HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/07/24-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 24, 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
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
1. 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 10:04 a.m., on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Dr. Willie Weaver, Worth Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. Willie Weaver, Worth Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17,
2012
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 17, 2012, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FRONT THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11398 (Revised)
be withdrawn from consideration.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17634 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Interconnection Limousine, 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;
Interconnection Limousine, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service
within the City; Interconnection Limousine, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of
the City Code; Interconnection Limousine, 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. 20295 -07 -2012 granting the privilege of operating authority to
Interconnection 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 two (2)
limousines for one (1) year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written
acceptance by Interconnecton Limousine, subject to and conditioned on Interconnection
Limousine 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 -17635 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Premier Transportation Services, LLC, to
Operate Forty -Five 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 45 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Premier
Transportation Services, LLC, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service
within the City; Premier Transportation Services, LLC, has complied with the requirements of
Chapter 34 of the City Code; Premier Transportation Services, LLC, presented facts in support of
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compelling demand and necessity for 45 limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the
City will best be served by the addition of 45 limousines upon City streets, alleys and
thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 20296 -07 -2012 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Premier Transportation Services, LLC, 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 45 limousines for a one (1) year period beginning on the effective date; providing
for written acceptance by Premier Transportation Services, LLC, subject to and conditioned on
Premier Transportation Services, LLC, complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article
VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11407 - Authorize Purchase of Six Police Interceptor Vehicles and Three
Police Interceptor SUVs from Baby Jack II Automotive LTD d /b /a Caldwell
Country Ford, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Police Department for a
Total Amount of $227,817.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of six (6)
police interceptor vehicles and three (3) police interceptor SUVs from Baby Jack II Automotive,
LTD, d/b /a Caldwell Country Ford, using the Tarrant County Cooperative Contract Number
2011 -139 for the Police Department for a total amount of $227,817.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15402 - Authorize Direct Sale of Two Tax - Foreclosed Properties Located
at 3401 Ryan Avenue and 4113 Sandage Avenue in Accordance with Section 34.05
of the Texas Tax Code to Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., in the
Amount of $23,500.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of two (2)
tax - foreclosed properties located at 3401 Ryan Avenue, described as Lot 7, Block 54, John C.
Ryan South Addition and 4113 Sandage Avenue, described as Lot 24, Block 1, Newton -Carb
Addition, to Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., in the amount of $23,500.00, 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 -15403 - Authorize Acquisition of a_Fee Simple Interest in 0.309 Acres of
Land for Right -of -Way and a Temporary Easement Interest in 0.518 Acres of
Land for Construction from and Across Property Owned by Barry Gross on the
Southwest Corner of West Hurst Boulevard and Precinct Line Road, Also Known
as 0000 West Hurst Boulevard for a Total Cost of $89,663.00 Pay Estimated
Closing Cost Up to $3,000.00 for the Widening of Precinct Line Road from State
Highway 10 to Concho Trail, North of Council District 5, City of Hurst (NO
COUNCIL DISTRICT)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.309 acre of land needed for right -of -way and temporary easement interest in
0.518 acre for construction on land owned by Barry Gross, located on the southwest corner of
West Hurst Boulevard and Precinct Line Road also known as 0000 West Hurst Boulevard in
Abstract 1528, Tract 3A, Allen South Trimble Survey, City of Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas, for
the widening of Precinct Line Road from State Highway 10 to Concho Trail; find that the total
purchase price in the amount of $89,663.00 is just compensation; and authorize payment,
acceptance, conveyance, and the recording of the appropriate instruments and payment of the
estimated closing costs up to $3,000.00.
3. M &C L -15404 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.443 Acres of
Land for Right -of -Way, Easement Interests in 0.274 Acres of Land for a
Permanent Slope, and 0.153 Acres for Temporary Construction, Owned by Black
Dog Land and Cattle LLC, for the Widening of Precinct Line Road, Located at
3120 Precinct Line Road, for a Total Cost of $67,600.00 and Pay Estimated
Closing Cost Up to $3,000.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acquisition of a fee simple
interest in 0.443 acre of land for right -of -way, easement interests in 0.274 acre of land for a
permanent slope, and 0.153 acre for temporary construction, for the widening of Precinct Line
Road from State Highway 10 to Concho Trail, located north of the Precinct Line Road and
Trinity Boulevard intersection, also known as 3120 Precinct Line Road and described as Block 2,
Lot IAI, Texas Industries Addition, from Black Dog Land and Cattle, LLC, for a total cost of
$67,600.00 and pay estimated closing cost up to $3,000.00; and authorize the City Manager or
his designee to render payment, accept the conveyances, and record the appropriate instruments.
