HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0004) 022222 MinutesCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tem Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams, District 6
Council Member Leonard Firestone, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Letitia Brown, Interim City Attorney
Jannette Goodall, City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the City
Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 10:14 a.m. on Tuesday,
February 22, 2022, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Pastor Michael Gee, Sweethome Church of God in Christ
The invocation was provided by Pastor Michael Gee, Sweethome Church of God in
Christ.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS - (State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance
to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
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ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&Cs 22-0123, 22-0132, and 22-0133 be removed
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 22-0112 (CD 8) Amend Mayor and Council Communication 21-0810 to
Include Affiliates of Hoque Global, LLC as Authorized Parties and to Correct the
Listed Fair Market Value for the Local Development Corporation's Properties to
Align with the Approved Fair Market Value for All Properties
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 22-0113 (ALL) Accept Receipt of the Fort Worth Economic Development
Strategic Plan Update from TIP Strategies, Inc., including the funding of an
Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) and Refer the Strategic Plan to the
City Manager and Staff to Develop Strategies and Policies for Implementation
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 22-0118 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of a Unit Price Contract with TRP
Construction Group, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000.00 for Task
Order Construction Services for Projects Relating to Pavement Marking
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 22-0121 (ALL) Authorize Payment to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee
in the Amount of $46,386.00 to Fund Participation in Dockets, Rate Cases and
Other Proceedings Related to Gas Utility Regulations
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 22-0122 (ALL) Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance to Increase
Appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the Amount of $171,500.00
for Reimbursable Funds from the United States Marshals Service for the Fort
Worth Police Department Fugitive Unit's Participation in the United States
Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25332-02-2022
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
I. M&C 22-0106 (ALL) Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$453,492.00 to Fund the Six Annual Renewals of the 2020 Carahsoft Technology
Corporation Open Counter Software Contract for the Development Services
Department
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25333-02-2022
2. M&C 22-0107 (ALL) Authorize Rejection of All Responses to Invitation to Bid
22-0037 for Bulk Water Treatment Chemicals for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 22-0108 (ALL) Authorize an Increase to the Cooperative Agreement with
Amazon Services, LLC dba Amazon Business, using OMNIA Partners Purchasing
Agreement R-TC-17006 for the Purchase of Goods in the Amount of
$200,000.00, for a Total Annual Amount Up to $500,000.00 for Each Year of the
Term, Authorize Two Two -Year Renewal Options in an Annual Amount Up to
$500,000.00 for Each Year of the Renewal Term, and Ratify Expenditures in
an Amount Up to $20,000.00 for All City Departments
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 22-0109 (ALL) Authorize Purchase Agreements
Supply Company and Elliott Electric Supply, Inc for
BuyBoard Cooperative Contract 657-21 in a Combined
$1,700,000.00, Authorize Two One -Year Renewal
Expenditures in an Amount Up to $200,000.00 for
Departments
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 22-0110 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of an One -Time Purchase of a
Building Automation System and a Five Year Preventative Maintenance and
Repair Agreement with Heat Transfer Solutions in an Amount Up to $143,054.56
for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 22-0105 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Contract
with Sedrick Huckaby, in an Amount Up to $165,446.00 for Fabrication,
Delivery, Installation and Contingencies for Artwork for the Traffic Triangle
Formed by Ramey Avenue and Stalcup Road in the Stop Six Community, Located
in the 5437-5427 Block of Stalcup Road, 76112, and Find that the Art Project, as
Proposed, Constitutes Part of a Street Improvement Project Listed as an
Authorized Purpose of the 2007 Critical Capital Needs Certificate of Obligation
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 22-0111 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment and Extension of
Existing Contract with Employer Direct Healthcare, LLC d/b/a EDHC Solutions,
LLC for SurgeryPlus, a Supplemental Benefit for Non -Emergent Surgeries, in an
Amount Not To Exceed $276,000.00 Per Year. The Proposed Contract Extension
is for an Additional Two Years
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 22-0115 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Benevate, Inc. dba Neighborly Software in an Amount Not to Exceed
$750,000.00 Over a Period of Five Years
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 22-0116 (CD 6 and CD 8) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Makou
Inc., in the Amount of $929,690.00 for Concrete Panel Replacements at Various
Locations
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 22-0117 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Advanced Paving
Acquisition, Ltd., in the Amount of $1,027,828.84 for the Rehabilitation of Mount
View Avenue and Virginia Lane
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 22-0119 (CD 2, CD 3, CD 7, and CD 9) Authorize Execution of Modification
1 to the 2017 Letter of Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the
Amount of $100,000.00 to Analyze Additional Sump Floodplains
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 22-0124 (CD 6) Authorize the Execution of a Consent to Leasehold Deed of
Trust to Enable Dumont Group Properties VI, LLC to Obtain an Additional Business
Loan, Using as Collateral, Improvements on Lease Site E20 Located at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 22-0125 (CD 3 and CD 7) Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance in the
Amount of $99,332.00 for Increased Project Costs for Eagle Mountain and Westside
Water Treatment Plant Pump Station Weatherproof Enclosures and to Appropriate
this Project as a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2022-2026
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25334-02-2022
9. M&C 22-0126 (ALL) Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$1,300,000.00 to Fund the Second Renewal with William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle
C Construction Company, for Sanitary Sewer Main Extensions, Replacements and
Relocations Contract 2019 for Various Locations Throughout the City and to
Appropriate this Project as a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years
2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25335-02-2022
