HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/12/18-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 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 10:08 a.m., on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
H. INVOCATION - T.J. Patterson, Elm Grove Missionary Baptist Church
The Invocation was provided by Reverend T.J. Patterson, Elm Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER
11, 2012
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2012, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -3003 be
withdrawn from consideration and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication No.
PZ -3003 (Revised) and that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. L -15485 and C -26031 be
continued until the January 8, 2013, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17768 - Authorize Payment for the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2013
Membership Dues to the North Central Texas Council of Governments in an
Amount Not to Exceed $75,781.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment for the City's
Fiscal Year 2013 membership to the North Central Texas Council of Governments in an amount
not to exceed $75,781.00.
2. M &C G-17769 - Authorize Purchase of Excess Workers Compensation Insurance
Policy for 2013 from Star Insurance Company Through McGriff, Seibels &
Williams of Texas, Inc., in the Amount of $539,392.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of an Excess
Workers Compensation Insurance Policy from Star Insurance Company through McGriff,
Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., in the amount of $539,392.00.
3. M &C G -17770 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Gift in the Street Light and
Signal Improvements Funds in the Amount of $17,500.00 from the Fairmount
Neighborhood Association for the Purchase and Installation of Ten Street Lights
for the Fairmount Neighborhood and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a
monetary gift in the amount of $17,500.00 from the Fairmount Neighborhood Association for the
purchase and installation of 10 street lights; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
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20541 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street Light and
Signal Improvements Funds from monetary donations from the Fairmount Neighborhood
Association, for the purpose of purchase and installation of 10 street lights for the Fairmount
Neighborhood.
4. M &C G -17771 - Adopt Ordinance Increasing the Number of Authorized Positions
in the Classification of Police Captain in the Police Department by One
Increasing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Classification of Sergeant
by One and Decreasing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Classification
of Officer by One, Thereby Increasing the Total Number of Authorized Civil
Service Positions by One (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No.
20542 -12 -2012 adding one (1) position in the Police Captain classification; adding one (1)
position in the Sergeant classification; removing one (1) position in the Officer classification;
adjusting the total number of authorized sworn positions in the Police Department by one (1).
5. M &C G -17772 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the Amount
of $40,000.00 for Park Improvements at Federal Plaza Park (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20543 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $40,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of
improvements at Federal Plaza Park.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11468 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Coy Beauchamp Excavating
Company for Dirt Work Services for the Public Events Department in the
Amount Up to $185,000.00 for the First Year (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with
Coy Beauchamp Excavating Company for dirt work services for the Public Events Department
in the amount up to $185,000.00.
2. M &C P- 11469 - Authorize Purchase of a Backhoe Loader from Holt Texas, LTD
d /b /a Holt Cat, in the Amount of $140,000.00 Using a Cooperative Contract for
the Transportation and Public Works Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a backhoe
loader from Holt Texas, LTD, d/b /a Holt Cat, in the amount of $140,000.00 using the Texas
Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 345 -10 for the Transportation and
Public Works Department.
3. M &C P -11470 - Confirmation of Procurement of Liquid Aluminum Sulfate from
General Chemical Performance Products LLC, in the Amount of $56,179.86 for
Use at the North and South Holly Water Treatment Plants (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Confirm the procurement of liquid
aluminum sulfate from General Chemical Performance Products, LLC, in the amount of
$56,179.86 for use at the North and South Holly Water Treatment Plants.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15477 - Authorize Direct Sale of Tax - Foreclosed Property Located at 908
N. Sylvania to Richard D. Hogan, II in the Amount of $21,244.00, in Accordance
with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax -
foreclosed property located at 908 N. Sylvania, described as Abstract 1056, a/k/a Tract 23A,
Atkin McClemore Survey, to Richard D. Hogan, II for the amount of $21,244.00, 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 -15478 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.2950 Acres of
Land in a Vacant Lot Located on Old Denton Road at the North East Corner of
North Tarrant Parkway for the North Riverside Drive Improvements Project
from Steven R. Caria in the Amount of $130,000.00 and Payment of Estimated
Closing Costs Up to $5,000.00 for a Total Cost in the Amount of $135,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.2950 acre of land in a vacant lot located at Old Denton Road at the north east
corner of North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, described as Abstract No. 1611, Trail
2A02A, Charles C. Whyte Survey, for the North Riverside Drive Improvements Project, from
Steven R. Caria; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $130,000.00 is just
compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just
compensation, record the appropriate instruments and pay estimated closing costs up to
$5,000.00.
