HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/11/06-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 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:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Dr. Ian Yeung, Choir Director, and the Singing Girls of
Texas from the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts for their 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 10:13 a.m., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Jim Turner, Metropolitan Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Jim Turner, Metropolitan Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MEETING
OF OCTOBER 23, 2012
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 23, 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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. C -25948 and
C -25955 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. L -15464 and
C -25948 be withdrawn from consideration.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the Consent Agenda be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17714 - Authorize Change of Use and Expenditure of an Additional
Amount of $600,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant Funds for the
Hardy Street Single Family Infill Development Located at 3601 and 3617 Hardy
Street and Authorize Substantial Amendment to the City of Fort Worth's 2010-
2011 Action Plan. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a substantial amendment
to the City of Fort Worth's 2010 -2011 Action Plan; authorize the substitution of funding years in
order to meet commitment, disbursement and expenditure deadlines for grant funds from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and authorize the change in use
and expenditure of an additional amount of $600,000.00 of Community Development Block
Grant funds for the Hardy Street Single Family Infill Development located at 3601 and 3617
Hardy Street in order to complete the required infrastructure improvements.
2. M &C G -17715 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of RHP Property GT, LP d /b /a Gaylord Texan
Resort and Convention Center, to Operate Thirteen Limousines Within the City
of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of 13 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; RHP
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Property GT, LP, d/b /a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, is qualified and
financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; RHP Property GT, LP, d/b /a
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34
of the City Code; RHP Property GT, LP, d/b /a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center,
presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for 13 limousines; the general
welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of 13 limousines upon City
streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 20475 -11 -2012 granting the privilege
of operating authority to RHP Property GT, LP, d/b /a Gaylord Texan Resort 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 13 limousines for a one (1) year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by RHP Property GT, LP, d/b /a Gaylord Texan
Resort and Convention Center; subject to and conditioned on RHP Property GT, LP, d/b /a
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, complying with all requirements of Chapter 34,
Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
3. M &C G -17716 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Hogue & Mumith, Inc. d/b /a ALT Worldwide
Chauffeured Services, to Operate Twenty Limousines Within the City of Fort
Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of 20 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Hoque &
Mumith, Inc., d/b /a ALT Worldwide Chauffeured Services, is qualified and financially able to
conduct a limousine service within the City; Hoque & Mumith, Inc., d/b /a ALT Worldwide
Chauffeured Services, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code;
Hoque & Mumith, Inc., d/b /a ALT Worldwide Chauffeured Services, presented facts in support
of compelling demand and necessity for 20 limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the
City will best be served by the addition of 20 limousines upon City streets, alleys and
thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 20476 -11 -2012 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Hoque & Mumith, Inc., d/b /a ALT Worldwide Chauffeured Services 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 20 limousines for a one (1) year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Hoque & Mumith, Inc., d/b /a ALT
Worldwide Chauffeured Services, subject to and conditioned on Hoque & Mumith, Inc., d/b /a
ALT Worldwide Chauffeured Services, 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 -17717 - Authorize Reappointment of Mark Weibel as the Primary
Hearing Officer with the Authoritv to Administer Oaths and Issue Orders
Compelling the Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Documents to
Conduct Administrative Hearings Pursuant to the Automated Red Light
Enforcement Ordinance No. 17677. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the reappointment of
Mark Weibel as a hearing officer with the authority to administer oaths and issue orders
compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to conduct
administrative hearings pursuant to the automated red light enforcement Ordinance No. 17677.
5. M &C G-17718 - Approve Extension of Injury Leave -of- Absence Pay Benefits in
the Amount of $12,970.08 for Police Officer Phillip Laux. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve a three (3) month extension
of injury leave -of- absence pay benefits in the amount of $12,970.08 for Police Officer Phillip
Laux beginning November 9, 2012, and extending through February 8, 2013.
