HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/09/28-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tem Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams, District 6
Council Member Leonard Firestone, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Ronald P. Gonzales, Acting City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the City
Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 10:11 a.m. on Tuesday,
September 28, 2021, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION- Council Member Carlos Flores
The invocation was provided by Council Member Flores.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS - (State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance
to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck, that
the minutes of the Work Session and the Regular meeting of September 21, 2021,
be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
1. 21-1214 Minutes- September 21, 2021 Work Session
2. 21-1215 Minutes - September 21, 2021 Regular Meeting
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&Cs 21-0771 and 21-0772 be withdrawn from the
Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 21-0645 be withdrawn from the Council
Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0730 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Adjusting Police Department Staffing
Effective October 1, 2021, to Increase the Number of Authorized Civil Service
Positions in the Classification of Corporal/Detective by Four to Reflect Changes
Included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Adopt Attached Ordinance
Prescribing Salaries for the Police Department
Motion: Approved. Ordinance Nos. 25102-09-2021 and 25103-09-2021
2. M&C 21-0731 (ALL) Authorize the City of Fort Worth's Payroll Task Force
Recommendation to Resolve the Repeated Challenges Associated with the Payroll
Process for Public Safety Staff, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinances, and
Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 25104-09-2021 ,
25105-09-2021, and 25106-09-2021
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3. M&C 21-0735 (CD 7) Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance
Program Grant for Fort Worth Alliance Airport from the Texas Department of
Transportation, if Awarded, in the Amount of $50,000.00, Accept Contribution
from Alliance Air Services in the Amount of $50,000.00 for the City's 50
Percent Grant Match and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25107-09-2021
4. M&C 21-0736 (CD 2) Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance
Program Grant for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport from the Texas
Department of Transportation, if Awarded, in the Amount $50,000.00, Authorize
Use of Future Grant Match Capital Funding in the Amount of $50,000.00 for the
City's 50 Percent Grant Match and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25108-09-2021
5. M&C 21-0737 (CD 6) Authorize Acceptance of the Routine Airport Maintenance
Program Grant for Fort Worth Spinks Airport from the Texas Department of
Transportation, if Awarded, in the Amount of $50,000.00, Authorize Use
of Future Grant Match Capital Funding in the Amount of $50,000.00 for the City's
Grant Match and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25109-09-2021
6. M&C 21-0761 (ALL) Authorize Application for and, If Awarded, Acceptance
of Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grants from the United States Department
of Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Up to
the Amount of $3,559,766.00, Approve Execution of All Applicable Grant
Contracts, Adopt Attached Resolution and Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5475-09-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 25110-09-2021
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B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials,and Services- Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0732 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to the Purchase Agreement with
ImmixTechnology Inc. Using Cooperative Contract DIR-TSO-4315 To Both
Purchase and Implement UKG Software Workforce Dimensions and to
Consolidate UKG Software Telestaff Enterprises for an Amount of $740,326.40
and with the Annual Licensing and Maintenance Cost of $490,284.60, and the
Right to Renew for Two Years for the Same Annual Amount, for a Public Safety
Payroll Solution for the Police and Fire Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 21-0733 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to the Term of M&C 21-0456
and Increase the Annual Amount by $358,000.00 for Staff Augmentation Services
using Cooperative Contracts for a Revised Term Amount of $3,308,000.00 with
Two Annual Renewal Options for the Information Technology Solutions
Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 21-0734 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to the Purchase Agreement for
Temporary Staffing with Robert Half International, Inc. to Increase the Annual
Amount from $100,000.00 to $1,112,248.00 to Assist in the Payroll Solution
Implementation and Other City Temporary Staffing Needs Using
Houston—Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract TS06-21
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 21-0742 (ALL) Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Dell Marketing, L.P.,
for New and Replacement Hardware, Software, Technology Services,
Maintenance and Support Services Using State of Texas Department of
Information Resources Cooperative Contract DIR-TSO-3763 in an Annual
Amount Up to $4,800,000.00 Up to Five One-Year Renewal Options in the Same
Annual Amount for the Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 21-0743 (ALL) Authorize the Purchase of Eleven Fire Trucks from Siddons
Martin Emergency Group, LLC for the Fire Department in an Amount Up to
$11,415,342.17 Using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract 571-18
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 21-0744 (ALL) Authorize an Agreement for the Purchase of Carpet and
Flooring Repair and Replacement with Gomez Floor Covering Inc. and DMCA Inc. in
a First Year Amount Up to $4,100,000.00 and Authorize Four One-Year
Renewals with a Five Percent Annual Increase for Multiple City Departments
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 21-0745 (ALL) Authorize Agreement with Southwest Solutions Group, Inc.
