HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/01/08-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 08, 2013
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 7:03 p.m., on Tuesday, January 13, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Member Burns temporarily absent.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend Ryan Baer, Rididea Presbyterian Church
The Invocation was provided by Reverend Ryan Baer, Ridglea Presbyterian Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
DECEMBER 18, 2012 AND THE JOINT FORT WORTH CITY
COUNCIL/FORT WORTH EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND BOARD
MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2012
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the Minutes of the Regular meeting of December 18, 2012, and the Joint Fort
Worth City Council/Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund Board meeting of
December 18, 2012, be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-17776,
P-11471 and C-26040 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
Council Member Jordan requested the Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17780 be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26031 be
continued until the January 29, 2013, Council meeting and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. P-11471 be continued until the January 15, 2013, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
A. General- Consent Items
2. M&C G-17777 - Authorize Waiver of Approximately $185,000.00 in City of Fort
Worth Street Rental Fees Associated with the Texas Health Harris Methodist
Hospital Emergency Center Expansion (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Waive the City of Fort Worth street
rental fees for a nine (9) month period during the construction associated with the expansion of
the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Emergency Center to be located at the corner of
South Lake Street and West Terrell Avenue in the Near Southside.
3. M&C G-17778 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of$229,961.00 from
Various Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zones and Accept Funds in the
Amount of$26,000.00 from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation into
a Special Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Administration by the Housing
and Economic Development Department and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Transfer funds in the amount of
$229,961.00 from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones No. 7 - North Tarrant Parkway, No. 8 -
Lancaster and No. 12 - East Berry Renaissance to the Special Trust Fund for the purpose of
funding positions in the Housing and Economic Development Department related to the
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administration of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones; accept the amount of$26,000.00 from the
Fort Worth Local Development Corporation to the Special Trust Fund for the purpose of funding
positions in the Housing and Economic Development Department related to the administration of
the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20557-01-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
the amount of$255,961.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the positions.
4. M&C G-17779 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Perfect Choice Limousine to Operate Three
Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such
Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of three (3) limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares;
Perfect Choice Limousine is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within
the City; Perfect Choice Limousine has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Perfect Choice Limousine presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity
for three (3) limousines; and the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by
the addition of three (3) limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; adopt Ordinance
No. 20558-01-2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Perfect Choice Limousine,
for the use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its
limousine business, which shall consist of the operation of three (3) limousines for a one (1)
year period beginning on the effective date, providing for written acceptance by Perfect Choice
Limousine, subject to and conditioned on Perfect Choice Limousine complying with all
requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
2. M&C P-11472 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Office Depot for Office
Furniture Using a National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Cooperative
Contract in the Amount of $200,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with
Office Depot for office furniture using National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance
Cooperative Contract No. P10-004 in an amount up to $200,000.00 for the first year.
3. M&C P-11473 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Staples for Modular
Furniture Using a Cooperative Contract in the Amount of $160,000.00 for the
First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with
Staples for modular furniture using the National Joint Powers Alliance Cooperative Contract No.
052910 in the amount of$160,000.00 for the first year.
4. M&C P-11474 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Airport Lighting Systems,
Inc., for Airport Signs and Related Equipment for the Department of Aviation in
the Amount Up to $73,855.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with
Airport Lighting Systems, Inc., for airport signs and related equipment for the Department of
Aviation in the amount up to $73,855.00 for the first year.
5. M&C P-11475 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Pavement Leveling Services
with Nortex Concrete Lift and Stabilization for the Department of Transportation
and Public Works Using a Cooperative Contract in the Amount Up to $250,000.00
for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement for
pavement leveling services with Nortex Concrete Lift and Stabilization using City of Grand
Prairie Contract No. 12001 for the Department of Transportation and Public Works in the
amount up to $250,000.00 for the first year.
6. M&C P-11476 - Authorize Purchase of a Paratransit Bus from Alliance Bus
Group, Inc., Using a Cooperative Contract and Homeland Security Grant Funds
for the Fire Department in the Amount of $88,870.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a
paratransit bus from Alliance Bus Group, Inc., using Houston Galveston Area Council
Cooperative Contract No. BTO1-11 and Homeland Security Grant funds for the Fire Department
in the amount of$88,870.00.
C. Land- Consent Items
1. M&C L-15491 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
3521 Vaughn Boulevard to Stockyard Renewable Real Estate, LLC, in the
Amount of $9,872.00, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax-
foreclosed property located at 3521 Vaughn Boulevard, described as Lot 10 Less ROW, Block 7
Meadow Lawn Addition, to Stockyard Renewable Real Estate, LLC, in the amount of$9,872.00,
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.
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2. M&C L-15492 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1239 Acres in
an Improved Lot for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Proiect
Located at 3507 Lebow Street from Raquel and Francisco Valleio in the Amount
of$125,000.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $4,000.00 for a
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Total Cost of$129,000.00 and Authorize Payment of Relocation Assistance in the
Amount of$2,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1239 acre in an improved lot located at 3507 Lebow Street, Fort Worth,
Texas, described as Lot 15, Block 16, Dixie Wagon Manufacturing Co. Survey, from Raquel and
Francisco Vallejo for $125,000.00; find that the total purchase price in the amount of
! $125,000.00 is just compensation; authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the
conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate instruments and pay estimated
closing costs in the amount up to $4,000.00; and authorize the payment of relocation assistance
in the amount of$2,000.00.
3. M&C L-15493 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.014 Acres of
Land for Right-of-Way and a Temporary Easement Interest in 0.027 Acres for
Construction, from Ronald Ray Cheyne and Mary Pratt Baldwin Cheyne, as Co-
Trustees of The Cheyne Family Trust, Located at 3700 East Rosedale Street for
the East Rosedale Street Improvements Project, in the Amount of $4,035.00 and
! Authorize Payment of Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $2,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.014 acre of land for right-of-way and an easement interest in 0.027 acre for a
Temporary Construction Easement located at 3700 East Rosedale Street, described as Block 19,
Lots 9 and 10, Polytechnic Heights Addition, from Ronald Ray Cheyne and Mary Pratt Baldwin
Cheyne, as Co-Trustees of The Cheyne Family Trust for the East Rosedale Street Improvement
Project; find that the total purchase price of$4,035.00 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 $2,000.00.
