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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0003) 101921 CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 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 Jared Williams, District 6 Council Member Leonard Firestone, District 7 Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8 Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Absent: Council Member Cary Moon, District 4 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 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. INVOCATION - Dr. Marti Williams, Bethesda Community Church The invocation was provided via conference call by Dr. Marti Williams, Bethesda Community Church. City of Fort Worth Page I Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 2 of 14 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. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Motion: Council Member Firestone made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that the minutes of the Work Session be approved and the Regular meeting of October 12, 2021, be approved as amended to reflect Mr. Jeremy Raines be appointed to Place 7 to the Board of Adjustment — Commercial and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. 21-1218 Minutes - October 12, 2021 Work Session 21-1219 Minutes - October 12, 2021 Regular Meeting ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 21-0808 be Agenda and continued to the November 9, 2021, Council meeting. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff. CONSENT AGENDA withdrawn from the Consent Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. A. General - Consent Items M&C 21-0805 (ALL) Plan Act Funding for the Grant Motion: Approved. Approve Allocation of $1,000,000.00 in American Rescue Administration Expenditures Over the Five -Year Period of City of Fort Worth Page 2 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 3 of 14 M&C 21-0808 (ALL) Adopt Attached Ordinances Regarding the Transition of Council Aide (District Director) Positions to Pensionable Employment Positions by Amending Chapter 2.5 "Retirement" and Section 2-180, "Coverage of the System," of the City Code and by Reallocating Appropriations in the General Fund by $167,000.00 for City Retirement Fund Contribution Costs (Continued from a Previous Meeting) Motion: It was the consensus of the City Council that M&C 21-0808 be continued to the November 9, 2021, Council meeting. M&C 21-0813 (CD 5) Authorize Forgiveness of a 2003 Loan to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation in the Amount of $615,000.00 for the Benefit of the Villas of Eastwood Terrace Senior Apartment Complex and Find that Forgiving the Loan Serves a Public Purpose and that Adequate Controls are in Place Motion: Approved. M&C 21-0817 (ALL) Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance in the Capital Project Srvc - Capital Fund in the Amount of $2,250,000.00 for the Purpose of Remodeling the Southwest Municipal Building to Support the Relocation of the Construction Services Team Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25156-10-2021 M&C 21-0818 (ALL) Authorize the Use of the Summer Food Service Program Funds in the Amount of $183,082.62 to Augment Other Community Services Programs Within the Neighborhood Services Department and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25157-10-2021 M&C 21-0820 (CD 7) Approve Allocation of $300,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding and Reallocation of $100,000.00 in Public Events Capital Funds and $35,000.00 in Public Art Funds for Public Art Interpretive Plaques at Will Rogers Memorial Center, Adopt the Attached Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No and 25160-10-2021 25158-10-2021, 25159-10-2021, City of Fort Worth Page 3 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 4 of 14 M&C 21-0821 (ALL) Approve Reserve Officers Carlos Gonzalez, Johnny Nhan, Marcus Paulino, and Kevin Perry Appointed by the Chief of Police to Serve in a Supplementary Capacity for the Police Department Motion: Approved. B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items M&C 21-0806 (ALL) Recognize the Fort Worth Star -Telegram as the City of Fort Worth's Official Newspaper and Authorize Purchase Agreement with SIJ Holdings, LLC dba The McClatchy Company, LLC for the Publication of Official City Notices and Advertising in an Amount Up to $220,000.00 for One Year with No Options to Renew for All City Departments Motion: Approved. M&C 21-0807 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation for Cardiac Monitors and Accessories in the Amount Up to $350,000.00 for a One Year Term for the Fire Department Motion: Approved. C. Land -Consent Items M&C 21-0819 (CD 7) Authorize the Conveyance of a Sanitary Control Easement to the City of Sansom Park as Required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Being Approximately 0.416 Acres of Land Located Within the Right -of -Way of Roberts Cutoff Road Near 5909 Ridge Lane, Fort Worth, Texas 76114 Property Description - 0.416 acres of land located within the right-of-way of Roberts Cutoff Road near 5909 Ridge Lane, Fort Worth, Texas Motion: Approved. City of Fort Worth Page 4 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 5 of 14 E. Award of Contract - Consent Items M&C 21-0815 (ALL) Ratify Application for, and Acceptance of, a General Assistance Grant from the Texas Veterans Commission in the Total Amount of $300,000.00 for