HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/02/28-Minutes-City CouncilPresent:
Mayor Mattie Parker
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Mayor Pro tern Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Carlos Flores , District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams , District 6
Council Member Chris Nettles , District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck , District 9
Absent:
Council Member Leonard Firestone , District 7
Staff Present :
David Cooke , City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jannette Goodall, City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the City
Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 10:05 a.m . on Tuesday,
February 28 , 2023 , in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall , 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth , Texas .
INVOCATION -Bishop Kevin Dickerson, Day Spring Family Church
The invocation was provided by Bishop Kevin Dickerson, Day Spring Family Church.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS -(State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance
to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indiv isible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. 23 -0060 Presentation of Recognition of Members of MedStar, Fort Worth Police
Department, Fort Worth Fire Department and Fort Worth Community Members
Council Member Beck gave a brief presentation and recognized members of
MedStar, Fort Worth Police Department, Fort Worth Fire Department, and Fort
Worth Community members.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 23-0145 be withdrawn from the Council
Agenda and M&C 23 -0148 be continued to the March 21, 2023 , Council meeting.
City Secretary Goodall advised that M&C 23 -0161 should reflect it being in District 2 and
Future CD 2 and 7.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council in support of M&C 23 -0174.
Jerald Miller completed a speaker card in opposition to M&C 23 -0175 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition to M&C 23 -0189.
The following individuals completed undecided comment cards relative to M&C 23 -0189:
Gary Wright
Rita Vinson
Daniel Haase completed a comment card in support of M&C 23 -0187.
Rick Herring completed an undecided comment card relative to M&C 23 -0187.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Bivens made a motion , seconded by Council Member Crain , that
the Consent Agenda be approved . Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Firestone
absent.
A. Ge neral -Consent Items
1.
2.
3.
M&C 23 -0 150 (ALL) Approve Tradition Municipal U tility District No. 2B of
Denton County's Proposal to the District 's U nlimited Tax Road Bonds , Series
2023 Seeking City of Fort Worth's Consent to Issue in an Amount Not to Excee d
$8,085,000.00
Motion : Approved.
M&C 23-0 156 (CD 9 1 Future CD 9) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of
Amendment Number Two to the Funding Agreement with Fort Worth South, Inc.
dba Near Southside, Inc. in the Amount of $3 ,000 ,000.00 for the Street Repair
and Reconstruction Program for a Revised Amount of $16,000,000.00 , Authorize
Acceptance of Funds in an Amount Up to $3,000,000 .00 from Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 4., Adopt Appropriation Ordinance; and Amend the Fiscal
Year 2023 -2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved . Resolution No . 5701-02-2023 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 26017-02 -2023
M&C 23 -01 7 1 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Settlement Agreement in Cause No.
6:19 -CV-345-ADA-DTG , City of Allen , Texas et al., v . Time Warner Cable
Texas, LLC d/b/a Spectrum and Charter Communications, for Resolution of All
Claims Associated with the Recovery of Unpaid Franchise Fees Owed to Fort
Worth
Motion: Approved.
4 . M&C 23-0172 (CD 5 and CD 7 / Future CD 5 and CD 10) Authorize the
Execution of a Natural Gas Supply Agreement through an Interlocal Cooperative
Agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the Village Creek Water
Reclamation Facility Biosolids Drum Drying Fac ility and Authorize an Amendment
to the Alliance Fort Worth Maintenance Facility Transportation Facility Agreement
with Atmos Energy Corp , Mid -Tex Division to include a Delivery Point for the
Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Biosolids Drum Drying Facility
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6.
7.
Motion: Approved.
M&C 23-0174 (ALL) Adopt Resolution Creating a New Program within the
Police Department to Utilize Asset Forfeiture Funds, m the Amount of
$50,000 .00 , Appropriated by M&C 23-0039 for the Purposes of Law
Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5702 -02-2023
M&C 23-0175 (ALL) Approve
M.J. William's Appointment by the
Capacity for the Police Department
Motion: Approved .