Using SourceWell Cooperative Agreement 010920-SPC as the Authorized Dealer for
Spacesaver Corporation for the Purchase and Installation of a Shelving System for a
New Property Room for the Police Department at the Bob Bolen Safety Complex for
an Amount Up to $420,000.00
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 21-0746 (ALL) Authorize a Purchase Agreement for Polyvinyl Chloride and
Ductile Iron Pipes with Core & Main, LP in an Annual Amount Up to $263,464.00
for the Water Department and Authorize Four Annual Renewal Options for the Same
Annual Amount
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 21-0747 (ALL) Authorize a Purchase Agreement for Precast Concrete Modular
Blocks with Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. dba SI Precast in an Annual Amount Up to
$143,325.00 for the Transportation Public Works Department and Authorize Four
Annual Renewal Options for the Same Amount Annually
Motion: Approved.
10. M&C 21-0748 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a One Time Purchase Agreement
with Municipal Valve and Equipment Company Incorporated for Two Rotary Cone
Valve Actuators and a Five Year Warranty in an Amount Up to $325,500.00 for the
Water Department
Motion: Approved.
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11. M&C 21-0749 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreements with Uniflight, LLC. and
RSG Aviation Incorporated for Helicopter Parts in a Combined Annual Amount Up to
$442,020.00 for the Police Department and Authorize Four One-Year Renewal
Options for the Same Annual Amount
Motion: Approved.
12. M&C 21-0750 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to the Purchase Agreement with
Chem Aqua Incorporated to Increase Agreement by $21,500.00 for a New Annual
Amount of $107,500.00 to Purchase Water Treatment Services on Behalf of Various
Departments for the City of Fort Worth
Motion: Approved.
13. M&C 21-0751 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to the Playground Equipment Mayor
and Council Communication 20-0151 to Add an Additional Vendor, Heartland Park &
Recreation, using BuyBoard 592-19 by Reducing Webuild Fun Funds by $20,000.00
Motion: Approved.
14. M&C 21-0752 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of a Service Agreement with Critical
Start, Inc. Utilizing Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative
Contract DIR-TSO-4074 for Implementation, Configuration, Software Support, and
Related Services in an Annual Amount of $186,250.00 with Five Renewal Options in
the Same Annual Amount for the Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
15. M&C 21-0753 (ALL) Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements for Information
Technology Infrastructure, with Netsyne Network Solutions, Inc., Presidio
Networked Solutions Group, LLC, Future Com, LTD., and World Wide Technology
LLC using Multiple State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and
The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative Contracts (TIPS) with a Combined
Annual Amount up to $6,934,000.00, and Five One-Year Renewal Options with
DIR in the Amount of $5,534,000.00 for the First Renewal, $5,184,000.00 for the
Second Renewal, $4,434,000.00 for the Remainder Renewals and Two One-Year
Renewal Options for TIPS and Ratify Expenditures in the Amount of $70,200.00 for
the Information Technology Solutions Department(ITS)
Motion: Approved.