4. M &C L -15405 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in _2.000 Acres of
Vacant Land for the East Side 11 54 Inch Water Main Project Phase I and Phase
III, Located at 2200 Bomar Avenue, from the Fort Worth Local Development
Corporation in the Amount of $34,848.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Cost Up to
$4,000.00 for a Total Cost of $38,848.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in a 2.0 acres vacant lot located at 2200 Bomar Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas,
described as Lot Al, Block A, Sycamore Heights Addition, for the East Side II 54 -inch Water
Main Project Phase I and Phase III, from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation; find
that the total purchase price in the amount of $34,848.00 is just compensation; and authorize
acceptance of the conveyance, the recording of the appropriate instruments and payment of the
estimated closing cost up to $4,000.00.
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5. M &C L -15406 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.018 Acres of
Land for Right -of -Way, for the Ray White Road Improvement Project, Located
at 4405 Ray White Road, from Kay Crawford in the Amount of $2,300.00 and Pay
Estimated Closing Cost Up to $2,000.00 for a Total Cost of $4,300.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.018 acre of land, described as Abstract No. 999, Tract 16, Wm McCowens
Survey, for right -of -way for the Ray White Road Improvement Project located at 4405 Ray
White Road, Fort Worth, Texas, from Kay Crawford; find that the total purchase price in the
amount of $2,300.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to
accept the conveyance, record the appropriate instrument and to pay the estimated closing cost
up to $2,000.00.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items - None
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25748 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Front Range Solutions USA, Inc., in the Amount of $161,950.00 to Upgrade
Information Technology Service Management Software. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
professional services agreement with Front Range Solutions USA, Inc., in the amount of
$161,950.00 to upgrade information technology service management software using General
Services Administration Contract No. GS- 35F- 4397G.
2. M &C C -25749 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Systems Agreement
with Johnson County for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two -Way
Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
communications systems agreement with Johnson County for participation in the City of Fort
Worth's two (2) way public safety radio system in which Johnson County will reimburse its share
of operations and maintenance to ensure no cost to the City of Fort Worth and for an annual
reimbursement estimated to be approximately in the amount of $65,000.00.
3. M &C C -25750 - Authorize Execution of Amendments to City Secretary Contract
Nos. 37196, 37197, 37198, and 37239 with First Southwest Asset Management,
Inc., First Southwest Company, and Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc., to
Provide for Additional One -Year Renewals. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
amendments to City Secretary Contract Nos. 37196, 37197, 37198, and 37239 with First
Southwest Asset Management, Inc., First Southwest Company, and Estrada Hinojosa &
Company, Inc., to provide for additional one (1) year renewals.
4. M &C C -25751 - Authorize Execution of a Proiect Development Agreement with
Johnson Controls, Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $212,500.00, to Perform a
Detailed Energy Study of City Facilities in Consolidation of Existing City Energy
Savings Performance Contract Projects. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a project
development agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $212,500.00 to
conduct a detailed energy study of City facilities in consolidation of existing City Energy
Savings Performance Contract projects.
5. M &C C -25752 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $59,472.50 to City Secretary
Contract No. 41730 for Pavement and Drainage Improvements for McAlister
Road from Union Pacific Railroad to Interstate Highway 35W for a Total
Contract Cost of $1,184,551.31. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $59,472.50 to City
Secretary Contract No. 41730 for pavement and drainage improvements for McAlister Road
from Union Pacific Railroad to Interstate Highway 35W, thereby revising the total contract
amount to $1,184,551.31.
6. M &C C -25753 - Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Contract with
Oscar Alvarado in the Amount of $64,375.00 for Public Art for the Seating Area
Adjacent to Fire Station No. 5 located at 850 Irma Street, on Evans Avenue
Between Magnolia and Irma in Fort Worth. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
artwork commission contract with Oscar Alvarado in the amount of $64,375.00 for fabrication,
transportation, and installation of public art at the seating area adjacent to Fire Station No. 5
located at 850 Irma Street, on Evans Avenue between Magnolia and Irma in Fort Worth.
7. M &C C -25754 - Authorize Execution of a Storm Water Facility Maintenance
Agreement with Castleberry Independent School District for Property Located at
4501 Barbara Road, Lot 6 -R, Brookside Acres Addition. (COUNCIL DISTRICT
7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a storm
water facility maintenance agreement with Castleberry Independent School District, for property
located at 4501 Barbara Road, Lot 6 -R, Brookside Acres Addition, at no expense to the City.
