HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/05/23-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023
Present:
Mayor Pro tem Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3 (arrived at 10:10 a.m.)
Council Member Charles Lauersdorf, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams, District 6
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10
Absent:
Mayor Mattie Parker
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 Pro tern Bivens called the
City Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 10:04 a.m. on
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200
Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Reverend Andrew Petta, Rector of St. Barnabas Anglican
Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Andrew Petta, Rector of St. Barnabas
Anglican Church.
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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 indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. 23-0077 Presentation by the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country
Club
Kasey Pipes, representing the Charles Schwab Challenge Tournament Committee,
gave a brief presentation relative to the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge at the
Colonial Country Club on May 25-28, 2023.
2. 23-0356 Presentation of Recognition of Life -Saving Efforts to Members of Fort
Worth Fire Department and Fort Worth Community Members
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Member Nettles presented a Certificate of
Recognition of live -saving efforts to members of the Fort Worth Fire Department
and Fort Worth community members for the rescue of Josiah Parker and her
family.
3. 23-0340 Presentation of Proclamation for the Guitar Studio 40th Anniversary
Council Member Nettles presented a proclamation for the Guitar Studio's 40th
Anniversary to Dr. Will Douglas, Professional Guitar Instructor of the Guitar
Studio.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&Cs 23-0417 and 23-0422 be removed from the
Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 23-0421 be withdrawn from the Council
Agenda.
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The following individuals completed comment cards in support of M&C 23-0427:
Bethany Malone
Quentin McGown
Barbara Meece
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of M&C 23-0436 and were
recognized by Mayor Pro tem Bivens but did not wish to address Council
Jay Chapa
Paxton Motheral
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0, Mayor
Parker absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0388 (ALL) Adopt the Semi -Annual Progress Report for Transportation
Impact Fees
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 23-0391 (CD 2, CD 8, and CD 9 / Future CD 2, CD 8 and CD 9) Verify
Completion of Rehabilitation Projects for the Historic and Cultural Landmark
Properties Located at 2125 Mistletoe Avenue, 1713 S Adams Street, 2254
Washington Avenue, 2503 Roosevelt Avenue, and 917 E Pulaski Street and
Declare Said Properties to be Entitled to a Historic Site Tax Exemption
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 23-0394 (ALL)
Authorize Execution of an Agreement
for Gases
and
Delivery with Linde Gas
& Equipment Inc. and Red Ball Oxygen
Co. Inc. for
City
Departments in an Annual Amount Up to $266,000.00 Authorize
Up to Four
(4)
Automatic Renewals for
the Same Annual Amount, and Find that
Linde Gas
is a
Qualified Local Business
and Awarding a Contract to Linde Gas
Offers the
City
the Best Combination of Contract Price and Economic Development Opportunities
Motion: Approved.
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4. M&C 23-0396 (ALL) Authorize the Fort Worth Public Library to
Donate Materials Discarded from the Library Collection to The Welman Project to
Promote Waste Diversion from City Landfills by Enabling Community Reuse for
Educators of Fort Worth Students and Find that the Donation Serves a Public
Purpose
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 23-0404 (ALL) Authorize Continued
$100,000.00 Per Year for 2023, 2024 and
Company/Continental Loss Adjusting Services,
Workers' Compensation Claims for Policy Years
City Secretary Contract Nos. 21071 and 22322
Motion: Approved.
