HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/04/23-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 23, 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
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 10:06 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
IL INVOCATION - Reverend Beth Evers University United Methodist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Beth Evers, University United Methodist Church.
Ill. PLEDGE OF �kl.,LEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF _kPRIL 16,
2013
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the Minutes of the Regular meeting of April 16, 2013, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROb1 T1IE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-26208 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda.
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VI. ITENIS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.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 as amended. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-17870 - Authorize Settlement of the Claim Filed by the Law Office of
Kerry H. Collins on Behalf of Maria E. Reyna for Payment in the Amount of
$60,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize settlement of the claim
filed by the Law Office of Kerry H. Collins on behalf of Maria E. Reyna; authorize payment in
the amount of $60,000.00 to Maria E. Reyna and Law Office of Kerry H. Collins in full and
complete settlement of the aforementioned claim; and authorize the appropriate City personnel to
execute any releases and agreements necessary to complete the settlement.
2. M&C G-17871 - Approve Findin,-s of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Tesfay K. Gselassie d/b/a Al Luxury Limo 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; the
Tesfay K. Gselassie d/b/a Al Luxury Limo is qualified and financially able to conduct a
limousine service within the City; the Tesfay K. Gselassie d/b/a Al Luxury Limo has complied
with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; the Tesfay K. Gselassie d/b/a Al Luxury
Limo 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. 20712-04-2013,
granting the privilege of operating authority to Tesfay K. Gselassie d/b/a Al Luxury Limo, 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
beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Tesfay K. Gselassie d/b/a
Al Luxury Limo, subject to and conditioned on Tesfay K. Gselassie d/b/a Al Luxury Limo
complying with all requirements of Chapter 34 , Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended.
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3. M&C G-17872 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Cowtown Transportation Services LP to Operate
Three 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 findings of
the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience require the
operation of three (3) limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Cowtown
Transportation Services, LP, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service
within the City; Cowtown Transportation Services, LP, has complied with the requirements of
Chapter 34 of the City Code; Cowtown Transportation Services, LP, presented facts in support of
compelling demand and necessity for three (3) limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of
the City of Fort Worth will best be served by the addition of three (3) limousines upon City
streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 20713-04-2013 granting the privilege
of operating authority to Cowtown Transportation Services, LP, 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 three (3) limousines for a one (1) year period beginning on the effective date;
providing for written acceptance by Cowtown Transportation Services, LP, subject to and
conditioned on Cowtown Transportation Services, LP complying with all requirements of
Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
4. M&C G-17873 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Park Gas Lease Project Fund in the Amount of
$1181000.54 for Rockwood Park Athletic Complex Drainage Improvements
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20714-04-2013, increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Gas Lease
Project Fund in the amount of 5118,000.54, from available funds, for the purpose of drainage
improvements at Rockwood Park Athletic Complex.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services- Consent Items
1. M&C P-11518 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with New Era Contract Services,
for Alley Maintenance for the Transportation and Public Works Department in
the Amount Up to $360,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement
with New Era Contract Services, for alley maintenance for the Transportation and Public Works
Department in the amount up to 5360,000.00.
