HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/05/21-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 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
Council Member Jun-us 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
Ronald P. Gonzales, Assistant City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:06 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Father Roger Grist, St. Anne's Episcopal Church
The invocation was provided by Father Roger Grist, St. Anne's Episcopal Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 14,
2013
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that the Minutes of the Re-ular meeting of kiay 14, 2013, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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V. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO MAYOR ELECT BETSY
PRICE AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECT SALVADOR "SAL" ESPINO,
W.B. "ZIM" ZIMMERMAN, DANNY SCARTH, JUNGUS JORDAN, DENNIS
SHINGLETON, KELLY ALLEN GRAY AND JOEL BURNS
Assistant City Secretary Gonzales administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Elect Betsy Price
and Council Members Elect Salvador "Sal" Espino, W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, Danny Scarth,
Jungus Jordan, Dennis Shingleton, Kelly Allen Gray and Joel Burns.
V1. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR BETSY PRICE AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS SALVADOR "SAL" ESPINO, W.B. "ZIM"
ZIMMERMAN, DANNY SCARTH, JUNGUS JORDAN, DENNIS
SHINGLETON, KELLY ALLEN GRAY AND JOEL BURNS
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, and Council Members Espino, Scarth, Jordan,
Shingleton, Allen Gray, and Burns expressed appreciation to their families, Council aides, City
staff and their constituents. They stated that they promised to continue to confront the City's
tough budget issues and infrastructure needs and other upcoming issues within the City.
VII. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17899 be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VIII. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17899
continued to June 4, 2013, Council meeting.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
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-17894 - Authorize Convevance of a Permanent Easement on Property
Located on the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dallas Area Rapid
Transit for the Construction and Maintenance of Public Mass Transit
Improvements and Accept Conveyance of Two Perpetual Roadway/Utility
Easements from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the conveyance to Dallas
Area Rapid Transit of a permanent easement containing approximately sixty-seven and six/tenths
acres of land on property located on the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for the
construction and maintenance of public mass transit improvements relative to the Dallas Area
Rapid Transit Orange Line I-3 segment and acceptance of two perpetual roadway/utility
easements from Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
2. M&C G-17895 - Authorize Joint Acquisition with the City of Dallas of an
Approximately 43,473 Square Foot Tract of Land BelonQin2 to the State of Texas
Located Adiacent to the South Side of Interstate Hi(_Yhway 635 Right-of-Wav for
the Benefit of and Use by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a joint acquisition with
the City of Dallas of an approximately 43,473 square foot tract of land belonging to the state of
Texas and located adjacent to the south side of Interstate Highway 635 right-of-way for the
benefit of and use by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
3. M&C G-17896 - Authorize Execution of a Partial Rescission of Notices of
Restriction to Remove the Local Drainage Easement from Approximately 70.42
Acres Located on the Northeast Quadrant of Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a partial
rescission of notices of restriction to remove the local drainage easement from approximately
70.42 acres located on the northeast quadrant of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport,
subject to approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
4. M&C G-17897 - Adopt Resolution Approving the Revised Fiscal Year 2012-2013
Budget and Service Plan for Public Improvement District No. 1, Downtown PID
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 4206-05-2013, approving the revised Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget and Service Plan for
Public Improvement District No. 1, Downtown PID.
5. M&C G-17898 - Adopt Resolution Approving the Revised Fiscal Year 2012-2013
Budget and Service Plan for Public Improvement District No. 8, Camp Bowie PID
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 4207-05-2013, approving the revised Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget and Service Plan for
Public Improvement District No. S, Camp Bowie PID.
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7. M&C G-17900 - Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with
the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library, Inc., and Authorize Execution of a
Books and Materials Disposition Contract with the Friends of the Fort Worth
Public Library, Inc. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library, Inc.; and
authorize execution of a Books and Materials Disposition Contract with the Friends of the Fort
Worth Public Library, Inc.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11528 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Generator Services with
Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc., for all City Departments in the Amount Up to
$125,000.00 Annually (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for
generator services with Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc., for all City departments in the amount
up to $125,000.00 annually.