Payments of Approximately
2025 to Continental Casualty
Inc.(CNA) for Payment of
1983, 1995, 1996 and 1997 for
6. M&C 23-0406 (ALL) Adopt the Water and Wastewater Capital
Improvement Program Citizen Advisory Committee Semi -Annual Progress Report
on the Collection and Expense of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 23-0407 (CD 8 / Future CD 8) Adopt Resolution Nominating Alcon
Research, LLC,'s Facility Located at 6201 South Freeway as an Enterprise
Project Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas
Government Code
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5735-05-2023
8. M&C 23-0409 (CD 5 / Future CD 5) Adopt Resolution Nominating Bell Textron,
Inc.'s Facility at 3255 Bell Flight Boulevard as an Enterprise Project Pursuant to
the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5736-05-2023
9. M&C 23-0411 (CD 2 / Future CD 2) Adopt Resolution Nominating Higbee
Louisiana, LLC's, a Subsidiary of Dillard's Inc., Facility at 4501 North Beach
Street as an Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act,
Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5737-05-2023
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10. M&C 23-0415 (CD 2 / Future CD 2) Adopt Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year
2022-2023 Budget and Five -Year Service Plan for Public Improvement District 11
- Stockyards and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26170-05-2023 and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 26171-05-2023 and 26172-05-2023
11. M&C 23-0418 (ETJ / CD 6 / Future CD 6) Adopt Ordinance to Establish a Sewer
per Acre Charge in the Amount of $4,182.89 per Acre for the Sewer Main
Extension to Serve Chisholm Trail Ranch Section 3 and Surrounding Areas and to
Establish the Basin Boundaries, Pursuant to Chapter 35, Article III, Division 3,
Sections 35-81 through 35-86 of the City Code
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26173-05-2023
12. M&C 23-0419 (ALL) Ratify Acceptance of Grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for Homeless Housing and Services
Program -Youth in the Amount of $74,412.00, Authorize Execution of Related
Agreement, Authorize Execution of Subgrant Agreement with CitySquare to
Provide Rental Assistance and Case Management, Find that the Subgrant
Agreement Serves a Public Purpose, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26174-05-2023
13. M&C 23-0423 (ALL) Adopt an Ordinance Suspending Rate Increases Proposed
by SiEnergy, LP., and Retention of Legal Counsel and Consultants to Evaluate the
Proposed Rates
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26175-05-2023
14. M&C 23-0430 (CD 2 and CD 7 / Future CD 7) Authorize the Temporary Closure
of a Section of WJ Boaz Road Between Old Decatur Road and Elkins School
Road from April 26, 2023 to June 24, 2023 for Construction Activities
Motion: Approved.
15. M&C 23-0434 (CD 9 / Future CD 3) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the
Amount of $145,000.00 into the West Vickery Boulevard at Riverbend Boulevard
Pedestrian and Traffic Signal Improvements Project and Amend the Fiscal Years
2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (2018 Bond Program)
Motion: Appropriation Ordinance No. 26176-05-2023
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16. M&C 23-0435 (CD 7 / Future CD 7) Amend Mayor and Council
Communication 22-0925 to Change the Scheduled Temporary Closure End Date
for Comanche Trail from Malaga Drive to Marina Drive and a Section of Marina
Drive from Comanche Trail to 75-Feet North from May 3, 2023 to November 17,
2023 for Construction Activities
Motion: Approved.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0395 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to Agreement with Logix ITS for
Road Right -of -Way Maintenance Equipment to Increase the Annual Spending
Authority by $200,000.00 for a New Annual Amount Up to $300,000.00 Using a
Cooperative Contract and Authorize Two One -Year Renewal Options for the
Transportation and Public Works Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 23-0397 (ALL) Authorize
Agreements with VetIQ Staffing, In
Veterinarian Services in an Annual
Term and Authorize Four One -Year
the Code Compliance Department
Motion: Approved.
Execution of Non -Exclusive Purchase
c and RSVP Services, LLC for Temporary
Amount Up to $250,000.00 for the Initial
Renewal Options for the Same Amount for
3. M&C 23-0402 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Purchase Agreement with Clean
Environmental Solutions, Inc. in an Annual Amount Up to $466,000.00 for
Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Recycling, Disposal, and Other Related
Program Services for the Code Compliance Department Using an Interlocal
Agreement
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 23-0428 (ALL) Authorize Purchase Agreement with Clark Equipment
Company dba Bobcat Company for a T770 BOBCAT Compact Track Loader for
an Amount Up to $119,726.10 Using Sourcewell Cooperative Contract
040319-CEC for the Aviation Department
Motion: Approved.
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C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0425 (CD 2, CD 3, CD 4, CD 5 and CD 8 / Future CD 2, CD 3, CD 5,
CD 8 and CD 11) Authorize Acceptance of Property Located at 2622 Refugio
Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76164 from Joanne Bowen and of Property Located
at 2804 Vanhorn Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111 from the Fort Worth Housing
Finance Corporation, Authorize the Sale of the Properties Along with Twelve
Other City Surplus Properties Located at Various Addresses to Various Buyers
each for the Highest Bid Amount in Accordance with Section 272.001 of the
Texas Local Government Code, and Authorize Acceptance of a Permanent Sewer
Easement from the Property Located at 3013 Finley Street, Fort Worth,
Texas 76111
Property Description:
Bidder's Name
Jesus Alberto Blanco
Espinoza Realty Group
Trinidad C. Balderas
Espinoza Realty
Ifran Najmi
Fort Worth Centreport Urban Vision Partners, Inc.