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3. M &C L -15479 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.3610 Acres of
Land in a Vacant Lot Located at 8795 Old Denton Road for the North Riverside
Drive Improvements Proiect from Ronald Elmore in the Amount of $118,500.00
and Payment of Estimated Closing Costs Up to $6,000.00 for a Total Cost in the
Amount of $124,500.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.3610 acre of land in a vacant lot located at 8795 Old Denton Road, Fort
Worth, Texas, described as Abstract No. 999, Trail 1C01, William McCowens Survey, for the
North Riverside Drive Improvements Project, from Ronald Elmore; find that the total purchase
price in the amount of $118,500.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his
designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate instruments
and pay estimated closing costs up to $6,000.00.
4. M &C L -15480 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1780 Acres of
Land in an Improved Lot Located at 8615 Old Denton Road for the North
Riverside Drive Improvements Proiect from Gene and Patricia Holloway in the
Amount of $71,000.00 and Payment of Estimated Closing Costs Up to $5,000.00
for a Total Cost of $76,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1780 acre of land in an improved lot located at 8615 Old Denton Road, Fort
Worth, Texas, described as Abstract No. 999, Trail 1CO3, William McCowens Survey, for the
North Riverside Drive Improvements Project, from Gene and Patricia Holloway; find that the
total purchase price in the amount of $71,000.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate
instruments and pay estimated closing costs up to $5,000.00.
5. M &C L -15481 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0700 Acres of
Land in an Improved Lot Located at 8605 Old Denton Road for the North
Riverside Drive Improvements Proiect from Holloway Company, Inc., in the
Amount of $34,500.00 and Payment of Estimated Closing Costs Up to $3,000.00
for a Total Cost in the Amount of $37,500.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.0700 acre of land in an improved lot located at 8605 Old Denton Road, Fort
Worth, Texas, described as Abstract No. 999, Trail 1C0313, William McCowens Survey, for the
North Riverside Drive Improvements Project, from Holloway Company, Inc.; find that the total
purchase price in the amount of $34,500.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager
or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate
instruments and pay estimated closing costs up to $3,000.00.
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6. M &C L -15482 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.0940 Acres of
Land in an Improved Lot Located at 8625 Old Denton Road for the North
Riverside Drive Improvements Project from Lynton Holloway in the Amount of
$68,826.00 and Payment of Estimated Closing Costs Up to $5,000.00 for a Total
Cost in the Amount of $73,826.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.0940 acre of land in an improved lot located at 8625 Old Denton Road, Fort
Worth, Texas, described as Abstract No. 999, Trail 1C3A1, William McCowens Survey, for the
North Riverside Drive Improvements Project, from Lynton Holloway; find that the total
purchase price in the amount of $68,826.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager
or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate
instruments and pay estimated closing costs up to $5,000.00.
7. M &C L -15483 - Authorize Acauisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1600 Acres of
Land in an Unimproved Lot Located at 8755 Old Denton Road for the North
Riverside Drive Improvements Project from Lynton and Wendy Holloway in the
Amount of $50,000.00 and Payment of Estimated Closing Costs Up to $4,000.00
for a Total Cost in the Amount of $54,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1600 acre of land in an unimproved lot located at 8755 Old Denton Road,
Fort Worth, Texas, described as Abstract No. 999, Trail 1 CO 1 B, William McCowens Survey, for
the North Riverside Drive Improvements Project, from Lynton and Wendy Holloway; find that
the total purchase price in the amount of $50,000.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate
instruments and pay estimated closing costs up to $4,000.00.
8. M &C L -15484 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.2880 Acres of
Land in a Vacant Lot Located at 8795 Old Denton Road for the North Riverside
Drive Improvements Project from Billy Jack Pemberton in the Amount of
$88,500.00 and Payment of Estimated Closiny_ Costs Up to $5,000.00 for a Total
Cost in the Amount of $93,500.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.2880 acre of land in vacant lot located at 8795 Old Denton Road, Fort Worth,
Texas, described as Abstract No. 999, Trail 1 CO l A, William McCowens Survey, for the North
Riverside Drive Improvements Project, from Billy Jack Pemberton; find that the total purchase
price in the amount of $88,500.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his
designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate instruments
and pay estimated closing costs up to $5,000.00.
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D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M &C PZ -3004 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley Between Rosedale Street
and Oleander Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No.
20544 -12 -2012 vacating and extinguishing a 12 foot alley rights -of -way located between
Oleander Street and Rosedale Street situated in Block A, Wray's Subdivision of Block 18 of
Fields -Welch Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, containing
approximately 5,173 square feet or 0.1188 acre of land; providing for reversion of fee in said
land; and the retainment of existing utility easements; and waive any and all purchase fee value
of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy (M &C G- 15624).
