HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/01/28-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 28,2014
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 Gyna M. Bivens, 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 Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
... the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:06 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Todd Hearnsberger, Bethesda Community Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Todd Hearnsberger, Bethesda Community Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY
14, 2014
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 14, 2014, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18111 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc. d/b/a AJL
International, to Operate Forty 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 40 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; *ago,
Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc. d/b/a AJL International is qualified and financially able to
conduct a limousine service within the City; Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc. d/b/a AJL
International has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code;
Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc. d/b/a AJL International presented facts in support of
compelling demand and necessity for 40 limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the
City will best be served by the addition of 40 limousines upon City streets, alleys and
thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21103-01-2014 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc. d/b/a AJL International 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 40 limousines for a one-year period beginning on the effective date;
providing for written acceptance by Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc. d/b/a AJL International
subject to and conditioned on Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc. d/b/a AJL International
complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended.
2. M&C G-18112 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Segment of Clinton Avenue
from NW 26th Street to NW 28th Street Beginning February 17, 2014 Through
April 17, 2014 for Construction Activities (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary closure of
a segment of Clinton Avenue from Northwest 26th Street to Northwest 28th Street beginning
February 17, 2014, through April 17, 2014, for construction activities.
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3. M&C G-18113 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Kepler Investment, Inc., to Operate Fifteen 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 15 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Kepler
Investment, Inc., is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City;
Kepler Investment, Inc., has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code;
Kepler Investment, Inc., presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for 15
limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of
15 limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21104-01-
2014 granting the privilege of operating authority to Kepler Investment, Inc., 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 15 limousines for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Kepler Investment, Inc., subject to and
conditioned on Kepler Investment, Inc., 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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4. M&C G-18114 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, Article IX of the City
Code by Adding a Definition for Local Government Housing Authorities, and
Granting an Exemption from Registration Fees and Eliminating the Periodic
Inspection Requirement for Those Multi-Family Housing Complexes Which are
Operated by Local Government Housing Authorities (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21105-01-
2014 amending Article IX, "Registration and Inspection for Multi-Family Dwelling Complexes"
of Chapter 7 "Buildings" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, to add a
definition for Local Government Housing Authority; to allow for an exemption from annual
registration fees, and to eliminate the mandate of periodic inspections for multi-family housing
complexes operated by a Local Government Housing Authority, in accordance with Chapter 392
of the Texas Local Government Code.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11617 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with Brenntag
Southwest, Inc., and Univar USA, Inc., in a Combined Amount Up to
$1,120,000.00 for the First Year for Liquid Caustic Soda for the Water
Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase
Agreements with Brenntag Southwest, Inc., and Univar USA, Inc., in a combined amount up to
$1,120,000.00 for the first year for liquid caustic soda for the Water Department.
2. M&C P-11618 - Authorize Purchase of Two Digger Derrick Trucks from ATC
Freightliner Group LLC, in the Amount of $403,278.00 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 two
Digger Derrick trucks from ATC Freightliner Group LLC, in the amount of $403,278.00 using
the State of Texas Smart Buy Cooperative Contract No. 072-A1 for the Transportation and
Public Works Department.
3. M&C P-11619 - Authorize Purchase of Six Sport Utility Vehicles from Caldwell
Country Ford for Multiple Departments Using a Texas Association of School
Boards Cooperative Contract for Multiple Departments for a Total Amount of
$119,360.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of six 2014
sport utility vehicles from Caldwell Country Ford for multiple departments using the Texas
Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 430-13 for a total amount of
$119,360.00.
4. M&C P-11620 - Authorize Purchase of Ten Midsize Sport Utility Vehicles from
Caldwell Country Chevrolet for Multiple Departments Using a Texas Association
of School Boards Cooperative Contract for a Total Amount of$221,305.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of ten 2014
midsize sport utility vehicles from Caldwell Country Chevrolet for multiple departments using
Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 358-10 for a total amount of
$221,305.00.
5. M&C P-11621 - Authorize Purchase of Twenty-Six Police Pursuit Sport Utility
Vehicles from Reliable Chevrolet Using a State of Texas Cooperative Contract for
a Total Amount of$696,788.08 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of 26 Police
Pursuit Sport Utility Vehicles from Reliable Chevrolet using State of Texas Cooperative
Contract No. 071-A1 for a total amount of$696,788.08.
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E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26646 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the City of Forest Hill for Participation in the City of Fort 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 System Agreement with the City of Forest Hill for participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The City of Forest Hill will reimburse its
share of operations and maintenance to ensure no cost to the City of Fort Worth with annual
reimbursement estimated to be approximately $21,312.00. In addition, the City of Forest Hill
will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for its share of the Software Upgrade Agreement.
