HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/12/11-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I.
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:06 p.m., on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Johnny Castleberry - Golden Gate Church of God in
Christ
In the absence of Pastor Johnny Castleberry, Golden Gate Church of God in Christ, the
invocation was provided by Council Member Allen Gray.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER
4, 2012
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 4, 2012, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G -17756 and
C -25994 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -3003 be
continued until the December 18, 2012, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern 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 -17755 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year
2012 for Rollover Encumbrances in the Amount of $31,609,349.00 from Various
Funds (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20520 -12 -2012 increasing increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in
the following listed funds in the amount of $31,609,349.00, decreasing the unaudited available
cash by the same amount, for the purpose of encumbrance rollovers and designated expenditures:
General Fund in the amount of $6,771,820.00 and decreasing the unaudited, assigned fund
balance by the same amount; Municipal Airports Fund in the amount of $1,056,410.00 and
decreasing the unaudited, available cash by the same amount; Water and Sewer Fund in the
amount of $6,064,117.00 and decreasing the unaudited, available cash by the same amount;
Solid Waste Fund in the amount of $297,997.00 and decreasing the unaudited, available cash by
the same amount; Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of $8,242,290.00 and decreasing the
unaudited, available cash by the same amount; Capital Projects Services Fund in the amount of
$412,194.00 and decreasing the unaudited, available cash by the same amount; Equipment
Services Fund in the amount of $181,913.00 and decreasing the unaudited, available cash by the
same amount; Information Systems Fund in the amount of $1,401,074.00 and decreasing the
unaudited, available cash by the same amount; Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of
$32,150.00 and decreasing the unaudited, assigned fund balance by the same amount; Crime
Control and Prevention District Fund in the amount of $6,959,929.00 and decreasing the
unaudited, assigned fund balance by the same amount; Environmental Management Fund in the
amount of $64,455.00 and decreasing the unaudited, assigned fund balance by the same amount;
and Risk Management Fund in the amount of $125,000.00 and decreasing the unaudited,
assigned fund balance by the same amount.
3. M &C G -17757 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Economic
Development Administration for the Termination of the City's Revolving Loan
Fund Program. Authorize Payment in the Amount of $579,553.35 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his
designee to execute an agreement with the Economic Development Administration to terminate
the grant for the City's Revolving Loan Fund Program for business development in neighborhood
revitalization areas; authorize the payment in the amount of $579,553.35 to the Economic
Development Administration to close out the grant; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20521 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $486,321.45, from available funds, for the purpose of returning funds to the Economic
Development Administration grant, closing the revolving loan fund program and terminating the
award.
4. M &C G -17758 - Authorize Reappointment of Charles McLure as the Substitute
Hearing Officer to Conduct Administrative Hearings Pursuant to the Automated
Red Light Enforcement Ordinance No. 17677 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the reappointment of
Charles McLure as a substitute hearing officer to conduct administrative hearings pursuant to the
Automated Red Light Enforcement Ordinance No. 17677.
5. M &C G -17759 - Authorize Acceptance of Donations from the Tarrant County
Regional Auto Crimes Task Force Valued in the Amount of $8,150.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acceptance of donations of
a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Truck, Panasonic CF30 Mobile Data computer and two (2) iPhones
from the Tarrant County Regional Auto Crimes Task Force valued in the amount of $8,150.00.
6. M &C G -17760 - Adopt Ordinance Increasing the Number of Authorized
Engineer Positions by One and Reducing the Number of Authorized Firefighter
Positions by One in the Fire Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20522 -12-
2012 adding one (1) position in the Engineer Classification; removing one (1) position in the
Firefighter Classification; adjusting the total number of authorized positions at each
classification (rank) in the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013; providing for adoption by
reference of a statement of intent and purpose in adopting this Ordinance.
7. M &C G -17761 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations for a $40,000.00 Payment from
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, Under City Secretary Contract No.
43450 for Collection of Delinquent Parking and Criminal Citations (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20523 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund for the Municipal Court Services Department in the amount of $40,000.00, upon
receipt of payment from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, under City Secretary
Contract No. 43450, for the purpose of collection of delinquent parking and criminal citations.
8. M &C G -17762 - Ratify Application and Authorize the Acceptance of a $25,000.00
Grant, if Awarded, from the 2013 GRO1000 Garden and Green Spaces, the U.S.
