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project Located
at 3454 Lebow Street from Dora and David Fernandez in the Amount of
$125,500.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to $4,000.00 for a Total Cost in the
Amount of $129,500.00 and Authorize Payment of Relocation Assistance in the
Amount of $1,200.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.2300 acre of improved lots located at 3454 Lebow Street, Fort Worth, Texas,
described as Lots 2 & 3, Block 20, Dixie Wagon Manufacturing Co. Survey, from Dora and
David Fernandez; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $125,500.00 is just
compensation; authorize acceptance of the conveyance, the recording of the appropriate
instruments and payment of the estimated closing costs up to $4,000.00; and authorize the
payment of relocation assistance in the amount of $1,200.00.
4. M &C L -15413 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1239 Acres of
an Improved Lot for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project
Located at 3459 Lebow Street from Juanita Macias Lara in the Amount of
$88,500.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to the Amount of $3,000.00 for a
Total Cost of $91,500.00 and Authorize Payment of Relocation Assistance in the
Amount of $1,200.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1239 acre of an improved lot located at 3459 Lebow Street, Fort Worth,
Texas, described as Lot 12, Block 17, Dixie Wagon Manufacturing Co. Survey, from Juanita
Macias Lara; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $88,500.00 is just compensation;
authorize acceptance of the conveyance, the recording of the appropriate instruments and
payment of the estimated closing costs up to $3,000.00; and authorize the payment of relocation
assistance in the amount of $1,200.00.
5. M &C L -15414 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1434 Acres of
Land in Vacant Lots for the East Como Channel Improvements Project Located
at 5202 Humbert Avenue from John Dial in the Amount of $9,375.00 and Pay
Estimated Closing Costs Up to $2,000.00 for a Total Cost of $11,375.00.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1434 acre of land in vacant lots for the East Como Channel Improvements
Project located at 5202 Humbert Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, described as Lots 37 and 38, Block
104, Chamberlain Arlington Heights, 2nd Addition, from John Dial; find that the total purchase
price in the amount of $9,375.00 is just compensation; and authorize the acceptance of the
conveyance, the recording of the appropriate instruments and payment of the estimated closing
costs in the amount up to $2,000.00.
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6. M &C L -15415 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1434 Acres of
Land in Vacant Lots Located at 5117 Farnsworth Avenue for the East Como
Channel Improvements Project from Hugh Stafford in the Amount of $9,375.00
and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $2,000.00 for a Total Cost
in the Amount of $11,375.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1434 acre of land in vacant lots located at 5117 Farnsworth Avenue, Fort
Worth, Texas, described as Lots 19 and 20, Block 123, Chamberlain Arlington Heights, 2nd
Addition, from Hugh Stafford; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $9,375.00 is
just compensation; and authorize acceptance of the conveyance, the recording of the appropriate
instruments and payment of the estimated closing costs in the amount up to $2,000.00.
7. M &C L -15416 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 3.131 Acres of
Land for Right -of -Way and the Acquisition of Easement Interests in a Total of
0.0708 Acres of Land for Three Temporary Slope Easements, a Permanent
Drainage Easement and a Permanent Utility Easement for the Avondale Haslet
Road Improvements Proiect Located on the Southeast Corner of US Highway 287
and Avondale Haslet Road from Hunter Crossroads, L.P., Grant Transportation
Impact Fee Credits Estimated at $330,000.00 to the Developer for the Avondale
Haslet Road Right -of -Way and Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to $10,000.00.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 3.131 acres of land for right -of -way and the easement interests in a total of
0.0708 acre of land for three (3) temporary slope easements, a permanent drainage easement and
a permanent utility easement for the Avondale Haslet Road Improvements Project located on the
southeast corner of US Highway 287 and Avondale Haslet Road, described as Abstract No.
1131, M.E.P. and P.R.R. Company Survey and Abstract No. 990, B.R. Lacy Survey, from
Hunter Crossroads, L.P., grant Transportation Impact Fee credits estimated at $330,000.00 to the
developer for the Avondale Haslet Road right -of -way; and authorize the City Manager or his
designee to accept the conveyances, record the appropriate instruments and pay the estimated
closing costs up to $10,000.00.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items - None
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25768 - Authorize Execution of a Maintenance Agreement for Voice and
Data Preventative Maintenance and Support Services with Affiliated Telephone,
Inc., for a Combined Annual Amount of $246,667.54, for the Information
Technology Solutions Department Using Department of Information Resources
Contract with Avaya Inc., and Juniper Networks, Inc (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a
maintenance agreement for voice and data preventative maintenance and support services with
Affiliated Telephone, Inc., for a combined annual amount of $246,667.54, for the Information
Technology Solutions Department using Department of Information Resources Contract No.
