HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020/09/22-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tern Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Brian Byrd, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, District 4 (Video)
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5 (Video)
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8 (Video)
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
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 10:07 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22,
2020, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort
Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Warren Ethridge, Director of Baptist Student Ministries at TCU
The invocation was provided by Mr. Warren Ethridge, Director of Baptist Student
Ministries at TCU.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS
(State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,Texas,
one state under God, one and indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the minutes of the Work Session and Regular Minutes of
September 15, 2020, be approved. Motion 8-0, Council Member Moon absent
due to audio issues with video streaming.
1. 20-0566 Minutes - September 15, 2020 Work Session
2. 20-0567 Minutes - September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 20-0692 be removed from the Consent Agenda
for individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 20-0697 be continued to the October 27, 2020,
Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C 20-0645 (ALL) Adopt Updated Financial Management Policy Statements
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 20-0676 (ALL) Authorize Financial Transactions in Certain Capital Project
Funds to Facilitate the Clean-Up and Close-Out of Capital Projects and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24409-09-2020,
24410-09-2020, 24411-09-2020, and 24412-09-2020
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3. M&C 20-0677 (ALL) Enact Fiscal Year 2020 Year End Budget Adjustments by
Reallocating Resources, Operating Surpluses, and Available Current-Year
Revenues and Available Fund Balance and Net Position to Offset Projected
Shortfalls, Fund Departmental Capital Projects and Outlays and Authorize All
Associated Transfers and Adopt Ordinances
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24413-09-2020,
24414-09-2020, 24415-09-2020, 24416-09-2020, 24417-09-2020,
24418-09-2020, 24419-09-2020, and 24420-09-2020
4. M&C 20-0679 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending Police Department Staffing
Effective October 1, 2020, to Increase the Number of Authorized Civil Service
Positions in Specified Classifications by a Total of Seventeen to Reflect Changes
Included in the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Adopt Ordinance Prescribing Salaries
for the Police Department
Motion: Approved. Ordinance Nos. 24421-09-2020 and 24422-09-2020
5. M&C 20-0685 (ALL) Readopt the Investment Policy and Strategy for the Fort
Worth Permanent Fund
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 20-0687 (ALL) Readopt the Investment Policy and Strategy for the Fort
Worth Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 20-0686 (ALL) Adopt the Investment Policy and Strategy for the City's
General Portfolio
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 20-0705 (ALL) Authorize an Agreement for the Purchase of the Triple
Quadrupole LC/MS System, Supporting Equipment and Consumables and
Support Services from Agilent Technologies for the Amount Not to Exceed
$700,000.00 for the Water Central Laboratory and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24423-09-2020
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9. M&C 20-0710 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending Fire Department Staffing to
Increase the Number of Authorized Civil Service Positions in Specified
Classifications by a Total of Fourteen to Reflect Changes Included in the Fiscal
Year 2021 Budget and Adopt Ordinance Prescribing Salaries for the Fire
Department with Both Ordinances Effective October 1, 2020
Motion: Approved. Ordinance Nos. 24424-09-2020 and 24425-09-2020
10. M&C 20-0711 (ALL) Authorize Application for Reimbursement of Disaster
Assistance Expenditures Related to Hurricane Laura from the State of Texas and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Providing Interim Funding in the Amount of
$1,000,000.00
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24426-09-2020
11. M&C 20-0715 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations
in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an Amount of $1,625,000.00 in Federal
Funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Fiscal Year 2020 Community
Oriented Policing Services City of Fort Worth Community Oriented Policing
Services Hiring Program and a Local Cash Match of $1,830,421.00 over a
Three-Year Award Period, for a Total Appropriation of $3,455,421.00. Authorize
the Transfer of Fiscal Year 2021 Crime Control and Prevention District Funds in
the Amount of$585,735.00 as the Match Requirement
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24427-09-2020
12. M&C 20-0716 (CD 7) Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," Article III "Operation of Vehicles," Section 22-86 "Speeding,"
Subsection (i) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as Amended,
to Add the Speed Limits of Certain Speed Zones, Specifically a New Speed Limit
of 35 Miles per Hour Along Litsey Road from North Beach Street to the Fort
Worth City Limits
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 24428-09-2020
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13. M&C 20-0719 (CD 9) Authorize Continuation of the Temporary Closure of Suffolk
Drive between Granbury Road and Winfield Avenue to October 28, 2020, Suffolk
Drive between Granbury Road and Stadium Drive to February 25, 2021 and Stadium
Drive from Seminary Drive to 100 Feet North of Seminary Drive to October 9, 2020
Motion: Approved.