8. M &C C -25755 - Authorize Execution of a Temporary Intergovernmental
Agreement with the City of Charlotte, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Police Department
for the City of Fort Worth to Provide Additional Law Enforcement Personnel
During the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina
and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
intergovernmental agreement with the City of Charlotte, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Police
Department for the City of Fort Worth to provide additional law enforcement personnel during
the 2012 Democratic National Convention to take place September 1, 2012, through
September 7, 2012; and adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20297 -07 -2012
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
$127,434.16, from available funds, for the purpose of funding additional law enforcement and
personnel during the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Expenses are estimated to be no
more than $127,434.16 and reimbursement will match actual expenditures.
9. M &C C -25756 - Authorize Increase in the Amount Up to $65,000.00 for City
Secretary Contract No. 42917 with Texas Industrial Security, Inc., for a Total
Contract Amount Up to $210,000.00 for Guard Services for Fort Worth Prisoners
Admitted to Local Hospitals. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an increase in the amount
up to $65,000.00 for City Secretary Contract No. 42917 with Texas Industrial Security, Inc., for
a total contract amount up to $210,000.00 for guard services for Fort Worth prisoners admitted to
local hospitals.
10. M &C C -25757 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42807, a Ground Lease Agreement with Mandatory Improvements
with FWS Realty, Ltd., for Expansion of Lease Site NW -3 Located at Spinks
Airport. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 42807, a Ground Lease Agreement with
mandatory improvements with FWS Realty, Ltd., for expansion of Lease Site NW -3 located at
Spinks Airport.
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11. M &C C -25758 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Criado
& Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $184,347.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2011, WSM -A on Carnation Avenue, Lotus Avenue, West
Lotus Avenue, Morning Glory Avenue, Primrose Avenue, Westbrook Avenue,
Yucca Avenue and Bevans Street and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$215,347.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $174,694.00 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and $40,653.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20298 -07 -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 on Carnation Avenue, from Daisy Lane to North Sylvania Avenue; Lotus Avenue,
from Mapleleaf Street to North Sylvania Avenue; West Lotus Avenue, from Bluebonnet Drive to
900 feet west; Morning Glory Avenue, from West Lotus Avenue to Bluebird Avenue; Primrose
Avenue, from North Sylvania Avenue to Blandin Street; Westbrook Avenue, from North
Sylvania Avenue to Blandin Street; Yucca Avenue, from Bluebonnet Drive to North Riverside
Drive; and Bevans Street, from Cul -de -sac to Yucca Avenue; adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 20299 -07 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of water and sanitary sewer replacement on
the above listed streets; and authorize the execution of a contract with Criado & Associates, Inc.,
in the amount of $184,347.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2011,
WSM -A.
12. M &C C -25759 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 5 to City Secretary
Contract No. 37547 with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., in the Amount of
$219,813.00, for the Design of the Village Creek Reclaimed Water Delivery
System for a Total Contract in the Amount of $3,228,712.00. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 5 to City Secretary Contract No. 37547, an engineering agreement with Alan
Plummer Associates, Inc., for the Village Creek Reclaimed Water Delivery System Design, in
the amount of $219,813.00, thereby increasing the contract cost to $3,228,712.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS -1857- Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation by Sister Cities International Leadership Academy
Mr. Brad Mahon, Chairman, Fort Worth Sister Cities International, made the presentation for
Sister Cities International Leadership Academy. He stated that this was the International
Leadership Academy's (ILA) 24th year of hosting a summer leadership program and advised
that ILA's theme this year was "Visions of Peace."
Ms. Nancy Marchant, Board member, Fort Worth Sister Cities International, introduced the
student delegates from Reggio Emilia, Italy; Mbabane, Swaziland; Bandung, Indonesia
(provided gift); Toluca, Mexico; Nagaoka, Japan (provided gift); Guiyang, China (provided gift);
and Trier, Germany (provided gift).
Student representatives from Italy, Swaziland, Indonesia, Mexico, Japan, China and Germany,
offered brief greetings to the Council.
2. Presentation by Project Success 1
Officer Julie Cox, Public Relations and Community Liaison Officer, Police Department, made
the presentation for Project Success 1. Officer Cox introduced community and Police
Department volunteers and stated that Project Success 1 was a program targeting homeless and
at -risk teens ages 13 -18 years old in the City. She further stated that this program was not
intended for intervention only; it was a prevention program aimed to end homelessness. She
added that local artists and teachers guided students in transforming discarded or donated
furniture and other objects into professional quality pieces to market to the general public.
The student participants displayed furniture that had been salvaged and painted.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcomina and Recent Events
Council Member Shingleton announced that a dedication ceremony for the anchor of the USS
Fort Worth would be held on August 6, 2012, at 8:00 a.m., at Heritage Park. He also advised that
the USS Fort Worth would be dedicated in Galveston, Texas, on September 21, 2012.