4. M&C L-15494 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.019 Acres of
Land for Right-of-Way and a Temporary Easement Interest in 0.027 Acres for
Construction, Owned by DDR Washworld, Located at 3705 East Rosedale Street
for the East Rosedale Street Improvements Proiect, in the Amount of $8,422.00
and Authorize Payment of Estimated Closing Costs Up to $2,000.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.019 acre of land for right-of-way and an easement interest in 0.027 acre for a
Temporary Construction Easement, located at 3705 East Rosedale Street, described as Lot 6, Joe
Booth Subdivision, owned by DDR Washworld, for the East Rosedale Street Improvement
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Project; find that the total purchase price in the amount of$8,422.00 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 up to $2,000.00.
5. M&C L-15495 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.046 Acres of
Land for Right-of-Way and a Temporary Easement Interest in 0.038 Acres for
Construction, Owned by JBH Carwash, Located at 3611 East Rosedale Street for
the East Rosedale Street Improvements Proiect, in the Amount of$14,134.00 and
Authorize Payment of Estimated Closing Costs Up to $2,000.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.046 acre of land for right-of-way and an easement interest in 0.038 acre for a
Temporary Construction Easement, located at 3611 East Rosedale Street, described as Block 13,
Lots 13 and 14, A.S. Hall Addition, owned by JBH Carwash, for the East Rosedale Street
Improvement Project; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $14,134.00 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 up to
$2,000.00.
6. M&C L-15496 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.4493 Acres in
a Vacant Lot and a Fee Simple Interest in 0.4890 Acres in an Improved Lot for
the East Side II 54 Inch Water Main Proiect Phase I and Phase III, Located at
2500 and 2508 East Vickery Boulevard, from Salvador and Maria Villagomez in
the Amount of$80,000.00 and Authorize Payment of Estimated Closing Costs Up
to $4,000.00 for a Total Cost of$84,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.4493 acre in a vacant lot and a fee simple interest in 0.4890 acre in an
improved lot located at 2500 and 2508 East Vickery Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, described as
Abstract 1590, Tract 44, John Vanriper Survey, Abstract 418, Tract 4C, John Davis and Abstract
1590, Tract 43A, John Vanriper Survey, from Salvador and Maria Villagomez, for the East Side
II 54-inch Water Main Project Phase I and Phase III; find that the total purchase price in the
amount of$80,000.00 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.
7. M&C L-15497 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.505 Acres of
Land for the Greenfield Acres Drainage Improvement Proiect Located at 6105
South Ridge Road Owned by David A. Frisby in the Amount of $27,800.00 and
Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $1,200.00 for a Total Cost of
$29,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.505 acre of land for a vacant lot located at 6105 South Ridge Road, Fort
Worth, Texas, described as West 'h of Lot 11, Block 7, Greenfield Acres Addition, from David
A. Frisby; find that the total purchase price in the amount of$27,800.00 is just compensation;
and authorize the acceptance of the conveyance, the recording of the appropriate instrument and
payment of the estimated closing costs in the amount up to $1,200.00.
D. Planning& Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3005 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley Between Cooper Street and
Cannon Street to Adiacent Property Owner (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No.
20559-01-2013 vacating and extinguishing a 20 foot alley right-of-way located between Cooper
Street and Cannon Street to the adjacent property owner, described as Block 6, Edwards Heirs
Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas and containing approximately 0.092 acre of land;
and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy
(M&C G-15624).
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26033 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the North
Central Texas Council of Governments in the Amount of $268,665.00 Plus a
Contingency of $25,000.00 to Conduct a Natural Resource Assessment Also
Known as a Greenprinting Study of the Lake Worth Watershed and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments to
prepare a Natural Resource Assessment, also known as a Greenprinting Study of the Lake Worth
Watershed in the amount of$268,665.00, plus a contingency of$25,000.00; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20560-01-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake
Worth Gas Lease Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $293,665.00, from Gas Well
Revenues, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the General Fund to conduct a
Greenprinting Study of the Lake Worth Watershed; authorize the transfer of funds from the Lake
Worth Gas Lease Capital Improvement Fund to the General Fund; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20561-01-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of conducting the study.
2. M&C C-26034 - Authorize Execution of a Joint Maintenance and Use Agreement
with the Tarrant Regional Water District for Rights-of-Way Along North Main
Street and White Settlement Road in the Vicinity of the New Trinity River Vision
Bridges and the Future Bypass Channel (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a joint
maintenance and use agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District pertaining to rights-of-
way along North Main Street and White Settlement Road in the vicinity of the new Trinity River
Vision bridges and the future bypass channel.
3. M&C C-26035 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of$855,322.10 from Community Development Block Grant Funds
for the HMAC Surface Overlay 2012-14 Project to Reconstruct Residential
Streets (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of$855,322.10 from Community Development Block
Grant funds for the HMAC Surface Overlay 2012-14 Project to reconstruct residential streets.
4. M&C C-26036 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of$763,495.20
with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and
Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Portions of Collinwood Avenue,
Penticost Street and Sanguinet Street and the Expenditure in the Amount of
$158,910.00 to Provide for Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and
Construction Services for a Project Total of $922,406.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount of
$239,921.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of$228,337.00 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and in the amount of $11,584.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20562-01-2013 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 Collinwood Avenue,
from Merrick Street to Penticost Street; Penticost Street, from El Campo Avenue to South Dead
End; and Sanguinet Street, from El Campo Avenue to Birchman Street; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20563-01-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the same listed above; and authorize the
execution of a contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of
$763,495.20 for the project.
5. M&C C-26037 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No 43144 with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC., in the Amount of
$86,930.00 for Concrete Restoration 2012-9 at Various Locations for a Total
Revised Contract in the Amount of$587,550.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 43144 with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC., in the
amount of$86,930.00, for Concrete Restoration 2012-9 at various locations thereby, revising the
total contract in the amount of$587,550.00.