Espinoza Realty Group
Nagy Gorgi
Adrian Muniz
Nagy Gorgi
Espinoza Realty Group
Jesus Alberto Blanco
Jesus Alberto Blanco
Motion: Approved.
Street Address
205 Altamesa Boulevard
11913 Camp Bowie West Boulevard
11975 Camp Bowie West Boulevard
11991 Camp Bowie West Boulevard
3013 Finley Street
404 North Hays Street
913 High Woods Trail
2801 Mount Horum Way
2622 Refugio Avenue
3003 Roosevelt Avenue
3005 Roosevelt Avenue
3009 Roosevelt Avenue
2804 Vanhorn Avenue
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2. M&C 23-0427 (CD 7 / Future CD 7) Authorize an Amended and Restated Lease
Agreement with Existing Tenant, Pocket Theatre, Inc. d/b/a Hip Pocket Theatre,
for an Eleven Acre Tract of Land Located at 1950 Silver Creek Road, 76108 in
West Fort Worth for Nominal Consideration and Find that Execution of the Lease
Serves a Public Purpose
Property Description: 11.25-acre City -owned tract with partial frontage on
Silver Creek Road located near Lake Worth at 1950 Silver Creek Road
Motion: Approved.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0392 (CD 8 / Future CD 8) Adopt Ordinance Vacating a 30-Foot
Unnamed Right -of -Way, Situated in the Jesse B. Renfro Survey, Abstract No.
1273, Tarrant County, Texas, as Shown on the Plat of Charles Medical Plaza, an
Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Texas, to be Replatted with the Adjoining
Property for an Industrial Warehouse Development
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26177-05-2023
2. M&C 23-0393 (CD 8 / Future CD 8) Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of
Dashwood Street, Pulaski Street and an Alley in Block 1, Schlater's Subdivision to
be Replatted with the Adjoining Property for a Mixed -Use Development in the
Evans and Rosedale Urban Village to be Known as The Rosedale
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26178-05-2023
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0386 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to CSC No 56419 with Assima,
Inc. for Professional Services for a Training Content Development System for a
One -Time Cost of $90,000.00 and for an Annual Total Cost of $160,000.00 for
the Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 23-0389 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Halff Associates, Inc. in an Amount Up to $900,000.00 for Drainage and
Floodplain Review Services for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion: Adopted.
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3. M&C 23-0390 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in an Amount Up to $900,000.00 for
Drainage and Floodplain Review Services for Fiscal Year 2023
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 23-0398 (CD 2 / Future CD 2) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Weston Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of $414,941.00 for the
Water and Sanitary Sewer Contract, 2022 WSM-O Project and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal
Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26179-05-2023
5. M&C 23-0399 (CD 2 / Future CD 2) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. in the Amount of $397,620.00 for the Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract, 2022 WSM-N Project and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal
Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26180-05-2023
6. M&C 23-0400 (CD 2 / Future CD 2) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with MAS Consultants, LLC., in the Amount of $508,376.00 for the
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract, 2022 WSM-M Project and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to
Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26181-05-2023
7. M&C 23-0401 (CD 2 / Future CD 2) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the Amount of $553,000.00
for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract, 2022 WSM-L Project
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to
Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26182-05-2023
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8. M&C 23-0403 (CD 7 and CD 9 / Future CD 7 and CD 9) Adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance in the Amount of $67,443.00 for Increased Project Costs for Water
and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2020, WSM-D Project to Effect a
Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26183-05-2023
9. M&C 23-0405 (CD 7 / Future CD 7) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 5
with a Net Total Amount of $0.00 After Deducts, and the Addition of 120
Calendar Days to a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle C
Construction Company for Watercress Low Pressure Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project and to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years
2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved.
