HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/01/29-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 29, 2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tern W.B. "Zim"Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:05 a.m., on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Randy Hardisty, Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian
Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Randy Hardisty, Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY
15, 2013
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the Minutes of the Regular meeting of January 15, 2013, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26031 be
withdrawn and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26031 (Revised).
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
City Secretary Kayser advised that the caption of Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-26072 would be corrected to reflect "Council District 6—Jungus Jordan" not"Council District
3 —Zim Zimmerman" as the proper district where the property was located relative to that item.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-17790 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Employment of Mark T.
Stancil and the Law Firm of Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck, Untereiner &
Sauber LLP, as Outside Counsel to Assist the City in Filing an Amicus Curiae
Brief in the Case of Tarrant Regional Water District v. Herrmann, No. 11-889
Pending in the U.S. Supreme Court and Authorizing Payment of Counsel Fees in
a Total Amount Up to $50,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to retain
Mark T. Stancil and the law firm of Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck, Untereiner & Sauber
LLP, of Washington, D.C., as outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3, of the City
Charter, to represent the City in filing an amicus curiae brief in the case of Tarrant Regional
Water District v. Herrmann, No. 11-889, pending in the U.S. Supreme Court; and adopt
Resolution No. 4174-01-2013 authorizing the employment of Mark T. Stancil and the law firm
of Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck, Untereiner & Sauber LLP, of Washington, D.C. as outside
counsel, and fixing in advance, as far as practicable, the amount to be paid to Mark T. Stancil
and the law firm of Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck, Untereiner & Sauber LLP, in an amount
not to exceed $50,000.00.
2. M&C G-17791 - Authorize Payment of the City of Fort Worth's Assessed Pro-
Rata Allocation of the Denton County Appraisal District's Budget for January
through December 2013 in the Amount Up to $61,620.76 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment of the City of
Fort Worth's assessed pro rata allocation of the Denton County Appraisal District's 2013 budget
for the months of January through December 2013 in the amount up to $61,620.76.
3. M&C G-17792 - Authorize Change in Use and Expenditure of an Additional
Amount of $187,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for the
2012 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Proiect and Authorize Substantial
Amendment to the City's 2012-2013 Action Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 4, 5,
and 8
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a substantial amendment
to the City's 2012-2013 Action Plan regarding the change in use in the amount of$187,000.00 of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and authorize a change in use and
expenditure of an additional amount of$187,000.00 of CDBG funds for the 2012 Neighborhood
Street Reconstruction Project for a total cost of$850,096.05.
4. M&C G-17793 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Country Transportation Service to Operate One
Limousine 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 one (1) limousine upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares;
Country Transportation Service is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service
within the City; Country Transportation Service has complied with the requirements of Chapter
34 of the City Code; Country Transportation Service presented facts in support of compelling
demand and necessity for one (1) limousine; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will
best be served by the addition of one (1) limousine upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares;
and adopt Ordinance No. 20589-01-2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Country
Transportation Service, 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 one (1) limousine
for a one (1) year period; providing for written acceptance by Country Transportation Service;
and subject to and conditioned on Country Transportation Service complying with all
requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
5. M&C G-17794 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Irving Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Go Business Exec Sedan
and Limousine Service to Operate Ten Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth
and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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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 10 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Irving
Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Go Business Exec Sedan and Limousine Service is qualified and financially
able to conduct a limousine service within the City; Irving Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Go Business
Exec Sedan and Limousine Service has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Irving Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Go Business Exec Sedan and Limousine Service presented
facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for 10 limousines; the general welfare of
the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of 10 limousines upon City streets,
alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 20590-01-2013 granting the privilege of
operating authority to Irving Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Go Business Exec Sedan and Limousine
Service, 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 10 limousines for a one (1) year
period; providing for written acceptance by Irving Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Go Business Exec Sedan
and Limousine Service ; and subject to and conditioned on Irving Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Go
Business Exec Sedan and Limousine Service complying with all requirements of Chapter 34,
Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
6. M&C G-17795 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43505 with M.E. Burns Construction, Inc., in the Amount of
$142,500.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 81 for a Revised Total
Contract in the Amount of$1,370,705.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 43505 with M.E. Burns Construction, Inc., in the
amount of$142,500.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 81 for a revised total contract
in the amount of$1,370,705.00.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services- Consent Items
1. M&C P-11480 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Powerseal Pipeline
Products Corporation, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. and Morrison Supply Co.,
LLC, for Water Pipe Repair Parts for the Water Department in the Amount of
$250,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize purchase agreements with
Powerseal Pipeline Products Corporation, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., and Morrison Supply Co.,
LLC, for water pipe repair parts for the Water Department in the amount of$250,000.00 for the
first year.