DIR -SDD -1499 with Avaya, Inc., and Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-
SDD -1470 with Juniper Networks, Inc. Affiliated Telephone, Inc., is an authorized reseller of
Avaya, Inc., and Juniper Networks, Inc., products and services.
2. M &C C -25769 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Community
Facilities Agreement City Secretary Contract No. 41462 with Texas Health
Resources and Authorize City Participation in the Amount of $72,515.96 for the
Construction of a Sixteen -Inch Water Main to Serve Texas Health Resources
Harris Methodist at Alliance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 41462, a Community Facilities Agreement
with Texas Health Resources to add City participation in the amount of $72,515.96 for the
construction of a 16 -inch water main to serve Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist at
Alliance.
3. M &C C -25770 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with C. Green Scapin2, LP, in
the Amount of $393,236.40 for Brick Pavement Repair 2012 -12 for Camp Bowie
Boulevard and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$393,236.40 from the Contract Street Maintenance Fund to the General Fund; adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20309 -08 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of funding Brick
Pavement Repair 2012 -12 for Camp Bowie Boulevard; and authorize the execution of a Contract
with C. Green Scaping, LP, for 150 calendar days for the pavement repairs.
4. M &C C -25771 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Jackson Construction,
Ltd., in the Amount of $659,077.50 for the Scott - Sunset Drainage Improvements.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Jackson Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $659,077.50, for construction of the Scott-
Sunset Drainage Improvements project.
6. M &C C -25773 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Appropriations in the Municipal Airports Fund in the Amount of $12,500.00 and
Decreasinp- the Available Cash Balance by the Same Amount to Appraise Twenty
Parcels Near Alliance Airport. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20310 -08 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Municipal Airports Fund in the amount of $12,500.00 and decreasing the unassigned fund
balance by the same amount, for the purpose of appraising 20 parcels near Alliance Airport.
—7. M &C C -25774 Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Michael
Baker Jr., Inc., in the Amount of $108,590.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2011, WSM -E on Belford Avenue, Stratford Drive,
Stratford Court, Stalcup Road, Weiler Boulevard, King Court and Avalon Court
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 81
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$139,590.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund with $105,958.00 to the Water Capital Projects
Fund, and $33,632.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20311 -08 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract
2011, WSM -E on Belford Avenue, from Stratford Drive to Cul -de -sac; Stratford Drive, from
Meadowbrook Drive to Belford Avenue; Stratford Court, from Stratford Drive to Cul -de -sac;
Stalcup Road, from Elgin Street to Ramey Avenue; Weiler Boulevard, from Lancaster Avenue to
Old Handley Road; King Court, from Weiler Boulevard to Cul -de -sac; and Avalon Court, from
Dead End to Meadowbrook; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20312 -08 -2012 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds,
for the same purpose reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Michael
Baker Jr., Inc., in the amount of $108,590.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2011, WSM -E.
8. M &C C -25775 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Westin Engineering Inc.
in the Amount of $146,640.00 for a Feasibility Assessment of Water Department
Mobile Workforce Management and Advanced Metering Infrastructure. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a contract to execute a
professional services agreement with Westin Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $146,640.00 to
conduct a feasibility assessment for mobile workforce management and advanced metering
infrastructure.
City Secretary Kayser advised that the Zoning Hearing would be heard after the "Resolution"
and before the "Report of the City Manager ".
IX. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1858 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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E. Award of Contract — Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual
Consideration
5. M &C C- 25772_ - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
-CNA Corporation in the Amount of $80,620.00' for Consulting Services to
Determine the Financial Feasibility Associated with Operating a Municipal Jail to
Serve the City of Fort Worth's Current and Future Needs, Identify Alternative
Financially Feasible Options and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
in the General Fund and Decrease the Unassigned Fund Balance in the Amount of
S80,620.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a professional services
agreement with CNA Corporation in the amount of $80,620.00 for consulting services to
determine the financial feasibility associated with operating a municipal jail to serve the City of
Fort Worth's current and future needs and identify alternative financially feasible options; and
adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund, and decreasing the unassigned General Fund balance by the
same amount.