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C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0758 (CD 5) Ratify the Conveyance of a Pipeline and Above Ground
Facilities Easement to Atmos Energy Corporation, Being Approximately 0.147
Acres of Land for Underground Natural Gas Equipment and Appurtenances and
Approximately 0.028 Acres of Land for Above Ground Pressure Regulating and
Metering Facilities to Service the Village Creek Biosolids Management and
Beneficial Reuse Facility
Property Description - 0.147 acres of underground natural gas equipment and
appurtenances, and 0.028 acres of above-ground regulating and meeting facilities, described
as Juan Armendaris Survey, Abstract No. 57, Tarrant County, Texas, being a part of that
tract of land described as of Block 2, Village Creek Plant Addition
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 21-0760 (CD 7) Authorize the Acquisition of 2.184 Acres for Right-of-Way
Easements, 0.039 Acres for a Permanent Drainage Facility Easement, 0.657 Acres
for a Temporary Construction Easements from Real Property Located at 3455
Keller Hicks Road, Situated in the Z.D. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 1888, City of
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, Owned by the William Blake and Ina Bea
Jameson Revocable Living Trust for the Westport Parkway Project for a Total
Purchase Price of $673,000.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount
Up to $8,000.00 for a Total Cost of$681,000.00 (2018 Bond Program)
Property Description: 2.184 acres of right-of-way easements, 0.039 acres for a permanent
drainage facility easement, 0.657 acres of temporary construction easements described as
the Z.D. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 1888, Tarrant County Texas, located at 3455 Keller
Hicks Road
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0739 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Final Design and Commission
Contract with Virginia Fleck in an Amount Up to $147,418.00 for Final Design,
Engineering, Fabrication, Delivery, Installation and Contingencies for Artwork at
Rosemont Park, 1400 West Seminary Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76115 (2008
Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 21-0740 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of a Final Design and Commission
Contract with Jill Bedgood in an Amount Up to $121,205.85 for Final Design,
Engineering, Fabrication, Delivery, Installation and Contingencies for Artwork
Along Summer Creek Drive from Altamesa Boulevard to McPherson Boulevard,
Fort Worth, Texas, 76123
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 21-0754 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Texas Materials
Group, dba TexasBit, in the Amount of $7,192,666.51, for Combined Street
Paving Improvements and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements for
2018 Bond Year Three Street Reconstruction Contract 6 Project, Adopt Attached
Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital
Improvement Program (2018 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 251 1 l-09-2021 ,
251 12-09-2021, and 25113-09-2021
4. M&C 21-0755 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Walter P. Moore, Inc. in the Amount of $200,000.00 to Revise Federal
Emergency Management Agency Floodplain Maps, Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 25114-09-2021 and
251 15-09-2021
5. M&C 21-0756 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. in the Amount of $456,745.00 for Combined
Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Drain and Street Paving Improvements for Historic
Southside Improvement, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinances and Amend
the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 25 1 1 6-09-202 1 ,
25 1 1 7-09-202 1, and 251 18-09-2021
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6. M&C 21-0757 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 55660, an Engineering Agreement with HDR Engineering Inc., in the
Amount of $50,014.00 for a Revised Contract Amount of $90,000.00 to Provide
Arterial Network Analysis and Support and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordnance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25119-09-2021
7. M&C 21-0762 (CD 7) Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$685,959.50 for the Construction of the Taxiway Papa Connector at Fort Worth
Alliance Airport
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25 1 20-09-202 1
8. M&C 21-0763 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Woody Contractors,
Inc. in the Amount of $2,946,026.50, for the Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacements Contract 2011 WSM-D, Part 2 Project, and Adopt Attached
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25121-09-2021
9. M&C 21-0764 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. I to an Engineering
Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the Amount of $561,543.00 for the
Southside IV Booster Pump Station and Hydropneumatic Tank, Authorize Execution
of a Contract with Gracon Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $5,588,670.00 for the
Southside IV Booster Pump Station and Hydropneumatic Tank, Provide for Project
Costs for a Total of$6,622,081.00, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 25122-09-2021 and
25123-09-2021
10. M&C 21-0765 (ALL) Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$60,000.00 for Increased Project Costs for the Miscellaneous Small Diameter Water
Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2017 at Various Locations
Throughout the City of Fort Worth
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25124-09-2021
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11. M&C 21-0766 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with Pate Ranch Single Family LP with City Participation in an Amount Not to
Exceed $169,710.70 for Oversizing an 8Inch Water Main to a 24Inch Water Main
South of Altamesa Boulevard and East of Bryant Irvin Road to Serve Tavolo Park
Phase 4 and Anticipated Future Growth in West Fort Worth and Adopt Attached
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25125-09-2021
12. M&C 21-0767 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with CDM
Smith, Inc., for $1,433,000.00 for the Primary Clarifier Process Evaluation and
Preliminary Design-Phase 1 Project, Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Adopt
Attached Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with
Proceeds of Future Debt and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5476-09-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
25126-09-2021
13. M&C 21-0768 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Gupta
and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,198,900.00 for the Design of Phase III
Electrical Improvements at the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Adopt
Attached Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with
Proceeds of Future Debt and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5477-09-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
25127-09-2021
14. M&C 21-0769 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with Wayfare Development Group-Cibolo Hills, LLC with City Participation in an
Amount Not to Exceed $135,626.80 for Oversizing a 12-Inch Water Main to
a 16-Inch Water Main and Construction of an 8-Inch Water Main in the Vicinity West
of Saginaw Boulevard and South of Cibolo Hills Parkway to Serve Wayfare
Multifamily and Anticipated Future Growth in North Fort Worth and Adopt Attached
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No:25128-09-2021
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15. M&C 21-0770 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Freese
and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $1,291,465.00 for Design of the West Fork
Collector Parallel, Phase I-Trinity River Siphon to Walker Branch Connection
Project, Provide for Project Costs for a Total Project Amount of $2,226,715.00,
Adopt Attached Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with
Proceeds of Future Debt, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5478-09-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
25129-09-2021
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 21-1294 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General-Removed from Consent Agenda
7. M&C 21-0771 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending Fire Department Staffing to
Increase the Number of Authorized Civil Service Positions in the Classification of
Firefighter by Ten to Reflect Changes Included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
and Adopt Ordinance Prescribing Salaries for the Fire Department
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that M&C 21-0771 be approved and Ordinance Nos.