Conference of Mayors and The ScottsMiracle -Gro Company and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance ( COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for the 2013
GRO 1000 Garden and Green Spaces Grant award in the amount of $15,000.00 and $10,000.00
of in -kind products, from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and The ScottsMiracle -Gro Company;
and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20524 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $25,000.00, which includes $15,000 in cash
and $10,000 of in -kind products, subject to receipt of the funds, for the purpose of expanding the
children's vegetable garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
9. M &C G -17763 - Authorize Acceptance of a $5,000.00 Grant for the 2012 -2013
Take Me Fishing? Program from the Recreational Boating and Fishing
Foundation's Youth Boating and Fishing Initiative and the National Recreation
and Park Association and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of grant
funds totaling $5,000.00 for the 2012 -2013 Take Me Fishinem Program from the Recreational
Boating and Fishing Foundation's Youth Boating and Fishing Initiative and the National
Recreation and Park Association to provide recreational boating and fishing experiences to youth
in Fort Worth; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20525 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
providing recreational boating and fishing experiences to youth in Fort Worth.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11461 - Authorize Purchase of Reupholstering Services from CY Young
Industries, Inc., for the Public Events Department in the Amount of $95,568.00
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the Culture
and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $95,568.00 and Decreasing the Assigned
Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the Same Amount (COUNCIL DISTRICT
9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of
reupholstering services from CY Young Industries, Inc., for the Public Events Department in an
amount of $95,568.00; and adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20526 -12 -2012
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the
amount of $95,568.00, decreasing the assigned Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the same
amount, for the purpose of funding reupholstering services.
2. M &C P -11462 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Pethealth
Services USA Inc., for Pet Identification Microchips for the Code Compliance
Department in the Amount of $113,660.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a sole source purchase
agreement with Pethealth Services USA, Inc., for pet identification microchips for the Code
Compliance Department in the amount of $113,660.00 for the first year.
3. M &C P -11463 - Adopt Apnronriation Ordinance Increasing Aunronriations in
the Information Systems Fund in the Amount of $283,278.00 and Decreasing the
Available Cash Balance in the Information Systems Fund Balance by the Same
Amount, Authorize a Purchase with FutureCom Ltd., for Cyber Security
Services, Using a Cooperative Contract, for the Information Technology Solutions
Department in the Amount of $283,278.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20527 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts appropriations in the
Information Systems Fund in the amount of $283,278.00 and decreasing the available cash
balance in the Information Systems Fund by the same amount, for the purpose of purchasing
cyber security services; and authorize a purchase with FutureCom, Ltd., for Cyber Security
Services, using the State of Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative Contract
number DIR -SDD -1887, for the Information Technology Solutions Department in the amount of
$283,278.00.
4. M &C P -11464 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with CECO Sales Corporation
for Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies for All City Departments Using
a Cooperative Contract in the Amount of $550,000.00 for the First Year (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement for
maintenance, repair and operating supplies from CECO Sales Corporation using the Texas
Multiple Award Schedule Cooperative Contract No. 9 -51 VO40 for all City departments in the
amount of $550,000.00 for the first year.
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5. M &C P -11465 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Pen -Link, Ltd., in the Amount of $227,831.50 for the First Year, for
Communications Intelligence Software, Hardware, Training and Related Services
for the Police Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
professional services agreement with Pen -Link, Ltd., in the amount of $227,831.50 for the first
year, for communications intelligence software, hardware, training and related services for the
Police Department.
6. M &C P -11466 - Authorize Professional Services Agreement with Cover -Tek, Inc.,
for Employee and Retiree Health Screening Services for a Total Annual Amount
Not to Exceed $250,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a
professional services agreement with Cover -Tek, Inc., for employee and retiree health screenings
for a total annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
L -15472 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax - Foreclosed Property Located at
5428 Goodman Avenue, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code,
to Donetta Johnson in the Amount of $1,716.66 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax -
foreclosed property located at 5428 Goodman Avenue, described as Lots 25 and 26 Block 77 of
Chamberlain Arlington Heights 2nd Filing, to Donnetta Johnson in the amount of $1,716.66, in
accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the execution and recording
of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
2. M &C L -15473 - Authorize Acauisition of an Easement Interest in 0.187 Acres of
Land for Permanent Drainage and an Easement Interest in 0.116 Acres of Land
for Temporary Construction Owned by Alan Petsche Located at 3840 Bellaire
Circle for the Arundel Storm Drain Improvement Project and Authorize Payment
in the Amount of $192,638.00 and Estimated Closing Costs Up to $4,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acquisition of an easement
interest in 0.187 acre of land for permanent drainage and an easement interest in 0.116 acre of
land for temporary construction owned by Alan Petsche located at 3840 Bellaire Circle, for the
Arundel Storm Drain Improvement Project; find that $192,638.00 is just compensation for
needed property interest; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the
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conveyances, record the appropriate instruments, pay the purchase price in the amount of
$192,638.00 and pay the estimated closing costs up to $4,000.00.