6. M &C G-17719 - Authorize Acceptance in the Amount of $134,994.00 from the
Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District for the Public Safety Answering Points Assistance
Program Reimbursement for Fiscal Year 2012 and Adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance in the
amount of $134,994.00 from the Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District for the Public Safety Answering
Points Assistance Program reimbursement for Fiscal Year 2012; and adopt Supplemental
Ordinance No. 20477 -11 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund, subject to receipt of funds from Tarrant County 9 -1 -1 District.
7. M &C G-17720 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation from the Turning
Point Metroplex Fellowship in the Amount of $6,005.00 to Cover the Cost of Fifty
Mounting Kits for Axon Flex On- Officer Camera Systems and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a
monetary donation from the Turning Point Metroplex Fellowship in the amount of $6,005.00 to
cover the cost of 50 mounting kits for Axon Flex On- Officer Camera Systems; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20478 -11 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, subject to receipt of a donation.
8. M &C G-17721 - Authorize Six Month Extension of Injury Leave of Absence Pay
Benefits in the Amount of $54,827.38 for Firefighter Stacy Clark. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a six (6) month extension
of injury leave of absence pay benefits in the amount of $54,827.38 for Firefighter Stacy Clark,
retroactively, beginning October 4, 2012, through April 4, 2013.
9. M &C G-17722 - Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation in the Amount
of $2,000.00 for the Fire Department's 2012 Banquet to Recognize Members of the
Fire Department for Their Outstanding Contributions, Authorize Transfer in the
Amount of $2,000.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a
monetary donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from an anonymous donor for the Fire
Department's 2012 Banquet to recognize members of the Fire Department for their outstanding
contributions; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20479 -11 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Gifts Fund subject to receipt of a monetary donation,
for the purpose of transferring said funds to the General Fund for the Fire Department's 2012
Banquet; authorize the transfer in the amount of $2,000.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to the
General Fund; and Appropriation Ordinance No. 20480-11-2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the General Fund, from available funds, subject to receipt of the
anonymous donation, for the purpose of the Fire Department's 2012 Banquet.
10. M &C G -17723 - Ratify Donation of Various Fire Department Assets to the Texas
Forest Service. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the donation of various Fire
Department assets to the Texas Forest Service.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11451 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with the Fort Worth Star -
Telegram for the Publication of Official City Notices in the Amount of
$168,000.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with
the Fort Worth Star - Telegram for the publication of official City notices in the amount of
$168,000.00 for one (1) year; and recognize the Fort Worth Star - Telegram as the City of Fort
Worth's official newspaper.
2. M &C P -11452 - Authorize Purchase of a Police Rapid Deployment Vehicle from
The Armored Group, LLC, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Police
Department in the Amount of $61,343.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a police
rapid deployment vehicle from The Armored Group, LLC, using General Services
Administration Cooperative contract number GS- 30F -0020W for the Police Department in the
amount of $61,343.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15460 - Authorize Amendment of the Lease Agreement with Monroe
Street Professional Building, Limited, for an Annual Rent Amount of $66,845.00,
Plus Operating Expenses, Increasing the Square Footage of Leased Office Space
from 2,440 Square Feet to 4,610 Square Feet of Office Space at 900 Monroe Street
to House Portions of the Transportation and Public Works Department. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an amendment of the lease
agreement with Monroe Street Professional Building, Limited, for office space at 900 Monroe
Street, located on the third floor, leased for the Transportation and Public Works Department
increasing the square footage of the lease by 2,170 square feet, from 2,440 square feet to 4,610
square feet at the same lease rate of $14.50 per square foot, not to exceed the amount of
$66,845.00 annually, plus operating expenses.
2. M &C L -15461 - Authorize Acauisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1434 Acres of
Land in Vacant Lots for the East Como Channel Improvements Project Located
at 5117 Farnsworth Avenue from Hugh Stafford in the Amount of $9,375.00 and
Payment of the Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount of $2,000.00 for a Total
Cost in the Amount of $11,375.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1434 acre of land in vacant lots located at 5117 Farnsworth Avenue, Fort
Worth, Texas, described as Lots 17 and 18, Block 123, Chamberlain Arlington Heights, 2nd
Addition, from Hugh Stafford; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $9,375.00 is
just compensation; and authorize acceptance of the conveyance, the recording of the appropriate
instrument and payment of the estimated closing costs in the amount of $2,000.00.