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6. M&C C-26038 - Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with
the Tarrant Regional Water District to Participate in the Reverse Litter
Campaign for an Annual Contribution in the Amount of $200,000.00 with
Funding in the Amounts of$75,000.00 from the Environmental Protection Project
Fund, $75,000.00 from the Solid Waste Fund, and $50,000.00 from the Storm
Water Fund, Authorize a Transfer in the Amount of $75,000.00 from the
Environmental Protection Management Fund to the Environmental Protection
Project Fund, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20564-01-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
Protection Management Fund in the amount of $75,000.00, decreasing the Assigned Fund
balance by the same amount, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Environmental
Protection Project Fund for participation in the Reverse Litter Campaign; authorize the transfer
in the amount of $75,000.00 from the Environmental Protection Management Fund to the
Environmental Protection Project Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20565-01-2013
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental Protection
Management Fund in the amount of $75,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of
participating in the Reverse Litter Campaign; and authorize execution of Memorandum of
Understanding with the Tarrant Regional Water District for participation in the Reverse Litter
Campaign with an annual contribution in the amount of$200,000.00.
7. M&C C-26039 - Authorize Execution of an Air Monitoring Site License
Agreement with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Rolling Hills
Park Located at 2525 Joe B. Rushing Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an air
monitoring site license agreement with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the
Rolling Hills Park located at 2525 Joe B. Rushing Road for an initial term of three (3) years with
a two (2) year renewal option.
9. M&C C-26041 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance, Authorize
Application for and Authorize Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Texas
Department of Transportation in the Amount of $45,000.00 for the Fiscal Year
2013 Impaired Driving Mobilization Program, Authorize Expenditure in the
Amount of $15,000.00 for the Required Local Match, Authorize Execution of
Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20566-01-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the State
Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$15,000.00 and decreasing the assigned fund balance by
the same amount, for the purpose of the required local match for the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) Fiscal Year 2013 Impaired Driving Mobilization Program; authorize
the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2013 Impaired
Driving Mobilization Program grant in the amount of $45,000.00 from TxDOT; authorize the
execution of a contract with TxDOT for the grant; authorize the transfer in the amount of
$15,000.00 from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's required
match; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20567-01-2013 increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $60,000.00, subject to receipt of the
grant, for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2013 Impaired Driving Mobilization Program.
10. M&C C-26042 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for Relocation of City Water and Sewer Facilities
Related to Construction of the North Tarrant Express Segment 3B (I-35W from
IH-820 to US 81/287) and for Upsizing Sanitary Sewer Main 391 in the Amount of
$155,250.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation for relocation of City water and sewer facilities
related to construction of the North Tarrant Express Segment 313 on IH-35W from IH-820 to US
81/287 and to upsize Sanitary Sewer Main 391 in the amount of$155,250.00.
11. M&C C-26043 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Red River Construction
Co. in the Amount of $571,000.00 for the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant
Filter Cap Removal Project Located at 2500 Southeast Loop 820 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Red River Construction Co. in the amount of $571,000.00 for the Rolling Hills Water
Treatment Plant Filter Cap Removal Project located at 2500 Southeast Loop 820.
12. M&C C-26044 - Authorize Engineering Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc.,
in the Amount of$995,000.00 for Construction Management Services During the
Construction of Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Deep Bed Media
Filters 1-20 Modifications (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $995,000.00 for
construction management services during the construction of Village Creek Water Reclamation
Facility Deep Bed Media Filters 1-20 Modifications.
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13. M&C C-26045 - Authorize Execution of a Final Design Agreement with Sato
Service, LLC, in the Amount of $59,000.00 for a Series of Public Artworks to be
Installed at Various Locations Along the Chisholm Trail Parkway, SH-121T, from
I-30 to FM 1187 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 6 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize entering into a final design
agreement with Sato Service, LLC, in the amount of$59,000.00 for a series of public artworks to
be installed at various locations along the Chisholm Trail Parkway, SH-121T, from I-30 to FM
1 187.
14. M&C C-26046 - Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Contract with
Jack Mackie in the Amount Up to $61,178.00 for Fabrication, Delivery and
Installation of a Sculpture with Functioning Street Clock to be Installed at
4100/4104 East Lancaster Avenue at the Intersection of Sargent Street
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Artwork Commission Contract with Jack Mackie in the amount up to $61,178.00 for fabrication,
delivery and installation of a sculpture with functioning street clock to be installed at 4100/4104
East Lancaster Avenue at the intersection of Sargent Street.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1873 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Consent Items-Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual
Consideration.
1. M&C G-17776 - Authorize Continuation of the Military Pay Supplement Benefit
and Military Leave Fund Policy Until December 31, 2013 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the continuation of the Military Pay
Supplement Benefit and Military Leave Fund Policy until December 31, 2013.
Mayor Price stated that military pay was a supplemental pay that the City provided and it was
not something that all employers did. She further stated that it was an added benefit for the
employees because the Council valued their military service and their families.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17776 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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5. M&C G-17780 -Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation in the Amount
of$12,359.76 for the Purchase of Equipment for Various Fire Stations, Authorize
Transfer in the Amount of$12,359.76 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General
Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation in
the amount of $12,359.76 from an anonymous donor; authorize the transfer in the amount of
$12,359.76 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Gifts Fund, in the amount of
$12,359.76, upon receipt of a monetary donation, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the
General Fund for purchasing equipment for various fire stations; adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund, from
available funds, for the purpose stated above; and authorize the purchase of equipment for
various fire stations in accordance with City regulations and state laws.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17780 be approved with appreciation
and that Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20568-13-2013 and 20569-13-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Burns absent.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items — Removed from
Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration
1. M&C P-11471 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement for Maintenance,
Repair, Software Updates and Installation of Physical Security Surveillance,
Access and Intrusion Equipment with Sentinel the Alarm Company for All City_
Departments in the Amount of $925,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a sole source purchase agreement for
maintenance, repair, software updates and installation of physical security surveillance, access
and intrusion equipment with Sentinel the Alarm Company for all City departments in the
amount of$925,000.00 for the first year.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11471
be continued until the January 15, 2013, Council meeting.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items — Removed from Consent Agenda for
Individual Consideration
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8. M&C C-26040 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Tarrant County to
Perform Blood Analysis for the Fiscal Year 2013 Texas Department of
Transportation's Tarrant County No Refusal Program in the Amount of
$14,760.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an agreement with Tarrant
County to perform blood analysis for the Fiscal Year 2013 Texas Department of Transportation's
(TxDOT) Tarrant County No Refusal Program grant in the amount of$14,760.00; and adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund, subject to receipt of a grant from TxDOT Tarrant County No Refusal Program, for the
purpose of performing blood analysis for the Fiscal Year 2013.