Reserve Officers I.Barron, R.Johnson, &
Chief of Police to Serve in a Supplementary
M&C 23-0176 (ALL) Adopt Resolution Appointing Paul Lilly as a Substitute
Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau for a Two -Year
Term and Designating the Substitute Hearing Officer to Conduct Hearings and
Appeals Pursuant to Chapters 7, 10, 12.5, and 22 of the City Code and Perform
Other Duties as Assigned
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5703 -02-2023
8. M&C 23-0177 (CD 7 / F uture CD 10) Authorize the Application for and
Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023 Airport Cargo Entitlement Grant, if Awarded,
from the Federal Aviation Admi nistration , in an Amount Up to $2,500,000.00 for
the Extension of Taxiway Papa at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport,
Authorize the Use of Land Credits for the City's Match, in an Amount Up to
$277,778.00, for a Total Amount Up to $2,777,778 .00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No . 26018 -02-2023
9. M&C 23-0178 (CD 7 / Future CD 10) Authorize the Application for and
Acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2023 Discretionary Grant, if Awarded , from the
Federal Aviation Administration, in an Amount Up to $10,000,000.00 for the
Extension of Taxiway Papa at Perot F ield Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Authorize
the Use of Land Credits for the City 's Match , in an Amount Up to $1,111,112.00 ,
for a Total Amount Up to $11,111,112.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26019-02 -2023
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M&C 23-0179 (CD 7 I F uture CD 10) Authorize Application for and Acceptance
of a Noise Mitigation Grant, if Awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration
in an Amount Up to $15,000,000.00 for Noise Mitigation Efforts at Perot Field
Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Authorize Use of Land Credits for City's Match in an
Amount Up to $1,666,667.00 for a Total Amount Up to $16,666,667.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26020-02-2023
M&C 23-0181 (CD 6 / Future CD 6 and ETJ) Adopt Ordinance to Establish a
Water Main Capacity Charge in the Amount of $110,363.00 Per Million Gallons
Per Day for a 36-Inch Southside III Water Transmission Main to Serve the
Wholesale Customer Cities of Burleson and Crowley, Bethesda Water Supply
Corporation, and Surrounding Areas , Pursuant to Chapter 35, Article III, Division
4 Sections 35-87 through 35-93 of the City Code
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26021-02-2023
12. M&C 23-0188 (CD 9 / Future CD 9) Authorize the Donation of the Mural
Currently Installed at the Central Library Titled "Texas Tales" to Texas Christian
University and Find that the Donation Serves a Public Purpose
Motion: Approved.
13. M&C 23-0189 (ALL) Adopt an Ordinance Amending Appendix B , Article II ,
Division 3 "Nuisances" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas to Regulate
Abandoned Shopping Cart and Establish an Abandoned Shopping Cart Recovery
Fee in the Amount of $50.00 Per Shopping Cart Recovered From Impoundment
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26022-02-2023
14. M&C 23-0170 ALL) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Increase in an Amount
Not to Exceed $5,000.00 to be Paid to Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle &Townsend,
P.C., as Outside Legal Counsel for Legal Matters Relating to the Lawsuit Against
Charter Communications, VI, LLC d/b/a Spectrum Cable to Recover Unpaid
Franchise Fees Owed to Fort Worth for a New Total Amount Not to Exceed
$95,000.00
Motion: Approved . Resolution No . 5704-02 -2023
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services -Consent Items
1. M&C 23 -0144 (ALL) Authorize E xecution of an Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 55861 with Consolidated Traffic Controls , Inc. for RTC School
Flasher Systems to Increase the Annual Amount by $600 ,000.00 for a New
Annual Amount Not to Exceed $1 ,000,000.00 , Using Houston -Galveston Area
Council Cooperative Contract PE05 -21 for the Transportation and Public Works
Department (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 23-0145 (ALL) Authorize · Utilization of Cooperative Purchasing
Agreements for Goods and Services Between the City of Fort Worth , Local
Governments and Local Cooperative Organizations Authorized by the Texas Local
Government Code
Motion : It was the consensus of the City Council that M&C 23 -0145 be
withdrawn from the Counci I Agenda.
3 . M&C 23 -0146 (CD 2 , CD 8 , CD 10 / Future CD 2 , CD 8 , and CD 10) Authorize
Agreement with Hi Lite Airfield Services , LLC , U sing Sourcewell Cooperative
Contract No. 110122-HLA for Airfield Painting in an Annual Amount Not to
E xceed $500 ,000 .00 and Authorize Four Consecutive One-Year Renewal Options
for the Same Annual Amount for the Aviation Department
Motion: Approved .