3. M &C L -15462 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 1.612 Acres of
Land for Right -of -Way and an Easement Interest in 0.486 Acres for a Temporary
Construction Easement for the Summer Creek Drive Improvements Project
Located Along Summer Creek Drive from Summer Creek Boulevard to West
Risinger Road from Lewisville 7 Partners, Ltd., Grant Transportation Impact Fee
Credit to the Developer in the Amount of $72,324.54 and Pay Estimated Closing
Costs in the Amount of $4,000.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 1.612 acres of land for right -of -way and an easement interest in 0.486 acre for
a temporary construction easement, described as Abstract No. 4, Tract 5D, Juan Jose Albirado
Survey, for the Summer Creek Drive improvements project located along Summer Creek Drive
from Summer Creek Boulevard to West Risinger Road from Lewisville 7 Partners, Ltd., and
grant transportation impact fee credit to the developer in the amount of $72,324.54; and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, record the appropriate
instruments and pay the estimated closing costs in the amount of $4,000.00.
4. M &C L -15463 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 1.020 Acres of
Land for the Greenfield Acres Drainage Improvements Proiect Located at 6104
South Ridge Road from Profile Equities, LLC, in the Amount of $30,200.00 and
Payment of Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount of $2,000.00 for a Total Cost
of $32,200.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 1.020 acres of land for a vacant lot located at 6104 South Ridge Road, Fort
Worth, Texas, described as Lot 22, Block 8, Greenfield Acres Addition, from Profile Equities,
LLC; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $30,200.00 is just compensation; and
authorize the acceptance of the conveyance, the recording of the appropriate instrument and
payment of the estimated closing costs in the amount of $2,000.00.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M &C PZ -3000 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of East Peach Street
Between Harding Street and Samuels Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20481 -11-
2012 vacating and extinguishing a portion of East Peach Street, located in the Trinity Bluff
Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, between Samuels
Avenue and BNSF Railway right of way, containing approximately 0.466 acre of land providing
for reversion of fee in said land; providing that the City shall retain all existing utilities
easements; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City
Policy (M &C G- 15624).
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25946 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 37619, an Engineering Services Agreement with Dunaway
Associates L.P., in the Amount of $64,281.00 for Design Revisions to the 2007
Critical Capital Proiect District 2 Design Contracts; Thereby, Establishing a
Revised Total Contract in the Amount of $1,170,703.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT
2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 37619, with Dunaway Associates, L.P., for
additional engineering services in the amount of $64,281.00 to the 2007 Critical Capital Project
District 2 Design Contracts establishing a revised total contract in the amount of $1,170,703.00.
2. M &C C -25947 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Fort Worth and
Western Railroad Company for Railroad Signal Improvements at the Railroad
Crossing Located at Granbury Cut -Off in the Amount of $196,202.86. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with the Fort Worth and Western Railroad signal improvements at the railroad
crossing located at Granbury Cut -Off in the amount of $196,202.86.
4. M &C C -25949 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Duna_ way Associates, L.P., in the Amount of $515,633.00 for the Design of Randol
Mill Road from East Loop 820 to Precinct Line Road Utilizing Funds from the
2.008 Bond Program to Provide for Design Services, City Project Management
and Design Review for a Project Total in the Amount of $608,633.00. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
engineering services agreement with Dunaway Associates, L.P., in the amount of $515,633.00
for the design of Randol Mill Road, from East Loop 820 to Precinct Line Road utilizing funds
from the 2008 Bond Program to provide for design services, City project management and
design review for a project total in the amount of $608,633.00.
5. M &C C -25950 - Authorize Execution of a Storm Water Facility Maintenance
Agreement with Hunter Crossroads, L.P., on Property Located at Avondale
Haslet Road, M.E.P. & P.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 1131. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a storm
water facility maintenance agreement with Hunter Crossroads, L.P., for property located at
Avondale Haslet Road, M.E.P. & P.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 1131, at no expense to
the City.