Mr. Robert DeBeaux, 4717 Saint Thomas Place, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-26040.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26040 be approved and that
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20570-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation of American Society of Civil Engineers Texas
Section Centennial Celebration
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented the Proclamation for the American Society of Civil
Engineers Texas Section Centennial Celebration to Mr. Devon Tiner, President of the American
Society of Civil Engineers Fort Worth Branch. He stated that in July of 1913, the Texas Section
of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) was formed by a group of seven engineers
after a Texas Good Roads meeting in Corpus Christi. He further stated that following the Good
Roads meeting, announcements were sent that a meeting would be held during the State Fair of
Texas on October 31, 1913, to formalize the organization with a meeting that was held in the Old
Red Court House in Dallas. He pointed out that throughout the past 100 years, Texas Civil
Engineers had taken a quiet, undeveloped state and transformed it into an economic and
technological powerhouse for the entire nation by addressing the major technological challenges
of our time, from rebuilding towns devastated by natural disasters to designing infrastructure that
would take our country through the 21st century. He added that during 2013, ASCE Texas
Section would celebrate 100 years of professional service and they urged all citizens and civic
organizations to join together in recognition of the great achievements and cultural
improvements brought about by the advancement of Civil Engineering as it is vital for the health,
safety, comfort and quality of life for all Texans as they provided roads and bridges, safe
drinking water, stable structures and sustainable infrastructure as well as storm and waste water
systems.
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Mr. Tiner expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the Proclamation.
Mayor Price advised that the second special presentation would be conducted after the
announcements by the City Council and staff.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Shingleton announced that the first District 7 walk for the City's initiative on
fitness and for citizens getting out and visiting their neighbors would start at Mary and Marvin
Leonard Park located at 6478 Genoa Road on Saturday, January 13, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. He
invited the citizens to join the Mayor and himself for the one-hour walk around the neighborhood
and park.
Council Member Jordan announced that 12 months ago, Commissioner Roy Brooks,
Superintendent Dan Powell and himself visited Erma Johnson Hadley, Chancellor, Tarrant
County College (TCC), and requested that she review the opportunity of having a campus in the
southwest segment of Fort Worth. He further stated that Ms. Hadley had indicated at that time
that she did not have the resources to open a new campus in that location. He added that they
offered her a second proposal of opening a campus within the Crowley School District. He stated
that Superintendent Powell suggested that one story of the technical center on McCart Street in
the Crowley School District be made available to TCC. He further stated that on January 7, 2013,
they dedicated the new Crowley Tarrant County College Campus to accept new students and that
they anticipated the population would grow between 400 and 500 students.
Council Member Scarth announced that the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo would be held
soon and that he had found an application for an iPhone or iPad that had the entire schedule for
the Stock Show and Rodeo and that a custom schedule could be created that would provide
reminders about the upcoming events.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman announced that on Saturday, January 12, 2013, from 10:00 a.m.
until 12:00 p.m., the Veteran Memorial Air Park would host a First Flight Day celebration to
commemorate the first powered flight in Fort Worth. He stated that the original flight took place
on a windy afternoon on January 12, 1911, and was observed by a crowd of nearly 17,000
people. He added that the location for the event would be at the Linwood Jesse Sandoval Park at
the corner of Carroll and Mercedes Street, which was close to Montgomery Plaza. He further
stated that the event was free and he invited everyone to go and learn about the City's aviation
heritage. He added that a mass balloon launch was scheduled for 10:45 a.m. and that there would
be kite flying and paper airplanes. He stated additional information was available on the City of
Fort Worth's website at www.fortworthtexas.gov and in the event there is inclement weather, the
event would be canceled.
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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.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
2. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department, stated that the City of
Fort Worth recognized Ms. Adelaide Leavens on the occasion of her retirement as Executive
Director of Streams and Valleys. He further stated over the past 14 years, Adelaide Leavens had
devoted her life to the job, expanding its scope and increasing her responsibilities with passion,
single mindedness and clever, economical creativity. He further stated that Ms. Leavens'
leadership had made certain that miles of trails were added or improved; trailheads located and
completed; useful Kuticans designed, put in place and even decorated; water fountains, for both
humans and dogs, as well as misters installed; public art created and enjoyed; daffodil bulbs
planted and bloomed; memorial benches thoughtfully situated and dedicated; Eagle Scout
projects planned and completed; and blue bird houses erected, inhabited and baby birds fledged.
He pointed out that during her 14-year tenure, the Trinity River, under Ms. Leavens' careful
direction and unwavering compassion, has become a treasure to behold and a destination for all
in our community to enjoy, love and protect. He stated that there was no doubt that the many
enhancements would forever be a testament to the dedication of Ms. Adelaide Leavens and
would stand as a lasting legacy of her commitment.
A brief slide presentation was shown commemorating Ms. Leavens' achievements and Mayor
Price presented her with a dozen red roses in appreciation of her work while serving as Executive
Director of Streams and Valleys.
Ms. Leavens expressed appreciation to the City for its support during her tenure and the
opportunities her position created.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the individuals listed below be appointed to the Boards and Commissions as
reflected, effective January 8, 2013, with terms expiring on October 1, 2014. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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• Stephanie Spann to Place 6 on the City Plan Commission and Capital Improvements
Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees.