Mr. JD Dudley, 1120 North Industrial Boulevard, submitted a comment card in support of Mayor
and Council Communication No. PZ -3004.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -26012 - Authorize Execution of a Rooftop Site License Agreement and an
Office Space License Agreement with Behringer Harvard Burnett Plaza LP, in
the Amount of $100,000.00 Annually for the Lease of Space at Burnett Plaza Plus
$35,000.00 Annually for Utility Costs and $320,000.00 for Implementation of a
Public Safety Radio Site with Credits of $160,000.00 for the First Five Years
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a rooftop
site license agreement and an office space license agreement with Behringer Harvard Burnett
Plaza, LP, in the amount of $100,000.00 annually for the lease of space at Burnett Plaza plus
$35,000.00 annually for utility costs and $320,000.00 for implementation of a public safety radio
site with credits of $160,000.00 for the first five (5) years.
2. M &C C -26013 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42232, a Professional Services Contract, with Kimley -Horn and
Associates, Inc., in an Amount Up to $650,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of
$1,025,000.00 for Project Management Services for the Chisholm Trail Parkway
Proiect (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3,6 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 in an amount up to $650,000.00 for a total contract amount of $1,025,000.00
to City Secretary Contract No. 42232, a professional services contract with Kimley -Horn and
Associates, Inc., for project management services for the Chisholm Trail Parkway Project.
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3. M &C C -26014 - Authorize Execution of Agreement with Aetna Life Insurance
Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the City's Health Benefits Plan in the
Amount of $753,265.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Aetna Insurance Company for stop loss insurance for the City's health benefits
plan effective January 1, 2013.
4. M &C C -26015 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Fort Worth
Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to Assist Minority and Women
Business Enterprises and Small Businesses for a Cost Not to Exceed $117,457.00
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
for an amount not to exceed $117,457.00 with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of
Commerce to assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and small businesses for the
period of December 12, 2012, through September 30, 2013.
5. M &C C -26016 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Fort Worth Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce to Assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and
Small Businesses for a Cost Not to Exceed $135,551.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
for an amount not to exceed $135,551.00 with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
to assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and small businesses for the period of
December 12, 2012, through September 30, 2013.
6. M &C C -26017 - Authorize Execution of Non - Exclusive Annual Contracts with
Garrett Demolition, Inc., Intercon Environmental, Inc., and Lindamood
Demolition, Inc., for Structural Demolition and Asbestos Abatement Services for
All City Departments at a Cost Not to Exceed a Total of $650,000.00 During Any
One -Year Term (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of non-
exclusive annual contracts with Garrett Demolition, Inc., Intercon Environmental, Inc., and
Lindamood Demolition, Inc., for structural demolition and removal, transportation, and disposal
of asbestos containing materials on an as- needed basis for all City departments in the aggregate
not to exceed the sum of $650,000.00 during any one (1) year term.
7. M &C C -26018 - Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Contract with
Etty Horowitz in the Amount of $57,750.00 for Fabrication, Delivery and
Installation of an Artwork at the Chisholm Trail Community Center Located at
4680 McPherson Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
artwork commission contract with Etty Horowitz in the amount of $57,750.00 for fabrication,
delivery and installation of artwork for the Chisholm Trail Community Center located at 4680
McPherson Boulevard.
8. M &C C -26019 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Michael Baker Jr., Inc., in the Amount of $427,798.00 for the Mobile LiDAR
Proiect, Increasing Appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund and
Decreasing the Available Cash Balance in the Amount of $328,091.00, Authorize
Transfer of Funds from the Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital Improvement Fund to
the Stormwater Utility Fund, Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of $99,707.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 6 and 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize transfer of funds from the
Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital Improvements Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount
of $99,707.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20545 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of $99,707.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of funding the Mobile LiDAR project; adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20546 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of $328,091.00, decreasing the
Unassigned Fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding the Mobile LiDAR
project; and authorize the execution of a professional services agreement in the amount of
$427,798.00 with Michael Baker Jr., Inc., for the project.
9. M &C C -26020 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to Citv Secretar
Contract No. 47288 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the Amount of
$201,189.50 for a Total Contract Amount of $1,340,147.25 for the Cromwell
Marine Creek Bridge, Paving and Sewer Improvements Proiect (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 47288 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the
amount of $201,189.50 thereby revising the total contract amount to $1,340,147.25.
10. M &C C -26021 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Ed A.
Wilson, Inc., in the Amount of $572,900.00 to Renovate the Auditorium Theatrical
Lighting System at the Will Rogers Memorial Center and Adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism
Fund in the Amount of $648,000.00 and Decreasing the Assigned Culture and
Tourism Fund Balance by the Same Amount (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
construction contract with Ed A. Wilson, Inc., in the amount of $572,900.00 to renovate the
auditorium theatrical lighting system at the Will Rogers Memorial Center; and adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20547 -12 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $648,000.00 and decreasing the
assigned fund balance by the same amount, for the renovation project.