3. M &C L -15474 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in a Total of 2.469
Acres of Land for Right -of -Way and a Total of 1.993 Acres for Seven Permanent
Slope Easements and Permanent Drainage Easement Owned by Gary J. and
Deborra L. Baker Located on Robertson Road for the Widening of Robertson
Road in the Amount of $238,844.00 and Payment of Estimated Closing Costs in
the Amount Up to $7,500.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in a total of 2.469 acres of land for right of way and a total of 1.993 acres, for
seven (7) permanent slope easements and a permanent drainage easement, described as Abstract
No. 1985, Geo S Rall Survey and Abstract No. 546, Thomas Freeman Survey, owned by Gary J.
and Deborra L. Baker located on Robertson Road for the widening of Robertson Road; find that
the total purchase price of $238,844.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager or
his designee to accept the conveyances, pay just compensation, record the appropriate
instruments and pay estimated closing costs in the amount up to $7,500.00.
4. M &C L -15475 - Authorize Acauisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.252 Acres of
Land for Right -of -Way and 0.179 Acres for a Permanent Slope Easement Owned
by Double B Land LP, Located on Robertson Road for the Widening of
Robertson Road in the Amount of $73,162.00 and Payment of Estimated Closing
Costs in the Amount Up to $3,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.252 acre of land for right -of -way and 0.179 acre, for a permanent slope
easement, described as Abstract No. 546, Thomas Freeman Survey, owned by Double B Land
LP, located at Robertson Road for the widening of Robertson Road; find that the total purchase
price of $73,162.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to
accept the conveyances, pay just compensation, record the appropriate instruments and pay
estimated closing costs in the amount up to $3,000.00.
5. M &C L -15476 - Authorize Acceptance of Three Dedication Deeds for 0.028 Acres
0.060 Acres, and 0.113 Acres of Land Being a Portion of Various Lots Out of
Block 3 of the Burchill Addition, from Renaissance Square, LLC, at No Cost to
the City of Fort Worth, for Right -of -Way to Widen US Highway 287 Access Road
and East Berry Intersection and to Accommodate Future Development
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of three (3)
dedication deeds for 0.028 acre, 0.060 acre, and 0.113 acre of land being a portion of various lots
out of Block 3 of the Burchill Addition, from Renaissance Square, LLC, at no cost to the City of
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Fort Worth, for right -of -way to widen US Highway 287 Access Road and East Berry Intersection
and to accommodate future development; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
accept and record the appropriate instruments to complete the conveyance.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items - None
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
2. M &C C -25995 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 41267, Economic Development Program Agreement with Columbia
North Hills Hospital Subsidiary, LP d/b /a Emergency Medical Center at Alliance,
to Redefine the Manner in Which New Business Personal Property Investment is
Measured, to Revise the Scope of Subsequent Expansion Requirements, and to
Increase the Number of Economic Development Grants Payable by the City
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 41267, an Economic Development
Program Agreement with Columbia North Hills Hospital Subsidiary, LP, d/b /a Emergency
Medical Center at Alliance, to redefine the manner in which new business personal property
investment is measured, to revise the scope of subsequent expansion requirements, and to
increase the number of economic development grants payable by the City.
3. M &C C -25996 - Authorize Execution of Contracts with Seven Firms to Provide
Land Surveying and Related Services for One Year with a Fee in the Amount of
$150,000.00 Annually Per Firm, with an Option at the City's Sole Discretion for
Two One Year Extensions Per Contract (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
requirement contracts to provide land surveying and related services for an annual contract with
a fee not to exceed $150,000.00 annually per firm, with an option at the City's sole discretion for
two (2) one (1) year extensions per contract.
4. M &C C -25997 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Vendigm Construction
LLC, in the Amount of $241,666.52 for Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation at
Twenty Five Bridges (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Vendigm Construction, LLC, in the amount of $241,666.52 for bridge repair and
rehabilitation at 25 bridges.
5. M &C C -25998 - Authorize Credit Sales Agreement with Trinity River Mitigation
Bank, LTD, in the Amount of $52,500.00 for the Mitigation of Waters of the
United States, Associated with the Lake Crest Drainage Improvements Proiect
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a credit sales agreement
with Trinity River Mitigation Bank, LTD, in the amount of $52,500.00 for the mitigation of
Waters of the United States, associated with the Lake Crest Drainage Improvements Project.