• Namon Hollis, Jr., to Place 6 on the Zoning Commission and Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Zoning Commission.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Report by the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals
Mr. David Hall, Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department, introduced Mr. Paris
Jones, Chair, Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals.
Mr. Jones provided a brief summary of the mission and the activities over the past year,
including the future goals, projects and challenges of the Construction and Fire Prevention Board
of Appeals.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of FW Sports Authority, Inc.
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing the Board of Directors
of FW Sports Authority, Inc.
(Council Member Burns assumed his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 4161-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Resolution Nos. 2 through 12 would be considered under one
motion.
f 2. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Speedway TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Speedway TIF), effective January 1, 2013, with terms
expiring as reflected.
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3. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Downtown TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Downtown TIF), effective January 1, 2013, with terms
expiring as reflected.
4. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Southside TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Southside TIF), effective January 1, 2013, with terms
expiring as reflected.
5. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Six, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Riverfront TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Six, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Riverfront TIF), effective January 1, 2013, with terms
expiring as reflected.
6. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (North Tarrant Parkway TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (North Tarrant Parkway TIF), effective January 1, 2013,
with terms expiring as reflected.
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7. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eight, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Lancaster TI F)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eight, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Lancaster TIF), effective January 1, 2013, with terms
expiring as reflected.
8. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Nine, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Trinity River Vision TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Nine, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (TrinityRiver Vision TIF), effective January 1, 2013,
with terms expiring as reflected.
9. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Lone Star TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Lone Star TIF), effective January 1, 2013, with terms
expiring as reflected.
10. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (East Berry Renaissance TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (East Berry Renaissance TIF), effective January 1, 2013,
with terms expiring as reflected.
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11. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Woodhaven TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Woodhaven TIF), effective January 1, 2013, with terms
expiring as reflected.
12. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Trinity Lakes TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Trinity Lakes TIF), effective January 1, 2013, with
terms expiring as reflected.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution Nos. 4162-01-2013, 4163-01-2013, 4164-01-2013,
4165-01-2013, 4166-01-2013, 4167-01-2013, 4168-01-2013, 4169-01-2013,
4170-01-2013, 4171-01-2013 and 4172-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. ZONING HEARING
Mayor Price opened the public 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 23, 2012.
1. ZC-12 406 - (CD 2) - Service Plus Automotive Repair & Maintenance, LLC., 9801
N. Beach Street; from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E" Planned
Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus tire sales and
service, minor auto repair, oil change, state inspections, and emissions testing, no
outside storage; site plan included. (Recommended for Denial without Prejudice
by the Zoning Commission)
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-106 be denied without prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. ZC-12-113 - (CD 7) - Pearl Developments LLC, 11300 - 11400 block of White
Settlement Road, from: "A-5" One-Family to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Ron Ramirez, 701 Highlander Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, TX 76015, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-113, but did not wish to address the
Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-113 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. ZC-12-116 - (CD 8) - McKneely Properties, 930 S. Avers Avenue; from: "FR"
General Commercial Restricted to: "J" Medium Industrial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-116,
but did not wish to address the Council.
Ms. Lisa Leaton, 301 Commerce Street
Mr. Floyd McKneely, 932 South Ayers Street
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-116 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. ZC-12-128 - (CD 2) - David McDavid, 4621 Keller Hicks Road; from: "I" Light
Industrial to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Council Member Espino requested the applicant to approach the podium and asked if he was
aware of any opposition from the North Fort Worth Alliance.
Mr. Ross Calhoun stated that he had received a letter from the Woodland Springs Homeowners'
Association in support of this application as long as the property was not annexed into the
Woodland Springs Association and that he assured them it would be a freestanding location,
would have a separate name and would not be part of the recreational facilities. He further stated
that he was unaware of any opposition.
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Council Member Espino stated that he would continue this zoning case until January 15, 2013,
and asked Mr. Calhoun to meet with Mr. Rusty Fuller of the North Fort Worth Alliance to
address their concerns.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-128 be continued until the January 15, 2013,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. SP-12-010 - (CD 7) - Will Ed Wadley (Taylor's Rental), 220 University Drive;
Amend PD-458 site plan to add a building and carport for existing buildings.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Joe Hardin, 8328 Thorncrest Court, North Richland Hills, TX 76182, completed a speaker
card in support of Zoning Docket No. SP-12-010, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. SP-12-010 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
6. ZC-12-131 - (CD 8) - SGD-121 FW, LLC, 109 N. Chandler Drive; from: "G"
Intensive Commercial and "PD-99" Planned Development for all uses in the "G"
Intensive Commercial District and an office warehouse (for package delivery
service subiect to the site plan submitted), site plan required to: Amend "PD-99"
Planned Development to include warehousing for equipment, supplies and other
inert materials and the outdoor storage of landscaped trees, plant life, soil/rocks
used in landscaping, and other inert landscape materials; site plan included.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission as Amended for an 8 ft.
red cedar fence on the south and west sides)
Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Washington Terrace, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
No. ZC-12-131, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-131 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. ZC-12-132 - (CD 7) - Langley Corp (Hudson & Hudson), Deecorp Properties Ltd.,
9551 & 9601 Blue Mound Road, 10600 - 10800 blocks of NW US 287; from: "AG"
Agricultural and "I" Light Industrial to: "A-7.5" One-Family; "A-5" One-
Family; "C" Medium Density Multifamily and "F" General Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
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Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket No. ZC-12-132, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-132 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
8. ZC-12-135 - (CD 8) - Rodrigo Armendariz, 1920 & 1924 Belzise Terrace; from:
"B" Two-Family to: "PD/B" Planned Development for all uses in "B" Two-
Family plus granite cutting workshop; site plan included. (Recommended for
Denial by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-135 be denied. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
9. ZC-12-136 - (CD 7) - Mexican Eats Cafe, 4713 Camp Bowie Boulevard, from:
"C" Medium Density Multifamily to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket No. ZC-12-136, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-136 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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 20571-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing- None
B. General
1. M&C G-17781 - Authorize Pavment of the City of Fort Worth's Assessed Pro
Rata Allocation of the Tarrant Appraisal District's Budget for January through
December 2013 for the Amount Up to $2,184,303.02 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize payment for the amount up to
$2,184,303.02 for the City of Fort Worth's assessed pro rata allocation of the Tarrant Appraisal
District's 2013 budget for the months of January through December 2013.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17781 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11477 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Expo Horse Stalls from
McCoy's Building Supply, Inc., for the Public Events Department in the Amount
of $1,266,467.00 for the First Year and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of
$1,266,467.00 and Decreasing the Assigned Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by
the Same Amount (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for Expo Horse Stalls
from McCoy's Building Supply, Inc., for the Public Events Department in the amount of
$1,266,467.00; and adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $1,266,467.00,
decreasing the assigned Culture and Tourism Fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose
of purchasing portable horse stalls for equestrian events at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11477 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20572-01-2013 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15485 - Adopt Resolution Consenting 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) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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, 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.