11. M &C C -26022 - Authorize Execution of a Canine Lease Agreement with the Fort
Worth Police Department K9 Support Group for an Annual Cost of One Dollar
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a canine
lease agreement with the Fort Worth Police Department K9 Support Group for an annual cost of
one (1) dollar.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to the Fort Worth Police Department K9 Support Group for
their support of the Fort Worth Police Department.
12. M &C C -26023 - Authorize Execution of Five -Year Options to Renew Hangar
Lease Agreements with HLP Aviation, L.L.C., for Lease Sites 28 and 32 at Fort
Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of five (5)
year options to renew hangar lease agreements with HLP Aviation, L.L.C., for lease sites 28 and
32 at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
13. M &C C -26024 - Authorize Participation in the Texas Water Development Board
Water Priority Research Project in the Amount of $50,000.00 for Evaluating the
Potential for Direct Potable Reuse in Texas with the Upper Trinity River Basin
Water Quality Compact (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize participation in the Texas
Water Development Board Water Priority Research Project to evaluate the potential for direct
potable reuse in Texas with the Upper Trinity River Basin Water Quality Compact; and authorize
the payment of the City's share of the cost for the study in the amount of $50,000.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
OCS - 1872 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTA'T'IONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Recognition of FitWorth Community Partners and Healthy Kids ChallenLye
Winners
Mayor Price and Council Member Shingleton recognized the FitWorth Community Partners and
Healthy Kids Challenge Winners. She recognized Mike Guyton, Oncor ($250,000.00 donation)
and Mr. Mike Pavell, Bank of America ($25,000.00 donation) for their support of this program
and the community.
Mr. Guyton and Mr. Pavell both expressed appreciation for the recognition and stated that they
looked forward to helping the City fight to end childhood obesity.
Mayor Price and Council Member Shingleton recognized the winners of the Healthy Kids
Challenge as follows:
First Place: ($1,000 prize) Principal Amparo Martinez — Sagamore Hill
Second Place: ($750 prize) Principal James Garcia — J.P. Elder
Third Place: ($500 prize) Principal Elizabeth Yoder — Western Hills
X.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL i11EMBERS AND STAFF
L Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Jordan congratulated Crowley Independent School District for receiving a
perfect score of superior achievement on the FIRST Report which measured financial integrity
and reporting. He also congratulated the Crowley High School Eagles football team for winning
the Bi- District Championship. He also wished the residents of District 6 happy holidays.
Mayor Price announced that there would be a Fort Worth area interfaith candle -light vigil on
December 20, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Herman Clark Stadium at South -East Loop 820 and
Wichita Street next to the TCC South Campus to remember the victims of the shootings at Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
2. Recop_nition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval necessary of ceremonial travel.
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X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Mayor Price announced that the following members would be appointed to the Audit Committee.
Council Member Jungus Jordan, Chair
Council Member Frank Moss
Council Member Dennis Shingleton
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
individuals listed below be appointed to the various Boards and Commissions as
reflected, effective December 18, 2012, with terms expiring as reflected. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Appointments:
• Ms. Vickie Gray to the Tarrant County 911 Emergency Assistance District Board, with a
term expiring April 1, 2014.
• Mr. Jacinto Ramos to Place 1 on the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, with a
term expiring October 1, 2013.
• Mr. Reed Bilz to Place 2 on the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, with a term
expiring October 1, 2014.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND /OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND /OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and /or communications from boards commissions and /or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
City Secretary Kayser advised that the Resolution No. 1 appointing an Arts Funding Task Force
would be moved down the agenda and considered after Mayor and Council Communication No.
G- 17745.