6. M &C C -25999 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in
the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $46,000.00 and Decreasing the
Assigned Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the Same Amount to Fund an
Infrastructure Assessment for the Cowtown Coliseum (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20528 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $46,000.00 and decreasing the assigned Culture and
Tourism Fund Balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding an infrastructure
assessment for the Cowtown Coliseum.
7. M &C C -26000 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Scott
Dennett Construction, LC, in the Amount of $466,074.00, Increasing
Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $528,000.00
and Decreasing the Assigned Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the Same
Amount and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
construction contract with Scott Dennett Construction, LC, in the amount of $466,074.00 for the
meeting room renovation at the Fort Worth Convention Center; and adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20529 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $528,000.00 and decreasing the
assigned Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the same amount, for the purpose of meeting
room renovation at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
8. M &C C -26001 - Authorize Application for. and Acceptance of. if Awarded. a
Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of
$115,658.00 for the Preparation of an Electronic Airport Layout Plan for Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport, Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of
$12,850.00 from Gas Well Revenues to Provide the City's Match and Adopt
Resolution and Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the application for, and
acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the
preparation of an electronic Airport Layout Plan for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
in the amount of $115,658.00; authorize the use of revenue derived from gas well drilling on
City owned airports in the amount of $12,850.00 to provide for the City's 10 percent grant match
of the total project cost in the amount of $128,508.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
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20530 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease
Project Fund in the amount of $12,850.00, from available funds, for the purpose of transferring
said funds to the Airports Grant Fund for the City's 10 percent grant match, if awarded from
TxDOT- Aviation, for preparation of an electronic Airport Layout Plan for Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport; adopt Resolution No. 4153 -12 -2012 authorizing execution of a grant
agreement with TxDOT for an electronic Airport Layout Plan for Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport, providing that the amount of $12,850.00 in available gas well revenue
funds in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund will be available as a match for the project and
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary contracts with TxDOT
associated with the project; authorize a transfer in the amount of $12,850.00 from the Airports
Gas Lease Project Fund to the Airports Grant Fund for the City's 10 percent grant match; and
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20531 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the amount of $128,508.00 in the Airports Grant Fund, subject to receipt of the
grant, for the project.
9. M &C C -26002 - Authorize Execution of a Ground Lease Ap-reement with
Mandatory Improvements with FW American Aero Land Company, LLC, for
Lease Site 12N at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a ground
lease agreement with mandatory improvements with FW American Aero Land Company, LLC,
for Lease Site 12N at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
10. M &C C -26003 - Authorize Execution of the Second Renewal for the Interceptor
Condition Assessment Program Contract 1 - Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer
CCTV, Sonar and Laser Inspection, in the Amount of $848,875.00 with Ace Pipe
Cleaning Inc. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of the
second renewal for the Interceptor Condition Assessment Program Contract 1 - Large Diameter
Sanitary Sewer CCTV, Sonar Laser Inspection, in the amount of $848,875.00 with Ace Pipe
Cleaning, Inc.
11. M &C C -26004 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with N.G. Paintiny-, L.P., in
the Amount of $584,350.00 for the South Holly Water Treatment Plant Backwash
Tank and Lime Silo Rehabilitation Project Located at 1500 11th Avenue
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with N.G. Painting, L.P., in the amount of $584,350.00 for the South Holly Water Treatment
Plant Backwash Tank and Lime Silo Rehabilitation Project located at 1500 1 1th Avenue.
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12. M &C C -26005 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with Child Care
Associates to Provide Childcare Services at Various Parks and Community
Services Department Facilities (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 5, 7, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a lease
agreement with Child Care Associates to provide childcare services at various Parks and
Community Services Department facilities.
13. M &C C -26006 - Authorize Execution of an Adopt -A -Park Agreement with
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., in the Amount of $25,000.00 for the
Maintenance and Landscaping of General Worth Square Park (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., for the maintenance of General Worth
Square Park; and authorize the Parks and Community Services Department to reimburse
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., the amount of $25,000.00 for base level maintenance
cost at General Worth Square Park.
14. M &C C -26007 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of
$193,260.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 43110 with Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd., to
Design and Build the Enhanced Neighborhood Family Aquatic Center at Marine
Park, Increasing the Design -Build Contract Amount to $3,419,165.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 in the amount of $193,260.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 43110 with Thos. S.
Byrne, Ltd., to design and build the Enhanced Neighborhood Family Aquatic Center at Marine
Park.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1871 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Consent Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for Individual
Consideration
2. M &C G -17756 - Approve Appointments and Re- Appointments to the City's
Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, Places 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council approve the appointments and re- appointments of the
persons named below to the City's Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, Places 2,
3, 4, 6, 8 and 10.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mr. Prestwood's appointment would expire on
October 1, 2013, not 2014.