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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.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15485 be approved,
and that substituted Resolution No. 4173-01-2013, that was passed out at the dais
and was with the City Secretary,be adopted.
2. M&C L-15498 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of an Easement
Interest in 0.032 Acres of Land for a Sewer Easement, Located at 2312 Hanna
Avenue, Owned by Jose Antonio Garcia and Norma Garcia, for the Sanitary
Sewer Rehab Contract (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowners were unsuccessful due to the inability to agree on a purchase price to acquire
approximately 0.032 acre of land for a permanent sewer easement on land owned by Jose
Antonio Garcia and Norma Garcia and known as 2312 Hanna Avenue, Rosen Heights First
Filing Addition, Lot 18, Block 39, Tarrant County, Texas, for the purpose of replacing sewer
line; declare the necessity to acquire the described easement interest in the subject property for
the sanitary sewer rehabilitation; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by
eminent domain proceedings to acquire the described easement interest in the property; authorize
payment pursuant to an award of commissioners or negotiated settlement; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to accept and record appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15498 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire an
easement interest in 0.032 acre of land for the sanitary sewer easement, out of the
Rosen Heights First Filing, Lot 18, Block 39, also known as 2312 Hanna Avenue,
for the City to replace the existing sewer lines with new lines. The easement the
City seeks is further described in the metes and bounds and survey documents
attached to Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15498. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C L-15499 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.088 Acres of Land for Right-of-Way and 0.141 Acres for a
Temporary Construction Easement Located at 7001 Boat Club Road, Owned by
Piedmont Boat Club Partners, LP, for the Widening of Robertson Road
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner were unsuccessful due to the inability to agree on a purchase price to acquire a fee
simple interest in 0.088 acre of land for right-of-way and 0.141 acre for a temporary construction
easement located at 7001 Boat Club Road, described as Lot 3, Block A, Eagle Ranch Business
Park I1I, owned by Piedmont Boat Club Partners, LP, for the widening of Robertson Road;
declare the necessity to acquire a fee simple and easement interest in the subject property for the
widening of Robertson Road; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent
domain proceedings to acquire a fee simple and 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 Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15499 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a
0.088 acre tract of land for right-of-way and 0.141 acre for temporary construction,
located at 7001 Boat Club Road, owned by Piedmont Boat Club Partners, LP. The
purchase of the right-of-way and easement interests are needed for the widening of
Robertson Road from a two (2) lane to a four (4) lane undivided roadway from
Boat Club Road to west of Lake Country Drive, to provide increased capacity for
traffic flow in North Fort Worth. The fee simple right-of-way and the easement
interests are described by metes and bounds and depicted by survey plats attached
to Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15499. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C L-15500 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.1290 Acres of Vacant Land Located at 8567 Old Denton Road
Owned by the McNeill Family Partnership for the Old Denton Road Widening
Project from Golden Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.1290 acre of vacant land owned by the McNeill
Family Partnership and known as 8567 Old Denton Road, Abstract No. 999, Tract 1 CO2, of the
William McCowen Survey, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, were unsuccessful
because of the inability to reach an agreement to purchase; declare the necessity to acquire the
fee simple interest in the subject property for the widening of Old Denton Road from Golden
Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway; authorize the City Attorney to institute
condemnation by eminent domain proceedings for a fee simple interest in 0.1290 acre of vacant
land to be used for right-of-way; authorize the payment pursuant to an award of commissioners
and/or upon negotiated settlement in lieu of condemnation by eminent domain; and authorize the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15500 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
0.1290 acre for a fee simple right-of-way from the McNeill Family Partnership
needed for the Old Denton Road Widening Project from the tract of land known as
Abstract No. 999, Tract 1 CO2, William McCowens Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
also known as 8567 Old Denton Road located Northwest of the corner of Old
Denton Road and North Tarrant Parkway. The land rights will be used to widen Old
Denton Road to a four (4) lane divided arterial from Golden Triangle Boulevard to
Heritage Trace Parkway. The necessary right-of-way is described by metes and
bounds and depicted by survey plats attached to Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-15500. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Planning& Zoning
1. M&C PZ-3006 - Authorize Institution of the Annexation and Adoption of an
Ordinance for the City-Initiated Annexation of Approximately 115.8 Acres of
Land in Tarrant County, Texas, Located South of Avondale-Haslet Road and
East of Willow Springs Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the institution of annexation and the
adoption an Ordinance declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain
boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of an approximately
115.8 acre tract of land situated in Tarrant County in the C. Boyd Survey, Abstract Number 212,
the W. Bramlett Survey, Abstract Number 227, and the M.E.P.& P. RR Co. Survey#13, Abstract
Number 1129; situated about 14.5 miles north 11 degrees west of the Tarrant County
Courthouse, Texas (Case No. AX-12-006) which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the
present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed
shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the
privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas.
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-3006.
Mr. James Jordan, 1321 Avondale Haslet Road, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Sheila Jordan, 1321 Avondale Haslet Road, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Kevin Jones, 500 Lonesome Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3006 be approved
and Ordinance No. 20573-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C PZ-3007 - Authorize Institution of the Annexation and Adoption of an
Ordinance for the City-Initiated Annexation of Approximately 94.8 Acres of Land
in Tarrant County, Texas, Located West of Old Decatur Road and South of W.J.
