HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/10/02-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 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
Peter Vaky, Deputy City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:02 a.m., on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Janet Kraatz, Faith Lutheran Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Janet Kraatz, Faith Lutheran Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 25, 2012, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G-17694 - Adopt 2012 Semi- Annual Progress Report from the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt the August 2012 semi - annual
progress report concerning the status of the Capital Improvements Plan for Transportation
Impact Fees from the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact
Fees.
2. M &C G-17695 - Authorize Payment for the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2013
Membership with the North Texas Commission in the Amount of $56.835.75.
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment for the City of
Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2013 membership with the North Texas Commission in the amount of
$56,835.75.
3. M &C G -17696 - Adopt Aburooriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Park Dedication Fees Fund in the Amount of
$142,320.00 from Available Funds and Authorize Transfer from the Park
Dedication Fees Fund to the General Fund to Offset Operation and Oversight
Costs of Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20439 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Dedication Fees
Fund in the amount of $142,320.00, from available funds, for the purpose of transferring said
amount to the General Fund to offset operation and oversight costs associated with management
of the Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy; and authorize the transfer of funds
from the Park Dedication Fees Fund to the General Fund.
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11437 - Authorize Purchase of Improvements for the City Hall
Cablecasting Control Rooms from Audio Visual Innovations, Inc., for the Cable
Communications Office Using a Cooperative Contract in the Amount of
$850,962.00, Plus a Contingency of $50,000.00, Authorize Transfer in the Amount
of $50,000.00 for Additional Capital Expenses Using the City Public, Education,
and Governmental Fee Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of
improvements for the City Hall cable casting control rooms from Audio Visual Innovations, Inc.,
for the Cable Communications Office using a General Services Administration Contract in the
amount of $850,962.00, plus a contingency of $50,000.00; authorize the transfer in the amount
of $50,000.00 to provide an annual budget for routine capital expenses associated with cable
casting improvements; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20440 -10 -2012 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, the City Public, Education, and
Governmental Fee Fund, in the amount of $950,962.00, from available funds, for the purpose of
funding certain capital expenses related to the City's cable facilities.
2. M &C P -11438 - Authorize Purchase of One Crew Cab and Three Regular Cab
Service Body Trucks from Baby Jack II Automotive LTD d/b /a Caldwell Countr
Ford in the Amount of $121,895.00 Using Texas Smart Buy Cooperative Contract
No. 072 -A1 for Multiple City of Fort Worth Departments. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of one (1)
crew cab and three (3) regular cab service body trucks from Baby Jack II Automotive, LTD,
d/b /a Caldwell Country Ford in the amount of $121,895.00 using Texas Smart Buy Cooperative
Contract No. 072 -A1 for multiple City of Fort Worth departments.
C. Land - Consent Items - None
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items - None
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25889 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with The Fain Group, Inc., in
the Amount of $492,080.46 for the Construction of Pedestrian and Streetscape
Improvements in the Berry /Riverside Urban Village on East Berry Street
Between Yuma Street and the Sycamore Creek Bridge. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with The Fain Group, Inc., in the amount of $492,080.46 for the construction of pedestrian and
streetscape improvements in the Berry /Riverside Urban Village on East Berry Street between
Yuma Street and the Sycamore Creek Bridge.
2. M &C C -25890 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with The Fain Group, Inc., in
the Amount of $556,011.13 for the Construction of Pedestrian and Streetscape
Improvements in the Near East Side Urban Village on East Lancaster Street
Between Kentucky Street and Pine Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with The Fain Group, Inc., in the amount of $556,011.13 for the construction of pedestrian and
streetscape improvements in the Near East Side Urban Village on East Lancaster Street between
Kentucky Street and Pine Street.
3. M &C C -25891 - Authorize Expenditure of Urban Development Action Grant
Program Income to CandleLight Christmas in Ryan Place in the Amount of
$64,024.29 for the Purchase of Street Lights in Community Development Block
Grant Eligible Areas of the Ryan Place Neighborhood, Accept Donation from
Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place in the Amount of $150,054.80 for Street
Light Purchase and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the expenditure of Urban
Development Action Grant Program Income to CandleLight Christmas in Ryan Place in the
amount of $64,024.29, for the purchase of street lights in Community Development Block Grant
eligible areas of the Ryan Place neighborhood; accept a donation from CandleLight Christmas in
Ryan Place in the amount of $150,054.80 to use for street light purchases; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20441 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of purchasing
the street lights.
