HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/10/16-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 2012
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tern 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:
Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
Mayor Price announced that the Crowley High School Choir was performing in the Council
Chamber. She expressed appreciation to the students and Choir Director Kendra Fisher for the
joyous musical selection.
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 10:06 a.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Todd Hearnsberyer, Bethesda Community Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Todd Heamsberger, Bethesda Community Church.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 9
2012
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 9, 2012 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Assistant City Manager Alanis requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. C -25917
and C -25926 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Assistant City Manager Alanis requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11444
be withdrawn from consideration and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication No.
P -11444 (Revised).
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17703 - Authorize Payments to Tarrant County Elections Administration
for the Remaining Cost of Election Services for the May 12, 2012, District 8
Special Election in the Amount of $29,310.75 and for Payment of the Total and
Final Cost for the June 22, 2012, District 8 Run -Off Election in the Amount of
$136,428.26 for a Total Amount Due of $165,739.01 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payments to Tarrant
County Elections Administration for the remaining balance for election services for the Special
Election for City Council District 8 held on May 12, 2012 in the amount of $29,310.75 and for
the full and final payment for election services for the Run -Off Election for City Council District
8 held on June 23, 2012, in the amount of $136,428.26, for a total amount of $165,739.01.
2. M &C G-17704 - Authorize Amendment of the City of Fort Worth's Homebuyer
Assistance Program to Allow Maximum Loan Amounts Based on Household
Income Levels (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an amendment to the City
of Fort Worth's Homebuyer Assistance Program to provide for maximum loan amounts ranging
from $14,999.00 for households earning 35 percent or less of Area Median Income to $9,999.00
for households earning 80 percent or less of Area Median Income.
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3. M &C G -17705 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Advance Transportation Solutions, LLC, to Operate
Three 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: That the public necessity and convenience
require the operation of three (3) limousines upon the streets, alleys and thoroughfares in the City
of Fort Worth; Advance Transportation Solutions, LLC, is qualified and financially able to
conduct a limousine service within the City; Advance Transportation Solutions, LLC, has
complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Advance Transportation
Solutions, LLC, presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for three (3)
limousines; and the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition
of three (3) limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No.
20457 -10 -2012 granting the privilege of operating authority to Advance Transportation
Solutions, 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 three (3) limousines for
a one (1) year period beginning on the effective date, subject to and conditioned on Advance
Transportation Solutions, LLC, complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
4. M &C G -17706 - Adopt Capital Improvements Plan Citizen Advisory Committee's
Semi - Annual Progress Report for Water and Wastewater Impact Fees (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt the Capital Improvements
Plan Citizen Advisory Committee's semi - annual progress report for Water and Wastewater
impact fees.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11445 - Authorize Purchase of Both Aircraft and Airport Liability
Insurance from Key & Piskuran Insurance Agency, a Higginbotham Company,
for a Combined Total Premium in the Amount of $86,600.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize purchase of aircraft
liability insurance coverage from Key & Piskuran Insurance Agency, a Higginbotham Company,
for the policy period of October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, for the annual premium in the
amount of $57,600.00; and authorize purchase of airport liability insurance coverage from Key
& Piskuran Insurance Agency, a Higginbotham Company, for the policy period of
October 1, 2012, to September 30, 201, for the annual premium in the amount of $29,000.00.
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2. M &C P -11446 - Authorize Non - Exclusive Purchase Agreements with North Texas
Hydromulching & Services, L L C , and King Ranch Turfgrass in the Amount of
$500,000.00 for Grass Seed and Sod for City Departments (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize non - exclusive purchase
agreements with North Texas Hydromulching & Services, L.L.C., and King Ranch Turfgrass in
the amount of $500,000.00 for grass seed and sod for all City departments.
3. M &C P -11447 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with DLT Solutions, LLC, in the
Amount of $63,751.00 for Autodesk Buzzsaw Application Hosting Services for
Integrated Program Management for the Transportation and Public Works
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement for
Autodesk Buzzsaw Application Hosting Services for Integrated Program Management with DLT
Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $63,751.00 for the Transportation and Public Works
Department.
C. Land - Consent Items - None
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items - None
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25916 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Arts Council of Fort
Worth and Tarrant County, Inc., in the Amount of $799,690.00 from the General
Fund to Promote Artistic and Cultural Activities for Fiscal Year 2013 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a contract
with the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Inc., in the amount of $799,690.00
from the General Fund to promote artistic and cultural activities for Fiscal Year 2013.