4. M&C 23 -0147 (ALL) Authorize the Rejection of All Responses to Invitation to
Bid 23 -0011 for Laboratory Testing for Animal Care for the Code Compliance
Department
5.
Motion: Approved.
M&C 23-0148 (AL L) Authorize the Execution of a Services Agreement with WM
Recycle America, LLC . for Recycling Processing Services in an Estimated Annual
Amount of $4 ,507,000.00 for an Initial Ten-Year Term for the Code Compliance
Department
Motion: It was the consensus of the City Council
continued to the March 21 , 2023 , Council meeting .
that M&C 23-0148 be
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6 . M&C 23-0149 (ALL) Authorize the Exec ution of a Services Agreement with
Waste Management of Texas, Inc ., for Transport Services for Waste and
Recyclables from City Drop-Off Stations and Special Event Collection in an
Estimated Annual Amount of $1,102,865 .00 for an Initial Seven -Year Term for
the Code Compliance Department
7.
Motion: Approved.
M&C 23-0167 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of a Cooperative Purchase
Agreement with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC for the Purchase of an
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle, Using Houston-Galveston Area Council
Cooperative Contract FS12 -19 in an Annual Amount Not To Exceed $976 ,835 .00
for the Fire Department Through the Property Management Department and
Authorize Two One-Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount
Motion: Approved.
C. La nd -Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0161 (CD 2 and Future CD 2 & 7) Authorize Acquisition of Right-of-Way
Easements m 1.1453 Acres , a Drainage Ease ment m 0 .5271 Acres , and
Temporary Construction Ease ments in 0.1622 Acres from Real Property Owned
by the International Order of Operating Engineers Local 178 AFL -CIO, Located at
6225 Cromwell Marine Creek Road , Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas ,
in the Amount of $459 ,517.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up
to $5,000 .00 for a Total Cost of $464,517.00 for the Cromwell Marine Creek
Road Widening Project (2018 & 2022 Bond Program)
City of Fo rt Worth
Property Description: 1.1453 acres of right-of-way ease ments, 0.5271 acres
of drainage easement, and 0.162 2 acres of temporary construction easeme nts
situated in the James Conwill Survey, Abstract No. 343 , Tract IE, J C and
2C, located at 6225 Cromwell Marine Creek Road
Motion: Approved.
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2 . M&C 23 -0162 (CD 7 I Future CD 10) Authorize Acquisition of Right-of-Way
Easement in 0.068 Acres from Real Property Owned by Shannon M. Bell and
Terry B . Bell , Located at 4530 Keller Hicks Road in the J. Billingsley Survey,
Abstract No. 70, Tract 4E01, Tarrant County, Texas, in the Amount of
$109,229.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $5,000.00 for
a Total Cost of $114,229.00 for the Keller Hicks Road Project (2022 Bond
Program)
3.
Property Description:0.068 acres described as the J Billingsley Survey,
Abstract No. 70, Tract 4EOJ , Tarrant County, Texas, located at 4530 Keller
Hicks Road
Motion: Approved.
M&C 23 -0163 (ETJ near CD 3 / Future CD 3) Accept the Donation of
Approximately 1.012 Acres Situated Between the Henry Lane Survey, Abstract
No. 928 and I. & G.N.R.R . CO. Survey, Abstract No. 1991 in Tarrant County,
Texas from TRT Land Investors, LLC or Affiliate for the Westside IV E levated
Storage Tank and Water Transmission Main Project
Property Description.-J.012 acres situated between the Henry Lane Survey,
Abstract No. 928 and I & G.NR.R. CO. Survey, Abstract No. 1991 , Tarrant
County, Texas
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 23 -0166 (CD 7 / Future CD 7) Ratify the Conveyance of an Easement and
Right-of-Way to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, Being Approximately
0.0136 Acres of Land in Lot 32A, Block 20, Lake Worth Leases ,· an Addition
in the A .M. Clear Survey , Abstract Number 360 , City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas , for Electrical Equipment and Appurtenances Necessary for the
Watercress Drive Low Pressure Sewer Improvements Project
Property Description: 0. OJ 36 acres of land in Lot 32A, Block 20, Lake Worth
Leases, and an addition in the A.M Clear Survey, Abstract No. 360, City oj
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Motion: Approved.