4. M &C C -25892 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant
County in an Estimated Amount of $84,000.00 for Reconstruction of the Casa
Manana Parking Lot Located at the Intersection of University Drive and
Lancaster Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County in an estimated amount of $84,000.00 for
the reconstruction of the Casa Manana parking lot located at the intersection of University Drive
and Lancaster Avenue.
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5. M &C C -25893 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 38775, an Engineering Agreement with Kennedy Consulting, Ltd., in
the Amount of $64,400.00 for the Design of Dirks Road from Bryant Irvin Road to
Granbury Road for a Total Contract Amount of $1,672,883.85. (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3 and 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 38775, an engineering agreement, with
Kennedy Consulting, Ltd., in the amount of $64,400.00 for the design of Dirks Road from
Bryant Irvin Road to Granbury Road, thereby revising the total contract amount of
$1,672,883.85.
6. M &C C -25894 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 to Citv Secretar
Contract No. 42787 with Environmental Safety Services, Inc., in the Amount of
$92,604.00 for Scour and Erosion Abatement at Eastchase Parkway Bridge Over
Cottonwood Creek for a Total Revised Contract in the Amount of $470,424.00.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 42787 with Environmental Safety Services, Inc., in
the amount of $92,604.00 for scour and erosion abatement at Eastchase Parkway Bridge over
Cottonwood Creek, revising the total contract in the amount of $470,424.00.
7. M &C C -25895 - Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Agreement with Texas Star Cove LP, and Sanctuary on Texas Star HOA, Inc., for
Property Located South of Trinity Boulevard and North of Texas Star Golf
Course in the G.W.Crouch Survey, Abstract 278. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
stormwater facility maintenance agreement with Texas Star Cove, LP, and Sanctuary on Texas
Star HOA, Inc., for the property located South of Trinity Boulevard and North of Texas Star
Golf Course in the G.W. Crouch Survey, Abstract 278, at no expense to the City.
8. M &C C -25896 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 32301, an Engineering Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins,
Inc., in the Amount of $24,505.00 for the Stormwater Utility Project - Lebow
Channel Watershed Improvements. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 32301, engineering agreement with Teague
Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the amount of $24,505.00, for the Stormwater Utility Project - Lebow
Channel Watershed Improvements thereby revising the total contract cost to the amount of
$1,009,552.00.
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9. M &C C -25897 - Authorize Execution of Task Force Agreements with the United
States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Continue
Operation of the Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas /Fort Worth Airport
Task Force in the Amount Up to $34,404.50 for Reimbursement of Overtime
Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of task force
agreements with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to
continue operation of the Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas /Fort Worth Airport Task
Force; authorize the Police Department to accept up to the amount of $34,404.50 for
reimbursement of overtime worked by the assigned officers; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 20442 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund,
subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration, for the purpose of reimbursement of overtime cost associated with continuing
operation of the Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas /Fort Worth Airport Task Force.
10. M &C C -25898 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Lantana
Communications Corp., in the Amount Not to Exceed $97,715.40 Per Year to
Renew Maintenance, Support and Monitoring for the Water Customer Relations
Communication System Using a Texas Cooperative Agreement. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Lantana Communications Corp., as an authorized reseller of services for Avaya,
Inc., in the amount not to exceed $97,715.40 per year to renew maintenance, support and
monitoring for the Water Customer Relations Communication System and Integrated Computer
Automation and Business Application Software using the State of Texas Department of
Information Resources Contract No. DIR -SDD -1499.
11. M &C C -25899 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture in the Amount Up to
$150,000.00 for the Child and Adult Care Food Program for At -Risk After School
Programs, Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Texas Department of
Agriculture, Waive Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the application for and
acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture in an amount up to
$150,000.00 for the Child and Adult Care Food Program for At -Risk After School Programs;
authorize the execution of a contract with the Texas Department of Agriculture for the programs
for the period October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, upon receipt of the grant; authorize
a waiver of indirect costs, which are not allowed by this grant; and adopt Appropriation
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Ordinance No. 20443 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding the programs.