6. M &C C -25951 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement Between the Texas
Department of Transportation and the City of Fort Worth for Installation,
Operation and Maintenance of Traffic Signals Located on State Rights -of -Way
Within the Fort Worth City Limits at an Annual Cost to the State in the Amount
of $198,012.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Fort Worth for the
installation, operation, and maintenance of traffic signals located on State rights -of -way within
the Fort Worth City limits at an annual cost to the State in the amount of $198,012.00.
7. _M &C C -25952 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the Fiscal Year 2013 Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant in the
Amount of $18,800.00 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division, Authorize Execution of Related Agreement and Adopt
Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for and
authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2013 Coverdell Forensic Sciences
Improvement Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
(CJD) in the amount of $18,800.00; authorize the execution of a contract with the State of Texas,
CJD for the Grant; adopt Resolution No. 4141 -11 -2012 authorizing the application for and
acceptance of grant funds from the State of Texas, CJD, for the State Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant and to make assurances required by the State of Texas CJD; and
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20482 -I1 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of purchasing
retention locking software and 14 computer monitors.
8. M &C C -25953 - Authorize Execution of Chance Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43538 with Sunoco Pipeline L.P., in the Amount of $572,020.00 for
Construction and Relocation of its Pipeline as Part of the Runway Extension
Proiect at Fort Worth Alliance Airport for a Revised Total Cost in the Amount of
$1,073,120.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 43538 with Sunoco Pipeline, L.P., in the amount of
$572,020.00 to construct and relocate its pipeline as part of the Runway Extension Project at Fort
Worth Alliance Airport for a revised total cost in the amount of $1,073,120.00.
9. M &C C -25954 - Authorize Execution of Chanp-e Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43542 with Owest Communications Company, LLC d/b /a
CenturyLink OCC, in the Amount of $159,069.00 for Relocation of Gas Pipelines
Along John Day and Keller Haslet Roads as Part of the Runway Extension
Proiect at Fort Worth Alliance Airport for a Revised Total Cost of $1,433,913.51.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 43542 with Qwest Communications Company, LLC,
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d/b /a CenturyLink QCC, in the amount of $159,069.00 for relocation of gas pipelines along John
Day and Keller Haslet Roads as part of the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport for a revised total cost of $1,433,913.51.
11. M &C C -25956 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with S.J. Louis Construction
of Texas, Ltd., in the Amount of $935,039.00 for West Seventh Street Bridge
Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements on Fournier Street from West Seventh
Street to West Tenth Street and at the Intersection of River Drive and West
Seventh Street in Trinitv Park and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$1,023,089.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $609,399.00 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$413,690.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20483 -11 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the
purpose of West Seventh Street Bridge water and sanitary sewer improvements on Fournier
Street and from River Drive to West Seventh Street; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20484 -11 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of West Seventh Street Bridge water and
sanitary sewer improvements; and authorize the execution of a contract with S.J. Louis
Construction of Texas, Ltd., in the amount of $935,039.00 for the improvements.
12. M &C C -25957 - Authorize Acceptance of Funds and Execution of Agreement
with Tarrant County in the Amount Up to $30,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2013 for the
Operation of Two Community Action Partners Centers, Authorize Execution of
Lease Agreement for One Center and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (NO
COUNCIL DISTRICT)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of funds
and execution of an agreement with Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2013 in the amount up to
$30,000.00 for the operation of two (2) Community Action Partners (CAP) Centers; authorize
the execution of a lease agreement with Mary Hartman for the Far Northwest CAP Center in the
amount not to exceed $10,534.68 per year; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20485 -11-
2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt
of the funds, for the purpose of operating two (2) CAP Centers.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1868 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items — Removed from Consent Agenda
3. M &C C -25948 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
_Contract No. 42956, for an Engineering Agreement with A.N.A. Consultants,
L.L.C., in the Amount of $61,758.00 for the Design of Parker - Henderson Road
from US 287 to David Strickland Road for a Revised Total Contract in the
Amount of $530,013.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25948
be withdrawn from consideration.