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2. M&C P-11519 - Authorize Purchase of Four Certified Police Motorcycles from
Grapevine Kawasaki Polaris Using a Cooperative Contract for the Police
Department in the Amount of$92,132.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of four (4)
certified police motorcycles from Grapevine Kawasaki Polaris, using the City of Carrollton
Cooperative Contract No. 12-015 for the Police Department in the amount of$92,132.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15540 - Authorize Acquisition of Fee Simple Interest in a Total of 1.52
Acres of Land for the Greenfield Acres Drainage Improvements Proiect Located
at 6009 South Ridge Road and 6011 South Ridge Road from Leila Bazourgi
Hedary in the Amount of $75,000.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs of
$3,000.00 for a Total Cost in the Amount of$78,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of fee
simple interest in a total of 1.52 acres of land for three (3) vacant lots, described as Lot 11-B,
Block 7, located at 6009 South Ridge Road and East % of Lot 12, Block 7, and Lot 12A, Block
7, located at 6011 South Ridge Road, all properties in the Greenfield Acres Addition, Fort
Worth, Texas, from Leila Bazourgi Hedary; find that the total purchase price in the amount of
$75,000.00 is just compensation; and authorize the acceptance of the conveyance, the recording
of the appropriate instruments and payment of the estimated closing costs of$3,000.00.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26206 - Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement with
Mansions at Timberland, L.P., in the Amount of $1,205,428.81 with City
Participation in the Amount of $89,569.44 for the Engineering and Construction
of Left-Turn Lanes at Three Intersections Along North Riverside Drive at Keller
Hicks Road, Twinflower Drive and Timberland Boulevard and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20715-04-2013, increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Transportation
Impact Fee Fund in the amount of$3,050.86, from available funds, for the purpose of widening
North Riverside Drive from 2-lanes to 4-lanes divided between Keller-Hicks Road and
Timberland Boulevard; authorize the execution of a community facilities agreement with
Mansions at Timberland, L.P., in the amount of $1,205,428.81; and authorize payment to
Mansions at Timberland, L.P., in the amount of$89,569.44 for City participation.
Mr. Gene McCutcheon completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and Council
Communication C-26206, but did not wish to address the Council.
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2. M&C C-26207 - Authorize Amendment No 1 to City Secretary Contract No
33286, Tax Abatement Agreement with Allied Electronics, Inc., to Redefine the
Abatement Term for the Development at 7151 Jack Newell Boulevard South in
the Riverbend Business Park (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 33286, Tax Abatement Agreement with Allied
Electronics, Inc., to redefine the abatement term for the development at 7151 Jack Newell
Boulevard South in the Riverbend Business Park.
4. M&C C-26209 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Contract with
Enercon Services, Inc., in the Amount of 5400,000.00 for Environmental and
Engineering Consulting Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
professional services contract with Enercon Services, Inc., for environmental and engineering
consulting services, not to exceed $400,000.00 for a period of one (1) year with two (2) one-year
renewal options.
5. M&C C-26210 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to Citv Secretary
Contract No. 42021, an Engineering Services Agreement with Halff Associates,
Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $133,700.00 for Additional Engineering
Services for Litsey Road from Independence Parkwav to Cleveland-Gibbs Road,
Resulting in a Revised Total Contract Amount of $577,040.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 42021, with Halff Associates, Inc., adding to
the scope of work for a fee not to exceed $133,700.00 for additional engineering services for
Litsey Road from Independence Parkway to Cleveland-Gibbs Road, resulting in a revised total
professional services contract in the amount of$577,040.00.
6. M&C C-26211 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43543 in the Amount of $122,344.09, with Jackson Construction
Ltd., for the Scott-Sunset Drainage Improvements, Thereby Revising the Total
Contract Amount to $781,421.59 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 43543, in the amount of$122,344.09, with Jackson
Construction, Ltd., for the Scott-Sunset Drainage Improvements, thereby revising the total
contract amount to $781,421.59.
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7. M&C C-26212 - Authorize Execution of Interlocal Agreements with Tarrant
County and Various Municipalities for the Purpose of Providing Animal and
Rabies Control Services and Rabies Specimen Shipment During Fiscal Year 2013
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of interlocal
agreements with Tarrant County and various municipalities within the county for the purpose of
providing limited animal and rabies control and rabies specimen shipment from October 1, 2012,
through September 30, 2013.
8. M&C C-26213 - Authorize Amendment of Mayor and Council Communication C-
24317 Increasing the Grant Offer Amount from the Texas Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division from $729,000.00 to $871,157.00 for the Design
and Construction of Eastside Improvements at Fort Worth Spinks Airport,
Increase the Ten Percent City Match from $81,000.00 to $96,795.00 for an
Increase in Total Proiect Cost from $810,000.00 to $967,952.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the amendment of Mayor
and Council Communication C-24317, increasing the grant offer from the Texas Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division from $729,000.00 to $871,157.00 for the design and
construction of eastside improvements at Fort Worth Spinks Airport; authorize the amendment of
Mayor and Council Communication C-24317 for the use of revenue derived from gas well
drilling on City owned airports to increase the City's ten (10) percent grant match by $15,795.00,
for a total grant match in the amount of $96,795.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20716-04-2013, increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease
Project Fund in the amount of $15,795.00 from available funds, authorize the transfer in the
amount of$15,795.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Airport Grants Fund for
the City's ten (10) percent match; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20717-04-2013,
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of
$157.952.00.