12. M &C C -25900 - Authorize Execution of a Sixty -Four Month Lease Agreement
with JTS Properties, LLC, for Office and Warehouse Space at 541 North Main
Street for the Cowboy Santas Toy Program. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a 64
month lease agreement with JTS Properties, LLC, for the lease of 13,500 square feet of office
and warehouse space located at 541 North Main Street for the Cowboy Santas Toy Program.
13. M &C C -25901 - Authorize Execution of a Sole Source Annual Maintenance
Agreement with the SirsiDynix Corporation in the Amount Up to $70,900.00
Annually to Provide Integrated Library System Maintenance and Third Party
Peripheral Support for the Library Department. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a sole
source annual maintenance agreement with the SirsiDynix Corporation in the amount up to
$70,900.00 annually for the provision of maintenance and third party support for the Library
Department's Integrated Library System.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1864 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Cares Enough to Wear Pink
Council Member Allen Gray presented the Proclamation for Cares Enough to Wear Pink Day to
Lieutenant David Dodson, Fire Department. She stated that the "Cares Enough to Wear Pink"
campaign was the fastest growing movement in the nation and was dedicated to putting women
first in the fight against breast cancer, while bringing hope to communities around the United
States. She pointed out that the Fort Worth Fire Fighters' Association in conjunction with the
Fort Worth Fire Department, along with thousands of fire fighters across the State of Texas, were
honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month through participation in the "Cares Enough to Wear
Pink" campaign by wearing and selling pink t -shirts that would benefit the Joan Katz Breast
Cancer Endowment Fund at All Saints Health Foundation. She encouraged all citizens to wear
pink on October 2, 2012, and show their love and support for women fighting for their lives.
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Lieutenant Dodson expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the Proclamation and
advised that the Fire Department would be hosting a series of open houses and health fairs
throughout the City which would feature information about breast health and testing.
2. Presentation of Results for the 2012 Employee Food Drive
Mr. Bill Welstead, Director, Aviation Department, and Mr. Bo Soderbergh, Executive Director,
Tarrant Area Food Bank, presented the results of the 2012 Employee Food Drive. Mr. Welstead
also announced the winners of the interdepartmental competitions. The comparison of results
from the 2011 and 2012 Food Drives are listed below:
2011 FOOD DRIVE RESULTS
2012 FOOD DRIVE RESULTS
Pounds - 35,137
Pounds - 49,350
Cash/Check Donations - $45,591.31
Cash/Check Donations - $47,082.63
Mr. Welstead presented Mr. Soderbergh with a ceremonial check for $63,532.00.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
L Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Shingleton requested that the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr.
Jim Eagle, former District 7 Council Member. He also pointed out that Silver Creek provided a
bag of premium soil mix for each of the Council Members. He advised that the soil mix was a
product of the Lake Worth dredging project. He expressed appreciation to various members of
the community and staff for their participation in the media event at Lake Worth. He also
provided a report on the commissioning of USS Fort Worth that took place on September 22,
2012, in Galveston, Texas. He recognized the Fort Worth Police Officers and Firefighters who
attended the event. He also provided a PowerPoint presentation of photographs taken at the
commissioning ceremony. He presented an Honorary Plank Holder plaque to both the Mounted
Police Officers and the Fire Fighters of Station 18.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Council Members Scarth and Shingleton and to City
Treasurer James Mauldin for their hard work and guidance on the Commissioning Committee for
the USS Fort Worth.
Council Member Espino announced that Fire Station 25 would host an open house and health
fair which would feature information about breast health and testing on October 20, 2012, from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He also announced MusicArte would be held on the Trinity River Banks
on October 6, 2012, from noon to 11:00 p.m. He advised that for more information to contact
817 - 625 -5411.
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Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to the Fire Department for their support of the
"Cares Enough to Wear Pink" campaign. He also announced that Fire Station 17 would host an
open house and health fair which would feature information about breast health and testing on
October 13, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He also announced that the Lily B. Clayton
Walkathon, benefitting the Parent Teacher Association, would be held on October 5, 2012, from
8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. He further announced that the Tarrant County Gay Pride Parade and
Picnic would be held on October 6 -7, 2012, and pointed out that this was the 31 st Annual Parade.
