HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/02/12-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 12,2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. Zim Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser,City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:03 p.m., on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
11. INVOCATION - Candace Stroup, Chaplain, Department of Pastoral Care, Texas
Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
The invocation was provided by Candace Stroup, Chaplain, Department of Pastoral Care, Texas
Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 5,2013
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that the Minutes of the Regular meeting of February 5, 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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General-Consent Items
1. M&C G-17804 - Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of $300,000.00 in Urban
Development Action Grant Program Income for the Urban Village Store
Front/Facade Improvement Program, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and
Resolution Adopting Program Policy(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 5,8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the expenditure in the
amount of $300,000.00 of Urban Development Action Grant program income for the Urban
Village Storefront/Fagade Improvement Program; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20610-02-
2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the grants fund, from Urban
Development Action Grant program income from the Hilton Parking Garage Project; and adopt
Resolution No. 4181-02-2013 approving the creation of an Urban Village Storefront/Fa�ade
Improvement Program and adopting a policy for the program.
Ms. Suzanne Hoff, 2114 Cardinal Lane, submitted a comment card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-17804.
2. M&C G-17805 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Good Time Limo Service, LLC, to Operate Two
Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such
Authority(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: the public necessity and convenience require
the operation of two (2) limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Good Time
Limo Service, LLC, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the
City; Good Time Limo Service, LLC, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the
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City Code; Good Time Limo Service, LLC,presented facts in support of compelling demand and
necessity for two (2) limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be
served by the addition of two (2) limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and
adopt Ordinance No. 20611-02-2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Good Time
Limo Service, LLC, 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 two (2) limousines for a
one (1) year period; providing for written acceptance by Good Time Limo Service, LLC; and
subject to and conditioned on Good Time Limo Service, LC, complying with all requirements of
Chapter 34,Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended.
3. M&C G-17806-Authorize Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds from the Texas
Department of Agriculture in the Amount Up to $204,663.39 for the 2012 Summer
Food Service Program, Apply Indirect Costs at Approved Percentage Rate and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of
additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Agriculture in the amount up to
$204,663.39 for the 2012 Summer Food Service Program; apply indirect costs to the additional
grant funds at a rate of 19.18 percent, which is the most recently approved rate for the Parks and
Community Services Department and apply the newly approved indirect rate when available; and
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20612-02-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the grants fund, subject to receipt of a grant.
B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials,and Services-Consent Items
1. M&C P-11490 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with PDO Temporaries, Inc.,
FW Services, Inc. d/b/a Pacesetter Personnel Services, and Goodwill Industries of
Fort Worth for Temporary Worker Services for the Code Compliance and Public
Events Departments in the Amount Up to $950,000.00 for the First Year (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize purchase agreements with
PDQ Temporaries, Inc., FW Services, Inc. d/b/a Pacesetter Personnel Services, and Goodwill
Industries of Fort Worth for Temporary Worker Services for the Code Compliance and Public
Events Departments in the amount up to $950,000.00 for the first year.
2. M&C P-11491 - Authorize Purchase of a Hybrid Bucket Truck from Philpott
Motors, LTD d/b/a Philpott Ford, in the Amount of $91,394.00 Using a
Cooperative Contract for the Transportation and Public Works Department
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a hybrid
bucket truck from Philpott Motors, LTD d/b/a Philpott Ford, using Texas Association of School
Boards Cooperative Contract No. 358-10 for the Transportation and Public Works Department in
the amount of$91,394.00.
D. Planning& Zoning-Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3013 - Authorize Initiation of Rezoning for Certain Properties
Surrounding the I-20/Granbury Road TEX Rail Station Area in Accordance with
the Comprehensive Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
initiate certain zoning changes surrounding the I-20/Granbury Road TEX Rail Station area from
various districts to "R2" Zero Lot Line/Townhouse, "UR" Urban Residential, and "MU-1" Low
Intensity Mixed-Use, in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
E. Award of Contract-Consent Items
1. M&C C-26094 - Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Agreement with Landmark Loop 820, Ltd., on Property Located at Northwest
Centre Drive, Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Caleb's Mountain Addition (COUNCIL_
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a stormwater
facility maintenance agreement with Landmark Loop 820, Ltd., on property located at Northwest
Centre Drive, Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Caleb's Mountain Addition, at no expense to the City.