14. M&C 20-0729 (CD 5 and CD 8) Repeal Ordinance Number 24374-08-2020 and
Adopt the Attached Ordinance Levying Assessments on Property Located in Fort
Worth Public Improvement District 20— East Lancaster Avenue for the 2020 Tax
Year at a Rate of$.266 Per Each $100.00 of Property Value
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 24429-09-2020
B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials,and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 20-0688 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of an Agreement with GT
Distributors, Inc. for Ammunition in an Annual Amount Up to $1,685,000.00 and
Authorize Four Annual Renewal Options for the Police and Municipal Court
Departments
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 20-0689 (ALL) Ratify Expenditures and Authorize Agreement with Staples
Contract and Commercial LLC to Purchase Office Supplies Using Sourcewell
Cooperative Contract Number 012320-SCC in an Annual Amount Up to
$1,500,000.00 per Year and Authorize Additional Four One-Year Renewal
Options
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 20-0690 (ALL) Authorize Agreement with Lord's Relocation Services, Inc.
d/b/a All Points of Texas for Moving Services in an Annual Amount Up to
$200,000.00 Per Year for City Departments and Authorize Two Annual Renewal
Options Using a Tarrant County Cooperative Contract
Motion: Approved.
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4. M&C 20-0691 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of a Contract with Various
Vendors for Janitorial Supplies using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract 598-19 and
569-18, Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 012320-SCC, and Omnia Partners
Cooperative R-TC-17006 and R 162102 in an Amount Up to $1,100,000.00 for a
One-Year Term for All City Departments
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 20-0693 (ALL) Authorize the Purchase of Three Service Trucks from
Grapevine DCJ, LLC in an Amount Up to $181,215.00 for the Park and
Recreation Department through the Property Management Department
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 20-0694 (ALL) Authorize the Purchase of Six Service Body Trucks from
Grapevine DCJ LLC, in an Amount Up to $408,245.00 for the Water and
Property Management Departments through the Property Management
Department
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 20-0695 (CD 3 and CD 4) Authorize Agreements with TCF National Bank
for a 60-Month Lease Term for 188 Golf Carts in an Amount Up to $550,000.00,
and Textron, Inc. d/b/a E-Z-GO for Warranty, Maintenance, and Repair Services
of the Same in an Amount Up to $225,000.00 for the Park and Recreation
Department
Motion: Approved.