Place 2 — Engineer
Mr. Cesar R. Vallenilla, by staff recommendation, was nominated by the City Manager. Mr.
Vallenilla meets all of the requirements of knowledge of the construction industry. This
appointment would end October 1, 2014.
Place 3 — Fire Protection Engineer or Professional
Mr. Brian H. Prestwood, by staff recommendation, was nominated by the City Manager. Mr.
Prestwood meets all of the requirements of knowledge of the construction industry. This
appointment would end October 1, 204-4 2013.
Place 4 — Building Owner or Manager
Ms. Sheila R. Bessent was re- nominated by the Building Owners and Managers Association of
Fort Worth. Ms. Bessent meets all of the requirements of knowledge of the construction industry.
This reappointment would end October 1, 2014.
Place 6 — Master Electrician
Mr. George C. Geldard, by staff recommendation, was nominated by the City Manager. Mr.
Geldard meets all of the requirements of knowledge of the construction industry. This
reappointment would end October 1, 2014.
Place 8 — HVAC Contractor
Mr. Martin L. Troy, by staff recommendation, was re- nominated by the City Manager. Mr. Troy
meets all of the requirements of knowledge of the construction industry. This reappointment
would end October 1, 2014.
Place 10 — Alternate Engineer
Mr. Gordon D. Pritchard, by staff recommendation, was re- nominated by the City Manager. Mr.
Pritchard meets all of the requirements of knowledge of the construction industry. This
reappointment would end October 1, 2014.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17756 be approved with the
amendment that the appointment of Mr. Brian H. Prestwood to Place 3 would
expire on October 1, 2013. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for
Individual Consideration
1. M &C C -25994 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Citv Secreta
Contract No. 42798 with Lowell Denton of Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal,
P.C., to Extend the Term Until December 31, 2013 and Authorize Increase in the
Amount of $100,000.00 to the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Assist the City as a
Consultant in Public Safety Labor Negotiation Issues for a Total Amount of
$240,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to City
Secretary Contract No. 42798 to extend the term until December 31, 2013, with Lowell Denton
of Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C., as a consultant to assist the City Manager in regards
to public safety labor negotiation issues; authorize an increase in the amount of $100,000.00 in
the maximum amount to be paid to Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, PC, for a total amount
of $240,000.00.
Council Member Allen Gray advised that she would recuse from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25994 be approved. The motion carried 8
ayes to 0 nays, with 1 recusal by Council Member Allen Gray.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of the Fort Worth Sister Cities International Young Professionals
Business Mentorshin Program
Ms. Tracy Williams, Assistant Director, Neely School of Business, Texas Christian University,
advised that Fort Worth Sister Cities International Young Professionals Business Mentorship
Program sent eight (8) young professionals from Fort Worth to Japan. She further advised that
one of the participants was Maggie Allen, Business Development Coordinator, Housing and
Economic Development Department. She pointed out that the Program cultivated international
relationships with other young professionals from around the world and provided an overview of
the accomplishments of the group from their visit to Japan.
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Ms. Mae Ferguson, President and CEO, Fort Worth International Sister Cities, was also present
to answer questions.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
L Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to Mayor Price for her attendance and support at
the Legislative meeting held earlier in the day.
Council Member Allen Gray expressed appreciation to those who attended the Grand Opening of
Terrell Homes. She also announced that Morningside Elementary School would host the Jingle
Bell Jog and Health Fair on December 15, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Council Member Espino announced that the first of the Walking Town Hall meetings was held in
the Northside and stated it was a great way to encourage dialogue and fitness among the citizens.
He also commended the Mayor for promoting Fort Worth as an international city.
Mayor Price announced that the "It's Your Fort Worth — Get Engaged" event, held at TCU, was
very successful and stated she looked forward to seeing action items related to the event. She
also announced that Cowboy Santas was still collecting toys for children in need. She stated that
they would be collecting toys in Sundance Square on December 13, 2012. She further advised
that the National Cutting House Association Futurity Finals would be held this weekend and
encouraged everyone to attend.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval necessary of ceremonial travel.
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Jason Hall be appointed to Place 1 on the Community Development Council
effective December 11, 2012, with a term expiring October 1, 2013. 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 Human Relations Commission
Ms. Angie Rush, Human Relations Administrator, City Manager's Office, introduced Ms. Lisa
Thomas, Chair Appeals, Human Relations Commission.
Mr. Thomas provided a brief summary of the mission and the activities over the past year,
including the future goals, projects and challenges of the Human Relations Commission. She
also provided a handout entitled, "Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Report on Fair Housing and Fair
Employment.
Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to many individuals associated with the Human
Relations Commission for their hard work and support in the community.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Changing and
Canceling Various Regularly Scheduled City Council Meetings for the Months of
January 2013 through December 2013
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution changing and canceling various
regularly scheduled city council meetings for the months of January 2013 through December
2013.
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Resolution No. 4154 -12 -2012 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
2. A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to be Held During the City Council
Meeting Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, in the City Council
Chamber of the City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth,
Texas, to Consider Amendments to the Fort Worth Transportation Land Use
Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fee Regulations
City Secretary Kayser advised that the public hearing to consider amendments to the Fort Worth
Transportation Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fee Regulations
would be held on January 15, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., in the City Council Chamber.
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution setting a public hearing to be held
during the city council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, to
consider amendments to the Fort Worth Transportation Land Use Assumptions, Capital
Improvements Plan and Impact Fee Regulations.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Resolution No. 4155 -12 -2012 be approved as amended. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing - None
B. General
1. M &C G-17753 - Adopt Resolution Amending the City Council Rules of Procedure
to Establish the Audit Committee as a Standing City Council Committee and
Approving the Committee's Charter (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the City Council Rules
of Procedure to establish the Audit Committee as a standing City Council committee; and
approve the Charter setting forth the roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17753 be approved and Resolution
No. 4156 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Espino absent.
2. M &C G -17764 - Adopt the 2009 Edition of the International Existing Building
Code with Local Amendments (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance adopting the Fort Worth existing
Building Code, by adopting the 2009 International Existing Building Code, with local
amendments; adding Article XI — Existing Building Code; adding sections 7 -431, 7 -432, 7 -433,
and 7 -434 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986); regulating the repair, alteration, change
of occupancy addition and relocation of existing buildings and structures in the City of Fort
Worth; defining certain terms; providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees
thereof, providing for the inspection of buildings.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17764 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20532 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Espino absent.
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
3. M &C G-17765 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chanter 2. Article I. Section 2 -9 of
the City Code to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Change Orders to Public
Works Contracts in Amounts Up to $100,000.00, to Clarify the City Manager's
Authority to Make Emergency Procurements and to Make Minor Organizational
Changes (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 2
(Administration), Article I (In General), Section 2 -9 (Contract Execution; Amendments; Change
Orders) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, to increase the
maximum amount of a public works change order that may be executed by the City Manager
without City Council approval, to memorialize current administrative regulations providing for
emergency procurements, and to make minor adjustments for clarity.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17765 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20533 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M &C G-17766 - Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with The Radler
Foundation in an Amount Up to $500,000.00 for Repairs to the Forest Park Pool,
Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $330,000.00 from the Capital Proiects
Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Proiects Fund and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a grant agreement with The
Radler Foundation for the repair of the Forest Park Pool; authorize the acceptance of a grant
from The Radler Foundation in an amount up to $500,000.00 for the repair of the Forest Park
Pool; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $330,000.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of transferring said funds to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund for the repairs;
authorize the transfer of funds from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $830,000.00,
including $330,000.00, from available funds, and the remainder subject to receipt of The Radler
Foundation Grant, for the purpose of funding the repairs.
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Ms. Rienke Radler, The Radler Foundation, appeared before Council and advised that The
Radler Foundation was pleased to fund the repairs to the Forest Park swimming pool and looked
forward to the grand reopening.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17766 be approved with
appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20534 -12 -2012 and 20535 -12 -2012
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M &C G17767 - Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Amending the
Project and Financing Plans for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4,
Southside TIF so as to Continue and Expand Revitalization Efforts in the Near
Southside by Adding Approximately $45 Million in Public Improvement Proiects
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning an amendment to
the Project and Financing Plans for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4, Southside TIF, to
afford an opportunity for interested persons to speak for or against the proposed amendment, the
boundaries of the Southside TIF district or the concept of tax increment financing; and close the
public hearing and adopt an Ordinance approving an amended Project and Financing Plan for the
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4, Southside TIF district.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Marguerite Allen, Business Development Coordinator, Economic Development Manager,
Housing and Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff
report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
(Council Member Burns left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. G -17767 be approved and Ordinance No. 20536 -12 -2012 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Burns absent.
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(Council Member Burns returned to his place at the dais.)
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M &C P -11467 - Authorize Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association for Banking and Trust Services for Gas and Oil Mineral Assets for a
Five -Year Period with an Estimated Annual Cost of $296,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an agreement with Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association for banking and trust services for gas and oil mineral assets for a five
(5) year period with an estimated annual cost of $296,000.00 and two (2), two (2) year renewal
options.