2. A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreements with the North Central Texas
Council of Governments ( NCTCOG) Reguestinp_ NCTCOG to Pursue
Development of the Cotton Belt Rail Project Utilizing Senate Bill 1048
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of
agreements with The North Central Texas Council of Governments ( NCTCOG) requesting
NCTCOG to pursue development of the cotton Belt Rail Project utilizing Senate Bill 1048.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Resolution No. 4158 -12 -2012 be adopted with the amendment to add the following
Resolved section immediately following Section 1: "Section 2. Notwithstanding
any other provisions of this Resolution, the City of Fort Worth reserves the right to
review and evaluate the merits of any public - private partnership agreement or any
state enabling legislation that NCTCOG may propose pursuant to this Resolution
and, accordingly, reserves the right to grant or withhold support for any such
agreement or legislation." The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearinp_ - None
B. General
1. M &C G -17745 - Adopt Ordinance Amendinp, Chapter 2, "Administration ",
Article VII, "Code of Ethics" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth to Add and
Amend Definitions, Allow for Participation by Task Force Members; Provide for
Reliance on a Written Opinion of the City Attorney; Rename the Ethics Review
Committee; Establish the Duties and Responsibilities of the City Secretary and
the City Attornev; Provide for the Appointment, Jurisdiction and Powers of
Hearing Officers, Specify the Criteria of a Valid Ethics Complaint; Provide for
the Retention of Outside Legal Counsel; and Outline the Appeal Process (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 2
(Administration), Article VII (Code of Ethics) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
(1986), as amended, by specifying that the Declaration of Policy is not part of the Ethics Code;
adding defined terms for "Domestic Partner ", "Resident ", "Task Force ", and "Written Opinion
of the City Attorney "; revising the definition of "Substantial Interest "; providing that a task force
member may participate and vote on matters; providing that reliance upon a written opinion of
the City Attorney is an absolute defense to an alleged violation; renaming the Ethics Review
Committee as the "Ethics Review Commission "; specifying the membership, jurisdiction,
powers and meeting requirements of the Ethics Review Commission; specifying the duties and
responsibilities of the City Attorney and the City Secretary; providing for the appointment,
jurisdiction, powers and process of Hearing Officers to hear appeals; specifying the criteria of a
valid Ethics Code Complaint; specifying the process by which a complaint is heard and disposed
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of, providing for the retention of outside legal counsel; specifying the criteria for an appeal;
specifying the powers of the City Council to make final decisions; and making various other
related changes.
City Attorney Fullenwider read a recommended amendment to the ordinance.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G- 17745.
Mr. Jim Ashford, 6209 Riverview Circle (provided handout)
Ms. Beverly Branham, 6487 Woodstock Road (provided handout)
Mr. Christian Ellis, 1925 Dartmoor Court, submitted a comment card in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G- 17745.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman stated that he was concerned that the ordinance gave the perception
that there was something that the City did not want to hold people accountable for. He further
stated that he supported the general ideas that this ordinance was trying to govern. He pointed
out that he did not feel that the ordinance was written clear enough for the citizens to understand
what their rights were and would not be supporting this item as presented.
Mayor Price and Council Members Shingleton, Espino, and Scarth all expressed support for the
public process and for the amendments to the ordinance. They also expressed appreciation to all
citizens who provided input and /or attended the public meetings relative to this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17745 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20548 -12 -2012 be adopted with the amendment to add Section 2- 236(d) to
state that "Task Forces, as defined in Section 2 -237, shall conduct their meetings in
accordance with the requirements imposed on a governmental body by the Texas
Open meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code ". The motion carried 8
ayes to 1 nay, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman casting the dissenting vote.
1. A Resolution Appointin#, an Arts Funding "Cask Force to Advise the City Council
About the City's Financial Support for Arts and Cultural Exchange Programs
(Continued from December 4, 2012)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing an Arts Funding Task
Force to advise the City Council about the City's financial support for arts and cultural exchange
programs.
Mayor Price suggested that Mr. Robert Bass and Ms. Lori Thomson be added to the committee.
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Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution No. 4159 -12 -2012 be adopted with the amendment to
add two (2) additional members to the Task Force: Mr. Robert Bass and Ms. Lori
Thomson. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C G -17773 - Receive and Accept Written Comments from the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee for Updated Land Use Assumptions,
Transportation Improvements Plan and Maximum Assessable Impact Fees
Related to Transportation Impact Fees (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council accept the written comments regarding updated Land
Use Assumptions, Transportation Improvements Plan, and Maximum Assessable Transportation
Impact Fees from the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact
Fees as a basis for public review and comment in advance of the January 15, 2013, public
hearing on the same.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G -17773 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M &C G -17774 - Adopt Ordinance Amending the City Council Single- Member
District Boundaries (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Sections 2 through 9 of
Ordinance No. 7323, as amended, by redefining the boundaries of the City Council Single -
Member Districts.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G -17774 be approved and Ordinance No.
20549 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M &C G -17775 - Approve 2012 Ad Valorem Tax Roll (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the 2012 Ad Valorem Tax Roll.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G -17775 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - None
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D. Land
1. NI &C L -15485 - Adopt Resolution Consentinz to the Sale of a Tax- Foreclosed
Property Located at 1919 Avenue D to Efrain D. Negrete in the Amount of
$3,777.05, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution consenting to the sale of a tax -
foreclosed property located at 1919 Avenue D, Fort Worth, Texas, described as west 35 feet of
Lot 9, east 15 feet of Lot 10, Block 60, Highland to Glenwood Addition, an Addition to the City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to Efrain D. Negrete in the amount of $3,777.05, in
accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code; and authorize the execution and
recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15485
be continued until the January 8, 2013, Council meeting.