Council Member Espino directed staff that the consultant hired visit with the Diamond Hill
Neighborhood Advisory Council as well as the Diamond Hill neighborhood and their
representatives, to receive their input.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25772 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20313 -08 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
X. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation on the HIP HOP 4 HIV Project
Council Member Moss provided an overview of the HIP HOP 4 HIV Project. He advised that the
5th Annual HIP HOP 4 HIV concert would be held on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at the Fort
Worth Convention Center Ballroom, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. He stated that the doors would
open at 1:00 p.m. and that the radio station, 97.9 "The Beat" had taken the HIP HOP 4 HIV to
another level by pledging to make this more than just a campaign but rather a station platform
inherent to the station's brand. He named the different artists who would be performing at the
concert and advised that the only means to obtain a ticket to the concert was to get tested for
HIV. He added that tickets would be limited and that the last testing site in Fort Worth would be
on Saturday, August 11, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Poly Sub - Courthouse located at
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3500 Miller Avenue. He further added that there would be daily testing at the Health Department
located at 1500 Houston Street and the AIDS Outreach Center located at 400 North Beach Street.
He encouraged the young people to get tested and to attend the concert and stated that HIV Aids
and other sexually transmitted diseases had continued to grow and the only way to address it was
by testing. He also stated that this concert was a joint effort between the City of Fort Worth and
- the City of Arlington.
Mr. Mark Wilson, Tarrant County Public Health, Adult Health Services, 1101 South Main Street,
provided statistics on the number of cases of HIV AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases
within Tarrant County.
Mr. John Reed, AIDS Outreach Center, thanked Mayor Price, the Council and all other
individuals who were responsible for the HIP HOP 4 HIV concert coming to the City.
Council Member Moss stated that not only was the testing going on but that counseling advising
individuals of the actions that they need to take in order to protect themselves was also being
performed.
Mayor Price stated that the number of cases among our young people was staggering within the
County and that raising awareness of this issue was important. She expressed appreciation to
Council Member Moss, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Reed for their hard work on this important issue.
XL ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
L Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to Mayor Price and the District 5 residents for
attending the District 5 Coffee last Saturday at the Dixie House restaurant. He advised that
District 5 had an excellent turnout from the citizens of District 5.
Mayor Price reiterated that the turnout for the District 5 Coffee was excellent. She advised that
District 8 would have its Coffee this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and that other
Council Districts' meetings would follow.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to the Neighborhood Office for hosting the
Neighborhood University last Saturday. He advised that approximately 150 Neighborhood
Officers and others attended and that Randle Harwood was the Keynote Speaker.
Council Member Shingleton commented on the anchor dedication to the USS Fort Worth that
was held yesterday at Veteran's Park located on Camp Bowie. He advised that the USS Fort
Worth would be sent on its maiden voyage on September 22, 2012, from Wisconsin to
Galveston. He further advised that the USS Fort Worth was currently traversing from Galveston.
He added that there would be a live television presentation in Sundance Square of the christening
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of the USS Fort Worth on September 22, 2012. He expressed appreciation to Congresswoman
Kay Granger and many others for their efforts in having this ship named after the City of Fort
Worth.
Mayor Price announced that on Friday, August 9, 2012, from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Victory
Plaza in Dallas, Channel 8 would be showcasing the City of Fort Worth. She encouraged
everyone who could to attend the showcasing.
Mayor Price advised that she would close today's meeting in memory of Jerry Wallace. She
stated that Jerry Wallace "Papa Bear" of Fort Worth passed away on July 31, 2012. She added
that Mr. Wallace was born in Longview and served 22 years in the Air Force as a Master
Sergeant and retired to Fort Worth.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Ms. Olga Naranjo be appointed to Place 2 on the Parks and Community
Services Advisory Board, with a term expiring on October 1, 2012. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Ms. Julia Kaylor be appointed to Place 7 on the Fort Worth Commission for
Women, with a term expiring on October 1, 2013. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
XIII. PRESENTATIONS AND /OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND /OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and /or city
council committees.