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman and Council Member Scarth advised that they had normal banking
relationships with Wells Fargo Bank and were advised by the City Attorney that this did not pose
a conflict of interest.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11467 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M &C L -15459 - Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of West
Park for Construction of Equestrian Facilities for the Fort Worth Police
Department Mounted Patrol Unit (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (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 a portion of West Park for
the construction of equestrian facilities for the Fort Worth Police Department Mounted Patrol
Unit; find that the proposed use includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the
parkland and will be constructed in West Park located at 8787 Heron Drive, south of Heron
Drive, west of Las Vegas Trail and Hickman Road; and close the public hearing and authorize
the use of approximately 10 acres of West Park for the construction project.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
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b. Citizen Presentations
Ms. Gale Cupp, 9225 Heron Drive, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. L- 15459.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
L -15459 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Planning & Zoning
1. M &C PZ -3003 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley Between Nebraska Street
and Dakota Street and a Portion of an Alley Between Dakota Street and Kansas
Street for a Gas Drilling Site as Requested by Chesapeake Operating, Inc.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance vacating and extinguishing
portions of three (3) alleys located in Blocks 11 and 12, Evans - Person Westwood Addition, an
Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; providing for reversion of fee in said
land; and the retainment of existing utilities, for a gas drilling site as requested by Chesapeake
Operating, Inc.; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with
City Policy (M &C G- 15624).
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -3003
be continued until the December 18, 2012, Council meeting..
F. Award of Contract
1. M &C C -26008 - Authorize Five -Year Tax Abatement Agreement with M &B
Interests, LLC, to Develop Office Space for Small Businesses on Property Located
at 262 Carroll Street in the Trinity Park Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a five (5) year tax abatement agreement
with M &B Interests, LLC, to develop office space for small businesses on property at 262
Carroll Street in the Trinity Park Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26008 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M &C C -26009 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of
$1,289,385.40 with Stabile & Winn, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water
and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Davenport Avenue and
Winfield Avenue and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT
3)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $411,922.00 from the Water
and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $151,480.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$260,442.00 to the Sewer 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, water and sanitary sewer main replacement
on portions of Davenport Avenue, from Brazos Avenue to Old Benbrook Road; and Winfield
Avenue, from West Butler Street to Carolyn Road; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available
funds, for the street reconstruction project; and authorize the execution of a contract with Stabile
& Winn, Inc., in the amount of $1,289,385.40 for the project.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26009 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20537 -12 -2012 and 20538 -12 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M &C C -26010 - Authorize Renewal of Three Interlocal Agreements with _Tarrant
County for the Widening of Golden Triangle Boulevard Between IH -35W and US
377 in the Amount Up to $7,300,000.00, for Construction Costs to Realign Harlev
Avenue Between University Drive and Montgomery Street in a Revised Amount
of $3,213,653.50, and for the Construction of Summer Creek Drive in the Amount
of $500,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2,6 and 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the renewal of the interlocal agreement with
Tarrant County, Texas, for the widening of Golden Triangle Boulevard between IH -35W and US
377 in the amount up to $7,300,000.00; authorize the renewal of the interlocal agreement with
Tarrant County, Texas, for the construction project to realign Harley Avenue, from University
Drive to Montgomery Street in a revised amount of $3,213,653.50; and authorize the renewal of
the interlocal agreement with Tarrant County, Texas, for the construction of Summer Creek
Drive in the amount of $500,000.00.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Tarrant County for their participation in these projects.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26010 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. M &C C -26011 - Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of
$2,944,912.00 for the Design and Construction of Pavement and Electrical
Improvements on Runway 17/35 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport,
Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of $327,212.00 from Gas Well Revenues to
Provide the City's Match, Adopt Resolution and Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the application for, and acceptance of, if
awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) relating to the design
and construction of pavement and electrical improvements on Runway 17/35 at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport in the amount of $2,944,912.00; authorize the use of revenue
derived from gas well drilling on City owned airports in the amount of $327,212.00 to provide
for the City's ten percent grant match of the total project cost in the amount of $3,272,124.00;
adopt an ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas
Lease Project Fund in the amount of $327,212.00, from available funds, for the purpose of
transferring said funds to the Airports Grant Fund for the City's 10 percent grant match if
awarded from TxDOT- Aviation Division, for the design and construction of the paving and
electronic improvements at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; adopt a Resolution
authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with TxDOT providing that the amount of
$327,212.00 in available gas well revenue funds will be available as a match for the design and
construction of improvements on Runway 17/35 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary contracts with TxDOT
associated with this project; authorize a transfer in the amount of $327,212.00 from the Airports
Gas Lease Project Fund to the Airports Grant Fund for the City's 10 percent grant match; and
adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airports Grant Fund in the amount of $3,272,124.00, from available funds, subject to receipt of
the grant, for the design and construction of the paving and electronic improvements at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26011 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20539 -12 -2012 and 20540 -12 -2012 and Resolution
No. 4157 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Second Public Hearing for a Proposed City- Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 147.4 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Located South of
Avondale- Haslet Road and East of Willow Springs Road (AX -12 -006 Avondale -
Haslet
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
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a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Allison Gray, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. Second Public Hearing for a Proposed City- Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 104.2 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Located West of Old
Decatur Road and South of W.J. Boaz Road (AX -12 -007 Old Decatur Road)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Allison Gray, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Council Member Shingleton advised that he and staff were currently meeting with residents in
the proposed annexed area to explain the benefits of annexation into the City.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Amendments to Chapter 2, Administration,
Article VII, Code of Ethics of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Attorney
Ms. Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney, Law Department, appeared before Council and provided a
staff report.