2. M&C P-11529 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement for Mobile Data
Computer Mounts from Troy Products for the Police Department in the Amount
of$123,981.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a sole source Purchase
Agreement for mobile data computer mounts from Troy Products for the Police Department in
the amount of$123,981.00.
3. M&C P-11530 - Authorize Purchase of a Ford F-550 Fire Attack Patrol Unit for
the Fire Department from Chastang Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Chastang's Bayou
City Ford, in the Amount of $200,168.00 Using a Cooperative Contract (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a
Ford F-550 fire attack patrol unit for the Fire Department from Chastang Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a
Chastang's Bayou City Ford, in the amount of $200,168.00 using the Houston Galveston Area
Council Cooperative Contract No. FS 12-11.
4. M&C P-11531 - Authorize Purchase of a Ford F-450 Brush Truck for the Fire
Department from Chastang Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Chastang's Bayou City Ford in
the Amount of $158,485.00 Using a Cooperative Contract (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a
Ford F-450 brush truck for the Fire Department from Chastang Enterprises, Inc. d%b/a Chastang's
Bayou City Ford in the amount of $158,485.00 using the Texas Association of School Boards
Cooperative Contract No. 323-09.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26260 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to Citv Secretary
Contract No. 40264 with Buford Goff and Associates, Inc. for Consulting Services
to Support the Public Safety Radio System in the Amount Up to $116,260.50,
Therebv Increasing the Total Contract in the Amount of S3,729,010.50 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following- recommendation: Authorize execution of amendment
No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 40264 with Buford Goff and Associates, Inc., for consulting
services to support the Public Safety Radio System for the Information Technology Solutions
Department in the amount up to $1 16,260.50, thereby increasing the total contract in the amount
of$3,729,010.50.
2. M&C C-26261 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Appropriations in the Risk Management Fund in the Amount of$317,000.00 and
Decreasing the Assigned Risk Management Fund Balance by the Same Amount,
Authorize Transfer of $317,000.00 to the General Fund, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount of
$317,000.00, and Authorize Execution of a Contract with Strategic Government
Resources, Inc., for Up to $317,000.00 for the Implementation of a City-Wide
Performance Management Program (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20754-05-2013, increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Risk
Management Fund in the amount of $317,000.00, decreasing the assigned fund balance by the
same amount, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the General Fund to execute a contract
with Strategic Government Resources, Inc. for City-wide performance management training;
authorize the transfer from the Risk Management Fund to the General Fund; adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20755-05-2013, increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $317.000.00 from available funds for the
same purpose stated above; and authorize the execution of the contract.
3. M&C C-26262 - Authorize Reiection of Bid Received for the Bridge Repair and
Rehabilitation Contract 2013-23 at Four Locations (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4, 8
and 9
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the rejection of a bid
received for Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation Contract 2013-23 at four locations.
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4. M&C C-26263 - Authorize Execution of Chanp_e Order No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No 42543, in the Amount of$75,030.00, with Conatser Construction TX,
LP, for the Butler-McClure Drainage Improvements Project, Thereby Revising
the Total Contract Amount to $1,701,516.50 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 42543, in the amount of$75,030.00, with Conaster
Construction TX, LP, for the Butler-McClure Drainage Improvements Project, thereby revising
the total contract amount to $1,701,516.50.
5. M&C C-26264 - Authorize Resection of All Bids Received for the Crooked Lane
Drainage Improvements Project and Authorize Re-Advertisement (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the rejection of all bids
received for the Crooked Lane Drainage Improvements Project and authorize re-advertisement.
6. M&C C-26265 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the State Justice Assistance Grant in the Amount of $80,000.00 from the State of
Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Authorize Execution of
Related Contract, Adopt Related Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for the State
Justice Assistance Grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the
amount of $80,000.00; authorize the City Manager to accept, reject, alter or terminate, if
awarded, the State Justice Assistance Grant; authorize the execution of a contract in connection
with the acceptance of the grant, if awarded; adopt Resolution No. 4208-05-2013, authorizing the
Police Department's application for and acceptance of$80,000.00 in Grant funds from the State
of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the State Justice Assistance
Grant and the making of assurances required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's
Office; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20756-05-2013, increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the grant for the purpose of updating
12 interview rooms across the department.