10. M &C C -25955 - Authorize Reiection of All Bids Received for the Security
Improvements Proiect at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport and Authorize Re-
Advertisement. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to reject
all bids received for the Security Improvements Project at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport and
authorize re- advertisement.
Mr. Tom Stockslager, 1100 Lockhart Drive, Plano, Texas 75023, appeared before Council in
opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 25955.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25955 be approved. The motion
carried 8 ayes to 1 nay, with Council Member Allen Gray casting the dissenting
vote.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Fort Worth Fire Department Community Hero Award and
MedStar LifeSaver Award
Chief Rudy Jackson, Fire Department, and Mr. Matt Zavadsky, Public Affairs Director, Medstar
presented the Fort Worth Fire Department Community Hero Award and MedStar LifeSaver
Award to Mr. Jason Torres, Mr. Joe Towne, and Mr. Hector Ramos, City Center Security
Employees.
Chief Jackson advised that Jason Torres, Joe Towne, and Hector Ramos took necessary actions
by activating the 911 system, utilizing an automatic external defibrillator (AED), and performing
CPR, thereby giving another a chance at life. He stated on September 14, 2012, Security
Manager John Steria went into cardiac arrest and collapsed on the finish line of Fort Worth's
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Farrington Field track after completing a 400 meter run during a group training assessment test.
He further stated that Mr. Torres, Mr. Towne, and Mr. Ramos quickly began lifesaving
procedures and requested that a witness call 911. The employees continued the life saving
procedures until the Fire Department and MedStar arrived on scene to take over patient care.
Mr. John Steria, along with his wife and children were in attendance at the meeting and
expressed appreciation to the men for saving his life.
Mr. Torres, Mr. Towne, and Mr. Ramos all expressed appreciation for the recognition and
reiterated the importance of knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED.
2. Presentation of the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Mr. Stephen Hood, Executive Director, The Salvation Army, presented information regarding
the kick off of their annual Red Kettle Campaign in Fort Worth.
Mayor Price put on the red Salvation Army apron and rang the bell which officially started the
season of giving in Fort Worth.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Shingleton announced that the Fort Worth Safe City Commission was hosting a
program to help regulate the disposal of out of date and unwanted prescription and over the
counter medication. He stated that individuals could drop off their medication at the Central, East
or West Division Police Headquarters for proper safe disposal.
Council Member Allen Gray welcomed Pangaea to District 8 and stated that it was a Tea Room
and Community Garden. She also welcomed her son Ryland Gray and his classmates from the
Trinity Academy Gifted and Talented program who were in attendance at the meeting.
Council Member Burns announced that The T would hold a public meeting regarding Tex Rail
on November 8, 2012, at 12:00 p.m., at the Intermodal Transportation Center. He also announced
that a workshop related to migratory bird issues (Egrets) would be held at Christ Chapel Baptist
Church on November 10, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. He stated that he attended the dedication ceremony
of the John Hamilton Library at Paschal High School. He pointed out that Mr. Hamilton had
been teaching at Paschal High School for 50 years. He advised that the dedication and ribbon
cutting for the President John F. Kennedy Memorial would be held on November 8, 2012, at
9:00 a.m., at the Downtown Hilton. He also announced that workshops would be held on
November 7, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., entitled Building Supportive Families, at the
Botanic Garden, and on November 7, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., entitled the Family
Acceptance Project geared toward social workers, at the Norris Conference Center.
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Council Member Moss announced that the Council toured the Village Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant and stated it was a very informative tour which highlighted the energy
conservation techniques at the plant.
Mayor Price congratulated the TCU Horned Frogs on their victory over West Virginia University
and stated that the Mayor of Morgantown would be wearing a TCU shirt at their next Council
meeting to honor the friendly bet since they lost the game.
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
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Roberto Reyna be appointed to Place 5 on the Board of Adjustment -
Commercial and to Place 5 on the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of
Adjustment, effective November 6, 2012, with terms expiring on October 1, 2013.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Andrea Rogers -Henry be appointed to Place 8 on the Library Advisory Board,
effective November 6, 2012, with a term expiring on October 1, 2014. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
X11. PRESENTATIONS AND /OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND /OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Report by the Community Development Council
Mr. Jay Chapa, Director, Housing and Economic Development, introduced Mr. Patrick Main,
Chair, Community Development Council. Mr. Main provided a brief summary of the mission
and the activities over the past year, including the future goals, projects and challenges of the
Community Development Council.