3. M &C C -25918 - Authorize Entering into an Artwork Commission Contract in the
Amount of $45,300.00 with Montage 48/61, a General Partnership Between
Charlotte Lindsey and Larry Enge, for Public Art Within the Berry /Riverside
Urban Village on the Northeast and Southwest Corners of the Intersection of East
Berry Street and Riverside Drive (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize entering into an artwork
commission contract in an amount of $45,300.00 with Montage 48/61, a general partnership
between Charlotte Lindsey and Larry Enge, for fabrication, transportation and installation of
public art within the Berry /Riverside Urban Village on the northeast and southwest corners of the
intersection of East Berry Street and Riverside Drive.
4. M &C C -25919 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 5 to City Secretary
Contract No 29110 -A7 with Johnson Controls, Inc., Deducting the Amount of
$65,119.00 for a Revised Total Contract in the Amount of $3,332,8_30.00 for the
Energy Savings Performance Contract at Selected City Owned Facilities (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 5 to City Secretary Contract No. 29110 -A7 with Johnson Controls, Inc., deducting the
amount of $65,119.00 for a revised total contract in the amount of $3,332,830.00, for the energy
savings performance contract at selected City owned facilities.
5. M &C C -25920 - Authorize Transfer from the Specially Funded Capital Projects
Fund to the General Fund in the Amount of $483,978.00 for Management of the
Fort Worth Public Art Program and Maintenance of the Public Art Collection
and Authorize Execution of a Professional Management Services Agreement with
the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Inc., in the Amount of
$438,978.00 for Fiscal Year 2013 Management of the Public Art Program and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount
of $483,978.00 from the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund for
management of the Fort Worth Public Art Program and maintenance of the public art collection;
adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20458 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the General Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of funding
the Fiscal Year 2013 management of public art program; and authorize a renewal of a
professional management services agreement with the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant
County, Inc., in the amount of $438,978.00 for management of the Fiscal Year 2013 Fort Worth
Public Art Program for a period of one (1) year.
6. M &C C -25921 - Authorize Resection of All Bids for the Tony's Creek Detention
Basin Rehabilitation Project and Re- Advertisement of the Project for Bids
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize rejection of all bids
received for Tony's Creek Detention Basin Rehabilitation Project; and authorize the re-
advertising of the project for bids at the earliest time possible.
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7. M &C C -25922 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant
County to Install High Water Warning Signs and Flashers on Oak Grove Road at
Deer Creek (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
interlocal agreement with Tarrant County to install high water warning signs and flashers on Oak
Grove Road at Deer Creek.
8. M &C C -25923 - Authorize Execution of a License Agreement to Allow the Texas
Coalition for Animal Protection to Use the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and
Control Facility for the Purpose of Offering Low Cost Vaccinations to Privately
Owned Animals (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a license
agreement with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection, with a term of one (1) year and two
(2) one (1) year options to renew, for the after -hours use of the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and
Control Center for the purpose of offering low -cost vaccinations to privately owned animals.
9. M &C C -25924 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with RJN
Group, Inc., in the Amount of $349,740.00 for Village Creek Parallel Interceptor,
M -503/M -244 Improvements on Quail Road, Ramey Avenue, Pioneer Parkway
and Handley Drive and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT
5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$399,740.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $175,827.00 to the
Water Capital Projects Fund and $223,913.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20459 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of
executing a contract with RJN Group, Inc., for Village Creek Parallel Interceptor (M- 503/M-
244) improvements on Quail Road, Ramey Avenue, Pioneer Parkway and Handley Drive; and
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20460 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of
executing the contract for the improvements on the streets named above; and authorize the
execution of a contract with RJN Group, Inc., in the amount of $349,740.00 for Village Creek
Parallel Interceptor, M -503/M -244 Improvements.
10. M &C C -25925 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Dunaway Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $347,180.00 for Westside III and IV
Water Main Connections (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Dunaway Associates, Inc., in the amount of $347,180.00 for Westside III and IV Water
Main Connections.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1866 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Iniuries
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items- Removed from Consent A enda for
Individual Consideration
2. M &C C -25917 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Systems Agreement
with the City of Crowley 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)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a communications systems
agreement with the City of Crowley for participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two -Way
Public Safety Radio System in which the City of Crowley 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 $48,720.00.