Boaz Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize institution of annexation and adopt an
Ordinance declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of
the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of an approximately 94.8 acre tract of land
situated in Tarrant County in the A. F. Albright Survey, Abstract Number 1849, and the I & G N
RR Co. Survey, Abstract Number 834; situated about 7.9 miles north 25 degrees west of the
Tarrant County Courthouse, Texas (Case No. AX-12-007) which said territory lies adjacent to
and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the
territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall
have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas.
Mr. Ronnie Long, 1725 Staree Lane, Saginaw, TX 76179, appeared before Council in opposition
of Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3007.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3007 be approved, authorizing the
institution of the annexation of approximately 94.8 acres of land; however, delaying
the adoption of the Ordinance until the February 12, 2013, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C PZ-3008 - Adopt Resolution Amending the City's Three-Year Annexation
Plan to Add Approximately 287.0 - Acre Tract of Land Located South of Blue
Mound Road and West of the City of Haslet(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution amending the City's three (3)
year annexation plan to add approximately 287.0-acre tract of land, located south of Blue Mound
Road and west of the City of Haslet, out of the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract Number 1259
and the James Righly Survey, Abstract 1268, including the Lonesome Dove Estates Subdivision,
in Tarrant County to the plan.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-3008.
Ms. Monica Maiden, 225 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Heidi Barnett, 325 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Douglas Harrison, 516 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Jeremy Blackwell, 600 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Robert Popp, 416 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Alan Kuhn, 500 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
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Mr. James Castle, 216 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Vicki Hurst-Lamb, 317 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Jody Lamb, 317 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Don Ritter, 224 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Kerry Ritter, 224 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Robert Marterella, 11217 Dove Valley Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Misty Leger, 11125 Gray Dove Lane, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Jon Paul Leger, 11125 Gray Dove Lane, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Kevin Kime, 401 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Tony Danna, 217 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Kenneth Maiden, 225 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Brice Loney, 11100 Lonesome Mountain Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Kenneth Summerford, 333 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Mr. Steve Sims, 625 Lonesome Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Mr. Erik Hojem, 616 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Charles Sparks, 201 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Josh Daniels, 625 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Mr. Todd Barnett, 325 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Mr. Phillip Holt, 717 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Jeff Judge, 717 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. John Roberts, 632 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Kent Morrison, 624 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Ms. Lisa Dunckelman, 209 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Mr. Tim Wallace, 11124 Lonesome Mountain Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Rian Gourley, 11117 Dove Valley Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Alan Bice, 400 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Eric Wilson, 601 Lonesome Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Ms. Michelle Hojem, 616 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Ms. Karin Kilburn, 616 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Cheryl Kelly, 408 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. David Reeves, 11233 Dove Valley Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. George Allen, 200 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Steve Wyres, 300 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Ms. Nolvia Pruitt, 517 Lonesome Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Brent Bauer, 517 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Janice Barnes, 516 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Ms. Donna Sumerford, 333 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Patrick Hollifield, 417 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Mr. Daniel Bernhardt, 416 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Candis Bernhardt, 416 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Mr. Larry Kelly, 408 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Craig Blum, 509 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet,TX 76052
Mr. Mike Warwick, 409 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
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The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-3008.
Mr. Brian Davis, 301 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Marcia Wood, 217 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Steve Wood, 217 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Craig Harriman, 309 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Carrie Roberts, 632 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Traci Wilisie, 617 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Judy Wilkinson, 608 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Sandra Magbuhat, 633 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Rachel Harrison, 516 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Bob Cooley, 224 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Russell Ballard, 201 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Kelsey Ballard, 201 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Melissa Kime, 401 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Scott Russell, 11316 Lonesome Mountain Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. John Roberts, 632 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Danny Reed, 501 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Lee Godbold, 500 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Judy Reed, 501 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Danny Reed, 501 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. John Rinehart, 325 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Janice Rinehart, 325 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Dawn Fritz, 416 Lonesome Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Teresa Bell, 500 Lonesome Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Arthur Starnes, 509 Singing Quail Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Kirsten Wilson, 601 Lonesome Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Dorothy Jones, 624 Lonesome Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Matt Fritz, 416 Lonesome Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Tracy Bice, 400 Lonesome Star Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Elke Yates, 408 Lonesome Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Ms. Karen Morrison, 624 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Harold Yates, 408 Lonesome Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Mr. Chad Crocker, 400 Lonesome Prairie Trail, Haslet, TX 76052
Council Member Shingleton expressed his appreciation to the residents who spoke and those
who provided comment cards. He stated that there had been misinformation and that the reason
for the annexation was not a monetary issue. He stated that if the item was approved, residents
would enter a three-year plan and that they would not have to pay taxes until January 31, 2018.
He further stated that he wanted to go to their neighborhood with City staff and conduct a
meeting to address the concerns of everyone in the area.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3008 be continued until the
July 9, 2013, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. 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) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize 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 29, 2013, Council meeting.