Council Member Allen Gray announced that a public meeting regarding improvements to the
Evans Street Corridor would be held on July 30, 2012, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Ella
Mae Shamblee Library, located at 1062 Evans Avenue.
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Mayor Price announced that a neighborhood children's bike ride would be held on July 28, 2012,
from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Oakmont Park, located at 7290 South Bellaire Drive.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mr. Horace Coleman be appointed to Place 5 on the Community Development
Council, with a term expiring on October 1, 2013. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
Mayor Price advised that Council Member Allen Gray would be appointed to the Housing and
Economic Development Committee effective July 24, 2012, and that Council Member Scarth
would be appointed as Vice -Chair to the Housing and Economic Development Committee
effective July 24, 2012.
X11. PRESENTATIONS AND /OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND /OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and /or communications from boards, commissions and /or city
council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Adopting a Single - Member City Council District Plan.
The City Council considered a Resolution adopting a Single- Member City Council District Plan.
Ms. Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive, appeared before Council in support of the Resolution
adopting a Single- Member City Council District Plan.
Mr. Fernando Florez, 2740 Hemphill, appeared before Council in opposition to the Resolution
adopting a Single- Member City Council District Plan.
The following individuals submitted comment cards in opposition to the Resolution adopting a
Single- Member City Council District Plan.
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Mr. Jason Smith, 2230 College Avenue
Ms. Wanda Conlin, 1755 Martel
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, and Council Members Scarth, Moss, Jordan,
Shingleton, Burns and Allen Gray, all expressed appreciation to staff for their hard work and
stated that they supported the staff proposed Redistricting Plan.
Council Member Espino also expressed his appreciation to staff for their hard work throughout
the redistricting process. He stated his support of the United Hispanic Council of Tarrant
County's 12 -C Plan.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman was also recognized by his Council colleagues for his hard work on
the redistricting process.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Resolution No. 4106 -07 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes to 1 nay,
with Council Member Espino casting the dissenting vote.
2 A Resolution Settiny, a Public Hearing to be Held During the City Council
Meeting Beginning at 7:00 P.I. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, For
Worth, Texas, to Consider Amendments to the Impact Fees for Water and
Wastewater Facilities.
The City Council considered a Resolution setting a public hearing to be held during the City
Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in the City Council
chamber of the City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, to consider
amendments to the impact fees for water and wastewater facilities.
Mayor Price advised that she requested a comparison of water rates which would be presented by
Mr. Frank Crumb, Director, Water Department, during the budget presentations.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 4107 -07 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
3. A Resolution Appointing a Passenger Rail Working Group to Accelerate the
Development of TEX Rail and Other Passenger Rail Initiatives.
The City Council considered a Resolution appointing a Passenger Rail Working Group to
accelerate the development of TEX Rail and other passenger rail initiatives comprised of 14
members as follows:
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1. Council Member Jungus Jordan, Chair, Passenger Rail Working Group;
2. Mayor Betsy Price;
3. Council Member Joel Burns;
4. Council Member Danny Scarth;
5. Gary Cumbie, Chair, Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T);
6. Rosa Navejar, Vice Chair, The T;
7. Gary Havener, Secretary, The T;
8. Steve Berry, Board Member, The T;
9. Judge Glen Whitley, Tarrant County;
10. Bill Thornton, President, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, or his designee
11. Devoyd Jennings, President, Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, or
his designee;
12. President, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; or designee;
13. Dee Kelly Jr.; and
14. Michael Morris, Director of Transportation, North Central Texas Council of
Governments, or his designee.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4108 -07 -2012 be adopted, with the amendment that Council
Member Burns will replace Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Heariny- - None
B. General
1. M &C G1.7636 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain to Acquire the
Leasehold Interest of 'TGIF /DFW Restaurant Joint Venture in the TGI Friday's
Restaurant or Concession Located in Terminal A Near Gate 22 at Dallas /Fort
Worth International Airport, I..ease ALyreement No. 238280, Between the
Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport Board and TGIF /DFW Restaurant Joint
Venture if Neflotiations to Purchase the Leasehold Interest Are L]nsuccessful.