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5 . M&C 23-0168 (CD 6 / Future CD 6) Authorize the Conveyance of an Easement
and Right-of-Way to Oncor Electric Delivery Company , LLC , Being
Approximately 0.041 Acres of Land in Lot 1, Block 1, South Patrol Addition , City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for Electrical Equipment and
Appurtenances to Service the South Patrol Division Headquarters to be Located
at 3501 W. Risinger Road
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Property Description : 0. 041 acres in Lot 1, Block 1, South Patrol Addition,
City of Fort Worth , Tarrant County, Texas , located at 3501 West Risinger
Road
Motion: Approved.
M&C 23-0169 (CD 8/ FUTURE CD 8) Authorize Execution of Amendment No.
5 to City Secretary Contract No. 28336 with Allied Waste Systems , Inc. d/b/a
Republic Services for the Lease and Operation of the Southeast Landfill to Allow
for a Sublease and Use of a Concrete Recycling Facility at the Southeast Landfill
and Authorize Execution of Consent to a Sublease Agreement Between Republic
and South -Point Constructors , a Texas Joint Venture of Kiewit Infrastructure
South Co. and Austin Bridge & Road , Limited Partners for the Operation of
Concrete Recycling Plant at the Southeast Landfill
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Cont ract -Co nse nt Items
1. M&C 23-0138 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to the Public Safety
Radio Communications System Upgrade Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc.,
with an Increase of $111,764 .28 for the Total Cost of the Agreement Not to
Exceed $16,263 ,701.89 Using Houston -Galveston Area Council Contract No .
RA05 -21
Motion: Approved.
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2 . M&C 23-0139 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
55457 with SHI Government Solutions, Inc . to Increase the Annual Amount by
$720 ,000.00 for the Purchase of Microsoft Software Upgrades , License,
Maintenance , and Related Services, U sing State of Texas Department of Information
Resources Cooperative Contract DIR-TSO-4092 for a Total Annual Amount of
$2 ,126 ,387.00 for the Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 23-0140 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment to City Secretary Contract
Number 52796 with Granicus , LLC to Add OpenCities Software Licenses ,
Professional Services , and Training for a Total Amount of $193 ,904 .00 for the First
Year and $161 ,904 .00 for Renewal Year Options Two , Three , and Four
4.
5.
Motion: Approved .
M&C 23-0141 (ALL) Ratify Execution of a Cooperative Agreeme nt with the United
States Department of Housing and U rban Development to Process Housing Cases for
Fiscal Year 2022 , Approve Acceptance of Funds in the Amount Up to $278 ,380.00,
Including Interest, Waive Indirect Costs , and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No . 26023 -02-2023
M&C 23-0142 (ALL) Authorize E xecution of Contract with the Fort Worth
Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to Assist Business Equity Firms -
Certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises in an Amount Not to Exceed
$126,504.00 for the Period of October I , 2022 , through September 30 , 2023
Motion: Approved.
6 . M&C 23-0143 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contract with the Fort Worth
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Assist Business Equity Firms -Minority and
Women Business Enterprises in an Amount Not to Exceed $126,504.00 for the
Period of October 1, 2022, through September 30 , 2023
Motion: Approved.
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M&C 23-0151 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with PartnerRe America
Insurance Company in an Amount Not to Excee d $550 ,000.00 for Stop Loss
Insurance for the City of Fort Worth's Health Benefits Plan with an Effective Date of
January 1, 2023 for a One Year Term
Motion: Approved .
M&C 23-0157 (CD 4 and CD 7 I F uture CD 4) Authorize the Execution of a
Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
for the Ray White Road Widening Improvements Project from Mirage Drive to the
Bridge Over Bear Creek with a Preconstruction Phase Fee in the Amount of
$158 ,000.00 and a Construction Phase Fee of Six and One Quarter Percent (6.25%)
of the Cost of Work within the Project Construction Budget of $13 ,256 ,000.00 (2022
Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
9 . M&C 23-0158 (CD 8 / F uture CD 8) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement
with City of Forest Hill in the Amount of $500,000.00 for the Wichita Street
Widening Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Years
2023 -2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26024 -02-2023
10. M&C 23-0164 (CD 6 I Future CD 6) Authorize Execution of an Architectural Design
Contract in the Amount of $436,920.00 Including $52,170 .00 of Reimbursable
Expenses , with RPGA Design Group, Inc., for Design and Construction
Administration Services for Fire Station No . 26 Located at 4915 South Drive W. for
an Estimated Total Cost of the Project, Including Design, Construction , and Other
Costs in the Amount of $6,674,500.00 (2018 Bond Program)
Motion : Approved.