2. M&C C-26647 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the University of North Texas Health Science Center for Participation in the
City of Fort 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 System Agreement with the University of North Texas (UNT) Health Science
Center for participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The
UNT Health Science Center will reimburse its share of operations and maintenance to ensure no
cost to the City of Fort Worth with annual reimbursement estimated to be approximately
$7,200.00. In addition, the UNT Health Science Center will reimburse the City of Fort Worth
for its share of the Software Upgrade Agreement.
3. M&C C-26648 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 8 to City Secretary
Contract No. 38733, an Engineering Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering
Group, Inc., in the Amount of $17,814.00 for the Design of North Beach Street
from Vista Meadows Drive to South of Shiver Road, Thereby Increasing the Total
Contract Amount to $456,963.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 8 to City Secretary Contract No. 38733, an Engineering Services Contract with
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $17,814.00 for the design of North Beach
Street from Vista Meadows Drive to south of Shiver Road, thereby increasing the total contract
amount to $456,963.00.
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4. M&C C-26649 - Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Agreement with Family Dollar Stores of Texas, LLC, on Property Located at 4804
Miller Avenue Containing 0.3107 Acres of Land in Lot 9R, Block 2, Trentman
City Addition, at No Expense to the City (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement with Family Dollar Stores of Texas, LLC, on
property located at 4804 Miller Avenue containing 0.3107 acres of land in Lot 9R, Block 2,
Trentman City Addition, at no expense to the City.
5. M&C C-26650 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Durable
Specialties, Inc., in the Amount of $454,000.00 to Install New Traffic Signal
Hardware and Control Equipment at Four Traffic Signals Located in Southwest
Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 6 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
construction contract with Durable Specialties, Inc., in the amount of $454,000.00 for the
installation of new traffic signal hardware and control equipment at four traffic signals located at
Granbury Road at Gorman Drive/Wedgmont Circle, West Berry Street at Cleburne Road, West
Berry Street at Hemphill Street, and Hemphill Street at West Biddison Street in Southwest Fort
Worth.
6. M&C C-26651 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 33809, an Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement with Texas Jet
Partners, L.P., for Lease Sites 18N, 23N, 25N, 26N, 27N, 28N, 29N, 30N and 36N
at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 33809, an Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement with
Texas Jet Partners, L.P., for lease sites 18N, 23N, 25N, 26N, 27N, 28N, 29N, 30N and 36N at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
7. M&C C-26652 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 with Halff Associates,
Inc., in the Amount of$75,350.00 for Engineering Design Services for the Village
Creek Levee Certification Project for a Total Contract Amount of $610,893.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $75,350.00 for engineering
design services for the Village Creek Levee Certification Project for a total contract amount of
$610,893.00.
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8. M&C C-26653 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with American Suncraft
Construction Co., in the Amount of $710,473.50 for the Lake Country Elevated
Storage Tank Rehabilitation Proiect Located at 8510 Spring Street and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount
of$710,473.50 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21106-01-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$710,473.50 from available
funds, for the purpose of funding a contract with American Suncraft Construction Co. for the
Lake Country Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project located at 8510 Spring Street; and
authorize the execution of a contract with American Suncraft Construction Co., for the same
purpose as reflected above.
9. M&C C-26654 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with J.R. Stelzer Co., in the
Amount of $661,600.00 for the Northwest Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation
Project Located at 3213 NW 27th Street and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount
of$661,600.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21107-01-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$661,600.00 from available
funds, for the purpose of funding a contract with J.R. Stelzer Co. for the Northwest Elevated
Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project located at 3213 Northwest 27th Street; and authorize the
execution of a contract with J.R. Stelzer Co., for the same purpose as reflected above.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1911 -Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation by MedStar to the Fort Worth Fire Department
Mr. Doug Hooten, MedStar Executive Director, presented a Teamwork Award to the Fort Worth
Fire Department for how the ice storm was handled in December 2013.
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City Secretary Kayser stated that Mayor and Council Communications G-18117 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
B. General
3. M&C G-18117 - Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation for the
Purchase of Equipment for Various Fire Stations in the Amount of S11,715.00,
Authorize Transfer from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund in the
Amount of $11,715.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation from
an anonymous donor in the amount of$11,715.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Gifts Fund in the amount of $11,715.00,
subject to receipt of a monetary donation from an anonymous donor, for the purpose of
purchasing equipment for various fire stations; authorize the transfer from the Special Gifts Fund
to the General Fund in the amount of$11,715.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of$11,715.00, subject
to receipt of a monetary donation from an anonymous donor, for the same purpose as reflected
above; and authorize the purchase of equipment for various fire stations, in accordance with City
regulations and state laws.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18117 be approved with
appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21108-01-2014 and 21109-01-2014
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Espino, Bivens, Jordan, Shingleton and Burns announced
upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
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XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: On behalf of Mayor Price, Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Allen Gray that Mr. Michael Ramirez and Ms. Terry Attaway
be reappointed to the Housing Authority beginning January 28, 2014, and with a
term expiring January 31, 2016. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Supporting the Blue Zones ProiectTM to Improve Well-Being and
Economic Vitality
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the Blue Zones®
Project to improve well-being and economic vitality.