2. M&C C-26095 - Authorize Temporary Closure of Dewey Street from Decatur
Avenue to Schadt Street from February 13, 2013 to October 18, 2013 for the
Construction of Stormwater Improvements (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize temporary closure of
Dewey Street from Decatur Avenue to Schadt Street from February 13, 2013, to October 18,
2013, to construct a new bridge over the Lebow Channel, install a storm drain pipeline and
inlets, and repave the project area.
3. M&C C-26096 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Able
Communications, Inc., in the Amount of$335,401.00 to Renovate the Auditorium
Theatrical Sound System at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Authorize
Additional Expenditure for Contingency and Staff Costs for a Proiect Total in the
Amount of $400,000.00 and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund and Decreasing the
Assigned Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the Same Amount (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a
construction contract with Able Communications, Inc., in the amount of$335,401.00 to renovate
the auditorium theatrical sound system at the Will Rogers Memorial Center; authorize additional
expenditure for contingency and staff costs for a project total in the amount of$400,000.00 and
adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20613-02-2013 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund and decreasing the assigned fund
balance by the same amount.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY-CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS- 1877-Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
1. Presentation of Recognition of Safe Communities Designation
Mayor Price provided a brief explanation of the City's efforts to acquire the Safe Communities
designation. She presented statistics related to preventive injury control and discussed the Safe
Communities leadership and task forces.
Ms. Deborah Krauser, Program Director, Fort Worth Emergency Services Collaborative,
introduced Ms. Donna Stein-Harris, Senior Director,National Safety Council, Safe Communities
America,Certifying Centre.
Ms. Stein-Harris provided a brief overview of the Safe Communities designation and stated that
Fort Worth was officially the 300th city/community internationally to receive the designation.
She further stated that Fort Worth was the 23rd United States city/community to earn the
designation and the second Texas city to be awarded the designation. She presented Mayor Price
with the Safe Communities Designation
Mayor Price and other signatories signed the Safe Communities Agreement.
Mr. Larry Zacher, Executive Director of Safe Cities Association, Brampton, Ontario, Canada,
read into the record letters of support from Mayor Susan Fennell, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
and from Louise Logan, President and CEO of Parachute Canada.
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Former .Board and Commission
Members
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Council Member Scarth presented Certificates of Recognition to the following former Board and
Commission members:
Mr. Carlos Flores, for his service on the Building Standards Commission, from July 11, 2006,
through October 10, 2012.
Mr. Namon Hollis, Jr., for his service on the City Plan Commission and the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees, from September 25, 2007,
through January 8, 2013.
Mr. Patrick Main, for his service on the Community Development Council, from November 15,
2005, through December 4, 2012.
Mr. Allyn Hector, for his service on the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals,
from October 23, 2007, through December 11,2012.
Ms. Stephanie Spann, for her service on the Zoning Commission and the Fort Worth Alliance
Airport Zoning Commission, from October 14, 2008, through January 8, 2013.
Mr. Estrus Tucker, for his service on the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, from
November 21, 2000, through December 18, 2012.
The following individuals were recognized for their service but did not attend the meeting:
Ms. Eunice Givens, for her service on the Appeals Board, from November 1, 2011, through
February 21, 2012.
Mr. Gary Jones, for his service on the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, from
April 3, 2007, through December 11, 2012.
Mr. Thomas Lewis, for his service on the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals,
from April 6, 2008, through December 11,2012.
Mr. Joe Self, for his service on the Downtown Design Review Board, from December 9, 2008,
through October 16, 2012.
Ms. Susan Dougherty, for her service on the Fort Worth Commission for Women, from October
25, 2011, through December 4, 2012.
