HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/03/26-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 26, 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 Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Absent:
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
1. 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 10:02 a.m., on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Member Jordan absent.
1I. INVOCATION - Pastor Steven Carrizal, Alta Mesa Church of Christ
The invocation was provided by Pastor Steven Carrizal, Alta Mesa Church of Christ.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF REGULAR
MEETING OF N'IARCII 19, 2013
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns
that the Minutes of the Regular meeting of March 19, 2013, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Jordan absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17839 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CON'l'INUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
A. General - Consent Items
2. M&C G-17840 - Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs
of Acquiring Approximately the Amount of$4,000,000.00 of Fire Equipment and
Vehicles (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4192-03-2013
expressing official intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt of acquiring
approximately the amount of$4,000,000.00 of fire equipment and vehicles.
3. M&C G-17841 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount of $25,968.60
and Decreasing the Unassigned Fund Balance by the Same Amount for the
Purpose of Making Additional Payments to the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-
Collector for the Tax Assessment and Collection Services for Fiscal Year 2013
Bringing the Total Payment Amount to $327,558.60 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20668-03-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of$25,968.60, decreasing the Unassigned Fund balance by the same
amount, for the purpose of making additional payments to the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-
Collector for the tax assessment and collection services for Fiscal Year 2013 bringing the total
payment amount to $327,558.60.
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4. M&C G-17842 - Adopt Ordinance Amending City Ordinance No. 20504-11-2012,
to Reflect a Name Change from Cowtown Cycle Pub, LLC, to Cowtown Cycle
Party, LLC, to Operate One Group Cycle Within the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20669-03-
2013 amending Ordinance No. 20504-11-2012 granting Cowtown Cycle Pub, LLC, authority to
operate a group cycle vehicle, within the City of Fort Worth, to reflect its name change to
Cowtown Cycle Party, LLC,
5. M&C G-17843 - Adopt Amendment to the Schedule of Rates and Charges for
Will Rogers Memorial Center to Establish the Rental Rates for the New Exhibit
Area Known as Brown Lupton North Located in the Richardson-Bass Building
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt an amendment to the schedule
of rates and charges for Will Rogers Memorial Center to establish the rental rates for the new
exhibit area known as Brown Lupton North located in the Richardson-Bass Building.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11504 - Authorize Purchase of Twelve Fortv-Yard Open-Top Roll-Off
Containers for the Code Compliance Department from Wastequip Manufacturing
Company, LLC, Using a Cooperative Contract for a Total Amount of $67,781.70
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of 12 40-yard
open-top roll-off containers for the Code Compliance Department from Wastequip
Manufacturing Company, LLC, using Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract
No. RH08-12 for a total amount of$67,781.70.
2. M&C P-11505 - Authorize Purchase of a Paver from Kirby Smith Machinery,
Inc., in the Amount of $356,630.00 Using a Cooperative Contract for the
Transportation and Public Works Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a paver
from Kirby Smith Machinery, Inc., in the amount of$356,630.00 using the Houston-Galveston
Area Council Cooperative Contract No. SM10-12 for the Transportation and Public Works
Department.
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C. Land- Consent Items
1. M&C L-15531 - Authorize Conveyance of 2.86 Acres of Land Located in the
CentrePort Area to CentrePort Venture, L.P., Accept and Record Avipation
Easement and Release from CentrePort Venture, L.P. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a General
Warranty Deed conveying the property described as a 2.86 acre tract of land in the Vincent J.
Hutton Survey, A-681, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to CentrePort Venture, L.P.;
and authorize the acceptance, filing and recording by the City of an avigation easement and
release from CentrePort Venture, L.P., covering the property conveyed in favor of the Cities of
Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board, previously known
as the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport Board or successor thereof.
D. Planning& Zonin2- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3017 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley Between Cantey Street and
Lowden Street and Two Public Open Space Easements to Texas Christian
University (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20670-03-
2013 vacating and extinguishing portions of an alley between Cantey Street and Lowden Street
and two (2) open space easements located in Block 13, Frisco Heights Addition and part of
Blocks 1 and 2, Prospect Heights Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas to Texas Christian University; containing approximately 5,623 square feet of
land; providing for reversion of fee in said land; the retainment of existing utility easements; and
waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy (M&C
G-15624).