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council declare that the public convenience and necessity
require the implementation of the Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program, which includes
the public use and purpose of construction of a Transportation Security Administration
checkpoint to facilitate security screening and other airport improvements, at Terminal A, near
Gate 22, Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport, 2040 North International Parkway, City of
Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas, and therefore requires the acquisition of the leasehold interest
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of TGIF /DFW Restaurant Joint Venture and in the sit -down restaurant premises located in
Terminal A, near Gate 22, Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport, 2040 North International
Parkway, City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas, under Lease No. 238280, effective
June 6, 1996, between the Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport Board and the TGIF /DFW
.Restaurant Joint Venture, which is necessary in order to meet the airport's transportation needs
as well as to provide for public convenience; declare that if negotiations are unsuccessful
between the Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport and TGIF /DFW Restaurant Joint Venture, it
is necessary for the City to use condemnation by eminent domain to acquire TGIF /DFW
Restaurant Joint Venture's leasehold interest in the TGI Friday's sit -down restaurant or
concession located at, Terminal A, Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport near Gate 22, 2040
North International Parkway, City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas, for the public use and
purpose of the Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program, which includes construction of a
Transportation Security Administration checkpoint to facilitate security screening and other
airport improvements; if negotiations are unsuccessful, authorize the City Attorney to institute
condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to acquire the needed leasehold interest; and
authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17636 be approved and that the
Fort Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to
acquire the leasehold interest of TGIF /DFW Restaurant Joint Venture in the TGI
Friday's sit -down restaurant or concession located Dallas /Fort Worth International
Airport, Terminal A, near Gate 22, 2040 North International Parkway, City of
Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Terminal Renewal and Improvement
Program that includes construction of a Transportation Security Administration
checkpoint to facilitate security screening, and other airport improvements. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C G -17637 - Adopt Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas, General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2012,
in an Aggregate Principal Face Amount Not to Exceed $162,000,000.00,
Establishing Parameters with Respect to the Sale of the Bonds, Delegating to the
Designated City Officials the Authority to Effect the Sale of the Bonds, Fnactina
Other Provisions Relating to the Subject, and Declaring an Immediate Effective
Date. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance providing for the issuance of
City of Fort Worth, Texas General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2012, in
an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $162,000,000.00; establishing parameters with
respect to the sale of the bonds; delegating to the designated City officials the authority to effect
the sale of the bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an
immediate effective date; authorize the City of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Refunding
and Improvement Bonds, Series 2012, be sold within the parameters established in the
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Ordinance, consistent with the City's Financial Management Policy Statements; approve the
execution of an escrow agreement and other instruments related to the issuance of the bonds; and
approve the purchase agreement setting forth the terms and conditions for the purchase of the
refunding and Improvement Bonds.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17637 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20300 -07 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. 1'I &C G -17638 - Adopt Twenty -Third Supplemental Ordinance Authorizing the
Issuance and Sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System.
Revenue Refundine Bonds, Series 2012, in an Aggregate Principal Face Amount
Not to Exceed $40,000,000.00, Delegating to the Designated City Officials the
Authority to Effect the Sale of the Bonds, Enacting Other Provisions Relating _to
the Subiect and Declaring an Immediate Effective Date. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt a Twenty -Third Supplemental Ordinance
authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012, of an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$40,000,000.00; authorize the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2012, be sold within the parameters established in the ordinance;
approve the execution of an escrow agreement and other instruments related to the issuance of
the bonds; and approve the purchase agreement setting forth the terms and conditions for the
purchase of the Refunding Bonds.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17638 be approved and
Supplemental Ordinance No. 20301 -07 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M &C G -17639 - Conduct a Public Hearing and A rove Fiscal Year 2013 Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget in the Total Amount of $54,711,925.00.
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a public hearing, as required by law,
regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget in the
total amount of $54,711,925.00; and approve the Fiscal Year 2013 Crime Control and Prevention
District Budget.
City Secretary Kayser advised that after the public hearing Council would vote on the Fiscal
Year 2013 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget with the exception of the line item
"School Security Initiative ". She further advised that the line item "School Security Initiative"
would be voted on separately.
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Shallah Graham, Senior Administrative Services Manager, Police Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen comments made at this time.
C. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G- 17639, related to the Fiscal Year 2013 Crime Control and
Prevention District Budget be approved, with the exception of the line item "School
Security Initiative ". The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Council Member Allen Gray advised that she would recuse from voting on this item and left her
place at the dais.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the line item "School Security Initiative" included in the Fiscal Year 2013
Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Budget be approved. The motion
carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 recusal by Council Member Allen Gray.
(Council Member Allen Gray returned to her place at the dais).