Mr. Neftali Ortiz, for his service on the Zoning Commission and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Zoning Commission, from September 27, 2005, through October 10, 2012.
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Mr. Jerry Tinkle, for his service on the Board of Adjustment — Residential, from October 3,
2006, through October 10, 2012.
Ms. Krystal James, for her services on the Tarrant County 9-1-1 Emergency Assistance Board,
from December 7, 2010, through December 18, 2012.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced that the City broke ground on the new police and fire training
center and headquarters in south Fort Worth. He stated that this new facility would be a great
benefit to the City and its residents.
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to City staff and to all of the Tarrant County
Chambers of Commerce who attended Tarrant County Days in Austin,Texas.
Mayor Price announced that a Walking Town Hall meeting was held at Oakmont Park in Council
District 3 last weekend and expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and all
residents who attended. She encouraged everyone to check the City news for information on the
next meeting. She also announced that the Cowtown Marathon would be held on February 23-24,
2013, and encouraged everyone to participate in the event.
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 Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Robert Gutierrez be appointed to Place 2 on the Board of Adjustment -
Commercial and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment effective
February 12, 2013, with a term expiring on October 1, 2014, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Lauren A. Marte be appointed to Place 7 on the Animal Shelter Advisory
Committee effective February 12, 2013, with a term expiring on October 1, 2013,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Mike Brennan's appointment effective date to Place 9 on the City Plan
Commission and the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation
Impact Fees, be changed to February 12, 2013, versus March 1, 2013. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-17807 - Adopt Ordinance Amending the Fort Worth Electrical Code,
Regulating the Erection, Construction, Repair and Maintenance of Electrified
Fences (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Fort Worth
Electrical Code, amending Section 11-2 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986); regulating
the erection, construction, and maintenance of electrified fences in the City of Fort Worth,
Texas; defining certain terms; establishing minimum requirements for the installation of
electrified fences and related electrical systems; providing for the issuance of permits and the
collection of fees thereof; requiring and regulating registration for electrified fences and
prescribing the fees therefor.
Mr. Bo Wilson, 1909 Woodall Rogers, Suite 500, completed an undecided speaker card and
appeared before Council relative to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17807.
Ms. Cindy Gsell, representing Electric Guard Dog, P.O. Box 21832, Columbia, South Carolina
29221, appeared before Council relative to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17807.
Mr. David Hall, Assistant Director-Development, Planning and Development Department,
explained that the decrease from two (2) inches to 1.75 inches relative to fencing gap was to
reduce footholds and other ways of gaining access.
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Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding standard chain link fencing and the gap between
the protective barrier and signage regarding electrical fences.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17807 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20614-02-2013 be adopted with the following amendment to Section 696.9
Protective Barrier, subsection(b):
(b.) Openings in the protective barrier shall not allow for the passage of a two (2)
inch sphere. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the
protective barrier shall be two(2) inch.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C G-17808 - Conduct Public Hearing Regarding the Draft of the City of Fort
Worth 2013 Comprehensive Plan as Recommended by the City Plan Commission
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing on the draft of the City's
2013 Comprehensive Plan to allow the public the opportunity to give testimony and present
written evidence; and adjourn the public hearing.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Eric Fladager, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, provided a staff
report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Council Member Jordan congratulated City staff for their hard work in updating and maintaining
the 2013 Comprehensive Plan and reiterated the importance of said plan.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that the public hearing be closed and the ordinance be placed on the March 5, 2013,
City Council agenda for consideration and approval. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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E. Planning& Zoning
1. M&C PZ-3014 - Adopt Ordinance for the City-Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 9.2 Acres of Land at 7001 Old Decatur Road, Known as the
Enclave at Parkview Apartments (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance declaring certain findings;
providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for
the annexation of an approximately 9.2 acre tract of land at 7001 Old Decatur Road, known as
the Enclave at Parkview Apartments, situated in Tarrant County in the A. F. Albright Survey,
Abstract Number 1849; situated about 7.9 miles north 25 degrees west of the Tarrant County
Courthouse, Texas (Case No. AX-12-007), which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the
present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed
shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; and providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the
privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth,Texas.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3014 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20615-02-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C PZ-3015 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 0.5 Acre of Land, South of Intermodal
Parkway and West of FM-156,AX-13-001 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council institute and adopt an ordinance declaring certain
findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth;
providing for the annexation of an approximately 0.5 acre tract of land situated in the Greenberry
Overton Survey, Abstract Number 1185, Tarrant County, Texas, south of Intermodel Parkway
and west of FM-156, JBH Westport (Case No. AX-13-001), which said territory lies adjacent to
and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the
territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; and providing that the inhabitants thereof
shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth,Texas.