9. M&C C-26214 - Authorize Execution of a Design Procurement Agreement with
Fort Worth South, Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $160,000.00 for Engineering
Design of the Water and Sewer Components of the South Main Street
Reconstruction Proiect Within the South Main Street Right-of-Way from Vickery
Boulevard to Magnolia Avenue (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a design
procurement agreement with Fort Worth South, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $160,000.00,
for engineering services, to design the water and sewer infrastructure components of the South
Main Street Reconstruction Project within the South Main Street right-of-way from Vickery
Boulevard to Magnolia Avenue.
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VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRET ARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1885 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract - Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual
Consideration
3. NI&C C-26208 - Amend flavor and Council Communication C-25504 to Extend
Completion Deadline Under an Enhanced Community Facilities A«reement with
Keystone Equity Partners, LLC, for Reconstruction of Old Decatur Road from
Loop 820 to the Southern Boundary of the Proposed Commercial Metals
Company Site (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council: Amend Mayor and Council Communication
C-25504 to extend the completion deadline under an Enhanced Community Facilities Agreement
with Keystone Equity Partners, LLC, for reconstruction of Old Decatur Road from Loop 820 to
the southern boundary of the proposed Commercial Metals Company site.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26208 be continued until
the May 14, 2013, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of the Good Neighbor Award
City Secretary Kayser advised that the Good Neighbor Award would be presented at the
May 7, 2013, Council meeting.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
L Upcomin( and Recent Events
Council Member Jordan announced that on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m., the South Division of the Police Department, Neighborhood Patrol Officers and
Citizens on Patrol would hold the Annual Community Safety Fair in the Aldi parking lot at the
corner of McCart Avenue and Sycamore School Road. He invited all citizens to attend.
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Council Member Moss expressed his appreciation to staff and to all the residents who attended
the meeting to review the Cavile Place and the Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation
Plan on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church Brighter Outlook
Center, located at 1901 Amanda Avenue. He also announced that on Saturday, April 27, 2013,
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Tarrant County College Opportunity Center located at
5901 Fitzhugh Avenue, would host a Fort Worth Public Art Community Meeting to include
discussion about the public art programs in District 5 and that citizen input regarding the
programs would be welcomed.
Council Member Burns announced that on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., the Paschal
Neighborhood Association would conduct a walking neighborhood town hall meeting and
anyone needing more information could call the District 9 office at 817-392-8809. He also
announced that on April 27-28, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the American Institute of
Architects Home Tour would be held and citizens could go to www.alafortworth.org for more
information regarding the event. He further stated that on Sunday, April 28, 2013, from 12:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m., there would be an Open Streets event on Magnolia Avenue from 8th Avenue
to Hemphill Street. This area would be blocked off from vehicular traffic to allow for booths to
be set-up. He stated that there would be free parking for the event in the Southside Parking
Garage and invited all to attend. He stated that on Thursday, May 2, 2013, he would be at Texas
Wesleyan University to speak to their GSA Club.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman announced that on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., there
would be a ribbon cutting for the Clear Fork Bridge. He stated that this would open up another
avenue to travel back and forth from Bryant Irvin Road to Hulen Street.
Mayor Price expressed appreciation to the Candleridge Neighborhood for hosting the bike ride
on April 17, 2013, and that there were 30-35 citizens who attended the bike ride. She also
announced that on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., Central Market located at 4651
West Freeway, would kickoff an easy 8-mile bike ride, the Tour De Fort Worth, with a party on
the patio follow.