D. Planning & Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C 20-0683 (CD 5) Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Alley in Block
2, Walter Willi Addition to be Replatted with the Adjoining Property for
Additional Parking and Access for the Fort Worth ISD Young Mens Leadership
Academy
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 24430-09-2020
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2. M&C 20-0684 (CD 9) Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley in Block 7, Prospect
Heights and a Portion an Alley in Block 19, Frisco Heights Addition to be Replatted
with the Adjoining Property for a Multifamily Development
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 24431-09-2020
E. Award of Contract-Consent Items
1. M&C 20-0699 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount
of $235,325.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Gupta and Associates, Inc. for
Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Phase II Electrical Improvements,
Authorize Execution of a Contract with Winston Electric Inc. dba ACME Electric
in the Amount of $8,647,846.00 for Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility
Phase II Electrical Improvements, Provide for Project Costs for a Project Total
Amount of $9,780,894.00, Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to
Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt, and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5276-09-2020 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24432-09-2020
2. M&C 20-0700 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 5 in the Amount
of $699,217.00 to an Engineering Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for the
Process Evaluation and Engineering Design of the Village Creek Water
Reclamation Facility Grit Facility & South Influent Pump Station Project for a
Total Revised Contract Amount of $4,047,869.00, Adopt Resolution Expressing
Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5277-09-2020 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24433-09-2020
3. M&C 20-0701 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Hazen and Sawyer, Inc. in the Amount of $920,150.00 for the Evaluation and
Design of Improvements to the Digesters at the Village Creek Water Reclamation
Facility, Provide for Additional Project Costs for a Total of $1,020,150.00, Adopt
a Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds
of Future Debt, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5278-09-2020 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24434-09-2020
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4. M&C 20-0702 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Change Order No. 1 in the
Amount of $261,050.00 and the Addition of 300 Calendar Days to a Contract with
William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle C Construction Company to Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 91, Part 1 and Westcliff Phase 2B Drainage Improvements
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24435-09-2020
5. M&C 20-0703 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
VRX, Inc., in the Amount of $199,803.00 for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation,
Contract 105 Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24436-09-2020
6. M&C 20-0704 (CD 5 and CD 8) Authorize Execution of a Contract with William
J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle C Construction, in the Amount of $1,897,659.00 for the
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 90, Part 1 Project and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24437-09-2020
7. M&C 20-0706 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Flow-Line
Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $2,098,430.00 for the Northeast Northside 11
30-inch Water Transmission Main Along State Highway 170, Part 2, Provide for
Project Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of $2,448,721.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24438-09-2020
8. M&C 20-0707 (CD 4) Authorize the Amount of $3,500,000.00 to be Used for
Increased Project Costs for the Emergency Sewer Work and Engineering Design
for Trinity River Stream Bank Erosion Affecting Two 90-inch Sanitary Sewer
Mains and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24439-09-2020
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9. M&C 20-0709 (CD 5) Authorize the Amount of $1,160,000.00 for Increased Project
Costs for the Emergency Sewer Work and Engineering Design for Sanitary Sewer
Mains M-191 and M-182 Crossing Underneath East Loop 820, Adopt Resolution
Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future
Debt, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5279-09-2020 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
24440-09-2020
10. M&C 20-0708 (CD 6 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gra-Tex
Utilities, Inc., in the Amount of $4,781,325.85, for the 2019 Water Line and Sanitary
Sewer Replacement-A Project, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24441-09-2020
11. M&C 20-0714 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, for Reimbursement of
Overtime Costs in an Amount Up to $19,180.00 for Participation in the Texoma High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas DFW Airport Task Force SURGE for Fiscal
Year 2021, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24442-09-2020
12. M&C 20-0717 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Alliance for
Children in the Amount of $103,600.00 to Continue Operation of the Advocacy
Center for Fiscal Year 2021
Motion: Approved.
13. M&C 20-0718 (CD 4) Authorize the Use of Funds in the Amount of
$1,308,000.00 in the General Capital Projects Fund for the Contract Street
Maintenance Project and the Contract Brick Pavement Repair Project, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances and Update the FY2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24443-09-2020 and
24444-09-2020
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14. M&C 20-0720 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $770,000.00 for Drainage and
Floodplain Review Services and Dashboard Maintenance for Fiscal Year 2021 with
Two Renewal Options
Motion: Approved.
15. M&C 20-0724 (CD 7) Authorize the Execution of a Construction Contract with
Johnson Controls, Incorporated for the Purchase and Installation of a Variable Speed
Chiller in the Amount of $1,676,542.00 to Replace the Existing Chiller in the Central
Utility Plant at the Alliance Fort Worth Maintenance Facility Located at 2000 Eagle
Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177
Motion: Approved.