Council Member Jordan advised that 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 Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25917 be approved. The motion
carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Jordan.
11. M &C C -25926 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with 2L
Construction L.L.C., in the Amount of $267,996.83 for Trailhead and Trail
Improvements at Trail Drivers Park (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
construction contract with 2L Construction, L.L.C., in the amount of $267,996.83 for trailhead
and trail improvements at Trail Drivers Park.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25926 be continued until the
October 23, 2012, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC
1. Recognition of USA Track and Field Coach Jon Drummond
Mayor Price presented Certificates of Recognition of USA Track and Field Coach Jon
Drummond and to Darvis Patton, silver medalist of the Team USA Track Team. She stated that
Mr. Drummond was a TCU graduate and a former Olympic winner and was being recognized as
the Coach of the USA Track and Field relay team. She pointed out that Mr. Drummond's team
brought home several medals from this year's Olympics. She stated that Mr. Drummond was
accompanied by Bert Williams, Vice President, USA Track and Field Association and other
former Olympians.
Both Mr. Drummond and Mr. Patton expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the
recognition and stated it was an honor to represent Team USA.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman expressed appreciation to everyone who attended the White Cane
event for the blind and stated that the Police Department provided excellent service to the public
at the event.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to the South Division of the Police Department
and the Citizens on Patrol from District 6 who patrolled the North Crowley Homecoming Game.
He also pointed out that Neighborhood Patrol Office Michael Vargas's daughter was the
Homecoming Queen.
Council Member Burns requested the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Linda Clark,
a longtime District 9 resident and activist, who recently passed away.
Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to Council Members Shingleton and Burns for
attending and speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Bell Helicopter Global Headquarters
and stated the City was excited to have this wonderful facility.
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to the Economic Development and Planning
Departments for their assistance at the Northeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit
that was held on October 12, 2012. He stated that the next meeting would be held on
October 26, 2012, and to contact the District 4 Office for more information. He also requested
the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Fort Worth native Dario Lorenzetti, a member
of the State Department, who was killed by a Taliban suicide bomber on October 13, 2012, in
Afghanistan.
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Mayor Price announced that a Spooky Bike Ride would be held on October 26, 2012, and
encouraged everyone to dress up in a Halloween costume and attend the event. She also
requested the Council meeting by adjourned in memory of Parks and Community Services
Director Richard Zavala's son, Preston Zavala, who passed away on October 7, 2012.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Council Member Scarth recommended the following appointments and reappointments on behalf
of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee:
Appointments:
• Mr. Jason Lamers to Place 6 (Municipal Office representatives) on the Animal Shelter
Advisory Committee, with a term expiring October 1, 2014.
• Mr. Andrew Blake to Place 2 (Real Estate representative) on the Downtown Design
Review Board, with a term expiring October 1, 2014.
Reappointments:
• Mr. Tom Malone to Place 4 (Design Professional /Architect representative) on the
Downtown Design Review Board, with a term expiring October 1, 2014.
• Mr. Kirk Millican to Place 6 (Design Professional /Architect representative) on the
Downtown Design Review Board, with a term expiring October 1, 2014.
• Ms. Sandra Espinoza to Alternate Position Place 8 (Design Professional /Architect
representative) on the Downtown Design Review Board, with a term expiring October 1,
2014.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the individuals listed above be appointed or reappointed to the various boards and
commissions, effective October 16, 2012, with terms expiring as reflected. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XII. PRESENTATIONS AND /OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND /OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Report by the Aviation Advisory Board
Mr. Bill Wilstead, Director, Aviation Department, introduced Mr. Dick Fahy, Chair of the
Aviation Advisory Board.
Mr. Fahy provided a brief summary of the Aviation Advisory Board's mission activities over the
past year, including future goals, projects and challenges.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Fort Worth Art Commission
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing the individuals listed
below to serve on the Fort Worth Art Commission, with a term expiring as indicated:
• Ms. Robyne Kelly, Community Representative, Place 1, with a term expiring on
September 30, 2013.
• Ms. Terri Thornton, Arts Professional (Curator), Place 2, with a term expiring on
September 30, 2014.
• Mr. Gregory Ibanez, Art Professional, (Design Professional), Place 4, with a term
expiring on September 30, 2014.