2. M&C C-26047 - Authorize Execution of Development Agreements in Lieu of
Annexation with Multiple Property Owners for Property Located South of
Avondale-Haslet Road and East of Willow Springs Road, and for Property
Located West of Old Decatur Road and South of W. J. Boaz Road (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) year
development agreements between the City and various property owners for the application of
development standards in lieu of annexation for property located south of Avondale-Haslet Road
and east of Willow Springs Road in unincorporated Tarrant County; and execute five (5) year
development agreements between the City and two (2) property owners, for the application of
development standards in lieu of annexation for property located west of Old Decatur Road and
south of W. J. Boaz Road in unincorporated Tarrant County.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26047 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-26048 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with McClendon
Construction Co., Inc., in the Amount of $1,429,500.00 for Pavement
Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement on Eight Street
Segments and Expenditure in the Amount of $247,451.00 for Contingencies and
Staff Construction Services for a Project Total Amount of $1,676,951.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of$637,716.00 from the Water
and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $511,216.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$126,500.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; authorize the execution of a contract with
McClendon Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of$1,429,500.00 for pavement reconstruction,
water and sanitary sewer main replacement for West Baltimore Avenue, from Lipscomb Street to
Travis Avenue; Glenco Terrace, from Warner Road to Stanley Avenue; West Lowden Street,
from Gordon Avenue to Stanley Avenue; Ryan Place Drive, from Elizabeth Drive to Carlock
Street; South Henderson Street, from Jessamine Street to Carlock Street; West Jessamine Street,
from College Avenue to Lipscomb Street; Lipscomb Street, from Page Street to Jessamine
Street; and West Myrtle Street, from South Henderson Street to College Avenue; 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 the streets listed above; and adopt an Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, form
available funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main
replacement for the streets listed above.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26048 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 20574-01-2013 and 20575-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C C-26049 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount of$1,018,970.00 for Pavement Reconstruction, Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement in Portions of Northwest 23rd Street,
Northwest 24th Street, Belle Avenue, and Macie Avenue and the Expenditure in
the Amount of $199,951.50 for Contingencies and Construction Services for a
Project Total in the Amount of $1,218,921.50 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of$315,612.50
from the Water and Sewer Fund, in the amounts of $271,071.50 to the Water Capital Projects
Fund and $44,541.00 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 and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement for Northwest 23rd Street, from Hanna Avenue to Belle Avenue; Northwest 24th
Street, from Belle Avenue to Dodge Avenue; Belle Avenue, from Northwest 22nd Street to
Northwest 23rd Street; Macie Street, from Northwest 24th Street to Azle Avenue; 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 and
water and sanitary sewer main replacement for the streets listed above; and authorize the
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execution of a contract with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of$1,018,970.00 for
the project.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26049 be approved with appreciation to
staff and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20576-01-2013 and 20577-01-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C C-26050 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with McClendon
Construction Co., Inc., in the Amount of $1,929,636.44 for the Construction of
Keller-Hicks Road from 800 Feet East of Alta Vista Road to Park Vista Boulevard
and $77,363.56 for Contingencies, $40,000.00 for City Furnished Materials, and
$202,000.00 for Construction Services for a Project Total in the Amount of
$2,249,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessments Fund in the amount of
$343,404.68, from available funds, for the purpose of the construction of Keller-Hicks Road,
from 800 feet east to Alta Vista Road to Park Vista Boulevard; authorize the transfer in the
amount of$343,404.68 from the Special Assessments Fund to the 2007 Critical Capital Projects
Fund; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in
the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of the road
construction project; and authorize execution of a contract in the amount of$1,929,636.44 with
McClendon Construction Co., Inc., for the road construction project.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26050 be approved with
appreciation to the Transportation Public Works (TPW) Department and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20578-01-2013 and 20579-01-2013 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
6. M&C C-26051 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Mario Sinacola & Sons
Excavating, Inc., in the Amount of $4,738,543.04 for the Construction of North
Beach Street from Vista Meadows Drive to South of Shiver Road and the
Expenditure in the Amount of $189,456.96 for Contingencies, the Amount of
$150,000.00 for City Furnished Materials and the Amount of $491,000.00 for
Construction Services for a Proiect Total Amount of $5,569,000.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Mario
Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc., in the amount of$4,738,543.04 for the construction of North
Beach Street from Vista Meadows Drive to south of Shiver Road and the expenditure in the
amount of $189,456.96 for contingencies, the amount of $150,000.00 for City furnished
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materials and the amount of$491,000.00 for construction services, for a project total amount of
$5,569,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26051 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. M&C C-26052 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with McMahon Contracting
L.P., in the Amount of $1,237,229.62 for the Lebow Channel Roadway Crossing
Replacement at Dewey Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with McMahon
Contracting, L.P., in the amount of $1,237,229.62 for construction of the Lebow Channel
Roadway Crossing Replacement at Dewey Street Project.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26052 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
8. M&C C-26053 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant and Execution of a Contract
with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
Community Services Block Grant Program in the Amount Up to_a Total of
$1,800,000.00 Through December 31, 2013, Authorize Interfund Loan, Waive
Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a grant and the execution
of an extension of contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the
amount up to $1,800,000.00 for the 2013 Community Services Block Grant program; authorize a
non-interest bearing interfund loan from the fund balance of the General Fund to the Grants Fund
in the amount of $300,000.00 for interim financing of this grant project pending contract
execution; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$1,800,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant,
for the purpose of funding the Community Services Block Grant Program through December 31,
2013; and waive indirect costs.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26048 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20580-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
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Ms. Jackie Barnd, 7249 Specklebelly Lane, appeared before Council relative to the Attorney
General amendment to the gas drilling ordinance.
Ms. Mary Kelleher, 7901 Randol Mill Road, appeared before Council relative to the flooding
forecast for areas southeast of Trinity Boulevard. Ms. Kelleher was referred to Ms. Dana
Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department.
Council Member Burns requested staff to provide Council with a report relative to Ms.
Kelleher's presentation.
Mr. Cleveland Harris, 1037 Colvin Street, appeared before Council relative to the Wal-Mart
project that was going on in southeast Fort Worth.
Mr. Craig Sheets, Fullerton, CA, appeared before Council relative to oil, drugs and weapons.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:14 p.m., in
memory of Ms. Ruth Carter Stevenson. She stated that Ms. Stevenson was the daughter of Amon
Carter who was a Star-Telegram publisher and a Fort Worth legend. She further stated that Ms.
Stevenson led the opening of the Amon Carter Museum in 1961 and that she had served as
President of the board. She added that she was a key player in the museum's expansion and
growing collections being offered in Fort Worth, which was one of the finest in the world. She
stated that Ms. Stevenson was a charming and elegant leader driven to leave Fort Worth a better
place than she found it. She added that she made a huge impact on the community and that she
would be missed.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 15th day of January, 2013.
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Attest: Approved:
ary J. Ka s 'Betsy ce
City Secre Mayor