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. Chanfyes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
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2 Council Proposal No. 293 - Adopt Attached Ordinance AmendinU Section 24-17
"Alcoholic Beverages" of Chapter 24 of the Citv Code "Parks and Community
Services" to Allow the Sale, Possession, or Consumption of Alcohol at a
Fundraisin( Event at Forest Park SNNimmin( Pool on May 23, 2013
It is proposed that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Section 24-17 "Alcoholic
Beverages" of Chapter 24 of the City Code, "Parks and Community Services" to allow the sale,
possession, or consumption of alcohol at a fundraising event at Forest Park Pool on May 23,
2013.
Council Member Burns stated that on Saturday, May 25, 2013, there would be a celebration to
open the new Marine Creek Pool and the refurbished Forest Park Pool. He stated that on
Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. there would be a fundraiser at the Forest Park Pool. The
event will raise funds to provide scholarships for the city-wide acquatics learn-to-swim program
and some of the smaller capital needs for the Forest Park Pool. He further stated that this
Council proposal would allow a limited serving of beer and wine and he invited all to attend.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
the rules be suspended so action could be taken on the proposal tonight. The
motion carried 8 ayes to 1 nay (Jordan).
Council Member Shingleton requested further clarification on whether or not the fundraiser, to
be held at the Forest Park Pool, would benefit both pools.
Council Member Burns stated that the fundraiser would benefit both pools.
Council Member Jordan requested that the City Attorney and City Manager look into the
administrative rules regarding suspending the rules for Council proposals.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Council Proposal No. 293 be approved and Ordinance No. 20718-04-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
X11. PRESEN'rATIONS <kND/OR COMibIUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITE COUNCIL CONI'MITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
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XII1. RESOLUTION
1. .X Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth,Texas Cancelin<( the
Re«ularly Scheduled City Council Meeeting on "Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution No. 4198-04-2013 canceling the regularly scheduled
City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-17874 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to City Secretary Contract
No. 44029 for the Priority Repair Pro(_1ram with G.A. Miller Enterprises, Inc., to
Add $250,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of 5500,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an amendment to City
Secretary Contract No. 44029 with G.A. Miller Enterprises, Inc., for the Priority Repair Program,
to add $250,000.00 for a total contract amount of$500,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-17874 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. iNI&C G-17875 - Authorize Acceptance of the Donation of Bicvcles and Bicvcle
Equipment Valued in the Amount of$16,804.89 from the City of Charlotte, North
Carolina for Use by the City of Fort 'forth Police Department's Bile Patrol Unit
and Authorize Execution of Related A!reement (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of the donation of bicycles
and bicycle equipment valued in the amount of $16,804.89 from the City of Charlotte, North
Carolina for use by the City of Fort Worth Police Department's Bike Patrol Unit; and authorize
the execution of a related agreement to allow the transfer of the property from the City of
Charlotte, North Carolina to the City of Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-17875 be approved with appreciation. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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3. M&C G-17876 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Designating
"Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 87, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for
Property Located at 13300 Park Vista Boulevard to Facilitate Development of a
Manufacturing and Distribution Facility to be Leased by Carolina Beverage
Group, LLC (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning the designation
of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 87, City of Fort Worth, Texas for property located at
13300 Park Vista Boulevard to facilitate development of a manufacturing and distribution
facility to be leased by Carolina Beverage Group, LLC; and adopt an Ordinance designating a
certain area in the City of Fort Worth as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 87, City of Fort
Worth, Texas, pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
I. Report of Citv Staff
Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-17876 be
approved and Ordinance No. 20719-04-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C' L-15535 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 0
Bell Spur to Bell Lelicopter Textron Inc., in the Amount of $46,810.75, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
(Continued from a Previous fleeting)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the direct sale of tax-foreclosed property
described as 22.178 acres out of the AB Howerton Survey, Abstract 677 aka Tract 2C and
Abstract 176 aka Tract 2D, located at 0 Bell Spur to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., in the amount
of $46,810.75, 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.