Council Member Allen Gray announced that Literary Soul Fest to support the ending of literacy
month was held last weekend and was a success despite the rain. She also advised that the Battle
of the Drum Lines show was a great event. She further announced that Polytechnic High School
was celebrating their 100th Anniversary on October 6, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. She
also advised that the Harambee Festival would also be held on October 6, 2012, at Evans Plaza
and encouraged everyone to attend.
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman announced the Shot in the Dark Golf Tournament and Wine Tasting
event would be held on October 5, 2012, at the Rivercrest Country Club.. He stated for more
information to contact 817 - 332 -3341. He also announced that the Alliance Air Show would be
held October 6 -7, 2012, and encouraged everyone to attend the show.
Council Member Moss announced that Fire Station 3 would host an open house and health fair
which would feature information about breast health and testing on October 6, 2012, from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Council Member Scarth announced that TCU's first Big 12 Conference Game would be held on
October 6, 2012, and encouraged everyone to attend the game. He also announced that the Good
Guys Car Show would be held at Texas Motor Speedway October 5 -7, 2012.
Mayor Price stated that she just returned from a mission trip to United Arab Emirates (UAE)
which promoted trade and tourism. She stated that wonderful discussions regarding Fort Worth
and Dallas trade and tourism were held during the trip. She also pointed out that Fort Worth and
Dallas would both be hosting a group of delegates coming from UAE this week.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Chanp-es in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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XII. 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.
XIH. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing - None
B. General
G17697 - Authorize Confirmation of the Reappointment of Mr. David
Hernandez as a Member of the City of Fort Worth Firefighters' and Police
Officers' Civil Service Commission for a Three Year Term Expiring October 1,
2015. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the confirmation of the reappointment of
Mr. David Hernandez as a member of the City of Fort Worth Firefighters' and Police Officers'
Civil Service Commission for a three (3) year term expiring October 1, 2015.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17697 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C G-17698 - Adopt Ordinances Designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment
Zones No. 84 and No. 85, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for Properties Located at
5201 Alliance Gateway, 13500 Independence Parkway and 13550 Independence
Parkway. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning the designation
of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zones No. 84 and No. 85, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt
an Ordinance designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as "Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Zone Number 84, City of Fort Worth, Texas ", located at 13500 and 13550
Independence Parkway; providing the effective and expiration dates for the zone and a
mechanism for renewal of the zone; and containing other matters related to the zone, pursuant to
and in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code; and adopt an Ordinance designating
a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 85, City
of Fort Worth, Texas ", located at 5201 Alliance Gateway; providing the effective and expiration
dates for the zone and a mechanism for renewal of the zone; and containing other matters related
to the zone, pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Ana Alvarado, Economic Development Specialist, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b.
Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G -17698 be approved and Ordinance Nos. 20444 -10 -2012 and 20445 -10 -2012 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - None
D. Land - None
E. Planning & Zoning
1. M &C PZ -2994 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Linden Avenue Between
Montgomery Street and Trail Drive Within the Boundary of the Will Rogers
Memorial Center. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance vacating and extinguishing a
portion of Linden Avenue between Montgomery Street and Trail Drive within the boundary of
the Will Rogers Memorial Center, situated in the Thomas White Survey, Abstract No. 1636,
located in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, containing approximately 16,865
square feet or 0.3872 acre of land, providing for reversion of fee in said land; providing that the
City shall retain all existing utilities easements; repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith;
and providing an effective date; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in
accordance with City Policy, Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 15624.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2994 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20446 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C PZ -2995 - Approve Timetable for Proposed Citv- Initiated Annexation and
Authorize Initiation of Zoning for Approximately 104.2 Acres of Land Located
South of W. J. Boaz Road and West of Old Decatur Road, AX -12 -007, Old
Decatur Road in the Far Northwest Sector in Accordance with the 2012
Comprehensive Plan. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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It was recommended that the City Council approve the proposed City- initiated annexation
timetable in order to annex approximately 104.2 acres (0.163 square mile) of land located south
of W.J. Boaz Road and West of Old Decatur Road, AX -12 -007, Old Decatur Road in the Far
Northwest Sector in accordance with the 2012 Comprehensive Plan for full purposes in
compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of the State of