• Mr. Arthur Weinman, Art Professional (Design Professional), Place 5, with a term
expiring on September 30, 2013.
• Mr. Steven C. Kline, Art Professional (Arts Administrator), Place 9, with a term expiring
on September 30, 2013.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Resolution No. 4139 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
Council Member Burns requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15447 be
moved up the Agenda and considered at this time.
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2. M &C L -15447 - Authorize Acceptance of a 4.5 Acre Land Donation from XTO
Energy Inc., for the Purpose of Developing the Proposed South Central
Community Center and Dedicate the Property as Parkland (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a 4.5 acre land donation
located at the northeast corner of Hemphill Street and Biddison Street, described as part of the
Block Q, Porter's Heights, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County Texas, from
XTO Energy Inc., for the purpose of developing the proposed South Central Community Center;
and dedicate the property as parkland.
Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to everyone at XTO Energy, Inc, for the generous
donation of land for the Community Center on the south side and stated it would be enjoyed by
everyone in and around the community.
Mr. Bob Manthei, 810 Houston Street, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. L- 15447.
Council Member Scarth advised that 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 Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15447 be approved, with
appreciation. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council
Member Scarth.
A. Benefit Hearing - None
B. General
1. 1V1 &C G17707 - Authorize Reimbursement of the General Fund in the Amount of
$571,864.42 for Expenses Associated with the Leasing of City Owned Minerals in
Fiscal Year 2012 from Royalties and Bonuses Received and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of
$118,114.96, Aviation Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the amount of $118,062.45, Capital
Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $84,138.71, General Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the
amount of $83,713.07, Park Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of $55,006.57, Park System
Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the amount of $13,361.48, Golf Gas Lease Capital Project Fund
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in the amount of $25,237.06, Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of
$59,752.22, Water and Sewer Gas Lease Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $8,141.38 and
Water and Sewer Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the amount of $2,704.74 in the total amount of
$571,864.42, from Gas Lease Revenues, for the purpose of reimbursing administrative cost of
mineral leasing associated with City -owned properties in Fiscal Year 2012; and authorize the
transfer in the amount of $571,864.42 to the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2012 to cover
administrative costs of mineral leasing associated with City -owned properties.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17707 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20461 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
(Council Member Burns left his place at the dais and did not return to the meeting.)
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M &C P -11444 - Authorize Agreement with Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth
LLC d /b /a Allied Waste /Republic Services of Fort Worth for Garbage and Waste
Disposal Services and Recycling Collection for City Facilities in the Amount of
$1,557,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous
Meeting)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11444
be withdrawn from consideration.
2. M &C P -11444 - (Revised) Authorize Agreement with Allied Waste Services of
Fort Worth, LLC d /b /a Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth /Republic Services of
Fort Worth for Garbage and Waste Disposal Services and Recycling Collection
for City Facilities in the Amount of $1,557,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Allied
Waste Services of Fort Worth, LLC, d/b /a Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth/Republic
Services of Fort Worth, for regular garbage and waste disposal services and recycling collection
for City facilities in the amount of $1,557,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11444 (Revised) be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
D. Land
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1. _M &C L -15446 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.956 Acres of Land for Ri ght -of -Way and an Easement Interest in
0.005 Acres of Land for Permanent Pedestrian Access and 0.526 Acres for
Temporary Construction Located West of the Shiver Road and North Beach
Street Intersection in Abstract 1611, Tract 1, Charles C. Whyte Survey, Owned
by JDI Investors, L.P., for the Widening of North Beach Street from Vista
Meadows Drive to Shiver Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended 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 0.956 acre of land for right -of -way, easement interest in 0.005 acre of land for
permanent pedestrian access and 0.526 acre for temporary construction located in Abstract 1611,
Tract 1, Charles C. Whyte Survey, owned by JDI Investors, L.P., for the widening of North
Beach Street from Vista Meadows Drive to Shiver Road located west of the Shiver Road and
North Beach Street intersection; declare the necessity to acquire a fee simple and easement
interests in the subject property by means of condemnation by eminent domain for the widening
of North Beach Street; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent domain
proceedings to acquire a fee simple and easement interests in the property; and authorize a
payment pursuant to an award of commissioners and /or upon negotiated settlement in lieu of
condemnation by eminent domain.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15446 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a
0.956 acre tract of land for right of way acquisition, easement interest in 0.005 acre
of land for permanent pedestrian access and 0.526 acre for temporary construction,