2. M &C L -15486 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of an Easement
Interest in 0.136 Acres of Land for a Permanent Water, Sewer and Drainay'e
Facility Easement and 0.759 Acres for Two Temporary Construction Easements
Located at 7200 Golf Club Drive Owned by Eagle Mountain Golf Club LLC, for
the Lochwood Court Drainage Improvements Protect (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner to acquire an easement interest in 0.136 acre of land for a Permanent Water, Sewer
and Drainage Facility Easement and 0.759 acre for two (2) Temporary Construction Easements
owned by Eagle Mountain Golf Club, LLC, and known as 7200 Golf Club Drive, Tract A, Lake
Country Estates, Phase 2, Unit 1, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, were unsuccessful
because of the inability to reach an agreement on the purchase price; declare the necessity to
acquire an easement interest in 0.136 acre of land for a Permanent Water, Sewer and Drainage
Facility Easement and 0.759 acre for two (2) Temporary Construction Easements on the subject
property for the Lochwood Court Drainage Improvements Project; authorize the City Attorney to
institute condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to acquire an easement 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 City Manager or his
designee to accept and record the appropriate instruments
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication L -15486 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
from Eagle Mountain Golf Club, LLC., 0.136 acre of land for a Permanent Water,
Sewer and Drainage Facility Easement and 0.759 acre for two (2) Temporary
Construction Easements for the Lochwood Court Drainage Improvements Project
from the tract of land known as Tract A, Lake Country Estates, Phase 2, Unit 1,
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Tarrant County, Texas, also known as 7200 Golf Club Drive. The permanent
easement will be used to construct storm drain improvements including a 72 inch
pipe, an inlet and headwalls. The two (2) Temporary Construction Easements are
needed for construction access and work space, as well as grading of swales along
the edge of the golf course to direct the water into the inlet structure, which will
alleviate flooding of homes in the area. The easements described by metes and
bounds and depicted by survey plats attached to Mayor and Council
Communication No. L- 15486. be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
3. M&C L -15487 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of an Easement
Interest in 0.0106 Acres of Land Owned by Kenneth and April Burrill at 1829 C.
Tydings Road Needed for a Pipeline Easement and a Temporary Construction
Easement Interest in 0.1615 Acres of Land to Facilitate Construction of the
Burlington Northern Main Line Track in Connection with the Alliance Airport
Runway Extension Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that based upon the Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railroad relocation agreement executed May 17, 2010, M &C C- 24205, between the City and
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company, the Alliance Airport Runway Extension
Project is necessary in order to meet the City's transportation needs as well as to provide for the
public's convenience; declare that public convenience and necessity to take through
condemnation by eminent domain a pipeline easement in 0.0106 acre of land and a temporary
construction easement in 0.1615 acre of land owned by Kenneth and April Burrill and located in
Lot 8, Block 2, Hanby Acres Addition, an Addition in the C. Tydings Survey, Abstract No. 1276,
Denton County, Texas, for the relocation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Main Line Track;
authorize the City Manager and his designee, TranSystems Corporation, to attempt to acquire the
pipeline and temporary construction easements for their fair - market values through good -faith
negotiations with the Burrill family, and if such negotiations are unsuccessful, authorize the City
Attorney to acquire the easements without mineral interests, as well as any remainders of such
parcels where their acquisition would be economically prudent; authorize a payment pursuant to
an award of commissioners or upon negotiated settlement in lieu of condemnation by eminent
domain; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication L -15487 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain for the
Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project to acquire for the BNSF Main Line
Track relocation a 0.0106 acre parcel for a pipeline easement and a 0.1615 acre
parcel for a temporary construction easement from Kenneth and April Burrill. The
land is legally described as portions out of Lot 8, Block 2, Hanby Acres Addition,
an Addition in the C. Tydings Survey, Abstract No. 1276, Denton County, Texas,
also known as 1829 C. Tydings, Justin, Texas 76247. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. M &C L -15488 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of an Easement
Interest in 1.476 Acres of Land from Redus Texas Land, L.L.C., for an Access
Easement Located in Denton County, Texas, at the Northwest Corner of State
Highway 114 Along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Track for the
Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that based upon the Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railroad relocation agreement executed May 17, 2010, M &C C- 24205, between the City and
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company, the Alliance Airport Runway Extension
Project is necessary in order to meet the City's transportation needs as well as to provide for the
public's convenience; declare that public convenience and necessity to take through
condemnation by eminent domain a variable width access easement interest in 1.476 acres of
land on the subject property located in the G. Cardinas Survey, Abstract No. 214, Denton
County, Texas, for the relocation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Main Line Track;
authorize the City Manager and his designee TranSystems to attempt to acquire through eminent -
domain proceedings under Texas law the easement interest for its fair - market value through
good -faith negotiations with Redus Texas Land, L.L.C., and if the negotiations are unsuccessful,
authorize the City Attorney to acquire the easement interest without mineral interests in the
parcel as well as any remainder of the Redus property where the acquisition of the remainder
would be economically prudent; authorize a payment pursuant to an award of commissioners or
upon negotiated settlement in lieu of condemnation by eminent domain; and authorize the
acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication L -15488 be approved and that the Fort Worth
City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain for the Alliance
Airport Runway Extension Project to acquire from Redus Texas Land, L.L.C., for
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Main Line Track relocation a 64,273- square -feet