2. M&C P-11481 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Casco Industries, Inc., in the
Amount of$450,000.00 for the First Year, for Protective Structural Bunker Gear
for the Fire Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with
Casco Industries, Inc., in the amount of$450,000.00 for the first year, for protective structural
bunker gear for the Fire Department.
3. M&C P-11482 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with ADK
Environmental, Inc., and Storm Water Management, Inc., to Provide Installation
of Erosion Products for the Transportation and Public Works Department for a
Combined Amount Up to $200,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize non-exclusive purchase
agreements with ADK Environmental, Inc., and Storm Water Management, Inc., to provide
installation of erosion products for the Transportation and Public Works Department for a
combined amount up to $200,000.00 for the first year.
4. M&C P-11483 - Authorize Purchase of Four Horizontal Centrifugal Pumps and
Five Motors from Odessa Pumps, Inc., Pump Solutions, Inc., and Smith Pump
Company in the Amount of $123,000.00 for the Water Department (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2 and 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of horizontal
centrifugal pumps and motors from Odessa Pumps, Inc., Pump Solutions, Inc., and Smith Pump
Company in the amount of$123,000.00 for the Water Department.
5. M&C P-11484 - Authorize Purchase of Three Compact Loaders from Holt Texas,
LTD d/b/a Holt Cat, Using a Cooperative Contract, for the Transportation and
Public Works and Water Departments in the Amount of $208,347.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of three (3)
compact loaders from Holt Texas, LTD d/b/a Holt Cat, using the Texas Association of School
Boards Cooperative Contract No. 345-10, for the Transportation and Public Works and Water
Departments in the amount of$208,347.00.
C. Land- Consent Items
L-15509 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
1601 Lindsey Street, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code_to
Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ/Reaching Out Ministry in the
Amount of$2,604.97 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax-
foreclosed property located at 1601 Lindsey Street, described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, East
Rosedale Heights Addition, to Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ/Reaching Out
Ministry in the amount of$2,604.97, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code;
and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property
to complete the sale.
2. M&C L-15510 - Authorize Purchase of Property Located at 8545 Shelby Lane
from Jim L. Thomas and Diana Thomas in the Amount of $167,000.00 Plus
Approximately -in Closing Costs, Dedicate the Propert as Parkland and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20591-01-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Dedication Fees
Fund in the amount of$172,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of purchasing property
located at 8545 Shelby Lane and dedicating the property as parkland; approve the purchase of
the property from Jim L. Thomas and Diana Thomas in the amount of$167,000.00 plus closing
costs estimated at $5,000.00; authorize the execution of the appropriate closing documents to
complete the purchase; and accept the property and dedicate the property as parkland upon
acceptance.
D. Planning& Zoning- Consent Items -None
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26068 - Authorize Change in Use and Expenditure in the Amount of
$79,953.90 of Emergency Solutions Grant Funds, with the Amount of $37,080.50
of Additional Funds to City Secretary Contract No. 43706 with the Day Resource
Center for the Homeless for Emergency Shelter Services, and the Amount of
$42,873.40 to City Secretary Contract No. 43703 with Catholic Charities of Fort
Worth for Homelessness Prevention Services, and Authorize Substantial
Amendment to the City's 2011-2012 Action Plan (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a substantial amendment
to the City's 2011-2012 Action Plan regarding the change in use in the amount of$79,953.90 in
Emergency Solutions Grant funds; authorize the addition in the amount of $37,080.50 to City
Secretary Contract No. 43706 with the Day Resource Center for the homeless for emergency
shelter services for a total contract amount of $73,901.98; and authorize the addition in the
amount of $42,873.40 to City Secretary Contract No. 43703 with Catholic Charities of Fort
Worth for homelessness prevention services for a total contract amount of$81,051.92.