11. M&C 23-0165 (CD 8 / Future CD 9) Authorize Amendment to an Architectural
Services Contract with E lements of Architecture , Inc., in the Amount of $68 ,093.00
for a Total Contract Amount of $107 ,503.00 for Scrap Metal Yard Improvements for
the Old Hemphill Drop-Off Station
Motion: Approved.
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12. M&C 23 -0173 (ALL) Authorize the Application for , and , if Awarded, Acceptance of
a Recycling Partnership Grant in an Amount Up to $160 ,000.00, Authorize Execution
of a Grant Agreement with The Recycling Partnership , and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26025 -02 -2023
13. M&C 23-0180 (C D 3 / Future CD 3) Authorize Exec ution of Amendment No . 3 in
the Amount of $23 ,096.00 for Additional Water and Sanitary Sewer Design to an
Engi neering Agreement with Stream Water Group Inc. for 2018 Bond Yr 3 -
Contract 5 & 6 Project for a Revised Contract Amount of $847 ,441.00
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Motion: Approved.
M&C 23-0182 (ALL) Ratify E mergency Contracts with Conatser Construction TX ,
LP, Reyes Group , LTD , Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC and Jackson
Construction, Ltd. in the Final Amounts of $658,874.62, $427,904.67, $520,041.20
and $1,000 ,000.00 Respectively for Emergency Water Main Repair Work Performed
for the Summer 2022 Heat Wave Weather Event
Motion: Approved.
M&C 23 -0183 (ALL) Authorize the Ratification of Expenditures in the Amount of
$1 ,848 ,950.10 with Multiple Vendors for Continued Annual Costs for Technology
Support Contracts Acquired and Assigned from the MyH20 Project
Motion: Approved.
16. M&C 23 -0185 (CD 9 I F uture CD 9) Authorize Execu t ion of Amendment No. 2 , in
the Amount of $167 ,774 .00, to an E ngineering Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews
& Newnam , Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer Contract 2019 WSM-L and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal
Years 2023 -2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved . Appropriation Ordinance No. 26026 -02 -2023
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M&C 23-0 186 (CD 5 I Future CD 5) Authorize Exec ution of Amendment No. 1 in
the Amount of $130,514.00 to an E ngineering Agreement with HDR Inc. for the
Water and Sanitary Sewer Contract 2020 WSM -E , and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2023-2027
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26027 -02 -2023
M&C 23-0187 (CD 4 / Future CD 11) Authorize Execut ion of an E ngineering
Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $47 5 ,00 0 .00,
for Engineering Related Professional Services for the Development of the Gateway
Park Master Plan (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY -CONSENT ITEMS
1. 23 -0055 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. U pcoming and Recent Events
Council Members Flores, Williams, Nettles, and Beck announced upcommg and recent
events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Re c ogn ition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. App roval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council in opposition to M&C 23-0142.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition to Item 23-0207.
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Cameron Chubbuck, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, appeared before Council via
conference call in support ofltem 23 -0209.
Avis Chaisson, Dallas, Texas, appeared before Council in support of M&C 23-0153.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion , seco nded by Council Member Blaylock,
that requirements of Council Rules of Procedure 5.2.l to allow Council Proposal
CP-326 to be acted upon in the City Council meeting in which it is introduced be
approved.
Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles,
that Council Proposal CP -326 be continued for 90 days. Motion failed 4-4 , Mayor
Parker and Council Members Flores, Crain, and Blaylock casting the dissenting
votes and Council Member Firestone absent.
Council Member Crain made a motion , seconded by Council Member Blaylock,
that requirements of Council Rules of Procedure 5.2.1 to allow Council Proposal
CP -326 to be acted upon in the City Council meeting in which it is introduced be
approved. Motion passed 5-3, Council Members Williams, Nettles, and Beck
casting the dissenting votes and Council Member Firestone absent.
1. CP-326 Financial Openness, Responsibility and Transparency Act (FORT Act) to
Amend the City Council Rules of Procedure Concerning Council Proposals
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion , seconded by Council Member
Blaylock, that Council Proposal CP-326 be approved.
