HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0003) 040621 MinutesCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Brian Byrd, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, District 4
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5 (Video)
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8 (Video)
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the City
Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 6, 2021, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street,
Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Reverend Dr. Russ Peterman, University Christian Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Dr. Russ Peterman, University Christian
Church.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS (State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to
thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon, that
the minutes of the Work Session and the Regular Minutes of March 23, 2021, be
approved. Motion passed 9-0.
1. 21-1182 Minutes - March 23, 2021 Work Session
2. 21-1183 Minutes - March 23, 2021 Regular Meeting
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 21-0232 be removed from the Consent Agenda
for individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Jordan,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0223 (CD 9) Adopt Attached Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year
2020-2021 Budget and Five -Year Service Plan for Public Improvement District 1
- Downtown
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5366-04-2021
2. M&C 21-0224 (CD 4) Adopt Attached Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year
2020-2021 Budget and Five -Year Service Plan for Public Improvement District 6
- Park Glen and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5367-04-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24771-04-2021
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3. M&C 21-0225 (CD 4 and CD 7) Adopt Attached Resolution Amending the Fiscal
Year 2020-2021 Budget and Five -Year Service Plan for Public Improvement
District 7 — Heritage, Authorize an Amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
54791, a Management and Improvement Services Agreement with FirstService
Residential Texas PID, LLC, to Increase the Management Fee by $26,675.00 for
a Total Amount Not to Exceed $154,603.00, and Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5368-04-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24772-04-2021
4. M&C 21-0226 (CD 2) Adopt Attached Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year
2020-2021 Budget and Five -Year Service Plan for Public Improvement District 11
- Stockyards and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5369-04-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24773-04-2021
5. M&C 21-0227 (CD 7) Adopt Attached Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year
2020-2021 Budget and Five -Year Service Plan for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District 12 — Chapel Hill and Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5370-04-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24774-04-2021
6. M&C 21-0229 (CD 5 and CD 8) Adopt Attached Resolution Amending the Fiscal
Year 2020-2021 Budget and Five -Year Service Plan for Public Improvement
District 20 — East Lancaster Avenue and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5371-04-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24775-04-2021
7. M&C 21-0233 (CD 7, CD 8, and CD 9) Verify Completion of Rehabilitation
Projects for the Historic and Cultural Landmark Properties Located at 4036
Linden Avenue, 1064 E. Humbolt Street, and 1645 S. Adams Street and Declare
Said Properties to be Entitled to a Historic Site Tax Exemption
Motion: Approved.
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8. M&C 21-0234 (ALL) Adopt Attached Resolution Authorizing the City Attorney's
Office to File a Lawsuit Against North Central Ballet Company in Tarrant County,
Texas to Recover the Past Due Balance Owed for Lease of the Will Rogers
Memorial Coliseum Auditorium
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5372-04-2021
9. M&C 21-0239 (ALL) Adopt Attached Ordinance Increasing Receipts and
Appropriations in Identified Projects in the Special Purpose Fund to Restore
Balance and Facilitate Closure, and Authorize the Cleanup and Close Out and
Moving of Appropriations, Financial Transactions, and Fund Balance in Other
Projects Totalling up to $3,556,471.25 from the Special Purpose Fund to
Identified Special Revenue Funds
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24776-04-2021
10. M&C 21-0240 (ALL) Approval of Police Officer Brian Gilliam's First Request for
an Extension of Occupational Injury Leave that is Currently being made for the
Period beginning March 12, 2021 through June 08, 2021, which Amounts to
$23,373.51
Motion: Approved.
11. M&C 21-0241 (ALL) Authorize Payment of Excess Workers' Compensation
Insurance Policy for Calendar Years 2021, and 2022 from Safety National
Casualty Corporation through Roach Howard Smith & Barton, Inc., in the
Amount of $1,335,360.00 and Authorize Payment Up to $100,000 for Anticipated
Audits for Policy Years 2020, 2021, and 2022 from Safety National Corporation
through Roach Howard Smith & Barton, Inc.
Motion: Approved.
12. M&C 21-0244 (CD 2, CD 4, CD 5, and CD 9) Authorize an Agreement with
Bean Electrical, Inc., in an Amount Up to $1,338,828.00 for an Initial Two -Year
Term with Three One -Year Renewals Each in an Amount Up to $669,414.00 for
Project Management and Assessments for Street Light Installation Services and
LED Conversions (2018 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
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13. M&C 21-0245 (CD 2) Adopt Attached Resolution Authorizing Execution of an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the
Amount of $644,761.00 with Federal Participation in the Amount Not to Exceed
$278,538.00, State Participation in the Amount of $300,223.00 and Local
Participation in the Amount of $66,000.00 for the North Main Street -Business 287
and 28th Street -State Highway 183Intersection Improvements Project, Accept
Federal Funding via the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount Not
to Exceed $278,538.00, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the
FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (2018 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5373-04-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24777-04-2021
14. M&C 21-0247 (ALL) Adopt Attached Resolution Authorizing an Increase in the
Amount of $30,000.00 to be Paid to the Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle &Townsend,
P.C., as Outside Legal Counsel for Legal Matters Relating to the Lawsuit Against
Charter Communications, VI, LLC d/b/a Spectrum Cable to Recover Unpaid
Franchise Fees Owed to Fort Worth for a Total Amount of $90,000.00
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5374-04-2021
15. M&C 21-0249 (ALL) Approve Reserve Officer Charles Ramirez Appointed by
the Chief of Police to Serve in a Supplementary Capacity for the Police
Department
Motion: Approved.