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2. M&C C-26069 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42162, an Engineering Services Agreement with Teague Nall and
Perkins, Inc., in the Amount of $61,919.00 for the Design of Old Denton Road
from Golden Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway for a Revised Total
in the Amount of$666,117.00, CP No. 01724 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 42162 with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in
the amount of $61,919.00 for the additional design work on Old Denton Road from Golden
Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway, thereby revising the total contract in the amount
of$666,117.00.
3. M&C C-26070 - Authorize Temporary Closure of Haltom Road from Etsie Street
to East 1st Street from January 29, 2013 to April 30, 2013 for the Construction of
Water and Stormwater Improvements (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary road
closure of Haltom Road from Etsie Street to East 1st Street from January 29, 2013, to
April 30, 2013, to construct a five (5) foot by four (4) foot box culvert, replace water lines, and
repave the project area, for the construction of water and storm water improvements.
4. M&C C-26071 - Authorize Execution of Consent to Sublease Agreements by
Burnett Aviation Co., Inc. to V. Neils Agather for Lease Site 39S and to
Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company for Lease Site 41S at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of consent
to sublease agreements by Burnett Aviation Co., Inc., to V. Neils Agather for Lease Site 39S and
to Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company for Lease Site 41S at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport.
5. M&C C-26072 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with American Suncraft
Construction Co., in the Amount of $925,500.00 for the Armstrong Ranch
Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Proiect, Located at 7200 Trail Lake Drive
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with American Suncraft Construction Co., in the amount of $925,500.00 for the Armstrong
Ranch Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project, located at 7200 Trail Lake Drive.
6. M&C C-26073 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Blastco Texas Inc., in the
Amount of $775,000.00 for the Fleetwood Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation
Project Located at 15201 FAA Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Blastco Texas, Inc., in the amount of$775,000.00 for the Fleetwood Ground Storage Tank
Rehabilitation Project, located at 15201 FAA Boulevard.
7. M&C C-26074 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Blastco Texas, Inc., in
the Amount of$705,300.00 for the Westland Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation
Proiect, Located at 11066 Dorfan Street(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Blastco Texas, Inc., in the amount of$705,300.00 for the Westland Ground Storage Tank
Rehabilitation Project, located at 11066 Dorfan Street.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1875-Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
There were no special presentations, introductions, etc.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Allen Gray expressed appreciation to fellow Council Members and others who
attended the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., parade on January 21, 2013. She also announced that
the Wal-Mart in southeast Fort Worth would hold their grand opening on Friday, February 1,
2013, at 7:30 a.m.
Council Member Moss welcomed City of Lancaster Mayor Marcus Knight to the Council
meeting. He also expressed appreciation to all who attended the Coffee with the Mayor event on
January 26, 2013, held at the Tarrant County College Opportunity Center.
Council Member Espino requested the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Ms. Fannie
Montez, who passed away on January 20, 2013.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman announced that MedStar bought the old Nissan Dealership on
Altamere with plans to renovate for their use. He stated the large facility would allow MedStar to
house all of their ambulances inside.
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Council Member Shingleton announced that a District 7 Town Hall meeting would be held in far
north Fort Worth on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Northwest High School.
Council Member Burns announced the Neighborhoods Awards Banquet would be held on
January 31, 2013, at the Arlington Heights United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall starting at
6:30 p.m. He stated more information could be found on the City's website which is
www.fortworthtexas.gov.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Council Member Moss for hosting the Coffee with the
Mayor event and stated there was a great turnout. She also encouraged everyone to wear red and
dress casual for work in celebration of"Womens' Heart Health" on February 1, 2013. She also
reminded everyone that the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo was still running at the Will
Rogers Memorial Center. She announced that the next Walking Town Hall meeting would be
held in District 3 on February 9, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at Oakmont Park.
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.
