HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/07/16-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 16, 2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member 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 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend Micah Barnum, Christ Chapel Bible Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Micah Barnum, Christ Chapel Bible Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 92 2013
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
the minutes of the Regular meeting of July 9, 2013, be continued to the July 23,
2013, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15575 be
withdrawn and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15575 (Revised), and
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26307 be withdrawn and replaced with Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-26307 (Revised).
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-17935 - Authorize Ordinance Renewing the Current Unit Prices for
Construction Contracts and Providing for Staff to Develop Administrative Rules
for Interim Review of the City of Fort Worth's Unit Prices (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20798-07-
2013 renewing the unit prices for City participation in certain Community Facilities Agreements
adopted by Ordinance No. 19192-06-2010, June 22, 2010; and providing for staff to develop
administrative rules for interim review and adjustment to unit prices.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11553 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Municipal Water Works
Supply, LP., in the Amount Up to $375,000.00 for Copper Tubing for the Water
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement
with Municipal Water Works Supply, LP., in the amount up to $375,000.00 for copper tubing for
the Water Department.
2. M&C P-11554 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Bridge and Guardrail Parts
and Material with Gordon's Specialties, Inc., in the Amount Up to $140,000.00 for
the First Year, for the Transportation and Public Works Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement for
bridge and guardrail parts and material with Gordon's Specialties, Inc., in the amount up to
$140,000.00 for the first year based on overall low bid, for the Transportation and Public Works
Department.
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3. M&C P-11555 - Authorize Purchase of a Brush Chipper from Bane Machinery
Fort Worth, L.P., in the Amount of$60,296.00 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 a brush
chipper from Bane Machinery Fort Worth, L.P., in the amount of $60,296.00 using the Texas
Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 345-10 for the Transportation and
Public Works Department.
4. M&C P-11556 - Authorize Purchase of Hardware, Software and Support from
EMC Corporation Through its Reseller INX Inc., in the Amount of$68,932.92 for
Expansion of the Enterprise Video Storage Platform Using a State of Texas
Department of Information Resources Contract (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of hardware,
software and support from EMC Corporation through its reseller INX, Inc., in the amount of
$68,932.92 for expansion of the enterprise video storage platform using State of Texas
Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-SDD-1418.
5. M&C P-11557 - Authorize Purchase of Software Licenses and Maintenance
Services for TIBCO Spotfire for the Fire Department from ESCGOV, Inc., in the
Amount of $51,242.30 Using a General Services Administration Cooperative
Contract (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of licenses
and maintenance services for TIBCO Spotfire for the Fire Department from ESCGOV, Inc., in
the amount of$51,242.30 using General Services Administration Cooperative Contract No. GS-
3517-0363P.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15582 - Authorize Grant of Easement on Property East of 1800 Park
Place Avenue to Fort Worth Sumicare Partners, Ltd., in the Amount of$4,200.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve an easement on City-
owned property located east of 1800 Park Place Avenue in favor of Fort Worth Surgicare
Partners, Ltd., or an affiliate, for consideration in the amount of $4,200.00; and authorize the
City Manager or his designees to execute and record documents implementing this
recommendation.
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2. M&C L-15583 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1721 Acres in
an Improved Lot for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project
Located at 2012 NE 36th Street from Jose Guadalupe Munoz in the Amount of
$86,000.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $4,000.00 for a
Total Cost of $90,000.00 and Authorize Payment of Relocation Assistance in the
Amount of$30,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1721 acres in an improved lot described as Lot 8, Block 17, Sabine Place
Addition, for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project located at 2012 Northeast 36th
Street, Fort Worth, Texas, from Jose Guadalupe Munoz for $86,000.00; find that the total
purchase price in the amount of$86,000.00 is just compensation; authorize the City Manager or
his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate instruments
and pay estimated closing costs in the amount up to $4,000.00; and authorize the payment of
relocation assistance in the amount of$30,000.00.