XIV. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution Recommending and Supporting the Candidacy of Council Member
Jungus Jordan for President -Elect of the Texas Municipal League
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The City Council adopted a Resolution recommending and supporting the candidacy of Council
Member Jungus Jordan for President -Elect of the Texas Municipal League.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4110 -08 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bums absent.,
Council Member Espino commended Council Member Jordan for his leadership on the Regional
Transportation Council on issues such as transportation and air quality in the City of Fort Worth,
North Texas and at the State level with the Texas Municipal League.
VIII. ZONING HEARING
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star - Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on July 20, 2012.
1. SP -12 -001 - (CD 5) - Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC, 5328 East
Lancaster Avenue; Amend site plan for "PD -490" Planned Development for "F"
General Commercial uses with exclusions, to include a screened outdoor storage
area in the front vard and temporary staging area for loading and offloading.
(Recommended for Denial by the 'Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
The City Council at its Regular Meeting on July 10, 2012, continued Zoning Docket No.
SP -12 -001.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket No. SP -12 -001,
but did not wish to address the Council unless there was opposition.
Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building
Mr. Christopher Bonilla, 8540 Charleston Avenue
Ms. Wanda Conlin, 1755 Martel Avenue, submitted a comment card in opposition to Zoning
Docket No. SP -12 -001.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Zoning Docket No. SP -12 -001 be continued until the September 11, 2012. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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2. ZC -12 -053 - (CD 7) - SMRP Real Estate, LTD., 6200 Block of W. Bailev Boswell
Road, from: "A -5" One - Family to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
__.The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -066,
but did not wish to address the Council unless there was opposition.
Mr. Jon Pennington, 2552 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, Texas
Mr. Bryan Karlan, 1212 S. Preston Road, Celina, Texas
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -053 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
3. LC -12 -066 - (CD 4) - Phillip Wayne Galyen, 1412, 1.418 Milaun Street, 1425
Nottingham Boulevard, and 1401 E. Loop 820; from: "A -5 " One - Family and
" 1PD- 575" Planned Development Specific Use for parking lot and car leasing
preparation area; site plan required (SP -04 -030) to: "PD /E" Planned
Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus outdoor
display /sales for playsets and kitchens and to allow fencing in the front yard; site
plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval as Amended by the
Zoning Commission for perimeter fencing to be open type design)
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -066 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
4. ZC -12 -067 - (CD 5) - Shelley Strawther, 2725 & 2759 Stark Street; from: "A -5"
One- Family to: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted. (Recommended for
Denial without Preiudice by the 'Zoning Commission)
Ms. Judy Taylor, 2604 Stark Street, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket No.
ZC -12 -067.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -067 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
5. LC -12 -068 - (CD 2) - Bear Creek Plaza, LTD., 11011 Old Denton Road; from:
"G " Intensive Commercial to: "PD /G " Planned Development for all uses in "G'"
Intensive Commercial plus mini- warehouse; site plan included. (Recommended
for Approval by the "Zoning Commission)
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Mr. Coy Quine, 301 S. Sherman, Suite 100, Richardson, Texas, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -068, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino- -made- motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -068 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
6. Z.0 -12 -069 - (CD 9) - Fort Worth Housing Authority, 601 West 1st Street; from:
"J" Medium industrial to: "H" Central Business District (Recommended for
Approval by the 'Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Ramon Guajardo, 1434 N. Main Street, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket No. ZC -12 -069, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -069 be continued until the September 11, 2012,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council
Member Burns absent.
7.ZC -12 -072 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development /KHI Post
Consummation Trust, 3900 Block of Litsey Road; from: Unzoned to: "A -5" One -
Family (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -072 be continued until the August 14, 2012,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council
Member Burns absent.
8. ZC -12 -073 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Aviation Department, Generally
bounded by an extension of the Alliance Airport western runway, FM 156, and
Old FM 156; from: Unzoned to: "PD" Planned Development for "I" Light
Industrial uses plus airport, aviation field, heliport, and landing area, excluding
bars /nightclubs, iunkvards, recycling facilities, motels, sexually oriented
businesses and tattoo parlors; site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -073 be continued until the August 14, 2012,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council
Member Burns absent.