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10. M&C 22-0127 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Woody Contractors,
Inc., in the Amount of $1,711,952.50 for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract
113, Part 1 Project on Church Street, Effect and Amend the Fiscal Years 2022-2026
Capital Improvement Program, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinances to
Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 25336-02-2022 and
25337-02-2022
11. M&C 22-0131 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Grand Prairie to Accept Additional Funds of $59,412.00
from the City of Grand Prairie for Trail Alignment Revision of CentrePort Trail,
Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2026
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 25338-02-2022
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 22-1950 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda
6. M&C 22-0123 (ALL) Authorize the Acceptance of the Donation of Gear Cleaning
Extractor Systems and Installations Valued at Approximately $96,000.00 from the
Fort Worth Fire Service Resource Network to be Installed at Six Fire Stations
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of M&C
22-01023:
Ms. Karol Del Real, 3243 Bryan Avenue (provided handouts)
Mr. Mark Ware, 2909 Merrimac Street
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that M&C 22-0123 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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E. Award of Contract - Removed from Consent Agenda
12. M&C 22-0132 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contract with the Fort Worth
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Assist Business Equity Firms - Certified
Minority and Women Business Enterprises in an Amount Not to Exceed
$126,504.00 for the Period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council in
opposition to M&C 22-0132.
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that M&C 22-0132 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
13. M&C 22-0133 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contract with the Fort Worth
Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to Assist Business Equity Firms -
Certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises in an Amount Not to Exceed
$126,504.00 for the Period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council in
opposition to M&C 22-0133.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that M&C 22-0133 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Mr. Vincent B. Adams to sing a verse from the Black National Anthem
2. Miss Endy's Christian Academy to present Who am I — In Black History
Council Member Nettles presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Endy's Christian
Academy.
3. Presentation on Techstars Fort Worth
4. Presentation of Proclamation for the 75th Anniversary of Westmoor Manufacturing
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members, Flores, Crain, Williams, Firestone, Moon,
Nettles, and Beck announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various
Council districts.
2. Recotmition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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.
RESOLUTION
1. 22-2053 Amending Resolutions 5375-04-2021, 5488-10-2021, and 5512-12-2021 to
Amend Certain Redistricting Procedures
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, completed a speaker card in opposition
to the resolution and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
Mr. Thomas Torlincasi, 1515 6th Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition
to the resolution.
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that Resolution No. 5532-02-2022 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 22-0114 (CD 3) Consider and Adopt a Resolution of Support for the Gala
at Ridgmar 2022 Competitive Housing Tax Credit Application, Approve a
Commitment of Development Funding in the Form of Fee Waivers, and Make
Related Determinations
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that M&C 22-0114 be approved and Resolution No.
5533-02-2022 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - NONE
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 22-0120 (CD 3 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract
with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle C Construction Company, in the Amount
of $14,663,252.60 for Westcliff Drainage Improvements, Phase 1 and Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 91, Part 2 Located in the Westcliff Neighborhood,
Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Years 2022-2026
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that M&C 22-0120 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 25339-02-2022, 25340-02-2022, and 25341-02-2022 be adopted.
Motion passed 9-0.
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2. M&C 22-0128 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to an Engineering
Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $163,497.00, for South
Westside V Elevated Storage Tank and Water Transmission Main, Authorize
Execution of a Contract with Landmark Structures I, L.P., in the Amount of
$7,360,000.00 for South Westside V Elevated Storage Tank, Provide for Project
Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of $8,026,786.00, to Appropriate this Project
as a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital
Improvement Program, Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse
Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt, and Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinance
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that M&C 22-0128 be approved and Resolution No. 5534-02-2022
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 25342-02-2022 be adopted. Motion
passed 9-0.
3. M&C 22-0129 (ETJ and CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Crescent
Constructors, Inc., in the Amount of $12,297,000.00, for the Westside Water
Treatment Plant Backup Generators Project; Provide for Project Costs for at Project
Total in the Amount of $12,814,614.00, and Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2022-2026
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded Mayor Pro tem Bivens,
that M&C 22-0129 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
25343-02-2022 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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4. M&C 22-0130 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of
$297,400.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc., for
Westside III Ground Storage Tank and West IV and V Pump Station (Markum
Ranch Pump Station and Ground Storage Tank), Authorize Execution of a Contract
with Crescent Constructors, Inc. in the Amount of $20,993,000.00 for Westside III
Ground Storage Tank and West IV and V Pump Station (Markum Ranch Pump
Station and Ground Storage Tank), Provide for Project Costs for Total Project
Costs in the Amount of $22,097,691.00, Appropriate this Funding as a Portion of
Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program,
Adopt Attached Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with
Proceeds of Future Debt, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded Council Member Nettles
that M&C 22-0130 be approved and Resolution No. 5535-02-2022 and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 25344-02-2022 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 11:32 a.m.
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