16. M&C 20-0725 (CD 9) Authorize The Execution of a Lease Agreement with Safe City
Commission for Fort Worth Police Department Operations at One Safe Place,
Located at 1100 Hemphill, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 During Fiscal Year 2021
Motion: Approved.
17. M&C 20-0726 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreements with Fort Worth, Keller,
Eagle Mountain Saginaw, Crowley, Northwest and Lake Worth Independent School
Districts, as well as Lena Pope Home, Inc., to Operate the School Resource Officer
Program (Formerly the School Security Initiative Program) for Fiscal Year 2021 in
the Total Amount of$6,799,433.38 (CCPD Funded)
Motion: Approved.
18. M&C 20-0728 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of an Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 50326 with DNA Labs International and City Secretary Contract No.
50556 with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc., for DNA Outsourcing Up
to $293,920.00 and Authorize Four Annual Renewal Options for the Police
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. 20-0439 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials,and Services-Removed from Consent Agenda
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council in opposition to
M&C 20-0692 and presented a video.
5. M&C 20-0692 (ALL) Recognize the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as the City of Fort
Worth's Official Newspaper and Authorize Purchase Agreement with
Star-Telegram, Inc. for the Publication of Official City Notices and Advertising
in an Amount Up to $200,000.00 for One Year with No Options to Renew for All
City Departments
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that M&C 20-0692 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples' Week
Council Member Flores presented a Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples' Week to Mr.
Leroy Peria and members of the Red Handed Warriors Society.
2. Presentation of Proclamation for Near Southside Arts
Council Member Zadeh presented a Proclamation for Near Southside Arts to Mr. Mike
Brennan, Fort Worth South, Inc.
3. Presentation of Proclamation for National Preparedness Month
Mayor Price presented a Proclamation for National Preparedness Month to Assistant
Chief Homer Robertson, Fort Worth Fire Department, and members of the Office of
Emergency Management.
4. M&C 20-0713 (ALL) Ratify the Application for, and Ratify the Acceptance of the
Mental Health Officer Training (MHOT) FY 2020 Off-Cycle Grant from the Morris
Foundation in the Amount of $47,495.00, Ratify Execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU), and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Mr. Todd Liles, representing the Morris Foundation, 3100 West 7th Street, Suite
245 appeared before Council in support of M&C 20-0713.
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Lieutenant Amy Ladd, Police Department, appeared before Council to accept the
donation.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that M&C 20-0713 be approved with appreciation and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 24445-09-2020 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Members Allen Gray and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within
the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for ceremonial travel.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
20-0977 Board Appointments - District 4
Council Member Moon stated that the reappointments for various boards and commissions would be
brought back at the October 20,2020,Council meeting.
PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications by boards, commission, and City
Council committees.
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BUDGET
1. 20-0974 An Ordinance Appropriating Funding for the Operating Budget of the City of
Fort Worth for the Ensuing Fiscal Year, Beginning October 1, 2020, and Ending
September 30, 2021, Including an Appropriation to Pay Debt Service Requirements
on Outstanding Indebtedness; and Appropriating Funds for Purposes of Enacting the
Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvement Plans, Including Capital Programs, Projects,
Outlays, and Community Facility Agreements; and Delegating Authority for Certain
Transfers and Allocations within Budgeted Amounts; and Ratifying City Council
Approved Appropriation Ordinances Effecting this Budget; and Acknowledging Prior
Appropriations Effecting the Capital Improvement Plans; and Incorporating Budget on
File With City Secretary, as Revised By City Council; and Approving the Capital
Improvement Plan; and Acknowledging Approval of Revised Personnel Leave; and
Prohibiting the Expending, Obligating, or Committing of Funds in Excess of
Appropriations or Actual Available Resources; and Establishing Legal Level of
Control; and Providing for Publication; and Providing a Severability Clause; and
Providing a Savings Clause; and Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances and
Appropriations in Conflict Herewith; and Providing an Effective Date
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Budget Ordinance No. 24446-09-2020 be adopted. Motion
passed 9-0.