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Council Member Nettles made a motion , seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Biven s, that Council Proposal CP-326 be referred to a Council
Worksession. Motion failed 4 -4 , Mayor Parker and Council Members
Flores, Crain and Blaylock casting the dissenting votes.
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Council Member Williams made a motion , seco nded by Council Member
Nettles, that Council Proposal CP-326 be amended to remove Section 2,
Sub -Section 4B , strike Item 3 and strike all references to the checklist in
Section 2 . Motion failed 5-3 , Mayor Parker and Council Members Flores ,
Crain , Blaylock and Beck casting the dissenting votes and Council Member
Firestone absent.
Council Member Crain made a motion , se conded by Council Member
Blayl oc k , that Council Proposal CP-326 be approved. Motion passed 6 -2,
Williams and Nettles casting the dissenting votes and Council Member
Firestone absent.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
1. 23 -0140 Board Appointments -District 7
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion , seconded by Mayor
Bivens, that Jennifer Ferguson be appointed to Place 7 of the
Standards Commission effective February 28, 2023 , and with
expiring October 1, 2025. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
absent.
Pro tern
Building
a term
Fi restone
PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES -NONE
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, comm1ss10ns , and/or
City Council committees .
RESOLUTIONS
1. 23 -0207 A Resolution Authorizing Certain Waivers to the City's Policies for Capital
Public Improvement Districts and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones to Facilitate the
Creation of a Future Capital Public Improvement District and Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone at Veale Ranch
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion , seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Resolution No. 5705-02-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0 ,
Council Member Firestone absent.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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2. 23-0208 A Resolution Providing the City of Fort Worth 's Commitment,
Acknowledgement, and Support for the North Central Texas Council of
Governments' 2023 Regional Transportation Council 's Legislative Program for the
88th Texas Legislature; Specifically Supporting Advancement and Implementation of
High-Speed Transportation, and Broadband Expansion
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion , seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Bivens, that Resolution No. 5706-02-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0 ,
Council Member Firestone absent.
3. 23 -0209 A Resolution Approving for Purposes of Section 147(F) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, The Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Northill
Manor Apartments to be Issued by Cinco Public Facility Corporation
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion , seconded by Council Member
F lores , that Resolution No. 5707-02 -2023 be adopted . Motion passed 8-0 ,
Council Member Fi restone absent.
4 . 23 -0210 A Resolution Confirming the Community Center at Hillside Park ts named
NEW the Atatiana Carr-Jefferson Community Center at Hillside
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion , seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Bivens, that Resolution No. 5708 -02 -2023 be adopted . Motion passed 8-0 ,
Council Member Firestone absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 23 -0007 (CD 2 I F uture CD 2) Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Variance
from Section 4 -4 of the City Code to Allow Mixed Beverage Sales for On -Premise
Consumption with Late Hours at Valli's International Kitchen Located at 4450 Boat
Club Road (Co ntinued from a Previous Meeting)
(PUBLIC HEARING -a . Report of City Staff: Beth Knight; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing .
a. Report of City Staff
Beth Knight , Development Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
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b. P u blic Comment
There were no public comments .
c. Council Action
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Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion , seconded by Council Member
Crain, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 23 -0007 be denied .
Motion passed 7-1 , Council Member Nettles casting the dissenting vote and
Council Member Firestone absent.
M&C 23 -0062 (CD 7 / Future CD 10) Conduct Public Hearing, Authorize Exec ution
of Municipal Services Agreement and Consider Adopting Ordinance for the Proposed
Owner-Initiated Annexation of Approximately 61.436 Acres of Land in Denton
County, Known as Timber Hill ARCO, Located West of Blue Mound Road and
South of Highway 114 , in the Far North Planning Sector, AX-22-010 (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
(PUBLIC HEARING -a . Report of City Staff: Stuart Campbell; b. Public Comment;
c . Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing .
a. Report of City Staff
Stuart Campbell, Development Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
c. Co uncil Action
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion , seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Bivens, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 23 -0062 be continued to
the March 21, 2023, Council meeting . Motion passed 8-0 , Council Member
Firestone absent.
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City Secretary Goodall advised that Zoning Docket ZC -22 -192 was a compamon to
M&C 23-0062 and would be moved up on the Council Agenda.