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9. ZC -12 -074 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth /BNSF Railroad, 14,000 - 14,600 Blocks of
John Day Road; from: "AG" Agricultural to: "K" heavy Industrial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -074 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC -12 -075 thru ZC -12 -078 were City -
initiated rezoning for surplus property and would be considered under one motion.
10. ZC -12 -075 - (CD 9) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3658 Joe
Frazier Road; from: "B" Two - Family to: "A -5" One - Family (Recommended for
:Approval by the Zoning Commission)
11. ZC -12 -076 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3106 Finley
Street; from: "B" Two - Family to: "A -5" One - Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
12. ZC -12 -077 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 1721 E.
Tucker Street; from: "B" Two - Family to: "A -5" One - Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
13. ZC42 -078 - (CD 5) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3100 Louise
Street; from: "B" Two - Family to: "A -5" One - Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC -12 -075 thru ZC -12 -078 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 20314 -08 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing - None
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B. General
1. M &C G -17644 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 of the Code of the City
of Fort Worth, as Amended, by Amending Sections 22 -1, 22- 158.2, 22 -164, 22 -191
and Adding Section 22 -209 Related to Parking Permits, Commercial I:.,oadina
Zones, Vehicles with Six Wheels or More and Parking Meter Zones and Rates
(ALL COUNCIL DIS "rRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending City Code Chapter
22, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article I, "In General," by adding the definition of permit to
Section 22 -1, "Definitions;" Amending Article VI, "Stopping, Standing and Parking," Section
22- 158.2, "When Provisions Applicable," Section 22 -164, "Manner of Parking of Vehicles with
Six or More Wheels in Certain Zone," and Section 22 -191, "Establishment of Zones and
Maximum Parking Times Therein: Establishment of Fees;" adding Section 22 -209, "Display of
Permits ".
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17644 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20315 -08 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
2. M &C G-17645 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the Citv Code to Enact
• Program for the Management of Feral Cats to Allow for the Implementation of
• Trap- Neuter - Return Program in Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 6
"Animals and Fowl" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986) as amended, for the
purpose of enacting a program for the management of feral cats through a trap- neuter -return
program by amending Article I "In General ", Section 6 -1 "Definitions" to amend the definition
of the owner of an animal and to add new definitions; by adding a new Article XII "Feral Cats"
to describe the responsibilities of owners of domesticated cats, the requirements for feral cat
colonies, the responsibilities of feral cat colony sponsors and feral colony cat caretakers,
describing remedies when feral cats cause a nuisance, providing for removal of feral colony cats,
and describing enforcement for the provisions of Article XII.
Ms. Charlyse Lewis, Chair Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, 1900 Aden Road, appeared
before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17645.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G- 17645.
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Ms. Elizabeth Holtz, Attorney, Alleycat Allies, 7920 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland.
Mr. Steve Epstein, 1617 Steinburg Lane
Ms. Beverly Sims, 6935 Craig Street
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais.)
Ms. Pat Tomerlin, 7309 Heirloom, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G- 17645, but was not present in the Council chamber.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G- 17645.
Ms. Cari Alexander, Director, TCU Campus Feral Cat Program, TCU Box 298400
Ms. Alice Duncan, 6865 Chickering Road #432
Ms. Michael Wright, 4508 Geddes Avenue
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
Ms. Sandra Bitz, 520 Holder Drive, Hurst, Texas, completed a speaker card in opposition to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17645, but did not wish to address the Council.
Ms. Judy Henrick, 3800 Oaklawn Drive, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G- 17645.
Ms. Tammy Redmon, 1813 Ashland Avenue, submitted a comment card in support of Mayor
and Council Communication No. G- 17645.
The following individuals submitted a comment card in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G- 17645.
Mr. Jeff Dorson, 2636 General DeGaulle, New Orleans, Louisiana
Ms. Suzette Watkins, 1801 Bomar Avenue
Ms. Shannon Worrell, 1100 Pebble Creek Road
Ms. Carol Eicher, 1766 Oak Hill Road
Ms. Iris Porta, 7516 E. Gumm Court, Weatherford, Texas 76085
Council Member Jordan advised that he would make a motion to continue Mayor and Council
Communication No. G -17645 for 30 days and directed staff to meet with the concerned citizens
to take into consideration the comments that had been made. He added that there had been well -
intentioned comments made on both sides of the issue.