Texas; direct staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of full municipal
services to the annexation area; and authorize the City Manager to initiate certain zoning changes
for the annexation area in the Far Northwest Sector, in accordance with the 2012 Comprehensive
Plan.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2995 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M &C PZ -2996 - Approve Timetable for Proposed Citv- Initiated Annexation and
Authorize Initiation of Zoning for Approximately 147.4 Acres of Land Located
South of Avondale - Haslet Road and East of Willow Springs Road, AX -12 -006,
Avondale - Haslet Road in the Far North Sector in Accordance with the 2012
Comprehensive Plan. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 7)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the proposed City - initiated annexation
timetable in order to annex approximately 147.4 acres (0.230 square mile) of land located south
of Avondale - Haslet Road and east of Willow Springs Road, AX -12 -006, Avondale - Haslet Road
in the Far North Sector in accordance with the 2012 Comprehensive Plan for full purposes in
compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of the State of
Texas; direct staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of full municipal
services to the annexation area; and authorize initiation for certain zoning changes for the
annexation area in the Far North Sector, in accordance with the 2012 Comprehensive Plan.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2996 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M &C C -25902 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Stabile and Winn Inc., in
the Amount of $4,213,292.00 for Pavement Reconstruction, Water and Sanitary
Sewer Main Replacement in Five Streets Utilizing the Amount of $3,799,678.51
from the 2007 Critical Capital Proiects Fund and the Amount of $1,107,589.85
from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds to Provide for Construction
Contract Costs, Contingencies and Construction Services for a Proiect Total in
the Amount of $4,907,268.36 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of $1,107,589.85
from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $770,708.65 to the Water Capital Projects
Fund and the amount of $336,881.20 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; authorize the execution
of a contract with Stabile and Winn, Inc., in the amount of $4,213,292.00 for pavement
reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for Refugio Avenue, from NW 22nd
Street to NW 25th Street; NW 23rd Street, from Lee Avenue to Lincoln Avenue; NW 23rd
Street, from Columbus Avenue to Hanna Avenue; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from available
funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement
for the streets listed above; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the
purpose of pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for the streets
listed above.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25902 be approved, with appreciation to
the Transportation and Public Works Department and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 20447 -10 -2012 and 20448 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C C -25903 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount of $2,364,557.00 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water
and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Several Streets Utilizing the
Amount of $1,850,241.00 from the 2008 Capital Improvement Program Fund and
the Amount of $910,072.00 from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds to
Provide for Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and Construction
Services for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $2,760,313.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of $910,072.00
from the Water and Sewer Fund, the amount of $835,572.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund
and the amount of $74,500.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; authorize the execution of a
contract with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $2,364,557.00 for pavement
reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for Avenue I, from Campbell Street
to Wallace Street; Arch Drive, from Avenue C to East Rosedale Street; Avalon Court, from
Northwest Cul -de -Sac to Meadowbrook Drive; Crenshaw Avenue, from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Freeway to Thrall Street; Forby Avenue, from Meadowbrook Drive to Mount Vernon Street;
Haynes Avenue, from Avenue C to East Rosedale Street; Perkins Street, from Mount Vernon
Street to East Lancaster Avenue; Westhill Road, from Martin Luther King, Jr. Freeway to Strong
Avenue; Woodrow Avenue, from Camilla Street to East Vickery Boulevard; adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water
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and sanitary sewer main replacement for the streets listed above; and adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer
main replacement for the streets listed above.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25903 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20449 -10 -2012 and 20450 -10 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M &C C -25904 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount Up to $1,000,000.00 for the Miscellaneous Storm Drain
Improvements Contract 2012. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the amount up to $1,000,000.00 for the miscellaneous storm drain
improvements contract 2012.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25904 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Robert G. Little, 2902 Schadt Street, appeared before Council relative to heavy commercial
truck traffic on his residential street. Mr. Little was referred to Assistant City Manager Fernando
Costa for resolution.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
There was no Executive Session
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:45 a.m. in
memory of Mr. Jim Eagle.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 9th day of October, 2012.
Attest:
Mary J. Ka
City Secretai