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 Kenneth Williams be appointed to Place 6 on the Building and Standards
Commission effective January 29, 2013, with a term expiring on
September 30, 2014. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. Council Proposal No. 292 - Waiver of Permitting and Encroachment Fees for
Installation of Bike Sharing Stations for the Non-Profit Organization Known as
Fort Worth Bike Sharing - Council Member Joel Burns and Council Member
Dennis Shingleton
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Council Proposal No. 292 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Calling for Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between
the City of Fort Worth and The Fort Worth Transportation Authority to Provide
Improved Program Assessments and Public Participation
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4175-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
2. A Resolution Designating State Highway 360 in Fort Worth as the Angus G.
Wynne,Jr. Freeway
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4176-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing-None
B. General
1. M&C G-17796 - Approve Settlement of Lawsuit Entitled City of Fort Worth v_.
Cleopatra Investments, Ltd., et al, Cause No. 2011-006217-2 in the Amount of
$2,000,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the settlement of all claims arising from the
eminent domain lawsuit entitled City of Fort Worth v. Cleopatra Investments, Ltd., et al, Cause
No. 2011-006217-2 that the City filed to acquire property interests for the Hemphill Street
extension project.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17796 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C G-17797 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $13,471,883.00
from the General Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund for Fiscal Year
2013 Contract Street Maintenance Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of
$13,471,883.00 from the General Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund; and adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract
Street Maintenance Fund in the amount of $13,471,883.00, from the available funds, for the
purpose of funding a portion of the Fiscal Year 2013 Street Maintenance Program.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17797 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20592-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
3. M&C G-17798 - Authorize Acceptance and Recording of a Gift Deed from the
Fort Worth Zoological Association for the Texas Wild Education Building
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance and recording of the gift
deed from the Fort Worth Zoological Association for the Texas Wild Education Building.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17798 be approved, with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11485 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Dell Marketing, L.P., for
Replacement and New Hardware, Software, Technology Services and
Maintenance and Support Services for the Information Technology Solutions
Department Using a State of Texas Department of Information Resources
Contract in the Amount of $4,800,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement with Dell Marketing,
L.P., for replacement and new hardware, software, technology services, and maintenance and
support services for the Information Technology Solutions Department using State of Texas
Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-SDD-1951, in the amount of
$4,800,000.00 for the first year.
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Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11485 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C P-11486 - Authorize Purchase of Fifty Police Pursuit SUVs from Baby Jack
II Automotive LTD d/b/a Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Using a Cooperative
Contract for the Police Department in the Amount of $1,371,450.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of 50 police pursuit SUVs
from Baby Jack II Automotive LTD d/b/a Caldwell Country Chevrolet, using the Tarrant County
Cooperative Contract Number 2012-151 for the Police Department in the amount of
$1,371,450.00.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11486 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C P-11487 - Authorize Purchase of Three Rosenbauer Pumper Fire Trucks
from Daeo Fire Equipment, Inc., Using a Cooperative Contract for the Fire
Department in the Amount of$2,020,766.01 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of three (3) Rosenbauer
pumper fire trucks from Daco Fire Equipment, Inc., using Houston-Galveston Area Council
Cooperative Contract No. FS 12-11 for the Fire Department in the amount of$2,020,766.01.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11487 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C L-1551.1 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication L-15419 for the
Acquisition 5136 Helmick Avenue for the East Como Channel Improvements
Proiect to Add Edward Chadwick, Adolphus Chadwick, Donald Chadwick,
Howard Chadwick, Alvin Chadwick, Steve Davis, Joyce Chadwick, Virginia
Edwards and Christene Chadwick Moss as Sellers of the Property (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council amend Mayor and Council Communication L-15419
for the acquisition of 0.1434 acre, described as Lots 21 and 22, Block 123, Chamberlain
Arlington Heights, 2nd Addition, located at 5136 Helmick Avenue for the East Como Channel
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Improvements Project to add Edward Chadwick, Adolphus Chadwick, Donald Chadwick,
Howard Chadwick, Alvin Chadwick, Steve Davis, Joyce Chadwick, Virginia Edwards and
Christene Chadwick Moss as sellers of the property.
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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15511 be approved.
The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Moss.
E. Planning& Zoning
PZ-3010 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Closure of a Portion of Galvez
Avenue at the Trinity Railway Express Railroad Crossing Between Chandler
Drive and Riverside Drive (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing closure of a portion of
Galvez Avenue at the Trinity Railway Express railroad crossing between Chandler Drive and
Riverside Drive.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3010 be approved and Resolution
No. 4177-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C PZ-3011 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating the Portion of Main Street Between
3rd Street and 4th Street to the Adjacent Property Owner, Sundance Square
Partners, and Authorize the Execution of Conveyance Instruments (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance vacating and extinguishing a
portion of Main Street, located between 3rd Street and 4th Street, as shown in the original town
of Fort Worth Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
containing approximately 16,000 square feet of land, to the adjacent property owner, Sundance
Square Partners; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments
conveying the property to complete the vacation of the street.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-3011,but did not wish to address the Council.