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Council Member Moss stated that he had concern regarding the existing zoning on the property
and how it was related to the two (2) residential neighborhoods. He further stated that it was
determined that the current zoning was "MU-1" low intensity mixed-use and "A" single family
and that if there were any additional changes to the property by Bell, the neighbors would have
the opportunity to comment on the use.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15535 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C L-15541 - Authorize Redemption of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
2816 An(_11e Avenue, in Accordance with Section 34.21(e) of the Texas Tax Code,
by Enriqueta Barrajas in the Amount of 53,50398 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the redemption of tax-foreclosed property
located at 2816 Angle Avenue, in accordance with Section 34.21(e) of the Texas Tax Code, by
Enriqueta Barrajas in the amount of $3,503.98; and authorize the execution of the appropriate
deed conveying the property to Enriqueta Barrajas.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15541 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. NI&C C-26215 - Authorize Execution of a Joint Election igreement and Contract
with the "Tarrant Countv Elections Administrator for Election Services for the
General Election to be. Held on Nlav 11, 2013, for the Purpose of Electing Council
Members for Citv Council Districts 2 4, 5 and 8 and Authorize a Seventy-Five
Percent Down Payment in the Amount of S91,400.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Joint Election Agreement
and Contract with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator for election services for the
General Election to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013, for the purpose of electing City Council
members for City Council Districts 2, 4, 5, and 8; and authorize a 75% down payment in the
amount of$91,400.00.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26215 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C C:-26216 - authorize Execution of an Economic Development Program
Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for the Development of an E-Commerce
Fulfillment Center to be Located at 5300 Westport Parkway and Authorize
Waiver of Certain Related Development Fees in the Approximate Amount of
$15,1100.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Economic Development
Program Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc., for the development of an approximately
788,000 square foot E-Commerce Fulfillment Center to be located at 5300 Westport Parkway;
and authorize the waiver of related development fees in the approximate amount of$15,000.00,
as a part of the economic development agreement program, authorized by Section 380.001,
Texas Local Government Code.
Council Member Jordan asked Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Manager, Housing
and Economic Development Department, if there was anything that covered the sales tax
payment on E-Commerce.
Mr. Sturns stated that there was not and that this was only for the ad valorem tax.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26216 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. y1&C C-26217 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to Citv Secretary
Contract No. 42521, an Infrastructure Construction Agreement With Event
Facilities Fort Worth 1ne., in the amount of $281,153.14 to Allow
Reimbursement for :additional Improvements Related to the Harley Avenue
Phase 2 Realignment Project for a Total Contract in the Amount of
$10,704,282.86, Authorize the City Manargier to Execute Amendment No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 42248 a Design Procurement Agreement with Event
Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., in the Ainount of $112,950.00 Brie<(in( the Total
Contract An►ount to $1 169.924.(10, Authorize a Transfer in the Amount of
577,950.00 from the Park Gas Well Leases Fund to the Stormwater Capital
Projects Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of $77,950.00
from the Park Gas Well Leases Fund to the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Stormwater
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $77,950.00, from available funds, for the purpose of
allowing reimbursement for additional utility, paving, landscaping, and parking system
improvements associated with the Harley Avenue Phase 2 Realignment Project; authorize
execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 42521, an infrastructure
construction agreement with Event Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., in the amount of 5281,153.14,
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thereby increasing the contract amount to $10,704,282.86; and authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 42248, a design procurement agreement with
Event Facilities Fort Worth Inc., in the amount of $112,950.00, bringing the total contract
amount to $1,169,924.00.
Mayor Price advised she had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's
Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
At this time Mayor Price turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26217 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20720-04-2013 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with 1 abstention by Mayor Price.
At this time Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman returned the meeting to Mayor Price.
XV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Second Public Hearin(_, for a Proposed Owner-Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 300.5 Acres of Land in Parker Countv, Located North of
Interstate 20 and East of FNI 1187IFarmer Road (AX-13-002 Walsh Ranch)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of Cite Staff
Ms. Allison Gray, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
C- Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XVL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
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XVHI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Price requested to have a moment of silence for the people of West, Texas.
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 10:29 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 7th day of May, 2013.
Attest: Approved:
Mary J, ser > Betsy Price
City Sec etary Mayor