5. M &C G -17640 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Authorize Application for and
Acceptance, if Awarded, of a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Urban
Outdoor Recreation Grant in the Amount of $110,000.00 for a New Trailhead at
Trinity Park, Authorize Acceptance of a Donation from Streams & Valleys, Inc.,
in the Amount Up to $10,000.00 and Donation from the Rotary Club of Fort
Worth, Texas Inc., in the Amount Up to $100,000.00 for a New Trailhead at
Trinity Park, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Adopt Resolution
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a public hearing to receive public
comment on the City's application for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Urban Outdoor
Recreation Grant (Grant) in the amount of $110,000.00 for a new trailhead at Trinity Park;
authorize the application for and acceptance of the grant, if awarded; authorize the acceptance of
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a donation from Streams & Valleys, Inc., in the amount up to $10,000.00 for a new trailhead at
Trinity Park; authorize the acceptance of a donation from the Rotary Club of Fort Worth, Texas,
Inc., in the amount up to $100,000.00 for a new trailhead at Trinity Park; adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to
receipt of the donations, for the purpose of a new trailhead at Trinity Park; adopt an
Appropriation, Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, or the purpose of the design and construction of a new
trailhead at Trinity Park; and adopt a Resolution of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, designating
Assistant City Manager, Susan Alanis, as being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the
City of Fort Worth in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the purpose of
participating in the Local Park Grant Program; certifying that the City of Fort Worth is eligible to
receive program assistance; certifying that the City of Fort Worth's matching share is readily
available; dedicating the proposed sites for permanent public park and recreational uses; and
certifying that the grant application shall be submitted to the North Central Texas Council of
Governments for the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) review.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Joel McElhany, Senior Landscape Architect, Parks and Community Services Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen comments made at this time.
C. Council Action
Mayor Price recognized members from the Rotary Club and Streams and Valleys, Org., who
were in the audience.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G -17640 be approved, with appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 20302 -07 -2012, 20303 -07 -2012 and Resolution No. 4109 -07 -2012 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M &C P -11398 - Authorize Purchase A <oreements with J &D Bodine d /b /a Pipina
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) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement with J &D
Bodine d /b /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 for the first year.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11398 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C P -11398 - (Revised) Authorize the Purchase Agreement with J &D Bodine
d/b /a Piping Systems International for Butterfly, Resilient Seated Gate and
Tapping Valves for the Water Department in an Amount Up to $450,000.00. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11398
(Revised) be withdrawn from consideration.
3. M &C P -11408 - Authorize Purchase of Forty Full Size Pickup "Trucks from Baby
Jack II Automotive LTD d /b /a Caldwell Country Ford Using a Cooperative
Contract for Multiple City Departments in the Amount of $847,348.00. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the purchase of 40 full size pickup
trucks from Baby Jack II Automotive, LTD., d/b /a Caldwell Country Ford, using the Texas
Smart Buy Cooperative Contract Number 072 -A1 for multiple City departments in the amount of
$847,348.00.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11408 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M &C L -15407 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of an Easement
Interest in 1.477 Acres of Land from Redus Texas Land, L.L.C., for an Access
Easement Located in Denton County, Texas at the Northwest Corner of State
Ili2hway 114 Alone the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Track for the
Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project. COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The recommendation was that the City Council declare that based upon the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railroad Relocation Agreement executed on May 7, 2010, (M &C C- 24205) between
the City and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company, the Alliance Airport Runway
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Extension Project is necessary in order to meet the City's transportation needs as well as to
provide for the public's convenience; declare the public convenience and necessity to take
through condemnation by eminent domain a variable width access easement interest in 1.477
acres of land on the subject property located in the G. Cardinas Survey, Abstract No. 214,
Denton County, Texas, for the relocation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Main Line Track;
authorize the City Manager and his designee, TranSystems, to attempt to acquire through
eminent domain proceedings under Texas law the easement interest for its fair - market value
through good -faith negotiations with Redus Texas Land, L.L.C., and if the negotiations are
unsuccessful, authorize the City Attorney to acquire the easement interest without mineral
interests in the parcel as well as any remainder would be economically prudent; authorize
payment pursuant to an award of commissioners and /or upon negotiated settlement in lieu of
condemnation by eminent domain; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate
instruments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15407 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain for the
Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project to acquire from Redus Texas Land,
L.L.C., for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Main Line Track relocation a
64,344 square feet of land for a variable width access easement. The land is legally
described as a portion out of a 188.651 acre tract of land situated in the G. Cardinas
Survey, Abstract Number 214, Denton County, Texas, owned by Redus Texas
Land, L.L.C., and located at the northwest corner of the intersection of S.H. 114
and BNSF the Railroad track in Denton County, Texas. The variable width access
easement is described by a metes and bounds survey and depicted by a survey plat
attached to Mayor and Council Communication No. L- 15407. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C L45408 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of Fee Simple
Interest in 0.145 Acres of Land for Right- of-Way and Temporary Easement
Interest in 0.1.57 Acres of Land for Construction, Owned by Golden Brown Bear
LLC, Northeast of the Trinity Boulevard and Precinct Line Road Intersection,
Also Known as 0000 Precinct Line Road, for the Widening of Precinct Line Road
from Highway 10 to Concho Trail. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5}
The recommendation was that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and
the landowner were unsuccessful due to the inability to agree on a purchase price to acquire a fee
simple interest in 0.145 acre of land needed for right -of -way and temporary easement interest in
0.157 acre for construction on land owned by Golden Brown Bear, LLC, located on the northeast
corner of the Trinity Boulevard and Precinct Line Road intersection also known as 0000 Precinct
Line Road in Lot 1A2, Block 2, of Texas Industries Addition, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas; declare the necessity to acquire a fee simple interest and an easement interest in
the subject property by means of condemnation by eminent domain for the widening of Precinct
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Line Road; authorize City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to
acquire the fee simple and easement interests in the property; and authorize payment pursuant to
an award of commissioners and /or upon negotiated settlement in lieu of condemnation by
eminent domain.