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Council Member Scarth requested that Brandon Bennett, Director of Code Compliance, speak to
some of the common themes among the comments that had been made by the citizens and to
include in his comments the issue of citizens' concerns about documenting where the colonies of
feral cats are located, as well as, the need to maintain contact information on the caregivers and
sponsors and the cat colonies.
Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance spoke to the issues and concerns that were brought
up by the citizens, and clarified the need to maintain information on the caregivers and sponsors.
He advised that the $2,000.00 fine was the maximum that could be imposed and was standard
language.
Council Member Jordan reiterated his motion for a 30 -day continuance.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman stated that he agreed with Council Member Jordan to a 30 -day
continuance. Mayor Price stated that the fines and the public information components appeared
to be the main issues and that she agreed to a 30 -day continuance.
Council Member Espino requested that Brandon Bennett be allowed to read what the suggested
alternate language to the Ordinance was to begin the discussion of the alternatives that Brandon
proposed.
Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance summarized the intent of the Ordinance and
reviewed the proposed alternate language.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17645 be continued until the
September 11, 2012, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11417 - Award of Contract to ,IPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for
Purchasing Card Services for Citvwide Use and Authorize Amendment to City
Secretary Contract 35775 to Extend Period of Performance and Increase Rebate
Percentages (ALL COUNCIL, DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council award the contract for Request for Proposals 12-
0106 to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., to provide purchasing card services for the City of Fort
Worth; and authorize the amendment of City Secretary Contract 35775 — Commercial Card
Agreement to provide for an additional five (5) year term with two (2), two (2) year renewal
options and to increase rebate percentages.
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Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman and Council Members Espino, Jordan, Scarth and Allen Gray
disclosed that they had a normal business relationship with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and that
the City Attorney advised there was no conflict of interest.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11417 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
D. Land
1. M &C L -15417 - Authorize Execution of a Three Year Lease with Fort Worth
Independent School District to Lease the Property Located at 2804 Lipscomb
Street, Old Fire Station No. 10, to Conduct Adult Education and English as
Second Language Classes for an Annual Rental Rate in the Amount of $1.00 Per
Year (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a three (3) year lease
with the Fort Worth Independent School District to lease the property located at 2804 Lipscomb
Street, Old Fire Station No. 10, to conduct adult education and English as Second Language
classes for an annual rental rate in the amount of $1.00 per year; and authorize the execution and
recording of the appropriate instruments concerning the lease of the property.
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 Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15417 be approved. The motion
carried 7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Moss and Council
Member Burns absent.
E. Planning & Zoning - None
F. Award of Contract
L 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 Fight Inch Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline Across South tlaynes
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, GST1 t -0035 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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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.
Mr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek R ..i, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. C- 25657.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25657 be continued until the
September 18, 2012, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
2. M &C C -25767 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Approve City's 2012 -2013 Action
Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development in the Amount of $9,278,851.00 for Program
Year 2012 -2013 from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME
Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant and housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant Programs, Authorize Collection and
Use of Program Income, Authorize Application of Indirect Cost Rates, Authorize
Execution of Related Contracts and Interdepartmental Letters of Agreement and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from
a Previous Meeting) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input
and consideration of the City's 2012 -2013 Action Plan for use of federal grant funds from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of
$9,278,851.00 for Program Year 2012 -2013 from the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant programs and for the use of
program income from activities using prior years' federal grant funds; approve the City's 2012-
2013 Action Plan for submission to HUD including allocations of grant funds to particular
programs and activities; authorize the collection and use of an estimated $50,000.00 of program
income resulting from activities using prior years' CDBG funds for the programs and activities;
authorize the collection and use of any program income resulting from activities using prior
years' HOME funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP); authorize the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute contracts and interdepartmental Letters of Agreement for a
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one (1) year term with the agencies listed in Tables 1, 2, and 3 of Mayor and Council
Communication No. G -25767 for Program Year 2012 -2013 for CDBG, HOPWA grant funds,
contingent upon receipt of funding; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the
contracts and interdepartmental Letters of Agreement for up to one (1) year if an agency or
department requests an extension and sucR extension is necessary for completion of the program;
authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the contracts and interdepartmental
Letters of Agreement if necessary, to achieve program goals, provided any amendment is within
the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and all applicable laws and
regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; apply indirect cost rates as applicable for
the Grants Fund in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulations; and adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $9,278,851.00 plus any program incnone, subject to receipt of various grants
and program income, for the purpose of funding proT. r,nis to primarily benefit low and moderate
income City residents, Homeless Persons and Persons with HIV /AIDS, all subject to receipt of
such funds.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Avis Chaisson, Community Development Coordinator, Housing and Economic
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
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
C -25767 be approved as amended to state that the "Emergency Solutions Grant
recommended award amount to Catholic Charities be reduced from $75,000.00 to
$38,178.52 and to award Emergency Solutions Grant funds in the amount of
$36,821.48 to the Day Resource Center" and that Ordinance No. 20316 -08 -2012 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Burns absent.