2. 20-0975 An Ordinance Providing for the Levy and Collection of an Annual Ad
Valorem Tax on All Property, Real, Personal and Mixed, Situated Within the
Territorial Limits of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and All Personal Property Owned
in Said City of Fort Worth, Texas, on January 1, 2020, Except Such Property as may
be Exempt from Taxation by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas; and
Approving the Tax Roll; and Providing for a Penalty; and Providing a Severability
Clause; and Providing a Savings Clause; and Providing for the Repeal of all
Ordinances in Conflict with the Provisions of this Ordinance; and Providing for the
Publication and Final Passage Thereof
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Jordan,
that Ordinance No. 24447-09-2020 be adopted to approve a tax rate lower
than the no new revenue tax rate. Motion passed 9-0.
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3. 20-0973 A Resolution Ratifying the Property Tax Revenue Increase Reflected in the
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget, in Accordance with Section 102.007(c) of the Texas
Local Government Code
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that Resolution No. 5280-09-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 20-0966 A Resolution Appointing Eight Members to the Board of the Fort Worth
Transportation Authority (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zadeh, that Resolution No. 5281-09-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
2. 20-0972 A Resolution Authorizing the Waiver of Certain Public Right of Way Permit
Fees for the Construction of the Tarrant County Law Enforcement Memorial
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution No. 5282-09-2020 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 20-0682 (ALL) Adopt Fiscal Year 2021 Fee Adjustments for Development
Services Department and Adopt Ordinance Revising Fees
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that M&C 20-0682 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 24448-09-2020 and 24449-09-2020 be adopted. Motion
passed 9-0.
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2. M&C 20-0698 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Revising Wholesale Water, Wastewater,
Standby, and Raw Water Service Rates and Amending Chapter 35 - Water and
Sewers, Article III - Charges, Division 1 — Generally, Sections 35-56(g) (h) and (i) of
the City Code with an Effective Date of Billing on or after November 1, 2020 for
Usage and Flows from and after October 1, 2020 for Water and Wastewater Service
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that M&C 20-0699 be approved and Ordinance No.
24450-09-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
3. M&C 20-0712 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance to Increase Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the Amount of
$99.415,569.30 for Allowable Expenses Related to the COVID-19 Virus
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that M&C 20-0712 be approved and Ordinance No. 24451-09-2020
be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
4. M&C 20-0723 (CD 7) Authorize Execution and Acceptance of a Grant from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant
Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $515,500.00 for the Central Arlington Heights
Voluntary Acquisition Project, Authorize Acceptance of Matching Funds from the
Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund in an Amount Not to
Exceed $34,500.00, Authorize Execution of Related Agreements, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that M&C 20-0723 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
24452-09-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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5. M&C 20-0727 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Issuance and Sale of City of Fort
Worth, Texas Drainage Utility System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds,
Series 2020, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $110,365,000.00,
Establishing Parameters with Respect to Sale of the Bonds, Delegating to Designated
City Officials Authority to Effect Sale of the Bonds, Authorizing Escrow and Other
Related Agreements, Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject, Declaring an
Immediate Effective Date, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that M&C 20-0727 be approved and Ordinance No.