Motion:• -Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15408 be approved that the Fort Worth
City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a 0.145
acre tract of land for right -of -way acquisition and a 0.157 acre tract of land for a
temporary construction easement out of Lot 1A2, Block 2, Texas Industries
Addition, also known as 0000 Precinct Line Road located northeast of the Trinity
Boulevard and Precinct Line Road intersection, to be used to widen the roadway
from a two (2) lane undivided section to a four (4) lane divided section from State
Highway 10 to Concho Trail for the Precinct Line Road project. The fee simple
interest and temporary construction easement interest are described by metes and
bounds and depicted by survey plats attached to Mayor and Council
Communication No. L- 15408. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M &C L-15409 Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Trinity Park for the Purpose of Installing Sanitary Sewer Improvements.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set
forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and
Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Trinity Park
for the location of the proposed sanitary sewer improvements; find that the proposed sanitary
sewer improvements include all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland and will
be constructed in Trinity Park as specified; and close the public hearing and authorize the use of
approximately 1.33 acres of Trinity Park, located at 2401 University Drive, southwest of the
Clear Fork Trinity River, south access IH 30 West, east of University Drive, intersected by
Crestline Road, south of terminus of Foch Street, intersected Lancaster Avenue, east of Museum
Way, south of 7th Street, for the installation of sanitary sewer improvements.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of Citv Staff
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen comments made at this time.
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C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication
No. L -15409 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Planning & Zoning
1. M &C PZ -2982 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Southland Avenue
.Between Pulaski Street and Terrell Avenue for Future Expansion of Ronald
McDonald House. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The recommendation was that the City Council adopt an Ordinance vacating and extinguishing a
portion of Southland Avenue, situated in the Wm. Welch Survey, Abstract No. 1644, located in
the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; as shown on plat for Southland Subdivision of
Block 10 Field's Welch Addition an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas;
containing approximately 7,500 Square Feet or 0.172 acres of land, providing for reversion of
fee in said land; providing that the City shall retain all existing utilities easements and waive any
and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy (M &C G- 15624).
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2982 be approved and Ordinance No.
20304 -07 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M &C C- 25760 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 41420 with Scientel Wireless, LLC, in the Amount Not to Exceed
$1,400,000.00 for Services Related to the Public Safety Radio Upgrade Project.
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 2 to
City Secretary Contract No. 41420 with Scientel Wireless, LLC, in the amount not to exceed
$1,400,000.00 for services related to the Public Safety Radio Upgrade Project.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25760 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C C -25761 - Authorize Interest Bearing Interfund Loan from the Aviation
Endowment Gas Lease Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the
Amount of $10,400,000.00 for the Interim Funding of Improvements to North
Riverside Drive /Old Denton Road Between Golden Triangle Boulevard and North
Tarrant Parkwav, authorize Execution of Necessary and Related Documents to
Effect the Loan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The recommendation was that the City Council suspend the Financial Management Policy
Statements that require an interfund loan to be repaid within five (5) years; authorize an interest -
bearing Interfund Loan Agreement from the Aviation Endowment Gas Lease Fund to the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $10,400,000.00 for interim financing of
improvements to North Riverside Drive /Old Denton Road between Golden Triangle Boulevard
- and North Tarrant Parkway, pending contract execution; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects
Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the project.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25761 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20305 -07 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
3. M &C C -25762 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount of $2,033,311.50 for the Storm Drainage and Paving
Improvements for Beaumont Street, Zwolle Street, and Terminal -Deer Road.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $2,033,311.50 for construction of the Storm Drainage and
Paving Improvements for Beaumont Street, Zwolle Street, and Terminal -been Road.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25762 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M &C C -25763 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Peachtree Construction
Ltd., in the Amount of $1,298,912.30 for I-lot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface
Overlay 2012 -15 at Various Locations. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5, 6 and 8)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with
Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $1,298,912.30 for 150 calendar days for Hot Mix
Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2012 -15 at various locations.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25763 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M &C C -25764 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Peachtree Construction
Ltd., in the Amount of $1,095,004.80 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface
Overlav 2012 -17 at Multiple Locations. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 61
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with
Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $1,095,004.80 for 140 calendar days for Hot Mix
Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2012 -17 at multiple locations.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25764 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
6. M&C C -25765 - Authorize Execution of a Utility Adjustment Agreement with
Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in the Amount of $153,560.00 for
Construction Fees Associated with the Relocation of Electrical Power Lines as
Part of the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
{COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a Utility Adjustment
Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in the amount of $153,560.00 for
construction fees associated with the relocation of electrical power lines as part of the Runway
Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
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 Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25765 be approved. The motion carried
8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth.