10. M&C 23-0408 (CD 5 / Future CD 5) Authorize Execution of Amendment No.I in
the Amount of $3,712,425.00 to an Engineering Agreement with CDM Smith,
Inc., for the Final Design of the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Primary
Clarifiers Replacement Phase 1 Project, 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: Approved. Resolution No. 5738-05-2023 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 26184-05-2023
11. M&C 23-0410 (CD 5 / Future CD 5) Authorize Execution of a Contract with R
Construction Civil, LLC in the Amount of $4,828,791.50 for the Village Creek
Water Reclamation Additional Gas Line for Biosolids Drying Facility Project,
Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $248,775.00 to an
Engineering Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for the Village Creek Water
Reclamation Additional Gas Line for Biosolids Drying Facility Project, Provide
for Total Project Costs in the Amount of $5,619,233.00, 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: Approved. Resolution No. 5739-05-2023 and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 26185-05-2023
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Amount of $300,000.00 for Increased
Rehabilitation Contract 110, Located in the
a Portion of Water's Contribution to
Improvement Program
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Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the
Project Costs for Sanitary Sewer
Westcliff Addition Area, and to Effect
the Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26186-05-2023
13. M&C 23-0413 (CD 8 / Future CD 8) Authorize Execution of Engineering
Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., in the Amount of $557,800.00
for the Southeast Connector Project 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. 26187-05-2023
14. M&C 23-0414 (CD 8 / Future CD 8) Authorize Execution of a Community
Facilities Agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD.,
with City Participation in the Amount Not to Exceed $124,161.61 for Oversizing a
12-Inch Water Main to a 16-Inch Water Main and an 8-inch Water Main to a
16-inch Water Main for Anticipated Future Growth in South Fort Worth
Motion: Approved.
15. M&C 23-0416 (CD 3 and CD 7 / Future CD 3 and CD 7) Authorize Execution of
Amendment No. 3 to an Engineering Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., in the
Amount of $99,580.00, for Eagle Mountain and Westside Water Treatment Plants
Weatherproof Enclosures for a Revised Contract Amount of $942,791.00,
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. 26188-05-2023
17. M&C 23-0420 (ALL) Authorize an Increase to City Secretary Contract No. 56843
with Safran Helicopter Engines USA, Inc. in the Amount of $93,760.00 Annually
for a Total Annual Contract Amount of $193,760.00 and Ratify
Expenditures in the Amount of $46,817.99 for Helicopter Engine Maintenance for
the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
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19. M&C 23-0424 (CD 9 / Future CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Dunaway Associates, LLC in the Amount of $525,997.00 for
Combined Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Street Paving Improvements for 2022
Bond Year 3 - Contract 15 Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to Effect a
Portion of Water's Contribution to and Amend the Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital
Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26189-05-2023,
26190-05-2023, and 26191-05-2023
20. M&C 23-0426 (CD 4 and CD 5 / Future CD 2 and CD 5) Authorize Execution of
a Contract with Straight Line Sawing & Sealing, Inc., in the Amount of
$484,000.00 for the 2023 Joint Seal Contract Project
Motion: Approved.
21. M&C 23-0429 (CD 9 / Future CD 11) Authorize Execution of a Contract with
Peachtree Construction, Ltd., in the Amount of $1,602,187.50 for the 2022
CDBG Reconstruction Project — W. Ripy Street
Motion: Approved.
22. M&C 23-0431 (CD 2, CD 3, CD 4, CD 5, CD 6, CD 8 and CD 9 / Future CD 2,
CD 3, CD 4, CD 5, CD 8 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Contract with
Gibson & Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $942,626.10 for 2023 Bridge
Rehabilitation at Seventeen Locations
Motion: Approved.
23. M&C 23-0432 (CD 9 / Future CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 for
Conceptual Planning, Program Development, and Design Services for the
Linwood and West 7th Flood Mitigation Program
Motion: Approved.
24. M&C 23-0433 (CD 2 / Future CD 2) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the Amount of
$1,000,000.00 for Project Development and Design Services for the Lebow
Channel Flood Mitigation Project (2023 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
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25. M&C 23-0436 (CD 3 / Future CD 3) Authorize Execution of an Economic
Development Program Agreement with Cassco Development Co., Inc., or an
Affiliate, for the Construction of Approximately 250,000 Square Feet of New
Commercial Space to be Comprised of New Retail and Office Space, 350 new
Multi -Family Units, 200,000 Square Feet of New Automobile Showroom and
Service Space, and a Parking Garage
Motion: Approved.