Mr. Chris Wilde, 550 Bailey Avenue
Mr. Johnny Campbell, 201 Main Street
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Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 block of Highview Terrace, submitted a comment card in
opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3011.
Mayor Price advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's
Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3011 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20593-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1
abstention by Mayor Price.
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 the 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 the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26031
be withdrawn from consideration and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-26031 (Revised).
2. M&C C-26031 - (Revised) Authorize Real Estate Consulting Services Contract
with O.R. Colan Associates of Illinois, LLC, in the Amount of $1,180,000.00
Utilizing Two Federal Aviation Administration Grants Awarded to the City for
Services Related to the Acquisition of Four Rural Residential Properties and 223
Avigation Easements as Outlined in the Noise Compatibility Plan for Fort Worth
Alliance Airport(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a real estate consulting services contract
with O.R. Colan Associates of Illinois, LLC, in the amount of $1,180,000.00 utilizing two (2)
Federal Aviation Administration grants awarded to the City in the amount of$5,069,038.00 for
services related to the acquisition of four (4) rural residential properties and 223 avigation
easements as outlined in the Noise Compatibility Plan for Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26031 (Revised) be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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3. M&C C-26065 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Execution of the First
Extension and Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 31838 with Allied
Waste Svstems, Inc., D/B/A Trinity Waste Services, for Transportation Services
from City Convenience Centers and Special Events (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing on City Secretary Contract
No. 31838 with Allied Waste Systems, Inc., d/b/a Trinity Waste Services, for transportation
services from City convenience centers and special events; and authorize the execution of the
first contract extension and amendment to the contract with Allied Waste Systems, Inc., d/b/a
Trinity Waste Services, for a term to begin on April 1, 2013, and expire on March 31, 2018, with
two (2) five (5) year renewal options.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-26065 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C C-26066 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Execution of the First
Contract Extension and Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 28496 with
WM Recycle America, LLC, for the Processing of Recyclable Materials (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing on City Secretary Contract
No. 28496 with WM Recycle America, LLC, for the processing of recyclable materials; and
authorize the execution of the first contract extension and amendment to City Secretary Contract
No. 28496 with WM Recycle America, LLC, to begin on April 1, 2013, and expire on
March 31, 2018, with two (2) five(5) year renewal options.
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-26066 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C C-26067 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize First Ten Year
Extension and Restatement of City Secretary Contract No. 28358 with Waste
Management of Texas, Inc., for Collection of Residential Garbage, Refuse and
Small Bulky Waste, Recyclables, Certain Commercial Solid Waste, Yard Waste,
Construction and Demolition and Large Brush, and Large Bulky Waste (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing on City Secretary Contract
No. 28358 with Waste Management of Texas, Inc., for the collection of residential garbage,
refuse and small bulky waste, recyclables, certain commercial solid waste, yard waste,
construction and demolition and large brush, and large bulky waste; and authorize the first 10-
year extension and restatement of City Secretary Contract No. 28358 with Waste Management of
Texas, Inc., to begin on April 1, 2013, and expire on March 31, 2023, with two (2) remaining 10-
year renewal options.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
Council Member Jordan requested clarification of when the last time the rates were increased.
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Mr. Bennett clarified that there had been no change in rates since 2006 and that staff was hoping
to go through 2016 without a rate change.
b. Citizen Presentations
Ms. Suzanne Dunlap, 10614 Lone Pine Lane, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-26067. (provided handout)
Council Member Shingleton expressed appreciation to Ms. Dunlap for her presentation to
Council and her interest in this topic.
Mayor Price recognized Mayor Marcus Knight, City of Lancaster and she also pointed out that
Mayor Knight was the President of Knight Waste Management. She stated that she was very
pleased about this partnership.