2. M&C PZ-3018 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Southland Avenue North
of Pulaski Street to the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth, Inc. (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20671-03-
2013 vacating and extinguishing a portion of Southland Avenue north of Pulaski Street, situated
in the William Welch Survey, Abstract No. 1644 in the City of Fort Worth, Southland
Subdivision, Block 10, Field's Welch Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas to the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth, Inc.; containing approximately
2,550 square feet or 0.059 acre of land, providing for reversion of fee in said land; providing that
the City shall retain all existing utility easements; and waive any and all purchase fee value of
the vacated land in accordance with City Policy(M&C G-15624).
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26159 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Systems Agreement
with City of Benbrook for Participation in the City of Forth Worth's Two-Way
Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
communications systems agreement with the City of Benbrook for participation in the City of
Fort Worth's two-way public safety radio system for mutual aid purposes at no cost to the City
of Fort Worth.
2. M&C C-26160 - Authorize Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No.
42720, an Infrastructure Construction Agreement with Fort Worth South, Inc., to
Add City Participation in the Amount of$179,928.71 for the Reconstruction of a
Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Park Place Avenue and Eighth Avenue and
the Construction of Additional Water and Sewer Improvements to Avoid
Pavement Reconstruction When Adjacent Properties Develop (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 42720, an infrastructure construction
agreement with Fort Worth South, Inc., to add City participation in the amount of$179,928.71
for the reconstruction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Park Place Avenue and Eighth
Avenue and the construction of additional water and sewer improvements to avoid pavement
reconstruction when adjacent properties develop.
3. M&C C-26161 - Authorize Execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Texas
Health Fort Worth for the Construction of a SkybridQe Across Terrell Avenue to
Connect the New Main Harris Fort Worth Hospital with the New Emergency
Department Located at the Southeast Corner of Terrell and South Lake Street
Which will Extend Over the Public Right-of-Way (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
standard encroachment agreement with Texas Health Fort Worth for the construction of a
skybridge across Terrell Avenue to connect the new main Harris Fort Worth Hospital with the
new Emergency Department located at the southeast corner of Terrell and South Lake Street
which will extend over the public right-of-way.
4. M&C C-26162 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with 2CMD, Inc., in the
Amount of $554,901.20 for Concrete Restoration 2013-10 at Twelve Locations
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a contract
with 2CMD, Inc., in the amount of$554,90120 for concrete restoration 2013-10 at 12 locations.
5. M&C C-26163 - Authorize Expenditure of $241,400.00 from the Water Capital
Projects Fund for Eligible Water Improvements, Project Costs, and Contingencies
Associated with the Keller-Hicks Road Project from Alta Vista Road to Park
Vista Boulevard, the Contract for Which was Awarded to McClendon
Construction Co., Inc., on January 8, 2013 (M&C C-26050) with no Change in the
Project Total Cost (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the expenditure in the
amount of$241,400.00 from the Water Capital Projects Fund for eligible water improvements,
project costs, and contingencies associated with the Keller-Hicks Road project from Alta Vista
Road to Park Vista Boulevard, the contract for which was awarded to McClendon Construction
Co., Inc., (M&C C-26050) on January 8, 2013, with no change in the project total cost.
6. M&C C-26164 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to the
Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the Operation of a Local Air Pollution
Particulate Emission Monitoring Site at Haws Athletic Center, 600 Congress
Street, in an Amount Not to Exceed $36,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2014 for a Total
Contract of$133,718.53, Applv Indirect Costs at Approved Percentage Rate and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 3 to the intergovernmental cooperative reimbursement agreement with the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the operation of a local air pollution particulate
emission monitoring site at Haws Athletic Center, 600 Congress Street in an amount not to
exceed $36,000.00 for a total contract in the amount of$133,718.53 for the period of September
1, 2013, through August 31, 2014; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20672-03-2013
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$36,000.00, subject to receipt of executed contract amendments, for the purpose of
reimbursement of expenses to the City of Fort Worth during the contract; and apply indirect
costs at the most recently approved rate of 21.48 percent for the Transportation and Public
Works Department.