7. M&C C-26266 - Authorize Execution of a Ground Lease with Mandatory
Improvements with New One-Group H, LLC, for Lease Sites NW-8 and NW-9
Located at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a ground
lease with mandatory improvements with New One-Group II, LLC, for lease sites NW-8 and
NW-9 located at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
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8. M&C C-26267 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Communitv Affairs for the 2013-2014 Weatherization assistance
Program Up to a Total of $2,000,000.00, Authorize Related Contracts, authorize
Waiver of Indirect Costs Authorize Interfund Loan and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acceptance of Low
Income Housing Energy Assistance Grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the 2013-2014 Weatherization Assistance Program up to a total of
$2,000,000.00; authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments,
extensions and renewals in accordance with City policies and regulations, with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the �(yrant funds for program year
April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014; authorize waiver by the City of indirect costs; authorize
non-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of
5300,000.00 for interim financing for the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program
pending contract execution; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20757-05-2013, increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $2,000,000.00,
subject to receipt of the grant.
X. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1888 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Consent Items - Removed from Consent Agenda
6. M&C G-17899 - Authorize Settlement of Claims Against United Riverside
Rebuilding Corporation, Execution of a Settlement Agreement and Payment of
Closing Costs in the Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
Mayor and Council Communication C-17899 was continued to the .Tune 4, 2013, Council
meeting.
XI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation of Emergency Medical Services Week
Mr. Doug Hooten, MedStar Executive Director, stated that on April 25, 2013, MedStar, Fort
Worth Fire Department and the Fort Worth Police Department responded to a rollover vehicle
crash that was on fire. He further stated that MedStar employees, Kayden Bathory and Robert
Long arrived first on scene and found Patricia Trevino inside the burning vehicle unconscious.
He added that Kayden and Robert had used a fire extinguisher on the ambulance to temporarily
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subdue the fire long enough to pull Ms. Trevino from the vehicle. He stated that shortly
thereafter the crews from Fire Stations 32 and 23 had arrived on scene to fully extinguish the fire
and assist with patient care. He further stated that despite receiving minor burns themselves,
Robert and Kayden were able to render medical care to Ms. Trevino on scene and transferred her
to care flight that had transported her to the hospital. He stated that Robert Long was unable to
attend the Council meeting but Kayden Bathory was in attendance. He added that Ms. Trevino's
family was in attendance to express their gratitude to Kayden and Robert for their heroic acts.
Ms. Trevino's family presented plaques and gifts to Kayden Bathory and Robert Long.
Mr. Hooten stated that this was National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week with a
national theme of"One Mission One Team". He further stated that every day MedStar and the
Fort Worth Fire Department work as a team and respond to over 200 EMS calls for residents and
visitors of Fort Worth. He added that on the morning of April 25, 2013, the Fort Worth Fire
Department exemplified the concept of teamwork in response to the accident. He stated that on
behalf of the MedStar employees and the Board of Directors, they presented a "Teamwork
Award" to the Firelighters of Engine 32, Lieutenant James White, Engineer Jeremy Torres,
Firefighter Matthew Lockhart and Firefighter Bryan Burch and to the Firefighters on Engine 23,
Engineer Mike Wiens, Firefighter Raymond Villegas, Firefighter Scott Boren and Firefighter
Mike Browning.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented a Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week to
Mr. Hooten. He stated that emergency medical services (EMS) was a vital public service which
played a critical role in public outreach, as well as injury prevention and was evolving in its role
as an important member of the healthcare community. He added that access to duality
emergency care dramatically improved the survival and recovery rate of those who experience
sudden illness or injury and personnel from MedStar in addition to the Fort Worth Fire and Fort
Worth Police Departments stood ready to provide compassionate, lifesaving care to those in need
24 hours a day, seven days a week. He pointed out that the members of EMS teams, both career
and volunteer, engaged in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to
enhance their lifesaving skills and was supported by emergency medical dispatchers, educators,
administrators, researchers, emergency nurses, emergency physicians and many others. He
stated that the City of Fort Worth recognized the value and accomplishments of EMS
practitioners and encourages the residents in our community to show their support of these brave
men and women who are committed to saving lives.