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2023 , continued Zoning
Docket ZC-22-192:
2. ZC-22-192 (CD 7) Double Eagle TH LLC -ARCO Murray, 18242 S FM 156 (20
ac.) From: Unzoned, To: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion , seconded by Council Member
Blaylock, that Zoning Docket ZC-22-192 be continued to the March 21,
2023 , Council meeting . Motion passed 7-1, Council Member Nettles casting
the dissenting vote and Council Member Firestone absent.
3 . M&C 23-0152 (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Stating the City of
Fo rt Worth Elects to be Eligible to Participate in Tax Abatement Authorized by
Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code and Adopt New General Tax Abatement Policy
(PUBLIC HEARING - a . Report of City Staff: Robert Sturns; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion:
City of Fort Worth
Council Member Nettles made a motion,
Bivens, that the public hearing be closed,
Resolution No . 5709-02-2023 be adopted.
Member F irestone absent.
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M&C 23 -0152 be approved and
Motion passed 8-0 , Council
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M&C 23-0155 (CD 6 I Future CD 8) Conduct a Public Hearing on the Application by
Worthington Point Apartments LP to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for Non-Competitive (4 %) Housing Tax Credits for the
Substantial Rehabilitation of Worthington Point Apartments, a Proposed T ax-Exempt
Development Located at 12301 Hemphill Street, Crowley, Texas 76036, Adopt a
Resolution of No Objection to the Application, Make Related Determinations,
Authorize Wavier of Various City Development Fees in the Approximate Amount of
$36,295.00, and Find that Waiver of Fees Serves a Public Purpose and that Adequate
Controls are in Place to E nsure the Public Purpose is Carried Out
(PUBLIC HEARING -a. Report of City Staff: Leah Brown; b. Citizen Presentations;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Leah Brown, Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report .
b. Pub lic Comment
There were no public comments.
c. Co un cil Action
Motion : Council Member Williams made a motion , seconded by Council Member
Crain, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 23 -0155 be approved as
amended rev1smg the boundary description , and Resolution No .
5710-02-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member F irestone
absent.
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ZONING HEARING
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14 , 2023, continued Zoning
Docket ZC-22-181:
1. ZC -22 -1 8 1 (CD 6/6) Rall Properties LP -6881 Harris Parkway & 7101 Dutch
Branch Road (14.8 acres) From: "F" General Commercial ; "PD 545 " PD/SU for "G"
Intensive Commercial development standards and all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, with additional use s and development standards , site plan required, To :
"R2 " Townhouse/Cluster (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
(Continued from a previous meeting)
Brennan Plemons appeared before Council m support of Zoning Docket
ZC-22-181.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council m opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-22-181.
Clayton Husband completed a comment card m opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-22-181.
Motion: Council Member Williams made a motion , seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens , that Zoning Docket ZC-22-181 be approved as amended. Motion
passed 8-0 , Council Member Firestone absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the
above-listed cases, Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tern Biven, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No . 26028-01 -2023 be adopted.
Motion passed 8-0 , Council Member Firestone absent.
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. Ge neral
1. M&C 23-0153 (CD 4 and CD 6 / Future CD 4 and CD 6) Consider and Adopt
Resolutions of Support for 2023 Competitive (9%) Housing Tax Credit
Applications for 7340 Kingswood Senior Living and the Reserve at Basswood,
Approve Commitments of Development Funding in the Form of Development Fee
Waivers in the Approximate Amount of $49 ,926.00 for Specified Developments,
and Find that the Fee Waivers Serve a Public Purpose and that Adequate Controls
are in Place
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion , seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Bivens, that M&C 23 -0153 be approved with the following changes:
Make revisions throughout to reflect that the Reserve at Basswood
project will receive a "Resolution of No Objection", and change all
references for the Kingswood property to "7340 Kingswood Senior
Living, Ltd. The Basswood site is not designated for multi-family
housing in the City's comprehensive plan; and adopt Resolution Nos .
5711 -02 -2023 and 5712-02 -2023 . Motion passed 8-0 , Council Member
Firestone absent.
(Council Member Beck stepped away from the dais.)