25130-09-2021 and 25131-09-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
8. M&C 21-0772 (ALL) Enact Fiscal Year 2021 Year End Budget Adjustments by
Reallocating Resources, Operating Surpluses, Available Current-Year Revenues
and Available Fund Balance and Net Position to Offset Projected Shortfalls, Fund
Departmental Capital Projects and Outlays, Ratify All Transfers Between Budget
Categories and Authorize All Associated Transfers and Adopt Attached
Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that M&C 21-0772 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 25132-09-2021, 25133-09-2021, 25134-09-2021, 25135-09-2021,
25136-09-2021, and 25137-09-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Infant Mortality Awareness Month
Presented By: Mayor Mattie Parker
Presented To: Misty Wilder, Health Equity Alliance
2. Presentation of Proclamation for Tay Day
Presented By: Council Member Chris Nettles
Presented To: Natasha Nelson
Atatiana Jefferson's Friends and Family
Acting City Secretary Gonzales advised that the Proclamation for Tay Day had been
moved to the October 12, 2021, Council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Flores, Williams, Nettles, and Beck
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for ceremonial travel.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Council Proposal
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, that
the rules of procedure be suspended so action can be taken on Council Proposal
21-1734. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent.
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21-1734 Waiver of Festival Equipment Rental Fee for the Harambee Festival -
Council Members Gyna Bivens and Christ Nettles
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Council Proposal 21-1734 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
2. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
21-1735 Board Reappointments - Mayor Parker
Motion: On behalf of Mayor Parker, Council Member Crain made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Flores, that the following be reappointed to
the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee — Water/Water
effective September 28, 2021, and with terms expiring October 1, 2023.
Reappoint:
• Mr. Bob Majeda, Position 1 (Chair, Building Committee)
• Mr. George Felan, Position 2 (Neighborhood Community)
• Mr. Don Little, Position 4 (Development Community)
• Mr. Ricky Trice, Position 5 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
• Mr. Don Allen, Position 7 (Real Estate Representative)
Motion passed 9-0.
21-1733 Board Appointments - District 7
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon made a motion, that the following individuals be
appointed/reappointed to Place 5 on various boards and commissions
effective September 28, 2021, and with terms expiring October 1, 2023.
Appointment:
• Ms. Lydia Rickard—Community Development Council
• Mr. Rodger Chieffalo—Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission
• Mr. Miguel Zamora—Pedestrian and Bicycling Advisory Committee
• Mr. Jacob Wurman — Zoning Commission and Alliance Airport Zoning
Commission
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Reappoint:
• Mr. C.B. Team —Aviation Advisory Board
• Ms. Courtney Holt—Board of Adjustment—Residential
• Ms. Phyllis Grissom—Library Advisory Board
• Mr. Jeffrey Davis—Park and Recreation Advisory Board
Motion passed 9-0.