Assistant City Secretary Gonzales advised that, as stated by the City Manager in the Pre-Council
work session, Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17903 was a donation by the John
Tinsley Estate, via the Fort Worth Botanical Society, and would be moved up on the regular
agenda to be considered at this time.
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3. M&C G-17903 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation from the John Tinsley
Estate, via the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc., for the Restoration of the Rock
Springs Garden Located in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden at a Value of
$_2,200,000.00, Authorize the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation from the Fort
Worth Botanical Society, Inc. in the Amount of S41,231.00 to Fund the Salary
and Benefits of a Gardener, Authorize the Naming of an Area at the Fort Worth
Botanic Garden as the Victor and Clevone Tinsley Rock Springs Garden,
Authorize Waiver of Permit Fees and Adopt appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize acceptance of a donation from the John
Tinsley Estate, via the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc., for the restoration of the rock springs
garden area in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden at a value of $2,200,000.00; authorize the
acceptance of a donation from the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc., in the amount of
$41,231.00 for the purpose of funding the annual salary and benefits of a gardener, authorize the
naming of the rock springs garden area at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden as the Victor and
Cleyone Tinsley Rock Springs Garden; adopt an appropriation ordinance, increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of 541,231.00,
subject to receipt of a monetary donation from the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc., for the
same purpose stated above, authorize the waiver of fees with respect to city permits related to the
restoration of the rock springs garden area; and find that the waiver of fees carries out the public
purposes set forth herein and that there are sufficient controls to ensure that the public purposes
are carried out.
Mayor Price and Council Member Shingleton presented certificates to Ms. Rattana Mao,
President of the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc., from the John Tinsley Estate for the
restoration of the Rock Springs Garden.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council CommLmication No. G-17903 be approved with
appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance No. 20758-05-2013 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced that on Thursday, May 23, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30
p.m., there would be a preview celebration at Forest Park Pool and tickets could be purchased for
$25.00 per person and that the proceeds would benefit swim lessons for children. He added that
the official openings for the Forest Park Pool would be at 10:00 a.m. and Marine Park Aquatics
Center would be at 12:00 p.rn.
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Council Member Espino invited all to attend the grand openings on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at
10:00 a.m. at the Forest Park Pool and then at 11:30 a.m. there would be a special dedication for
Betty Ward at the Marine Park Aquatics Center. He stated that there would be a monument in
Ms. Ward's honor in the new picnic pavilion and he invited all to attend.
Council Member Jordan expressed his appreciation to Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and
Community Services Department, the Parks and Community Services Department and the
citizens for their hard work on the new YMCA Sports Complex, formerly known as Blue Raider
Field. He also expressed his appreciation to Mayor Price who had hosted a walking town hall in
District 6 at Candleridge Park on May 8, 2013. He stated that over 40 citizens showed up and
that it was a good day and that he was working on the issues that had been brought up during the
walk.
Council Member Allen Gray announced that Congressman Mark Veasey would host a walk on
Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., at Cobb Park. She stated that it would be a 2-mile walk
and he would be talking about health and fitness and different things that were happening around
his district and she invited all to attend. She stated that she wanted to congratulate Ms. Jazmine
Martin, who was the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year and she was also the Youth of the
Year from the Fort Worth Commission for Women.
Mayor Price expressed her appreciation to Council Member Jordan for co-hosting the walk in
District 6 on May 8, 2013. She stated that about 150 citizens attended the Southside Bike
Ramble on May 18, 2013. She also reminded the citizens that Monday, May 27, 2013, was
Memorial Day and that the National Cemetery would host an event at 10:00 a.m. and Mount
Olivet would host their annual celebration at 6:30 p.m. and she invited all to attend.
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.
XIIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
XIV. 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.
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XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-17901 - Adopt Resolution Establishing a Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution providing that the City of Fort
Worth ("City") elects to be eligible to participate in tax abatement as authorized by Chapter 312
of the Texas Tax Code and establishing a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement
Policy governing subsequent tax abatement agreements for properties located in a Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone and adopting an amendment to the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax
Abatement Policy and basic incentives.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17901 be approved and Resolution
No. 4209-05-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C G-17902 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 35-23(b) in Article I of
Chapter 35, Water and Sewers of the City Code to Approve a Revised Drought
Contingency/Emergency Water 'Management Plan (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance, amending Chapter 35, "Water and
Sewers", Article I, "In General" of the code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by
amending Section 23(b) and adopting a revised drought contingency/emergency water
management plan.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17902 be approved and
Ordinance No. 20759-05-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
4. M&C G-17904 - Conduct a Public Hearing, :adopt Resolution Redesignating the
Woodhaven Area as a Nei<(hborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt Ordinance
to Redesignate the Woodhaven Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 10 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to redesignate the Woodhaven area
as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; conduct a public hearing to redesignate the Woodhaven
area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 10; and adopt an
ordinance renewing and redesignating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as "Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 10, City of Fort Worth, Texas", pursuant to the Texas
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code, Chapter 312.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
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a. Report of City Staff
Mrs. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, Housing and Economic Development Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17904 be
approved, and Resolution No. 4210-05-2013 and Ordinance No. 20760-05-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26208 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication C-25504 to Extend
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 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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 Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26208 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C C-26268 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 36482, Economic Development Program Agreement with Museum
Place Holdings, LLC, to Revise the Definition of Improvements and Affordable
Housing Set-Aside in Phase III and Extend the Completion Deadlines for Phases
11, 111 and IV of the Museum Place Development (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 36482, Economic Development Program Agreement with
Museum Place Holdings, LLC, to revise the definition of improvements and affordable housing
set-aside in Phase III and extend the completion deadlines for Phase I1, 1I1 and IV of the Museum
Place Development.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26268 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-26269 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Program
Agreement with Our Nation's Best Sports for the Construction of a New
Corporate Headquarters Facility to be Located in the Fossil Creek Business Park
Near the Intersection of Fossil Creek Boulevard and North Beach Street
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Economic Development
Program Agreement with Our Nation's Best Sports for the construction of a new, approximately
60,000 square foot corporate headquarters, to be located in the Fossil Creek Business Park near
the intersection of Fossil Creek Boulevard and North Beach Street.
Motion: Council :Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26269 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C C-26270 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Michell Garner, for the Rehabilitation of a Two-Story, Ten Unit Apartment
Building on Property Located at 612 Luxton Street in the Evans and Rosedale
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a five-year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Michell Garner, for the rehabilitation of a two-story, ten unit apartment building
on property located at 612 LUXtOrl Street in the Evans and Rosedale Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement
Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26270 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C C-26271 - Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of $25,000.00 of Urban
Development Action Grant Program Income in the Form of a Forgivable Loan to
UNPJ Holding Company, Ltd., for Building Improvements to its Manufacturing
Facility Located at 715 East Ninth Street, Authorize Execution of a Loan
Agreement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize expenditure in the amount of$25,000.00 of
Urban Development Action Grant program income in the form of a forgivable loan to UNPJ
Holding Company, Ltd., for building improvements to its manufacturing facility located at 715
East Ninth Street; authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a loan agreement and
any related documents with UNPJ Holding Company, Ltd., for the loan for a term beginning on
the date of execution and ending two years after completion of the improvements; authorize the
City Manager or his designee to amend the loan agreement, if necessary, to achieve project goals
provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with City
policies and applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal funds; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance, increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of$25,000.00 from available funds for the same purpose as stated above.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26271 be approved, and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20761-05-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
6. M&C C-26272 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of $1,587,340.80 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay
2013-4 at Multiple Locations Throughout the City of Fort Worth, Provide for
Project Cost and Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of$1,666,707.80