Mayor Price recognized Mr. Jon Scholl and Ms. Winjie Tang Miao of Texas Health Resources.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Resolution No. 4278-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18115 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Employment of Kelly, Hart,
and Hallman L.L.P., as Outside Counsel to Represent the City in the Lawsuit
Entitled Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association v. City of Fort Worth,
Texas, Cause No. 48-270181-14, and Authorizing Payment of Counsel Fees in a
Total Amount Up to $100,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the employment of
Kelly, Hart, and Hallman, L.L.P., as outside legal counsel to represent the City in the lawsuit
entitled Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association v. City of Fort Worth, Texas, Cause
No. 48-270181-14, and authorizing payment of counsel fees in a total amount up to $100,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18115 be approved and Resolution No.
4279-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C G-18116 - Adopt Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Ordinance Authorizing the
Issuance and Sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System
Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2014, in an Aggregate
Principal Face Amount Not to Exceed $200,000,000.00, Delegating to the
Designated City Officials the Authority to Effect the Sale of the Bonds, Enacting
Other Provisions Relating to the Subiect and Declaring an Immediate Effective
Date (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt the 24th supplemental ordinance authorizing the
issuance and sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding
and Improvement Bonds, Series 2014, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$200,000.00; delegating to the designated City officials the authority to effect the sale of the
bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; authorize the City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2014, be sold
within the parameter established in the ordinance; approve the execution of an agreement for the
retirement of the refunded obligations, if any, and other instruments related to the issuance of the
bonds; and approve the Purchase Agreement setting forth the terms and conditions for the
purchase of the Refunding and Improvement Bonds.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18116 be approved and Supplemental
Ordinance No. 21110-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
4. M&C G-18118 - Conduct Public Hearings on the Need to Continue the Curfew
Ordinance for Minors, Review the City's Curfew Ordinance for Minors and Its
Effects on the Community and on Problems the Ordinance was Intended to
Remedy, and Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 23-19 of City Code, Curfew
Hours for Minors, to Extend the Curfew for an Additional Three Years (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
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It was recommended that the City Council review the City's curfew ordinance for minors and its
effects on the community and on problems the ordinance was intended to remedy; conduct public
hearings on January 28, 2014, and February 4, 2014, regarding the need to continue the curfew
ordinance for minors; and following the second public hearing on February 4, 2014, adopt an
ordinance amending Section 23-19, "Curfew Hours for Minors", of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth, as amended, by revising the effective date for an additional three years and by adding an
amended sunset provision; providing a penalty not to exceed $500.00.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Sergeant Casey Dean Mills, Police 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 Bivens, that
the public hearing and Mayor and Council Communication G-18118 be continued
to the February 4, 2014, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
E. Planning & Zoning
1. M&C PZ-3046 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of West Broadway Avenue
and a Portion of Grainger Street Between West Broadway Avenue' and West
Peter Smith Street for a New Medical Office Building (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance vacating and extinguishing a
portion of West Broadway Avenue and a portion of Grainger Street between West Broadway
Avenue and West Peter Smith Street, situated in Block 36, Jennings South Addition, an addition
to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and containing approximately 0.4706 or
20,498 square feet acre of land more or less for a new medical office building; providing for
reversion of fee in said land; providing that the City shall retain all existing utilities easements;
and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy
(Mayor and Council Communication G-15624).
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Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3046 be remanded back to the Urban
Design Commission. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26655 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Tax Abatement
Agreement City Secretary Contract No. 43174, with Alcon Laboratories Holding
Corporation, to Include Phase 11 Development Consisting of a Global Data Center
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the
Tax Abatement Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 43174, with Alcon Laboratories
Holding Corporation, in order to add a Phase II development component consisting of a Global
Data Center with an estimated investment amount of $30,000,000.00 in real property
improvements and $4,700,000.00 in business property costs.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26655 be approved. The
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2. M&C C-26656 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of
$4,792,450.00 with Imperial Construction, Inc., for Construction of the Multi-
Purpose Pavilion at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Provide for Staff and
Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Total Proiect Amount of$5,100,000.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a transfer in the amount of $1,225,000.00
from the Culture and Tourism Fund to the Public Events Capital Projects Fund; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public Events
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$1,225,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of
construction of a multi-purpose pavilion at the Will Rogers Memorial Center; and authorize the
execution of a contract in the amount of$4,792,450.00 with Imperial Construction, Inc., for the
same purpose as reflected above.
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 Block of Highview Terrace, completed a comment card in
opposition of Mayor and Council Communication C-26656.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26656 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21111-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays. *AW01
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XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, completed a Citizen Presentation card
relative to clean up on Mansfield Highway and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to issues
on Lancaster Avenue and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
Ms. Kimberly Elgin, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, completed a Citizen Presentation card
relative to clean up on Mansfield Highway and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:33 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 41h day of February, 2014.
Attest: A ed:
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