Assistance to Veterans with Security Deposits, Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities; Approve Execution of Applicable Grant Contracts; Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance; and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25161-10-2021 M&C 21-0822 (CD 7) Authorize the Execution of a Construction Contract with Mario Sinacola and Sons Excavating, Inc., in an Amount Up to $5,632,393.08 for the Construction of Phase II of the Taxiway Papa Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport Motion: Approved. M&C 21-0823 (CD 7) Authorize the Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in the Amount of $764,484.10 for Construction Management Services for Phase II of the Taxiway Papa Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport Motion: Approved. M&C 21-0825 (ALL) Authorize the Conveyance of a Reclaimed Water Flush Line Easement at Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport to the City of Fort Worth for the Installation of a Flush Line to Serve the Reclaimed Water System Maintained by the City of Fort Worth on the Airport Motion: Approved. M&C 21-0824 (ALL) Authorize the Conveyance of a Public Mass Transit Easement on Property Located at Dallas Fort -Worth International Airport to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority for Eleven Parcels of Land Which are Necessary to Accommodate the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line into the Terminal B Station Motion: Approved. City of Fort Worth Page 5 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 6 of 14 M&C 21-0826 (CD 7 and FW ETJ) Authorize Execution of a Contract with SJ Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd. in the Amount of $3,940,000.43 for the Northpointe 24-inch Water Transmission Main (N44A) Project, Provide for Total Project Cost in the Amount of $4,501,025.00, Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5486-10-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 25162-10-2021 M&C 21-0827 (CD 3 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 in the Amount of $572,762.00 and the Addition of 280 Calendar Days to a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle C Construction Company to Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 91, Part 1 and Westcliff Phase 2B Drainage Improvements and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 25163-10-2021 and 25164-10-2021 PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 21-1296 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries End of Consent Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. 1. Presentation of Proclamation for the 30th Anniversary of Citizens on Patrol Presented By: Mayor Mattie Parker Presented To: Shirley Zertuche ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Council Members Flores, Crain, Williams, Firestone, 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. City of Fort Worth Page 6 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 7 of 14 3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that ceremonial travel be approved for Council Members Crain and Moon to travel to Louisville, Kentucky, on October 23, 2021, to represent the City on a Fort Worth Sports Authority project. Motion passed 9-0. Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that ceremonial travel be approved for Council Member Williams to travel to Italy with Fort Worth Sister Cities on April 1-12, 2022. Motion passed 9-0. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions Board Appointments - Mayor Motion: Mayor Parker made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that the following individuals be reappointed to the Arts Commission effective October 19, 2021, and with terms expiring October 1, 2023: • Mr. Estrus Tucker (District 5)— Place 1 • Mr. Raul Pena (District 7) - Place 7 Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. 21-1776 Board Appointments - District 5 Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles, that the following be appointed/reappointed to Place 5 on the various boards and commissions effective October 19, 2021, and with terms expiring October 1, 2023: Appointments: • Mr. Paul Kerpoe — Building Standards Commission • Mr. James Hook — Urban Design Commission Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. City of Fort Worth Page 7 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 8 of 14 21-1774 Board Appointments - District 7 Motion: Council Member Firestone made a Nettles, that the following individual Reappoint: s • Mr. Edward Deegan — City Plan Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees • Mr. Aaron Thesman — Urban Design Commission Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. 