parcel of land for a variable width access easement. The land is legally described as
a portion out of a 188.651 -acre tract of land owned by Redus Texas Land, L.L.C.,
and located at the northwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 114 and the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Road track in Denton County, Texas. The access
easement is described by a metes - and - bounds survey and depicted by survey plat
attached to Mayor &Council Communication No. L- 15488. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M &C L -15489 - Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Heritage Addition Park and Arcadia Trail Park North for the Dedication of
Public Road Rights -of -Way and Related Public Infrastructure Improvements
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (PUBLIC HEARING)
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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 for the use of Heritage Addition Park,
located at 3600 Block Heritage Trace Parkway, south of Heritage Trace Parkway, east of Old
Denton Road and terminus of Willingham Court, north of Burts Drive and Emery Avenue, west
of terminus of Burgee Court, north and east of General Worth Drive and Arcadia Trail Park
North and Arcadia Trail Park North, located at 8744 Arcadia Park Drive, east of Old Denton
Road, west of Queenswood Court, Foxwood Drive, Cave Cove Court and Birch Creek, south of
Georgetown Place, Summerhill Lane, and Seven Oaks Drive, north of Chisos Rim Trail, bisected
by Arcadia Park Drive, Jenny Lake Trail, for the dedication of public road rights -of -way and
related public infrastructure improvements; find that the proposed dedication of public road
rights -of -way and related public infrastructure improvements includes all reasonable planning to
minimize harm to the parkland, including that all infrastructure will be constructed in Heritage
Addition Park and Arcadia Trail Park North, together totaling 0.723 acre; close the public
hearing and authorize the use of approximately 0.626 acre of dedicated parkland in Heritage
Addition Park and 0.097 acre of dedicated parkland in Arcadia Trail Park North, together
totaling 0.723 acre, for the dedication public road rights -of -way and related public infrastructure
improvements.
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.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication
L -15489 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
6. M &C L45490 - Conduct a Public Hearinp_ and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Sycamore Creek Golf Course for the Purpose of Installinp- a Fiftv -Four Inch
Water Service Line and Authorize Transfers in the Amounts of $70,000.00 and
$67,400.00 from the Water Capital Projects Fund to the Municipal Golf Fund and
the Community Tree Plantinp, Fund (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
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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 Sycamore Creek Golf
Course, located at 401 Martin Luther King Freeway, east of Martin Luther King Freeway, north
of Vickery Boulevard, south of the Union Pacific Rail Road and west of Sycamore Creek, for the
location of the proposed 54 inch water service line; find that the proposed water service line
includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland and will be constructed in
Sycamore Creek Golf Course; close the public hearing and authorize the use of the subsurface of
approximately 0.629 acre of Sycamore Creek Golf Course for the installation of 54 inch water
service line; and authorize the transfer in the amount of 570,000.00 to the Municipal Golf Fund
and the amount of $67,400.00 to the Community Tree Planting Program Fund from the Water
Capital Projects Fund for mitigation purposes.
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.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
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 L -15490 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) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -3003
be withdrawn from consideration.
2. M &C PZ -3003 - (Revised) Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley Between Nebraska
Street and Dakota Street and a Portion of an Allev Between Dakota Street and
Kansas Street as Requested by Chesapeake Operating, Inc (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance vacating and extinguishing
portions of three (3) alleys located between Lots 1 through 20 and Lots 6 and Lot 17, Block 11
and between Lots 3 through 18, Block 12, Evans - Pearson Westwood Addition, an Addition to
the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 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).
Council Member Jordan advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ -3003 (Revised) be approved and
Ordinance No. 20550 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with 1 abstention by Council Member Jordan.
F. Award of Contract
1. M &C C -26025 - Authorize Joint Ordinance and Boundary Agreement with the
City of Burleson to Adjust the City Limit Boundaries Between the Cities of Fort
Worth and Burleson in the Vicinitv of Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the Joint Ordinance and Boundary
Agreement with the City of Burleson to adjust the City limit boundaries between the Cities of
Fort Worth and Burleson in the vicinity of Spinks Airport; and authorize the Mayor to execute
the Joint Ordinance and Boundary Agreement.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26025 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20551 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M &C C -26026 - Authorize Execution of Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant
County for Reimbursement in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 to the City for
Tarrant County Cost Participation Related to the Trinitv River Vision - Central
Citv Project (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an interlocal agreement
with Tarrant County for reimbursement in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to the City for Tarrant
County cost participation related to the Trinity River Vision - Central City Project.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Tarrant County for the support of this project.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26026 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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3. M &C C -26027 - Authorize Execution of Enhanced Community Facilities
Agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed
$1,770,000.00 for the Reconstruction of Norwood Drive Between Trinity
Boulevard and State Highway 10 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Transportation Impact Fees Fund in the amount of
$770,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of reconstruction of Norwood Drive between
Trinity Boulevard and State Highway 10; and authorize the City Manager to execute an
enhanced community facilities agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $1,770,000.00, for the reconstruction project.