2. Report by the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department introduced Ms. Sheila
Hill, Chair, Parks and Community Services Advisory Board. Ms. Hill provided a brief summary
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of the mission and the activities over the past year, including the future goals, projects and
challenges of the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board.
XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing - None
B. General
1. 1\I &C G -17724 -Adopt Resolution Ratifying the City's Lawsuit Against the
Employees' Retirement Fund and the Retention of Kelly, Hart, and Hallman
L.L.P., as Outside Counsel to Represent the Citv in the Lawsuit, and Authorizing
Payment of Counsel Fees in the Amount of $100,000.00. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution ratifying the lawsuit entitled City
of Fort Worth v. Employees' Retirement Fund of the City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 342- 262392-
12, 342nd District Court, Tarrant County, Texas, and ratifying the employment of Kelly, Hart,
and Hallman L.L.P., as outside legal counsel to represent the City in the lawsuit, and authorizing
payment of counsel fees in the amount of $100,000.00.
Council Member Jordan advised that the reason this item included a resolution was because of
the critically important issue regarding fiscal responsibility and the welfare of City employees.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17724 be approved and Resolution
No. 4142 -11 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C G -17725 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Article 11, Section 32 of the Citv
Code to Change Hotel Occupancy Tax Submission from Quarterly to Monthly,
Clarify the Language Concerning the Application of Penalties Due and Add
Additional Penalties on Delinquencies Sent for Collection, as Authorized by State
Statute. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending various provisions of
Chapter 32, Article II of the Fort Worth City Code, "Hotel Occupancy Tax ", to provide for
monthly reporting and remittance of collected taxes, establish a delinquency date, and provide
for penalties and interest, as authorized by State Statute.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17725 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20486 -11 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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3. M &C G -17726 - Waive City of Fort Worth's Development and Construction Fees
in an Estimated Amount of $2,500.00 for a Proposed Eve Clinic for Low - Income
Citizens at First Christian Church Located at 612 Throckmorton Street. (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council waive the City of Fort Worth's standard development
and construction fees in an estimated amount of $2,500.00 associated with the development of an
eye clinic for low - income citizens to be housed in the First Christian Church located at 612
Throckmorton Street in downtown Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17726 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M &C G-17727 - Conduct Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Redesi2nating the
Evans and Rosedale Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt
Ordinance to Redesignate the Evans and Rosedale Area as Fort Worth
Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 4. (COUNCIL DISTRICT
8) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to redesignate the Evans and
Rosedale area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 4; adopt a
Resolution to redesignate the Evans and Rosedale area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone;
and adopt an Ordinance renewing and re- designating the Evans and Rosedale area in the City of
Fort Worth as "Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 4 City of Fort Worth,
Texas"; 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 the Texas Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code, Chapter 312.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, Housing and Economic Development Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
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Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G -17727 be approved and that Resolution No. 4143 -11 -2012 and Ordinance No.
20487 -11 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M &C G -17728 - Conduct Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Redesignating the
Polytechnic /Wesleyan Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt
Ordinance to Redesignate the Polvtechnic /Wesleyan Area as Fort Worth
Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 6. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS
5 and 8) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to redesignate the
Polytechnic /Wesleyan area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No.
6; adopt a Resolution to redesignate the Polytechnic /Wesleyan area as a Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone; and adopt an Ordinance renewing and re- designating the
Polytechnic /Wesleyan area in the City of Fort Worth as "Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 6 City of Fort Worth, Texas "; 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 the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code,
Chapter 312.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, 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 Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G -17728 be approved and that Resolution No. 4144 -11 -2012 and Ordinance No.