21-1775 Board Appointments - District 9 Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Williams, that the following be appointed/reappointed to Place 9 on the various boards and commissions effective October 19, 2021, and with terms expiring October 1, 2023: Appointments: • Mr. Tom Hicks — Aviation Advisory Board • Ms. Kathryn Duffy — Board of Adjustment — Residential • Mr. Pedro Juarez — Building Standards Commission • Ms. Mariana Fletcher — City Plan Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees • Mr. Daniel Villegas — Community Development Council • Mr. Cade Lovelace — Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission • Ms. Andrea Garcia — Library Advisory Board • Ms. Eva Bonilla — Park and Recreation Advisory Board Reappointment: • Ms. Angela Gaither — Board of Adjustment — Commercial and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment • Mr. Richard Call — Pedestrian and Bicycling Advisory Commission City of Fort Worth Page 8 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 9 of 14 • Mr. Douglas Cooper — Urban Design Commission • Ms. Kimberly Miller — Zoning Commission and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of Commission Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES 1. Park & Recreation Advisory Board Annual Report - Dan Villegas, Park Board Chair Mr. Dan Villegas, former Chair of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board gave a brief presentation of the Board's annual report. RESOLUTIONS 21-1767 A Resolution Reactivating the Redistricting Task Force and Charging it with Responsibility for Evaluating Proposed District Maps, Conducting a Public Hearing on Such Maps, and Selecting an Initial District Map for Consideration by the City Council The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to the resolution: Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard Mr. Bruce Miller, 3932 Weyburn Drive (via conference call; provided slides) Mr. Thomas Torlincasi, 1515 6th Avenue, appeared before Council undecided relative to the resolution. Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles, that Resolution No. 5487-10-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. 21-1768 A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 5375-04-2021 and Establishing Amended Procedures for Redrawing District Boundaries Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council in opposition to the resolution. Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that Resolution No. 5488-10-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. City of Fort Worth Page 9 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 10 of 14 21-1769 A Resolution Approving Amendments to the Bylaws of the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, that Resolution No. 5489-10-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. 21-1770 A Resolution Authorizing Application for Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant and Committing $1.2 Million in City Matching Funds Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that Resolution No. 5490-10-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. 21-1771 A Resolution Ratifying the Employment of the Law Firm of Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, PC as Outside Legal Counsel to Provide Legal Representation to the City of Fort Worth in its Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Discharge Permit WQ0015668001 Known as Docket No. 2021-1211-MWD and Authorizing Payment in an Amount Not to Exceed $600,000.00 Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles, that Resolution No. 5491-10-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. 21-1772 A Resolution Supporting the North Central Texas Council of Governments FY21 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant Application for the TEXRail - Near Southside Extension Project and Committing to a Dedication of $2.5 Million in Local Funding Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, that Resolution No. 5492-10-2021 be adopted with enthusiasm. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. Motion: Mayor Pro tern Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck, that the rules of procedure be suspended so that action can be taken on the resolution. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. City of Fort Worth Page 10 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 11 of 14 21-1778 A Resolution Amending the City Council Rules of Procedure to take into Account Newly Approved Calendar Structure, Including Revising Definitions (3.1) and Section Titles (3.2, 5.4, 5.4.2) and Non -Substantive Reorganization of Public Speaker Rule (5.4); To Provide for Committees as Determined by the Mayor from Time to Time (7.1); To Update References to Actions that Require Approval by Specific Number of Council Members; And to Make Minor Non -Substantive Terminology and Capitalization Changes to Improve Consistency Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, Nettles, that Resolution No. 5493-10-2021 b REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B. General e M&C 21-0804 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 24534-11-2020 and Chapter 20, Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article X: Business Equity Firms of the City Code to Reflect Recommendations from the 2020 Fort Worth Disparity Study and Codify Current Processes Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member Williams, that M&C 21-0804 be approved and Ordinance No. 25165-10-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. M&C 21-0809 (ALL) Approve Allocation of $3,000,000.00 in Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and Authorization Execution of a Contract with CDFI Friendly America, LLC to Bring Financing from One or More Community Development Financial Institutions to the City in Support of Business Equity Capacity Building Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, that M&C 21-0809 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. City of Fort Worth Page 11 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 12 of 14 M&C 21-0810 (CD 8) Approve Allocation of Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $4,245,533.42 for the