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Council Member Shingleton asked if it would be difficult to include the requirements of the
Open Meetings Act to the Ethics Ordinance.
City Attorney Fullenwider stated that language could be added to the "Definitions" section of the
Ordinance pertaining to "Task Forces" reflecting that they be compliant with the Texas Open
Meetings Act and requiring the posting of all meeting agendas.
b. Citizen Comments
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to the public hearing regarding
proposed amendments to Chapter 2, Administration, Article VII, Code of Ethics of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth.
Ms. Beverly Branham, 6487 Woodstock Road (provided handout)
Ms. Linda Hanratty, 4236 Oak Park Court
Ms. Mary Kelleher, 7901 Randol Mill Road
Mr. Jim Ashford, 6209 Riverview Circle
Mr. Jerry Lobdill, 6336 Darwood Avenue
Mr. Robert Vann, 7317 Ellis Road (provided handout)
Mr. Mike Dean, 124 Cooks Lane, completed a speaker card in opposition to the public hearing
regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 2, Administration, Article VII, Code of Ethics of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth, but did not wish to address the Council.
Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council and completed an undecided
speaker card relative to the public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 2,
Administration, Article VII, Code of Ethics of the Code of the City of Fort Worth.
Ms. Judy Alter, 2115 Park Place Avenue, submitted a comment card in support of the public
hearing regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 2, Administration, Article VII, Code of
Ethics of the Code of the City of Fort Worth.
The following individuals submitted comment cards in opposition to the public hearing regarding
proposed amendments to Chapter 2, Administration, Article VII, Code of Ethics of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth.
Mr. Christian Ellis, 1100 Sinclair Building
Mr. Preston Gillham, 2020 Wilshire Boulevard
Mr. Tim Hess, 7025 Greenview Circle North
Ms. Deborah Young, 3512 View Street
Mr. Kevin Baker, 7209 John T. White Road
Ms. Betty Story, 2625 Canton Drive
Mr. Louis McBee, 2320 Oakland Boulevard, Number 5
Ms. Susan Stephenson, 2637 Forest Park Boulevard
Mr. Edward Sakera, 4451 Normandy Road
Mr. Michael Phipps, 4451 Normandy Road
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Ms. Donnette Moseley, 1801 Ederville Road South
Ms. Phyllis Marabeti, 6336 Darwood Avenue
Mr. Mike Dean, 124 Cooks Lane
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to the Ethics Commission members who were in attendance
at the Council Meeting. She stated that the ordinance had been studied and reviewed for 18
months and believed that the proposed changes were equitable and balanced.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Marie Beveridge, 300 North Booth Calloway Road, submitted a citizen presentation card
relative to the civil rights of senior citizens and mentally ill individuals. She was recognized by
Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Jim Ashford, 6209 Riverview Circle, appeared before Council relative to the Ethics
Ordinance. (displayed excerpt from Ethics Ordinance)
Ms. Jackie Barnd, representing Mallard Cove Community Group, 7249 Specklebelly Lane,
appeared before Council relative to the "AG" zoning amendment in the area.
Mr. Mike Dean, 124 Cooks Lane, appeared before Council relative to establishment of a
moratorium on any building permits for gas compression stations on "AG" zoned property until
the gas well ordinance has been amended.
Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council relative to mobility issues at
City Hall, repetitive poor service for the disabled and carryout service, trash, recycling, and
curbside brush. (displayed photographs)
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:45 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 18th day of December, 2012.
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