Mayor Price introduced Mr. Stephen Kellar, Public Sector Representative, Waste Management
Government Relations. Mr. Kellar addressed the Council and the citizens of Fort Worth and he
recognized several Waste Management employees who were present at the meeting. Mr. Kellar
also expressed the importance of the City's partnership with Waste Management.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-26067 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
6. M&C C-26075 - Authorize Execution of Consents to Assignment for Security
Purposes by Omni Fort Worth Partnership, L.P. and Omni Hotels Management
Corporation to The Prudential Insurance Company of America or an Affiliate of
Tax Abatement Agreement, Amended and Restated Economic Development
Program Agreement, Room Block Agreement, Ground Lease Agreement and
Contract for Exclusive Food, Beverage and Alcoholic Beverage Services at the
Fort Worth Convention Center (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute consents to
assignment by Omni Fort Worth Partnership, L.P., and Omni Hotels Management Corporation to
The Prudential Insurance Company of America or an affiliate, and any other necessary
documents incidental to such consents to assignment, of the following agreements: Tax
abatement agreement between the City and Omni Fort Worth Partnership, L.P., (City Secretary
Contract No. 31735, as amended by City Secretary Contract Nos. 32177 and 33140); amended
and restated economic development program agreement between the City and Omni Fort Worth
Partnership, L.P., (City Secretary Contract No. 33139); room block agreement between the City
and Omni Fort Worth Partnership, L.P., (City Secretary Contract No. 31378); ground lease
agreement between the City and Omni Fort Worth Partnership, L.P., (City Secretary Contract
No. 31736, as amended by City Secretary Contract No. 36169); and contract for exclusive food,
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beverage and alcoholic beverage services at the Fort Worth Convention Center between the City
and Omni Hotels Management Corporation(City Secretary Contract No. 31742).
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26075 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. M&C C-26076 - Authorize Execution of Tax Abatement Agreement with Bucks
Wheel & Equipment Company for the Construction of an Automotive_and
Mechanical Repair and Maintenance Facility on Property Located at 5101 and
5201 North Main Street and Amend Ordinance No. 20584-01-2013 to Correct
Certain Recitals and References to the Reinvestment Zone Number and to
Confirm Previous Designation of the Reinvestment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT
7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a tax abatement agreement
pursuant to the City of Fort Worth's relocation policy with Bucks Wheel & Equipment Company
for the construction of a facility dedicated to automotive and mechanical repair and maintenance
on property located at 5101 and 5201 North Main Street; and adopt an Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 20584-01-2013 designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 86, City
of Fort Worth, Texas by correcting certain recitals and references to the Reinvestment Zone
Number in such Ordinance; confirming designation of the Reinvestment Zone; and containing
other matters related thereto.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26076 be approved
and Ordinance No. 20594-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
8. M&C C-26077 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort
Worth Independent School District for Operation of the School Attendance Court
in Fiscal Year 2012-2013, Authorize Acceptance of Reimbursement from the Fort
Worth Independent School District in the Amount of $379,606.00, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $141,314.00
from the Special Trust Fund to the General Fund (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Interlocal agreement
with the Fort Worth Independent School District for an estimated amount of$572,826.00 for the
City to provide a School Attendance Court to adjudicate truancy cases filed by the Fort Worth
Independent School District; authorize acceptance of reimbursement from the Fort Worth
Independent School District for an estimated amount of $379,606.00 for personnel and other
costs related to the operational of the School Attendance Court in Fiscal Year 2012-2013; adopt
an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Juvenile
Case Management Project Section of the Special Trust Fund, in the amount of$141,314.00, from
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available funds, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the General Fund to offset staffing
cost associated with the School Attendance Court; and authorize the transfer of funds from the
Special Trust Fund, Juvenile Case Manager Project to the General Fund.
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 Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26077 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20595-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1
abstention by Council Member Moss.