20488 -11 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - None
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D. Land
1. M &C L -15457 - Conduct Public Heariny, and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Oakland Lake Park for the Purpose of Installiny, Storm Drainage Improvements.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational
Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Oakland Lake Park for the
location of the proposed storm drainage improvements; find that the proposed storm drainage
improvements include all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland and will be
constructed in Oakland Lake Park located at 1645 Lake Shore Drive, east of Lake Shore Drive,
west of Ederville Road, south of Oakland Place and north of Barnett Street; and close the public
hearing and authorize the use of approximately 0.20 acre of Oakland Lake Park for the
installation of storm drainage improvements.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Development Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Ron and Marilyn Luckie, P.O. Box 8423, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. L- 15457. (provided handout)
Council Member Allen Gray expressed appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Luckie for coming to the
meeting and expressing their concerns. She stated that this was an important improvement for the
area and would support moving forward with this item.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
L -15457 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C L -15464 - Approve Execution of a Lease Agreement with Chesapeake
Exploration, L.L.C., in the Amount of $17,014.34 for Natural Gas Drilling Under
6.805734 Mineral Acres of City -Owned Properties Known as Southside Pump
Station Located at 1800 West Waggoman Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15464
be withdrawn from consideration.
3. M &C L -15465 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.237 Acres of Vacant Land Located at 7500 Randol Mill Road Owned
by JW Palo Pinto Partners, Ltd., Trilobite Holdings, Ltd. and 7500 Randol Mill
L.P., for the Randol Mill Drainage Culvert Improvement Project. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City of Fort
Worth and the landowner to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.237 acre of vacant land, owned by
JW Palo Pinto Partners, Ltd., Trilobite Holdings, Ltd., and 7500 Randol Mill, L.P., known as the
7500 Block of Randol Mill Road, Abstract No. 423, of the Joseph C. Davis Survey, City of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the deed recorded in Instrument No. D205283353,
Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas were unsuccessful because of the inability to reach an
agreement on the purchase price; declare the necessity to acquire a fee simple interest in the
subject property for the Randol Mill Drainage Culvert Improvement Project; authorize the City
Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to acquire the fee simple
interest in the property; authorize the payment pursuant to an award of commissioners and /or
upon negotiated settlement in lieu of condemnation by eminent domain; and authorize the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15465 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
from JW Palo Pinto Partners, Ltd., Trilobite Holdings, Ltd. and 7500 Randol Mill
L.P., 0.237 acre of land for the Randol Mill Drainage Culvert Improvement Project
from the tract of land known as Abstract No. 423, Joseph C. Davis, Tarrant County,
Texas, also known as the 7500 Block of Randol Mill Road. The land rights will be
used to construct new drainage culverts /roadway and provide erosion protection
upstream and downstream from the new culverts crossing Randol Mill Road. The
fee simple interest is described by metes and bounds and depicted by survey plats
attached to Mayor and Council Communication No. L- 15465. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Planning & Zoning - None
F. Award of Contract
I. 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) (Continued from
a Previous Meeting)
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It was recommended that the City Council 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 approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C C -25958 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Program
Agreement with Flexpipe Systems, Inc., for Business Expansion Project at 1101
Everman Parkwav in Carter Industrial Park. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an economic development
program agreement with Flexpipe Systems, Inc., for a business expansion project that includes
the renovation of an existing facility at 1101 Everman Parkway in Carter Industrial Park into a
pipeline manufacturing facility in multiple phases.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25958 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M &C C -25959 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United Way of
Tarrant County in the Amount of $2,154,020.00 to Implement Action Items from
Directions Home, the City of Fort Worth's Homelessness Plan. (All COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute
an agreement for a one (1) year term with the United Way of Tarrant County in the amount of
$2,154,020.00 for the implementation of programs described as the City of Fort Worth's
responsibility in Directions Home, the City of Fort Worth's Homelessness Plan; authorize the
City Manager or his designee to extend or renew the agreement for up to one (1) year if the
United Way of Tarrant County requests an extension and it is necessary for the completion of the
program; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to amend the agreement, if necessary,
to achieve program goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the program and in
compliance with City of Fort Worth policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25959 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XIV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:15 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 12th day of November, 2012.
Attest:
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City Secreta
Approved:
Betsy P
Mayor