Mr. Aric Head, 5751 Kroger Drive, Suite 185, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. PZ-3015,but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss that
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3015 be approved and Ordinance No.
20616-02-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26097 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with AUI Contractors, LLC,
in the Amount of$6,777,234.30 for PavinE, Drainage, Water, Sanitary Sewer and
Street Light Improvements Along Litsev Road from Cleveland-Gibbs Road to
Independence Parkway and an Additional Amount of $917,356.30 for
Contingencies and City and Consultant Furnished Construction Services for a
Total Project Cost in the Amount of$7,694,590.60 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a construction contract with
AUI Contractors, LLC in the amount of $6,777,234.30 for paving, drainage, water, sanitary
sewer, and street light improvements along Litsey Road from Cleveland-Gibbs Road to
Independence Parkway and an additional amount of$917,356.30 for contingencies and City and
consultant furnished construction services for a total project cost in the amount of$7,694,590.60.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26097 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C C-26098 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Jackson Construction,
Ltd, in the Amount of$16,589,133.65 for the Construction of East Rosedale Street
from Miller Avenue to U.S. Highway 287, Authorize Additional Expenditure for
Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total of$18,643,832.63 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $2,965,620.00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of$2,344,405.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$621,215.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an ordinance increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, and adopt
an ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of the construction of East Rosedale Street from
Miller Avenue to U.S. Highway 287; and authorize execution of a contract with Jackson
Construction, Ltd., in the amount of$16,589,133.65.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26098 be approved and
Ordinance Nos. 20617-02-2013 and 20618-02-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-26099 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Multiple Grants
from PetSmart Charities, Inc., to Support Pet Adoption Events Held Throughout
the Year in the Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00, Waive Indirect Costs and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the application for and acceptance of grants
from PetSmart Charities, Inc., in the amount up to $150,000.00 to pay the expenses generated for
multiple pet adoption events; waive the imposition of any indirect costs as part of the City of
Fort Worth's in-kind match to this grant; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of multiple grants
from PetSmart Charities, Inc.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26099 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20619-02-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C C-26100 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with IntegrityTexas
Construction, LTD, in the Amount Up to $1,635,000.00 for the Initial One-Year
Term for the Weatherization Assistance Program (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with
IntegrityTexas Construction, LTD, in the amount up to $1,635,000.00 for the initial one-year
term for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
Mr. Chris Runyon, 2526 National Drive, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-26100. (provided handouts)
Mr. Carl Wagner, 7526 Hedgewood Court, submitted a comment card in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-26100.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26100 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Fred Brannan, 1925 Druid Lane, completed a speaker card relative to off duty police
presence and was recognized by Mayor Price,but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Ms. Mary Kelleher, 7901 Randol Mill Road, appeared before Council relative to storm water
southeast of Trinity Boulevard. (displayed photographs)
Mr. Ron Gafford, representing Hallmark/Camelot/Highland Terrace Neighborhood Association,
1829 Heidelberg Drive, appeared before Council relative to his proposal for modification to the
"E"zoning classification.
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XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 8:12 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 19th day of February, 2013.
Attest: /" Aetsy
ary J. Kay
City Secretary Mayo