16. M&C 21-0250 (ALL) Approve Reserve Officer James Williams Appointed by the
Chief of Police to Serve in a Supplementary Capacity for the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0235 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with UBEO, LLC,
for Printers and Multi -Functional Device Leases and Managed Services Using
Cooperative Contract DIR-TSO-4435 in the Combined Amount Not to Exceed
$7,500,000.00 over a Five Year Term for Ongoing Operations and a One -Time
Amount of $42,680.00 for the Relocations of Devices
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 21-0236 (ALL) Authorize Non -Exclusive Service Agreements with Civilian
Division, LLC dba GI Mow, Leon's Landscape Services, LLC, New Era Contract
Services, LLC, Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Inc., Prestige
Worldwide Services LLC, and Santos Chazarreta for Private Property Mowing
Services with a Combined Annual Amount Up to $400,000.00 with a One -Year
Initial Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the Code
Compliance Department for the Same Annual Amount
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 21-0237 (ALL) Authorize Increase to
Safeware, Inc. in the Amount of $125,925.00 Pe
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 21-0238 (ALL)
Response Vehicles from
Area Council Contract,
Management Department
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
Authorize the Purchase
Chastang Enterprises Inc.,
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of Three Ford F350 Rapid
Utilizing a Houston -Galveston
$269,473.00 for the Property
1. M&C 21-0246 (CD 9) Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement with Town
Center Mall, L.P., for Approximately 2,828 Square Feet of Space in Suite
1338 in La Gran Plaza, Located at 4200 South Freeway, 76115 to Relocate the
Current Seminary South Branch Library
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 21-0248 (CD 8) Authorize the Execution of the First Amendment to the
Communications Tower License Agreement with Sprint Spectrum Realty
Company, L.P., for the Licensed Use of Space on the City of Fort Worth's
Rolling Hills Radio Tower Located at 2500 Southeast Loop 820 East, Fort Worth,
Texas 76106 to Increase the Renewal Term Length and Establish Annual License
Fees for First and Subsequent Antennae and Establish a Late Fee Interest Rate
Motion: Approved.
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3. M&C 21-0257 (CD 2) Accept the Donation of Approximately 18.432 Acres of
Land from Barham & Harris Development One, L.P., Being All of Lot 15, Block
29 and Lot 22, Block 26 of the Parkview Hills Addition, as an Expansion
of Anderson Park Located at 5052 Cromwell -Marine Creek Road
Property description: 18.432 acres of land described as a 4.907 acre tract
situated in the J. Askew Survey, Abstract No. 16, known as Lot 15, Block 29,
Parkview Hills Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, and a 13.525 acre tract
situated in the A. Albright Survey, Abstract No. 1849, known as Lot 22, Block
26, Parkview Hills Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 5052
Cromwell -Marine Creek Road
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0231 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of an Artwork Final Design and
Commission Contract with Dixie Friend Gay, in an Amount Up to $202,312.00 for
Final Design, Engineering, Fabrication, Delivery, Installation and Contingencies for
Artwork for North Z Boaz Park, Located at 3200 Lackland Road, Fort Worth,
TX 76116, and Find that the Use of Funds for Public Art for this Project
Complies with the Voted Purpose of the Bond Funds (2018 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 21-0242 (CD 3, CD 6, and CD 9) Authorize up to Two Renewals and the
Execution of the First Renewal of the Contract with Scodeller Construction, Inc.,
in the Amount of $480,400.00, for the 2021 Concrete Paving Joint Sealant at
Various Locations Project
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 21-0251 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 53774, a Ground Lease Agreement with Area 51 Hangar,
LLC., to Reduce the Ground Space by 694 Square Feet for Lease Site 42N at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 21-0252 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of a Consent to Assignment of a
Ground Lease Agreement for Lease Site 3W by Tactical Aviation Services, LLC
to Sitka Aviation, LLC and a Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust with Sitka
Aviation, LLC and Ciera Bank for the Purpose of Financing the Purchase of
Improvements on Lease Site 3W, Located at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 21-0253 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Contract with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $3,997,514.00 for Combined
Street Paving Improvements and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements
for 2018 Bond Year Two Street Reconstruction Contract 14, Adopt Attached
Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24778-04-2021 and
24779-04-2021
7. M&C 21-0254 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of Change Order Number 1 to City
Secretary Contract Number 53495, a Community Facilities Agreement with Ware
Vista Southgate #1, L.P., Increasing City Participation by $132,149.50 for the
Southgate Marketplace Place Project
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 21-0255 (CD 3, CD 5 and CD 6) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Raymond L. Goodson, Jr., Inc. d/b/a RLG Consulting Engineers,
in the Amount of $356,935.00 for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 113
Project and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24780-04-2021
9. M&C 21-0256 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
BDS Technologies, Inc., in the Amount of $282,409.00 for the Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Contract 117 Project and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24781-04-2021
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 21-1279 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
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End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract - Removed from Consent Agenda
2. M&C 21-0232 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission
Agreement with CME Creative LLC, d/b/a Clifton Crofford Studios, in an Amount
up to $170,818.00 for Fabrication, Delivery, Installation and Contingencies for
Artwork along West Magnolia Avenue at the Intersections of South Henderson
Street, 5th Avenue, and South Lake Street, 76104
Mr. Clifton Crofford, 1940 5th Avenue, appeared before Council in support of
M&C 21-0232.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that M&C 21-0232 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for National Community Development Week
Presented By: Mayor Pro Tem Jungus Jordan
Presented To: Victor Turner, Neighborhood Services
Mayor Pro tem Jordan presented a proclamation for National Community Development
Week to Mr. Victor Turner, Neighborhood Services Department.