9. M&C C-26078 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Regional
Transportation Council for the Repayment of $51,300,000.00 of Regional Toll
Revenue Funds Advanced for the Relocation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad Mainline and Connector Track for the Runway Extension Proiect at
Fort Worth Alliance Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an interlocal cooperative
agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Regional
Transportation Council for the repayment of$51,300,000.00 of regional toll revenue funds that
were advanced to the City to fund costs of the relocation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad mainline and connector track for the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26078 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
10. M&C C-26079 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP., in the Amount of $958,380.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2010, STM-C on College Avenue, Travis Avenue, West
Anthony Street, South Henderson Street and James Avenue, Authorize Additional
Expenditure for Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the
Amount of $1,037,854.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of$1,037,854.00
from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of$802,900.00 to the Water Capital Projects
Fund and $234,954.00 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 water and sanitary sewer replacement contract 2010, STM-C
on College Avenue, from West Biddison Street to West Dickson Street; Travis Avenue, from
West Biddison Street to West Dickson Street; West Anthony Street, from Hemphill Street to
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College Avenue; South Henderson Street, from Bolt Street to Flint Street; and James Avenue,
from West Berry Street to West Biddison Street North; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from
available funds, for the purpose of water and sanitary sewer replacement contract 2010, STM-C
on the above listed streets; and authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP., in the amount of $958,380.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract
2010, STM-C on the above listed streets.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26079 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20596-01-2013 and 20597-01-2013 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
11. M&C C-26080 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with American Suncraft
Construction Co., in the Amount of $1,099,750.00 for the Eastwood Elevated
Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project, Located at 4256 Strong Avenue (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with American
Suncraft Construction Co., in the amount of$1,099,750.00 for the Eastwood Elevated Storage
Tank Rehabilitation Project, located at 4256 Strong Avenue.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26080 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
12. M&C C-26081 - Authorize Acceptance of Low Income Weatherization Assistance
Program Funds from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc.,
in the Amount Up to $1,100,000.00,Authorize Execution of.Related Contracts and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of targeted low income
weatherization program grant funds from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies,
Inc. (TACAA), in the amount up to $1,100,000.00; authorize the execution of related contracts,
including any renewals, amendments, and extensions with the TACAA, for the grant funds; and
adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding a low income
weatherization program.
Council Member Scarth 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 Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26081 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20598-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried 8
ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth.
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XV. 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 28, 2012.
1. ZC-12-120 - (CD 7) - City of Fort Worth, 1000 - 1473 Block of Avondale Haslet
Road and 1000 - 1500 Blocks of Boaz Road: from: Unzoned to: "A-43" One-
Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "PD/E" Planned Development for
all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus veterinary clinic with outdoor
kennels; site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval as
Amended by the Zoning Commission for a maximum of 14 kennels for PD/E
veterinary clinic at 1321 Avondale Haslet Road)
Mr. James Jordan, 1321 Avondale Haslet Road, Haslet, Texas 76052, completed a speaker card
in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-120,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-12-120 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. 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 (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-128 be continued until the March 5, 2013, City Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. ZC-13-006 - (CD 9) - Sundance Square Management and LP Sundance Plaza
LLC, 400 Block of Main Street; from: "H" Central Business District and "H/DD"
Central Business District/Demolition Delay to: "PD/H/DD" Planned Development
for "H" Central Business District limited to: outdoor recreational activities and
amusement, restrooms, temporary uses and activities, and one structure and
excluding: residential uses, permanent indoor uses, auto service uses, gasoline
sales/service station, electric power substation, gas lift and line compressor
stations, and gas drilling and production; site plan included with development
standards, and to retain demolition delay overlay. (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Barry Hudson, representing the applicant, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-13-006, but did not wish to address the
Council.
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Mayor Price advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's
Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-13-006 be approved. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0
nays, with 1 abstention by Mayor Price.
4. ZC-13-011 - (CD 9) - Sundance Square Inc., 400 Main Street; from: "H/DD"
Central Business District/Demolition Delay to: "H/HC" Central Business
District/Historic and Cultural Overlay (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Mayor Price advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's
Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-13-011 be approved. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0
nays, with 1 abstention by Mayor Price.
There being no one 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 Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the hearing be
closed and that Ordinance No. 20599-01-2013 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with 1 abstention by Mayor Price(ZC-13-006 and ZC-13-011).
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Carol Eicher, 1766 Oak Hill Road, provided a three (3) minute video tribute to Betty Brink,
but did not address the Council.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 10:51 a.m., in
memory of Ms. Fannie Montez, who passed away on January 20, 2013, and was a long time
resident of the Northside. Mayor Price stated that Council would reconvene into Executive
Session.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 5th day of February, 2013.
Attest: Approv
Mary, J. ayse etsy P ce
City Secretary Mayor