24453-09-2020, Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24454-09-2020,
24455-09-2020 and 24456-09-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
D. Land
1. M&C 20-0680 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Subdivision
Ordinance to Authorize Delegation of Approval Authority for Construction Plans
to the Development Services Director or the Director's Designee
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that M&C 20-0680 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 24457-09-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C 20-0681 (ETJ, Future CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Pre-Annexation
Development Agreement with Dean Ranch, 187.73 Acres at Northwest Corner of
FM 3325 and Interstate 20 (US Highway 80), for Property Located in Fort
Worth's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
Property Description: 187.73 Acres at the Northwest Corner of FM 3325 and
Interstate 20 (US Highway 80), located in unincorporated Parker County
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that M&C 20-081 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 20-0675 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Arts Council of
Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Inc. in the Amount of $1,786,370.00
for Professional Management of the Fort Worth Public Art Program, to Support
the Competitive Arts Grant Program, for Operation of the Community Arts Center
and for Management Funding for the Rose Marine Theater for Fiscal Year 2021
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton that M&C 20-0675 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C 20-0678 (ALL) Adopt City of Fort Worth Public Art Annual Work Plan for
Fiscal Year 2021 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that M&C 20-0678 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 24458-09-2020, 24459-09-2020, and 24460-09-2020 be
adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
3. M&C 20-0696 (CD 4) Authorize Execution of an Economic Development
Program Agreement with Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp., or an Affiliate, for the
Relocation of Its Corporate Headquarters and Other Offices to Fort Worth
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Byrd, that M&C 20-0696 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
4. M&C 20-0697 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Taylor Hurd Taylor Jr. and Shavina Desha Taylor for
the Construction of a Single-Family Dwelling of Approximately 1,929 Square Feet
and Having a Cost of at Least $342,772.00 on Property Located at 5112 Bonnell
Avenue, in the Como Neighborhood and Within Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone and Reinvestment Zone Area Three
Motion: It was the consensus of the City Council that M&C 20-0697 be
continued to the October 27, 2020, Council meeting.
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S. M&C 20-0721 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Three Interlocal Agreements with the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority totaling $1,200,000.00 with City Participation in
the Amount of $900,000.00: East Lancaster Avenue Transit-Oriented Development
Planning in the Amount of $150,000.00 with City Participation In the Amount of
$100,000.00; Transit Technology and Innovation Infrastructure Improvements in the
Amount of $720,000.00 with City Participation In the Amount of $470,000.00; and
Transit Signage and Pedestrian Improvement with City Participation in the Amount of
$330,000.00 and Update the FY2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores,that M&C 20-0721 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
6. M&C 20-0722 (CD 7 and City of River Oaks) Authorize Execution of Amendment
Number 1 to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation for the Meandering Road - LT JG Barnett Road Project, Adopt a
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation in the Amount of $22,539,828.00 with Federal
Participation in the Amount of $18,284,010.00, State Participation in the Amount of
$782,855.00, and Local Participation in the amount of $3,472,963.00 Using
Transportation Development Credits for the Meandering Road — LT JG Barnett Road
Project, Authorize Acceptance of Federal Funds in the Amount of $18,284,010.00
from the Texas Department of Transportation, Authorize Execution of an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of River Oaks, Texas for the Meandering Road-LT JG
Barnett Road Project in River Oaks and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that M&C 20-0722 be approved and Resolution No. 5283-09-2020
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 24461-09-2020 be adopted. Motion
passed 9-0.
ZONING HEARING
City Secretary Kayser advised that Zoning Docket ZC-20-108 was located in Council
District 6.
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of September 15, 2020, continued Zoning
Docket ZC-20-108:
Mr. Casey Stevenson, 9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite 2500, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-108 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not
wish to address Council.
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1. ZC-20-108 (CD8) Heritage of Faith Christian, 10200 - 10400 blocks Old Cleburne
Crowley Junction Road; From: "CF" Community Facilities To: "A-5" One-Family
61.40 acres (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-108 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the
above-listed cases, Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the hearing be closed, and Ordinance No. 24462-09-2020 be adopted.
Motion passed 9-0.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
The City Council may not discuss or deliberate about a topic not specifically listed on the
Agenda, including those presented during the Public Comments section of the Agenda
(Tex. Gov't Code § 551.042)
2. 20-0606 Public Presentations
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council relative to City
Council and Code Compliance and presented a video.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the meeting at 10:49 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 20th day of October, 2020.
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