Evans and Rosedale Redevelopment and Affordable Housing Project; Authorize Purchase at Fair Market Value of Thirty Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation Properties and Five Fort Worth Local Development Corporation Properties and Execution of Necessary Agreements Therefor; and Authorize Sale to Hoque Global, LLC of the Thirty -Five Acquired Properties and Another City Owned Property in Exchange for Nominal Monetary Consideration and the Grant of Deeds of Trust to Ensure Certain Use for Affordable Housing and Execution of Necessary Agreements Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council in opposition to M&C 21-0810. Motion: Council Member Nettles made Bivens, that M&C 21-0810 be Member Moon absent. a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council M&C 21-0812 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Program Agreement with Hoque Global Properties LLC, and/or Related Affiliates, to Develop Certain Properties Owned by the City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation, and Fort Worth Local Development Corporation Located in the Evans & Rosedale Urban Village as a Mixed -Use Urban Development Motion: Council Member Nettles made Bivens, that M&C 21-0812 be Member Moon absent. F. Award of Contract a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council M&C 21-0663 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Five -Year Tax Abatement Agreement with RAIMG, LLC, for the Construction of a Two -Story Mixed -Use Building Consisting of First Floor Office Space and Two Second Floor Apartments, with a Total of Approximately 3718 Square Feet, having a Cost of at Least $691,083.00 on Property Located at 3113 Wayside Avenue in Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Reinvestment Zone Six (Continued from a Previous Meeting) Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, that M&C 21-0663 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. City of Fort Worth Page 12 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 13 of 14 M&C 21-0803 (ALL) Approve Fourth Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 53147 with Dr. Theron L. Bowman for Consulting Work Associated with Review of Policing Practices to Increase the Total Amount of the Contract to $150,000.00 Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded Council Member Crain, that M&C 21-0803 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. M&C 21-0811 (ALL) Approve Allocation of $2,400,000.00 in Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center to Bring the TechStars Accelerator Program to Fort Worth Motion: Council Member Firestone made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that M&C 21-0803 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. M&C 21-0814 (CD 5, CD 8, and CD 9) Authorize Allocation of Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in the Aggregate Amount of $10,100,000.00 to Child Care Associates for the Expansion of Early Childhood Learning Centers in the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Hub and Gwendolyn C. Gragg Child Development Center, to the Housing Authority for the City of Fort Worth, Texas Doing Business as Fort Worth Housing Solutions for the Design and Construction of Underground Power Lines and the Removal of Power Poles in Connection with Four Phases of the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment, and to Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., Doing Business as Trinity Habitat for Humanity for the Purchase, Replat, Design, and Development of Fourteen Single -Family Lots in the Vicinity of John Peter Smith Hospital, Authorize Execution of Related Contract Documents, and Find that the Expenditures Serve Public Purposes and that Adequate Controls are in Place Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made Nettles, that M&C 21-0814 be Member Moon absent. a motion, seconded by Council Member approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council City of Fort Worth Page 13 Printed on 1111112021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Page 14 of 14 M&C 21-0816 (ALL) Ratify Execution of Grant Agreement and Accept the Award of Grant Funds from the United States Department of the Treasury Provided through Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in the Amount of $29,071,786.00 for Emergency Rental Assistance, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that M&C 21-0816 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 25166-10-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent. 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) 21-1367 Public Presentation Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council relative to the City Council. Mr. George Chiles, Travis Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, appeared before Council relative to the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT). Mr. Jim DeLong, 8704 Granite Court, appeared before Council via conference call relative to local resources for children in high -risk situations. Mr. Thomas Torlincasi, 1515 6th Avenue, appeared before Council relative to the Tarrant Regional Water District, Texas Department of Transportation, Trinity River Vision Authority, and contractor for bridges. Mr. James Smith, 1208 East Allen Avenue, appeared before Council relative to the upcoming Atatiana Jefferson trial. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. City of Fort Worth Page 14 Printed on 1111112021