7. M &C C -25766 - Authorize Execution of :Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of
$343,881.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 39090 with Freese and Nichols, Inc.,
for a Revised "Total Contract Amount of $1,233,431.00 for Design of Eastside
Pump Station and General Construction Representation for a 54 -Inch Eastside II
Water Main. C( OUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 2 in
the amount of $343,881.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 39090 with Freese and Nichols, Inc.,
to provide additional engineering services on the project, thereby increasing the contract amount
to $1,233,431.00.
Council Member Jordan stated that he was advised by the City Attorney that he did not have a
conflict of interest and was able to vote on this item.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25766 be approved,
with the amendment to delete in its entirety, paragraph four (4) under the
"DISCUSSION" section beginning with the words "Subsequent to the selection... ".
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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8. 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) (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 (HIPP), 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 as detailed; 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 as detailed; authorize the collection and use of any program income resulting from
activities using prior years' HIPP 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 one (1) year term with the agencies listed in Tables 1, 2, and 3 of Mayor and
Council Communication No. C- 25767, for Program Year 2012 -2013 for CDBG, ESG and
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 such 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 ($5,830,119.00 in CDBG funds, $1,973,169.00 in
HIPP funds, $532,857.00 in ESG funds and $942,706.00 in HOPWA funds) plus any program
income, subject to receipt of various grants and program income, for the purpose of funding
programs to primarily benefit low and moderate income City residents, homeless persons and
person with HIV /AIDS.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
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a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Avis Chaisson, Community Development Coordinator, Housing and Economic
Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Ms. Cindy Crain, 284 Gail Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76085, appeared before Council in support
of Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 25767.
Council Member Moss expressed concern about the allocations for emergency repairs on the
homes in the City. He requested that this be reviewed and for staff to seek other possible sources
of funding.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
C -25767 be continued until the August 7, 2012, Council meeting. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. Second Public Hearing for a Proposed City - Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 0.65 Acres of Land in Denton County, Located Alonp, and North
of I.itsey 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.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments made at this time.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XVI. ZONING HEARING
t.ZC -12 -042 - (CD 2) - Taly's Properties, Inc., 3240 NW 33rd Street; froin: "A -5"
One- Family to: "PD /SU" Planned Development /Specific Use for arena, club
house, and stables; site plan included.(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. ZC -12 -042.
Mr. Christopher Bonilla, representing the applicant, 8540 Charleston Avenue, appeared before
Council in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -042. (Provided PowerPoint presentation)
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
No. ZC -12 -042.
Mr. JD Jimmerson, 3302 Roosevelt Avenue
Ms. Hazel Pointer, 1413 Selene Street
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to all for attending the meetings and
participating in the community outreach. He stated that this was a land use issue. He advised that
the horse stables were very close to a residential area and pointed out that neighborhood
associations in the area did have concerns with this zoning request. He also added that there were
issues with very narrow streets in the area and the funding associated with this. He recommended
that the applicant look at Marine Creek Parkway to possibly renovate stables in that area.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -042 be denied. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
XVII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Lori Morrow, 4912 South Hughes Avenue, completed a speaker card relative to law
enforcement response time and was recognized by Mayor Price, but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais and did not return.)
Mr. Charles Dreyfus, 2416 Park Place, appeared before Council relative to the closure and
renovation of area pools.
(Council Member Moss left his place at the dais.)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 24, 2012
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Ms. Judith Moore, 11093 Alta Vista Lot 28, appeared before Council relative to the
discrimination of handicapped citizens.
(Council Member Moss returned to his place at the dais.)
Ms. Moore was referred to Mr. Jason Lamers, Assistant to the Mayor /Chief of Staff, City
Manager's Office, for contact information.
XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 11:36 a.m., in
memory of the individuals who lost their lives or were injured in the Aurora, Colorado tragedy,
as well as their loved ones.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 71h day of August, 2012.
Attest:
Mary J. Kays r
City Secretary
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Mayor