2. M&C 21-0230 (CD 7) Authorize Naming the Lotus Marsh Boardwalk at the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge as the Marty Leonard Lotus Marsh Boardwalk
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that M&C 21-0230 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Jordan, and Council Members Flores, Bivens, Allen Gray,
and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council
districts.
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2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for ceremonial travel.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
There were no presentations by the City Council.
PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES - NONE
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or
City Council Committees.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 21-1394 A Resolution Accepting the Final Report of the Redistricting Task Force and
Establishing Criteria and Procedures for Redrawing District Boundaries
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to the resolution:
Mr. Fernando Florez, 2740 Hemphill (via conference call)
Mr. Byrwec Ellison, 4600 Briarhaven Road (via conference call and presented video)
Ms. Jeralynn Jackee Cox, 6212 Reddenson Drive (via conference call)
Mr. Bruce Miller, 3932 Wayburn Drive (via conference call)
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard
Mr. Doyle Fine 11, 800 Grainger Street, appeared before Council undecided relative
to the resolution.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion that the City Council, after the May
2021 election and the June 2021 runoff, will consider, by ordinance or
resolution, the creation of an Independent Redistricting Commission that
will manage the process of remapping Fort Worth City Council districts
before the May 2023 City Council election, with the final redistricting map
subject to City Council by ordinance. The motion failed for lack of a
second.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd,
that Resolution No. 5375-04-2021 be adopted as submitted. Motion passed 8-1,
Council Member Zadeh casting the dissenting vote.
2. 21-1429 A Resolution Expressing Support of Projects Submitted to the Automated
Vehicles Program 2.2 and 2.3 Funding with the North Central Texas Council of
Governments
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution No. 5376-04-2021 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 21-0228 (ALL) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Concerning the Following
Matters Related to Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 18 — Tourism
(Tourism PID): (1) Expansion of the Tourism PID to Include Three Additional
Hotels and the Advisability of the Improvements and Services to be Undertaken, (2)
the Updated and Revised Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget and Seven -Year Service
Plan, and (3) the 2020-2021 Assessment for the Additional Hotels; Find for the
Sufficiency of the Attached Petition Requesting Expansion of the Tourism PID;
Approve the Filing of the Attached Revised 2020-2021 Assessment Roll; and Set a
Public Benefit Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Crystal Hinojosa; b. Public Comment;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on the M&C)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Crystal Hinojosa, Economic Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
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c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Jordan, that the public hearing be closed and approve M&C 21-0228 finding
that the petition requesting expansion of the Tourism PID is legally
sufficient; approving the filing of the revised 2020-2021 Assessment Roll;
and setting the final benefit hearings for April 13, 2021. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C 21-0258 (CD 8) Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of a Portion of
Sycamore Park and Cobb Park for the Installation of a Public Sanitary Sewer Relief
Interceptor Line Phase 3 and Associated Infrastructure
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: David Creek; b. Citizen Presentations;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Park and Recreation Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 21-0258 be
approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 21-0243 (ALL) Adopt Attached Resolution Expressing Support of Proposed
Transportation Projects for the Tarrant County 2021 Transportation Bond
Program Call for Projects and the Intent to be Fiscally Responsible for Fifty
Percent Cost Participation
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that M&C 21-0243 be approved and Resolution No.
5377-04-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS - The City Council may not discuss or deliberate about a topic
not specifically listed on the Agenda, including those presented during the Public
Comments section of the Agenda (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.042)
1. 21-1349 Public Presentation
Ms. Natasha Nelson, 6100 Avery Drive, appeared before Council via conference
call relative to public safety concerns.
Mr. Doyle Fine II, 800 Grainger Street, appeared before Council relative to civic
engagement.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council relative to the
City Council, Star -Telegram, and the Police Officers Association.
Mr. James Smith, 1208 East Allen Avenue appeared before Council relative to a
problematic city leads to missed opportunities.
Ms. Rebekah Travis, 5705 Trail Lake Drive, appeared before Council relative to
Zoning Docket ZC-21-019 and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
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