7. M&C C-26165 - Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Agreement with HL Investments, LLC, and North Tarrant Parkway Surgery
Center, LLC, for Property Located Near the Southeast Corner of Interstate 35
and North Tarrant Parkway, Containing 9.306 Acres of Land in the William
McCowan Survey Abstract No. 999 at No Expense to the City (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
stormwater facility maintenance agreement with HL Investments, LLC, and North Tarrant
Parkway Surgery Center, LLC, for property located near the southeast corner of Interstate 35 and
North Tarrant Parkway, containing 9.306 acres of land in the William McCowan Survey
Abstract No. 999, at no expense to the City.
8. M&C C-26166 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 35373, an Engineering Services Agreement with James DeOtte
Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of$58,595.00 for the Additional Design Services
on Stormwater Utility Project - Arundel Storm Drain Improvements, Thereby
Increasing the Total Contract in the Amount of $187,585.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 35373, an engineering services agreement with
James DeOtte Engineering, Inc., in the amount of 558,595.00, for the additional design services
on Stormwater Utility Project - Arundel Storm Drain Improvements, thereby revising the total
contract cost in the amount of$187,585.00.
9. M&C C-26167 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42064 with S. J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd, in the Amount of
$267,738.00 for a Total Contract in the Amount of $1,799,052.50 for Cultural
District/Will Rogers Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Part 2 - Kimbell
Art Museum Expansion and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount
of$267,738.00 from the Public Events Capital Projects Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20673-03-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of
Cultural District/Will Rogers Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements. Part 2 - Kimball Art
Museum Expansion; and authorize the execution of Change Order No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42064 with S. J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd., in the amount of 5267,738.00,
thereby increasing the contract in the amount of 51,799,052.50.
10. M&C C-26168 - Authorize Annual Revenue from City Secretary Contract No.
32504, as Amended, a Lease Agreement with Linville and Smith Enterprises, Inc.
aka Putt-Putt Golf to be Credited to the Capital Projects Reserve Fund for
Improvements to North Z. Boaz Community Park (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the annual revenue from
City Secretary Contract No. 32504, as previously amended, a lease agreement with Linville and
Smith Enterprises, Inc., aka Putt-Putt Golf to be credited to the Capital Projects Reserve Fund for
improvements to North Z. Boaz Community Park.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
I. OCS - 1881 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of the Library's New Year-Round Reading Program and Unveiling
of Program Logo
Dr. Gleniece Robinson, Director, Fort Worth Public Library, and Mr. Carter Cook, Director of
Media Services, Fort Worth Independent School District, presented the Library's new Year-
Round Reading Program and unveiled the Program logo. They recognized members of the
Library Advisory Board and also recognized Mr. Walter Dansby, Superintendent, Fort Worth
Independent School District, who was present and in support of the program.
Mayor Price and Council Members Moss and Scarth all reiterated the importance of the youth
reading program.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced that the 21st Annual AIDS Walk would be held on
March 30, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. He also announced that on March 30, 2013, Easter Egg Hunts
would be held in the Mistletoe Heights Neighborhood at 10:00 a.m. and in the Ryan Place
Neighborhood at 11:00 a.m. He further announced that on April 1, 2013, the Historic Thistle Hill
House would be hosting a food truck and tours of the grounds.
Council Member Shingleton announced that on April 13, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the
Camp Bowie District would host a Sip, Savor and Shop event. He also announced that
April 12-13, 2013, was the No Limits race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway and encouraged
everyone to attend.
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Council Member Allen Gray announced that on March 28, 2013, a community meeting would be
held at Meadowbrook United Methodist Church to discuss the future use options for the NBC
Channel 5 building. She also announced that a meeting would be held on March 30, 2013, to
discuss redevelopment plans for the McDonald Community YMCA at the Bradley Center.