26. M&C 23-0437 (CD 9 / Future CD 9) Amend Mayor and Council Communication
22-0724 Authorizing Execution of Certain Agreements Related to the Expansion of
the Omni Fort Worth Hotel Generally Located on Property at Houston Street, W.
14th Street, Throckmorton Street, and Lancaster Avenue to Revise Certain
Project Commitments and Authorize the Conveyance to Omni Fort Worth
Partnership, L.P. or Affiliate (Omni) of Approximately 0.529 Acres Abutting the
North Side of Lancaster Avenue Between Throckmorton Street and Houston
Street for $2,620,000.00 with Reimbursement of the Purchase Price to Omni as
Chapter 380 Grant
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 23-0075 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract - Removed from Consent Agenda
16. M&C 23-0417 (ALL) Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City of Fort
Worth's 2019-2020 Action Plan, Authorize Execution of Related Contract with
Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County and Authorize a Change in Use and
Expenditure in the Community Development Block Grant Fund in the Amount of
$360,000.00 to Fund the Meals on Wheels Program to Provide Vulnerable
Population with Access to Transportation
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Council Member Beck announced that she would recuse herself from voting on
M&C 23-0417.
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded Council Member
Nettles, that M&C 23-0417 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, with one
recusal from Council Member Beck and Mayor Parker absent.
18. M&C 23-0422 (CD 2, CD 3, CD 5, CD 8, and CD 9 / Future CD 2, CD 3, CD 5,
CD 6, CD 8, CD 9, and CD 11) Authorize Change in Use and Expenditure of Up
to $242,000.00 of Prior Year's Unprogrammed Community Development Block
Grant CARES Act Funds for the Tarrant Area Food Bank Resources and
Education Delivered Bus Program, Authorize the Execution of a Contract for Up
to Three Years, Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2019-2020
Action Plan, and Authorize the Substitution of Funding Years
Council Member Williams announced that he filed a Conflict of Interest
Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office pertaining to M&C 23-0422 and
would abstain from voting on this issue.
Council Member Beck announced that she would recuse herself from voting on
M&C 23-0422.
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded Council Member
Crain, that M&C 23-0422 be approved. Motion passed 7-0, with one
abstention from Council Member Williams, one recusal from Council
Member Beck, and Mayor Parker absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Flores, Williams, Hill, Nettles, and Beck
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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PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
2. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions - NONE
There were no changes in memberships on boards and commissions.
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.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 23-0335 A Resolution Appointing Directors of the Fort Worth Housing Finance
Corporation
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Resolution No. 5740-05-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0,
Mayor Parker absent.
2. 23-0338 A Resolution Approving Application of Einstein Group, LLC for an
Emergency Medical Services Provider License
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded Council Member Crain,
that Resolution No. 5741-05-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0, Mayor
Parker absent.
3. 23-0339 A Resolution in Support of Three Regionally Significant Projects to be
Submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Transportation
Alternatives Set -Aside Program Call for Projects: Everman Parkway Safe Streets,
Mcpherson-Summer Creek Safe Streets and Bomber Spur Trail Phase 2
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded Council Member Flores,
that Resolution No. 5742-05-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0, Mayor
Parker absent.c
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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023
Page 16 of 16
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 23-0421 (CD 9 / Future CD 9) Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution
Supporting the Application of Asana Partners, LLC for a Municipal Setting
Designation for the Property Located at 200 and 212 Carroll Street and 2708, 2709
and 2712 Weisenberger Street, Fort Worth, Texas to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, and Adopt Ordinance Prohibiting the Potable Use of
Designated Groundwater from Beneath the Site Pursuant to Chapter 12.5, Article 1V,
Division 2 "Municipal Setting Designation"
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Daniel Miracle; b. Public Comment;
c. Council Action: Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
It was the consensus of the City Council and M&C 23-0421 be removed from the
Council Agenda.
Motion: Withdrawn.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
There was no report of the City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro tern Bivens adjourned the meeting at 10:47
a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council pin the 6th day of June, 2023.
Attest: A o e
nnette S. Goodall Matti Parker
ity Secretary Mayor
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