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council Authorize a transfer in the amount of $793,670.40
from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $396,835.20 to the Water Capital Projects
Fund and $396,83520 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance,
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $396,83520 from available funds, for the purpose of Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete
Surface Overlay 2013-4 at Multiple Locations and adopt an appropriation ordinance, increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$396,83520 from available funds for the same purpose as stated above; and authorize the
execution of a contract with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of$1,587,340.80.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26272 be approved, and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20762-05-2013 and 20763-05-2013 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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7. M&C C-26273 - Authorize Execution of a Master Municipal Equipment Lease-
Purchase Agreement with All American Investment Group, LLC, in the Amount
of $18,443,309.30, Authorize Execution of an Escrow Agreement with A11
American Investment Group, LLC, and SunTrust Bank, Authorize Execution of
Amendment No. 8 to Citv Secretary Contract No. 29110 with Johnson Controls,
Inc., in the Amount of $10,955,452.00 to Support the Refinance of Phase 4 of the
City's Energy Savings Performance Contract and the Finance and
Implementation of Phase 7 of the City's Energy Savings Performance Contract at
Selected City-Owned Facilities, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies in
the Amount of $140,000.00 for a Total Project in the Amount of $11,095,452.00
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Master Municipal
Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement with All American Investment Group, LLC (AAIG) in
the amount of 518,443,309.30 to refinance Phase 4. $7,487,857.30 of the City's Energy Savings
Performance Contract (ESPC) with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) and to finance implementation
of ESPC Phase 7, in the amount of 510,955,452.00 with JCI; authorize the execution of an
Escrow Agreement with AAIG and SunTrust Bank as required by the Master Municipal
Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement; adopt an appropriation ordinance, increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of 511,095,452.00
from available funds, for the purpose of funding implementation of ESPC Phase 7 with Johnson
Controls, Inc. in the amount of 510,955,452.00 and fundin« construction inspection and
contingencies in the amount of S140,000.00; and authorize execution of Amendment No. 8 to
City Secretary Contract No. 29110 with JCI in the amount of 510,955,452.00 to implement
ESPC with JCI for selected City-owned and operated facilities.
Council Member Scarth advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would be abstaining from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26273 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20764-05-2013 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with I recusal by Council Member Scarth.
8. M&C C-26274 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with CD Builders, Inc., in the
Amount of $2,866,980.00 for Lake Crest Drainage Improvements Project and
Provide for Contingencies and Construction Services for a Total Project in the
Amount of$3,273,580.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with CD
Builders, Inc., in the amount of $2,866,980.00 for the Lake Crest Drainage Improvements
Project and Construction Services for a Total Project in the Amount of S3,273,580.00.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26274 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
9. M&C C-26275 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Receipts and Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of
$550,000.00 to Fund the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance,
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund by
$550,000.00 and decreasing the assigned Culture and Tourism Fund balance by the same amount
for the purpose of funding the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26275 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20765-05-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
10. M&C C-26276 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 37013 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of
$1,896,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $6,009,113.00 for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations for the Trinity River Vision-Central City
Project and the Trinity Uptown Service Area, Phase 2B with Total City
Expenditures for the Central City Project Not to Exceed the Authorized Amount
of$26,600,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 37013 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of
$1,896,000.00 for water and sanitary sewer main relocations for the Trinity River Vision-Central
City Project and the Trinity Uptown Service Area, Phase 213, thereby increasing the contract
amount to $6,009,113.00, with total City expenditures for the Central City Project not to exceed
the authorized amount of$26,600,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26276 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVI. ZONING HEARING
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. ZC-12-112 - (CD 2) - Thomas Blanton, 3900 and 3950 Angle Avenue; from: "I"
Light Industrial to: "D" High Density Multifamily (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoning Commission (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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The City Council at its regular meeting of May 7, 2013, continued ZC-12-112.
Mr. Joe Paniagua, 8125 Mount Shasta Circle, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-12-112 but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-12-112 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed case,
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the hearing be
closed and that Ordinance No. 20766-05-2013 be adopted. The motion carried 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Leroy Comley, 2604 Market Avenue, appeared before Council regarding burglary at his
home and Police treatment.
Mr. Stephen Hall, representing the Fort Worth Police Officers Association, 904 Collier Street,
appeared before Council regarding injured workers.
Ms. Suzette Watkins, 1801 Bomar Avenue, appeared before Council regarding the Chuck Silcox
Animal Shelter discussion.
XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:27 a.m. in
honor of Granbury, Texas; Cleburne, Texas; and Moore, Oklahoma due to the devastation that
they had suffered from the recent weather events.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 4th day of June, 2013.
Attest: Approved:
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Mary J. Kaysci' y3 Zim Zinu ennan
City Secretary Mayor Pro tern