Council Member Moss announced on behalf of Council Member Jordan and the Audit
Committee that City Auditor Darlene Allen was retiring. He stated that Ms. Allen was a
wonderful asset to the City and would be greatly missed. He also expressed appreciation to the
stakeholders that attended the meeting at the Center for Stop 6 Heritage to discuss the public art
project for the area.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman announced that the Collings Foundation would host the "Wings of
Freedom" tour aircraft homecoming on April 1-2, 2013, at Meacham Field, and stated that
airplanes such as the P-51, B-24, and ME-262 would be on display, among others and
encouraged everyone to attend the event.
Council Member Espino announced that Cesar Chavez Day was March 25, 2013, and noted that
the County and State facilities were closed in observance of the holiday. He requested that City
staff review options to be able to offer Cesar Chavez Day as a paid holiday for City employees.
Mayor Price announced that approximately 100 people attended the riding Town Hall meeting
held in the Oakhurst Neighborhood. She encouraged everyone to visit the City website to view
the schedule for any upcoming riding Town Hall meetings.
2 Reco<(nition 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. Chan(_,es in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL CONUMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
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XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-17844 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation for a Water Well and
Pumpin<,: Equipment Valued in the Amount of $23,000.00 from the Rvan
Foundation and the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refine, Inc., to
Benefit the Friends' Bison Herd at the Nature Center & RefuLye (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council accept a donation for a water well and pumping
equipment valued in the amount of$23,000.00 from the Ryan Foundation and Friends of the Fort
Worth Nature Center& Refuge, Inc., to benefit the bison herd at the Fort Worth Nature Center&
Refuge.
Mr. Richard L. Shepherd, 3216 Preston Hollow Road, appeared before Council in support of
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17844.
Council Members Price Burns and Shingleton both expressed appreciation to the Ryan
Foundation and Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc. for their generous
donation.
Mr. Shepherd also advised that the Civilian Conservation Corp Legacy Chapter would be
presenting an 80th Anniversary celebration event on March 30, 2013, and advised that many
relics built by the SP-31 1816 camp would be available for touring.
Council Member Burns encouraged individuals who were interested in history and artifacts from
that time period to attend the event.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17844 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26169 - Adopt Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of the Citv's Water and
Sewer Svstem Direct Purchase Notes in an AQ2retate Outstanding Principal
Amount of No Greater Than the Amount of$100,000,000.00 at Any One Time to
Wells Far(_,,o Bank, National Association and Approve Execution of a Five Year
Note Purchase Agreement with Wells Fargo with an Annual Cost in the Amount
of$355,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving and authorizing the
issuance by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, of its Water and Sewer System Direct Purchase
Notes, Series WF, in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed
$100,000,000.00, to provide interim financing to pay project costs for eligible projects;
authorizing the execution and delivery of a note purchase agreement in connection with the
issuance, sale and delivery of Direct Purchase Notes; approving and authorizing certain
authorized officers and employees to act on behalf of the City in the selling and delivery of
Direct Purchase Notes, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain
covenants and agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters incident and related
to the issuance, sale, security and delivery of Direct Purchase Notes, including the appointment
of a Paying Agent and approval of a Paying Agent Agreement; and approve the execution of a
five (5) year note purchase agreement with Wells Fargo with an annual cost in the amount of
$355,000.00.
Council Member Moss requested clarification from Mr. Frank Crumb, Director, Water
Department, regarding the considerable amount of savings relative to this item.
Mr. Crumb clarified that this was an item to reduce the commercial paper financing limit from
$150,000,000.00 to $100,000,000.00, so the savings was associated with the lower commercial
paper limit that allowed the City to do interim financing of projects between bond sales.
Ms. Laura Alexander, First Southwest Company, advised the savings were attributed to a better
market environment as well as being able to figure out a way for the Water Department to
operate on a smaller amount of liquidity.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Scarth disclosed that they had personal
banking relationships with Wells Fargo Bank but there was no conflict of interest.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26169 be approved and
Ordinance No. 20674-03-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
2 N1&C C-26170 - Authorize Meet and Confer ,kgyreement Between City of Fort
Worth, Texas and Fort NN'orth Police Officers Association to Expire September
30, 2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council ratify the terms agreed to by the City Manager's
negotiating team and the Fort Worth Police Officers Association and authorize the execution of a
Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and the Fort Worth Police
Officers Association that will expire on September 30, 2016.