Mr. Dan Grant, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 950, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. C- 26027, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26027 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20552 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
4. M &C C -26028 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in
the Amount of $1,834,097.46 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Sixteenth Street NW, Twenty
Second Street NW, Highland Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Odd Street and Could
Avenue and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $560,050.70 from the Water
and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $468,750.20 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$91,300.50 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 for 16th
Street NW, from Clinton Avenue to Circle Park Boulevard, 22nd Street NW, from Prairie
Avenue to McKinley Avenue; Belmont Avenue, from 19th Street NW to 20th Street NW; Odd
Street, from Belmont Avenue to Grand Avenue; and Gould Avenue, from 14th Street NW to
16th Street NW; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of
pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for the above listed streets;
and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in the amount of
$1,834,097.46 for pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for the
streets listed above.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26028 be approved, with appreciation to
the Transportation and Public Works Department staff and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 20553 -12 -2012 and 20554 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M &C C -26029 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Additional Payment of
$70,900.00 to Fund a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,979,614.00 for
Design and Construction of the North Riverside Drive Bridge Over Interstate
Highway 820 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing an additional payment
to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $70,970.00, for
construction of the North Riverside Drive Bridge over IH -820 and execution of local project
advance funding agreement with TxDOT, for the project, in an amount not to exceed
$15,979,614.00.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26029 be approved and Resolution No.
4160 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
6. M &C C- 26030 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort
Worth Independent School District to Establish a Vehicle Repair and
Maintenance Supply Program (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2,5 and 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an interlocal agreement
with the Fort Worth Independent School District to establish the Vehicle Repair and
Maintenance Supply Program.
Council Member Moss advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Council Member Allen Gray advised that this partnership with FWID was a great program for
the students as well as a cost savings benefit to both the City and the school district.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26030 be approved. The motion
carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Moss.
7. M &C C -26031 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
O.R. Colan Associates of Illinois, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,180,000.00
for Services Related to the Acquisition of Four Rural Residential Properties and
223 Avigation Easements as Outlined in the Noise Compatibility Plan for Alliance
Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a professional services
agreement with O.R. Colan Associates of Illinois, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$1,180,000.00 for services related to the acquisition of four (4) rural residential properties and
223 avigation easements as outlined in the Noise Compatibility Plan for Alliance Airport.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26031
be continued until the January 8, 2013, Council meeting.
8. NI &C C -26032 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc.
d /b /a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the Amount of $1,270,074.00 for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 74 on Chapin Road, Fairfield Avenue,
Willow Ridge Road and Eight Alleys (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3,7 and 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with William J.
Schultz, Inc., d/b /a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount of $1,270,074.00 for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 74 on Chapin Road, Fairfield Avenue, Willow Ridge
Road and eight (8) Alleys.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -26032 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star - Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on December 2, 2012.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. ZC -12 -122 - (CD 2) - AIL Investments, 11401 Old Denton Road; from: "G"
Intensive Commercial to: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Dana Morse, 500 Graves Boulevard, Salinas, Kansas 67401, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -122, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -122 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
2. ZC -12 -126 - (CD -ALL) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development
Department, Text Amendment: Near Southside Form Based Code to add
regulations for Mobile Vendor Food Courts: An Ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended,
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codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of The City of Fort Worth (1986), to
Amend Various Sections of the Near Southside Development Standards and
Guidelines as provided by Section 4.1305D, "Other Development Standards" of
Chapter 4, "District Regulations ", to: Provide for Requirements for Mobile
Vending Food Courts; and Add Mobile Vending Food Courts as a permitted use
in the permitted Land Use Table To view the proposed amendment:
http:// fortworthtexas. gov/ planninganddevelopment /zoningcommission.aspx
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -126 be approved and Ordinance No. 20555 -12 -2012
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. ZC -12 -133 - (CD 6) - Christ Church Assembly of God; 5301 Altamesa; from:
"CF" Community Facilities to: "PD /E" Planned Development for "E"
Neighborhood Commercial for church use only; site plan waiver recommended
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -133 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the hearing be
closed and that Ordinance No. 20556 -12 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:08 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 8th day of January, 2013.
Approved:
� -Betsy Price.
Mayor.