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.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 21-1723 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Setting
the Regularly Scheduled City Council Work Sessions and City Council Meetings for
the Months of November and December 2021 and January 2022 through December
2022
The following individuals appeared before Council via conference call in
opposition to the resolution:
Ms. Tamera Hutcherson, 1015 South Jennings Avenue
Ms. Gloria Mendoza, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Pamela Young, 2900 Race Street, completed a speaker card via conference
call in opposition to the resolution and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did
not wish to address Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Resolution No. 5479-09-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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2. 21-1724 A Resolution Authorizing the Dedication of 11.75 Acres of Parkland within
Alliance Park as a Natural Area/Open Space in Perpetuity, as Required by the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department's Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Resolution No. 5480-09-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
3. 21-1725 A Resolution Nominating Candidates for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of
Directors
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that Resolution No. 5481-09-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 8-1,
Council Member Williams casting the dissenting vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 21-0741 (CD 2) Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of the Denial
by the City Plan Commission Regarding the Proposed Vacation of a Portion of an
Alley in Block 184, M.G. Ellis Addition, and if the Denial is Reversed, Adopt an
Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Alley to be Replatted with the Adjoining Property
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Mary Elliott; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Mary Elliott, Development Department, appeared before Council and provided
a staff report.
b. Public Comments
Mr. Robert Little, 2902 Schadt Street, appeared before Council in support of
M&C 21-0741.
Ms. Lasondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card
relative to M&C 21-0741 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present
in the Council CHamber.
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c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 21-0741 be continued to
the November 9, 2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 21-0645 (ALL) Enact Fiscal Year 2021 Year End Budget Adjustments by
Reallocating Resources, Operating Surpluses, Available Current-Year Revenues
and Available Fund Balance and Net Position to Offset Projected Shortfalls, Fund
Departmental Capital Projects and Outlays, Ratify All Transfers Between Budget
Categories and Authorize All Associated Transfers and Adopt Attached
Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: It was the consensus of the City Council that M&C 21-0645 be
withdrawn from the Council agenda.
D. Land
21-0759 (CD 3) Authorize the Execution of a Ground Lease Agreement
with Cook Children's Health Care System or Affiliate for Approximately
Two Acres of Land Located at 13340 Highland Hills Drive, Fort Worth, Texas
76008 for a Temporary Fire Station, Authorize the Expenditure of Up to
$162,000.00 for Necessary Site Improvements, Authorize a One-Time Purchase
Agreement with the City of Grapevine for a Dome Shelter in the Amount of
$5,000.00 for the Fire Department and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Property Description: Approximately two acres of land located at 13340
Highland Hills Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76008
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that M&C 21-0759 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 25138-09-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 21-0738 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Arts Council of
Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Inc. in the Amount of $1,786,370.00
for Professional Management of the Fort Worth Public Art Program, to Support
the Competitive Arts Grant Program, for Operation of the Community Arts Center
and for Management Funding for the Rose Marine Theater for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that M&C 21-0738 be approved. Motion passed 8-1, Council
Member Moon casting the dissenting vote.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
The City Council may not discuss or deliberate about a topic not specifically listed on the
Agenda,including those presented during the Public Comments section of the Agenda
(Tex. Gov't Code § 551.042)
1. 21-1365 Public Presentation
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council relative to the
City Council, Code Compliance Department, redistricting and the John T. White
Neighborhood Association.
Mr. George Chiles, Travis Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, appeared before Council
relative to deck stacking in meet and confer.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to redistricting:
Mr. Fernando Florez, 2740 Hemphill Street(via conference call)
Ms. Sara Ross, 2222 Harrison Avenue
Ms. Kheri Hines, 3410 Meadowbrook Drive, appeared before Council relative to
general matters.
Ms. Jackee Cox, 6212 Redenson Drive, appeared before Council via conference
call relative to redistricting.
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Mr. James Smith, 1208 East Allen Avenue, appeared before Council relative to
Atatiana Jefferson and the state of the City.
Mr. Bruce Miller, 3932 Weyburn Drive, completed a Public Presentation card via
conference call relative to redistricting and was recognized by Mayor Price but did
not wish to address Council.
Ms. Ariella Villa, 2901 Travis, completed a Public Presentation card relative to City
Council accessibility via public comments, independent redistricting, community
oversight, and community input and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was
unreachable via conference call.
Ms. Sindy Mata, 3440 Frazier Avenue, appeared before Council call relative to
police oversight and independent redistricting.
Ms. Pamela Young, 2900 Race Street #323, appeared before Council via
conference call relative to police oversight.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 11:33 a.m. in
honor of Ms. Eula Faye Cobb,who passed away on Wednesday,May 25,2021.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 12th day of October, 2021.
A Appr ed:
I
onald P. Gonzales Mattie arker
Acting City Secretary Mayor
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