3. M &C C -25776 - Adopt Resolution Authorizinf Execution of a Local Project
Advanced Funding A greement with the Texas Department of Transportation in
the Amount of $37,136,500.00 for Construction of a New Four Lane Henderson
Street Bridle (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
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The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of a
Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) in the amount of $37,136,500.00 for the construction of a four (4) lane Henderson
Street (SH199) Bridge over the future Trinity River Vision By -Pass Channel; and authorize pre -
payment to TxDOT in the amount of $6,631,831:00 for the City's portion of construction costs in
accordance with the agreement.
Motion: 'Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25776 be approved with appreciation to
Congresswoman Granger and Resolution No. 4111 -08 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
4. M &C C -25777 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Article III, Division 3, Sewer Per
Acre Charges of the City Code to Change the Time Period for the Collection and
Refund of Sewer Per Acre Charges to Developers and to the City (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Article III,
Division 3, "Sewer Per Acre Charges ", Subsections 35 -85 (e) and (h), of Chapter 35, "Water and
Sewers" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, to increase the time for
collection of sewer per acre charges in certain circumstances, that will allow a developer to
request an extension for the collection and refund of sewer per acre charges for an additional 10
years and to allow the City to recover its own participation cost in developer- initiated approach
sewer main projects.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25777 be approved and
Ordinance No. 20317 -08 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
5. M &C C -25778 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with M.E. Burns
Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,228,205.00 for Sanitary Server
Rehabilitation, Contract 81 on Childress Street, Killian Street, Wilbar ser Street,
Collin Street, Rutan Street and Erath Street and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the transfer of $232,806.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $165,400.00 to the Water Capital Projects
fund and in the amount of $67,406.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation,
Contract 81 on Childress Street, from Vaughn Boulevard to Miller Avenue; Killian Street, from
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Dowdell Street to miller Avenue; Wilbarger Street, from Vaughn Boulevard to miller Avenue;
Collin Street, from Shackleford Street to Miller Avenue; Rutan Street, from Collin Street to
Howard Street; Erath Street, from Wilbarger Street to Knox Street; and adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund, from available funds, for the same purpose reflected above; and authorize the execution of
a contract with M.E. Burns Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,228,205.00 for Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 81.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -2578 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20318 -08 -2012 and 20319 -08 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
6. M &C C -25779 - Authorize Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds from the Fort
Worth Independent School District in the Amount Up to $8,950.00 for Operation
of the Fort Worth After School Program at Como Elementary School for the
2012 -2013 School Year, Authorize Execution of a Related Agreement with the
Fort Worth Independent School District for the Total Amount of the Award and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the acceptance of additional grant
funds from the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) in the amount up to $8,950.00
for operation of the Fort Worth After School Program at Como Elementary School for the
2012 -2013 school year; authorize execution of a related agreement with the FWISD for the total
amount of the award; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the grant funds, for the purpose of
operating the Fort Worth After School Program at Como Elementary School for the 2012 -2013
school year.
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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25779 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20320 -08 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 7
ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Moss and Council Member
Burns absent.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court completed a speaker card, but was not present.
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XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
XVI I. ADJOURNMENT
There being no -further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 8:20 p.m. in
memory of Mr. Jerry Wallace.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 141h day of August, 2012.
Attest:
Mary J. KW 0
City Secretary