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Mr. Stephen Hall, 904 Collier, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-26170,but did not wish to address the Council.
Council Member Allen Gray advised that she would recuse from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26170 be approved. The motion
carried 7 ayes to 0 nays, with I abstention by Council Member Allen Gray and
Council Member Jordan absent.
City Secretary Kayser advised that the Council would now consider Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-17839, which was removed from the Consent Agenda for individual
consideration.
1. M&C G-17839 - Adopt Ordinances Amending Ordinance No. 20542-12-2012 the
Police Department Staffing Ordinance, and Amending( Section 27 of the Fort
Worth City Code to Change the Titles of the Ranks of "Deputy Chief" to
Assistant Chief" and "Major" to "Deputy Chief", to Secure the Number of
Authorized Appointed Positions Consistent with the Terms of the Successor Meet
and Confer Agreement and to Establish the Terris and Conditions, Includin(_), Pay
and Benefits, for the Ranks of Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief(ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Police Department
staffing Ordinance No. 20542-12-2012 to rename the ranks of "Deputy Chief' to "Assistant
Chief' and "Major" to "Deputy Chief'; adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, to revise sections 27-1, 27-22, 27-23 and 27-24, to
change the references therein to the ranks of"Deputy Chief' to "Assistant Chief' and "Major" to
"Deputy Chief"; and to revise section 27-24 to provide for the total authorized number of
appointed positions; adopt an ordinance establishing the terms and conditions of compensation
pay and the benefits for the appointed rank of Assistant Chief in the Fort Worth Police
Department; providing for equivalency of certain pay and benefits to those provided to officers
covered by the Meet and Confer Agreement; recognizing the right of the appointed rank to
restoration of their former civil service position and contractual entitlement in the event of
removal, resignation, or demotion from their appointed ranks; adopt an ordinance establishing
the terms and conditions of compensation pay and benefits for the appointed rank of Deputy
Chief in the Fort Worth Police Department; providing for equivalency of certain pay and benefits
to those provided to officers covered by the Meet and Confer Agreement; recognizing the right
of the appointed rank to restoration of their former civil service position and contractual
entitlement in the event of removal, resignation, or demotion from their appointed ranks.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17839 be approved
and Ordinance Nos. 20675-03-2013, 20676-03-2013, 20677-03-2013 and 20678-
03-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Jordan absent.
3. M&C C-26171 - Authorize Execution of Five-Year Tax Abatement A«reement
with Sedrick Huckabv for Property Located at 1913 Wallace Street in the
Polytechnic/Wesleyan Neithborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five (5) year tax
abatement agreement with Sedrick Huckaby for the property at 1913 Wallace Street in the
Polytechnic/Wesleyan Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Mr. Moss advised that Sedrick Huckaby was the artist that would be providing the artwork for
the public art project at Stalcup and Ramey. He stated that this artist was committed to
rehabilitation of the area.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26171 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
4. N/I&C C-26172 - authorize Execution of Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Glenn R. and Sharleen K. Leimbach for Property Located at 2732 Sanda„te
Avenue in the Berry/University Neit,,lhborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL.
DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five (5) year tax
abatement agreement with Glenn R. and Sharleen K. Leimbach for the property at 2732 Sandage
Avenue in the Berry,,University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26172 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
►. NI&C C-26173 - Authorize Execution of Five-Year Tax abatement Agreement
with Glenn R. and Sharleen K. Leimbach for Property Located at 2736 Sanda(e
Avenue in the Berry/University Nei<_,hborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five (5) year tax
abatement agreement with Glenn R. and Sharleen K. Leimbach for the property at 2736 Sandage
Avenue in the Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26173 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
6. M&C C-26174 - Authorize Execution of Five-Year Tax Abatement A2reemeut
with An<(ela Torres Moore for Propertv Located at 313 East Mason Street in the
Hemphill/Berry Nei(hborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five (5) year tax
abatement agreement with Angela Torres Moore for the property at 313 East Mason Street in the
Hemphill/Berry Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26174 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
7. M&C C-26175 - Authorize Execution of Five-Year Tax Abatement ALTreement
with Homero Alaniz for Property Located at 4233 South Ed<ewood Terrace in the
Stop Six Nei(hborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five (5) year tax
abatement agreement with Homero Alaniz for the property at 4233 South Edgewood Terrace in
the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26175 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
8. M&C C-26176 - Authorize Contract with JLB Contractin( LLC in the Amount
of $1,113,006.67 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer
Main Replacement Along Portions of Grover Avenue, Judkins Street North, Ray
Simon Drive and Watauga Court East, Utilizin;; $885,614.67 from the 2008
Capital Improvement Provram Funds, and $383,637.00 from the Water and
Sewer Capital Protects Funds, Provide for Contingencies and Construction
Services for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $1,269,2.51.67 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of $383,637.00
from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $373,006.00 to the Water Capital Projects
Fund and $10,631.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, from available funds,
for the purpose of pavement reconstruction, water and sanitary sewer main replacement for
Grover Avenue, Dewey Street to NE 32nd Street; Judkins Street North, State Hwy 121 to Noble
Avenue; Ray Simon Drive, Leming Street to North Dead End and Watauga Court East, South
Cul de Sac to Watauga Road; adopt an ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds for the purpose stated
above; and authorize the execution of a contract with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of
$1,113,006.67 for the contract.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26176 be approved with appreciation to
the Transportation and Public Works Department and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 20679-03-2013 and 20680-03-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
9. NI&C C-26177 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of S1,066,291.09 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and
Sanitary Sewer itilain Replacement on Alta Vista Road from North Beach Street
to Eddleman Drive, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project
Total of $1,334,198.78 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Future Improvements Project of the Special
Assessments Fund in the amount of S150,761.60, from prior developer contributions, for the
purpose of transferring said funds to the New Development Fund for pavement reconstruction,
water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Alta Vista Road from North Beach Street to
Eddleman Drive; authorize the transfer in the amount of $150,761.60 from the Special
Assessments Fund to the New Development Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the New Development Fund in the amount of
$150,761.60, from prior developer contributions for pavement reconstruction stated above; adopt
an appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the New
Development Fund in the amount of $457,780.00, subject to receipt of funds from Keller
Independent School District; and authorize the execution of a contract with JLB Contracting,
LLC, in the amount of S 1,066,291.09.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26177 be approved with appreciation to
the Transportation and Public Works Department and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 20681-03-2013, 20682-03-2013 and 20683-03-2013 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
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10. M&C C-26178 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with S. J. Louis Construction
of Texas, Ltd, in the Amount of$5,929,744.19 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Relocations for the Trinity River Vision - Central City Project and the Trinity
Uptown Service Area Phase I - Bridge and Channel Relocations, Part 3, Main
Street Bridle Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain Relocations, Authorize
Additional Expenditure for Project Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of
$6,222,744.19 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2
and 9
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $167,431.95,
from available funds, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund for water and sanitary sewer main relocations for the Trinity River Vision-Central
City Project and the Trinity Upton Service Area Phase I-Bridge and Channel Relocations, Part 3
Main Street Bridge Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain Relocations; authorize the transfer
from the Special Trust Fund (Trinity River Vision Project) to the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund, from available funds for the
purpose stated above; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of
$5,929,744.19 with S. J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26178 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 20684-03-2013 and 20685-03-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
XIV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Donnell Ballard, 3100 Hamilton Avenue, #1248, appeared before Council relative to
creating a food pantry as an emergency resource for the residents of the Spring Hill and Spring
Glen Apartments.
Mr. Moss expressed appreciation to Mr. Ballard for his service to the community.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 26, 2013
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 10:42 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 2nd day of April, 2013.
Attest: Approved: _
Mary J. Kq , Betsy Price
City Secretary Mayor