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D . Land
1. M&C 23 -0159 (CD 5 I Future CD 5) Adopt Resolution Authorizing
Condemnation by Eminent Domain to Acquire 0.1238 Acres in Permanent Sewer
Easements and 0.1237 Acres for Temporary Construction Easements from Real
Property Owned by Christopher M. Garoosi Living Trust and Fort Rowlett-Land
JV , Located at 3500 E. Loop 820 South in the Parkside East Addition, Block 6 ,
Lot 1 and 3600 E. Loop 820 South in the Ulrich Wuthrick Survey , Abstract No.
1693 , Tract 2E1 & 2F3A, Tarrant County, Texas , for the Main 182 and Main 191
Emergency Repair Project
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Bivens made a motion , seconded by Council Member
Blaylock, that M&C 23 -0159 be approved and adopt Resolution No.
5713 -02-2023 authorizing use of the power of eminent domain to
acquire a total of 0.1238 acres in permanent sewer easements and a total
of 0.1237 acre s for temporary construction easements from real
property owned by Christopher M. Garoosi Living Trust and Fort
Rowlett-Land N. The property 1s needed for the construction of
emergency sanitary sewer mains M -182 & M -191 to cross Interstate
Highway 820; a public use that will provide needed sewer capacity. The
properties are located at 3500 E . Loop 820 South in the Parkside East
Addition , Block 6 , Lot 1 and 3600 E. Loop 820 South in the Ulrich
Wuthrick Survey, Abstract No. 1693 , Tract 2El & 2F3A , Tarrant
County, Texas. The property interest to be acquired is described by
metes and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this
Mayor and Council Communication. Motion passed 7 -0 , Council
Members Firestone and Beck absent.
(Council Member Beck returned to her seat at the dais.)
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2. M&C 23 -0160 (ETJ near CD 3 / Future CD 3) Adopt Resolution Authorizing
Condemnation by Eminent Domain to Acquire 0 .9590 Acres in Permanent Water
Facility Easement and 0.9413 Acres in Temporary Construction Easement from Real
Property Owned by the Bourke C . Harvey Irrevocable Trust (2012), Located at 1
Live Oak Place in the Walter Houston Survey , Abstract No. 719 , Tract 7A , Tarrant
County , Texas , for the Westside III Water Transmission Main Project
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Blaylock, that M&C 23 -0160 be approved and adopt Resolution No .
5714-02-2023 authorizing use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
0 .9590 acres in permanent water facility easement and 0.9413 acres m
temporary construction easement from real property owned by the Bourke
C. Harvey Irrevocable Trust (2012), located at 1 Live Oak Place in the
Walter Houston Survey, Abstract No. 719, Tract 7A, Tarrant County,
Texas. The property is needed for the Westside III Water Transmission
Main project, a public use that will provide water from the Westside Water
Treatment Plant (Old Weatherford Road) to the south side of Interstate 20
(just west of Markum Ranch Road). The land rights in the subject property
are needed for the continuation of water line improvements. The property
interest to be acquired is described by metes and bounds and depicted by
survey exhibits attached to this Mayor and Council Communication . Motion
passed 8 -0, Council Members Firestone absent.
F . Award of Contract
1. M&C 23 -0154 (CD 2 , CD 7, and CD 8 / Future CD 2, CD 7, CD 8 , and CD 10)
Authorize Execution of Six Interlocal Agreements with Tarrant County to Receive
2021 Tarrant County Transportation Bond Funds in the Collective Amount of
$78,410 ,000 .00 to Supplement City of Fort Worth 's 2022 Bond Program Arterial
Projects with City Participation in the Approximate Amount of $121 ,353,876 .00 ,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Years 2023 -2027 Capital
Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion : Council Member Flores made a motion , seconded by Council Member
Blaylock, that M&C 23-0154 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 26029-02-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Firestone absent.
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2 . M&C 23 -0184 (CD 3 / Future CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Contract with
Thalle Construction Company, Inc. m the Amount of $19,873,823.75 for
Westside Treatment Plant III 30" Water Transmission Main Project, Authorize
Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $303,590.00 to an E ngineering
Agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc., for Westside Treatment Plant Ill
30" Water Transmission Main Project, Provide for Total Project Costs in the
Amount of $21,125,743.00, Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to
Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt, and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years
2023 -2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that M&C 23 -0184 be approved and Resolution No .
5715 -02-2023 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 26030 -02 -2023 be
adopted . Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Firestone absent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 11 :44 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council
Attest:
City of Fort Wo rtlr
Mattie Parker
Mayor
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