located west of the Shiver Road and North Beach Street intersection in Abstract
1611, Tract 1, Charles C. Whyte Survey, owned by JDI Investors, L.P. The
purchase of the right -of -way and easement interests are needed for the widening of
North Beach Street from a two (2) lane undivided to a four (4) lane divided road,
from Vista Meadows Drive to Shiver Road, to provide increased capacity for traffic
flow in North Fort Worth. The fee simple right -of -way and the easement interests
are described by metes and bounds and depicted by survey plats attached to this
Mayor and Council Communication. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
E. Planning & Zoning
1. M &C PZ -2957 - Consider Institution of the Annexation and Adoption of
Ordinance for the Owner - Initiated Annexation of Approximately 3.3 Acres of
Land Located North of Avondale- Haslet Road and East of US 287, AX -11 -008,
2484 Avondale- Haslet Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (Continued from a
Previous Meetinp,)
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It was recommended that the City Council institute and consider the adoption of an Ordinance
declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of
Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of an approximately 3.3 acre tract of land situated in
the G. S. Rall Survey, Abstract Number 1801, also known as Lot 22, Block 6 of the Haslet
Heights Addition, situated about 15.3 miles north 18 degrees west of the courthouse, Tarrant
County, Texas (Case No. AX -11 -008) which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the
present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed
shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the
privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas.
Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -043 was moved up the Agenda to be considered with its companion
case Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2597.
XV. ZONING HEARING
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. ZC -11 -043 - (CD 7) - M & H Food Mart, 2484 Avondale - Haslet Road, from:
Unzoned to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
The City Council at its Regular Meeting on September 25, 2012, continued Zoning Docket No.
ZC -11 -043.
Mr. Jeff Davis, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. PZ -2957 and Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -043.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ -2597 and Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -043 be approved and
Ordinance No. 20462 -10 -2012 and Zoning Ordinance No. 20463 -10 -2012 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Burns absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M &C C -25927 - Authorize Execution of _a Contract with Stabile & Winn. Inc., in
the Amount of $1,509,998.35 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main
Replacement on Portions of Beddell Street, Bewick Street, Flint Street, Wayside
Avenue and Willing Avenue Utilizing the Amount of $1,403,965.35 from the Street
Improvements 2008 Fund and the Amount of $441,638.00 from the Water and
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Sewer Capital Projects Funds to Provide for Construction Contract_ Costs,
Contingencies and Construction Services for a Project Total in the Amount of
$1,845,603.35 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a transfer in the amount of $441,638.00
from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction and water main
replacement for the streets listed below; and authorize the execution of a contract with Stabile &
Winn, Inc., in the amount of $1,509,998.35 for pavement reconstruction and water main
replacement for Beddell Street, from Sixth Avenue to James Avenue; Bewick Street, from
College Avenue to Henderson Street; Flint Street, from Wayside Avenue to McCart Avenue;
Wayside Avenue, from Bolt Street to Flint Street; Willing Avenue, from Dickson Street to Bolt
Street.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25927 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20464 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
2. M &C C -25928 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Ratify Application for and Authorize
_Acceptance of a Grant from the Fiscal Year 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Formula Program from the United States Department of
Justice, Office of ,Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in the
Amount of $561,566.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the
United States Department of Justice and Related Memoranda of Understanding
with Tarrant County and Cities Located in Tarrant County, Authorize Use of
Anticipated Interest in the Amount of $10,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing; ratify the application for
and authorize acceptance of a grant from the Fiscal Year 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program from the United States Department of Justice, Office
of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in an amount not to exceed $561,566.00;
authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice and
Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County and other cities located within Tarrant
County to designate the City of Fort Worth as the cognizant fiscal agency for the purpose of
administrating this grant and the manner in which the grant money will be disbursed and utilized;
authorize the use of anticipated interest in the amount of $10,000.00 in accordance with the
grant; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding
activities to prevent crime and to improve the criminal justice system.
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a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sasha Kane, Senior Contract Compliance Specialist, Police Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C -25928 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
20465 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Burns absent.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:49 a.m., in
memory of Dario Lorenzetti, Preston Zavala, and Linda Clark, members of the community who
passed away recently and will be missed by family and friends.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 23rd day of October, 2012.
Attest:
Mary J.
City Se
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