3. M&C L-15584 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.1721 Acres in
an Improved Lot for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project
Located at 2013 NE 36th Street from Oscar Perez in the Amount of $60,000.00,
Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $3,000.00 for a Total Cost of
$63,000.00 and Authorize Payment of Relocation Assistance in the Amount of
$30,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.1721 acres in an improved lot described as Lot 18, Block 12, Sabine Place
Addition, for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project located at 2013 Northeast 36th
Street, Fort Worth, Texas, from Oscar Perez for $60,000.00; find that the total purchase price in
the amount of $60,000.00 is just compensation; authorize the City Manager or his designee to
accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate instruments and pay
estimated closing costs in the amount up to $3,000.00; and authorize the payment of relocation
assistance in the amount of$30,000.00.
4. M&C L-15585 -Authorize Release of Easement and the Sale to Texas Department
of Transportation of 2.987 Acres for an Underground Waterline Easement
Located Within the Right-of-Way of SH 114 Between FM 156 and Double Eagle
Drive (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the release of easement
and the sale to Texas Department of Transportation of 2.987 acres of land for an underground
waterline easement located within the right-of-way of SH 114 between FM 156 and Double
Eagle Drive; authorize the execution of appropriate instruments to release the easement and
convey the property to the Texas Department of Transportation; and authorize the acceptance in
the amount of$195,209.00 as just compensation to release the easement and convey the land to
the Texas Department of Transportation.
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E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26332 - Authorize Contract with Tarrant Paint & Stain, LLC, for
Cowtown Brush-Up Program Painting and Preparation Services (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a contract with Tarrant
Paint & Stain, LLC, for Cowtown Brush-Up Program painting and preparation services for a
term of one year with four one-year renewal options, in the amount up to $300,000.00 per year,
for a total amount up to $1,200,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if
necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the
project and in compliance with City policies and applicable laws and regulations governing the
use of federal funds.
2. M&C C-26333 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Shawn Fite for the Construction of a Single Family Dwelling at 1809 Alston
Avenue in the Magnolia Village Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a five-
year Tax Abatement Agreement with Shawn Fite for the construction of a single family dwelling
at 1809 Alston Avenue in the Magnolia Village Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in
accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic
Incentives.
3. M&C C-26334 - Authorize Consent to Assignment of Tax Abatement Agreement,
City Secretary Contract No. 42526, by Aubrey E. Morris, III and Laura F.
Morris, for the Construction of a Medical/Dental Office Located at 4840 Bryant
Irvin Court in the Ridglea Village/Como Neighborhood Empowerment Zone to
Calm Eve Limited Liability Co., and Authorize Execution of Related Assignment
Agreement (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the consent to the
assignment by Aubrey E. Morris, III and Laura F. Morris, of their rights, duties and obligations
under its Tax Abatement Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 42526, for the construction of
a medical/dental office located at 4840 Bryant Irvin Court in the Ridglea Village/Como
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone to Calm Eve Limited Liability Co.; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the assignment agreement with Calm Eve Limited Liability Co.
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4. M&C C-26335 - Authorize Consent to Assignment of Tax Abatement Agreement,
City Secretary Contract No. 36676, by H.A. Shaban for the Construction of a
Retail Shopping Center Located at 5923 Donnelly Avenue in the Ridglea
Village/Como Neighborhood Empowerment Zone to Shaban Real Estate
Holdings, LLC, and Authorize Execution of Related Assignment Agreement
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize consent to the assignment
by H.A. Shaban of his or her rights, duties and obligations under his or her Tax Abatement
Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 36676, for the construction of a retail shopping center
located at 5923 Donnelly Avenue in the Ridglea Village/Como Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone to Shaban Real Estate Holdings, LLC; and authorize the City Manager to execute an
assignment agreement with Shaban Real Estate Holdings, LLC.
5. M&C C-26336 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43798 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the Amount of
$240,878.00 for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Replacements on Several Streets for a Revised Contract in the Amount of
$2,605,435.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 43798 with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the
amount of $240,878.00 for additional water main replacements on Arch Drive, Rosedale Street
and Woodrow Avenue that were not included in the original scope of engineering design and
construction contract, for a revised contract in the amount of$2,605.435.00.
6. M&C C-26337 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 25 with the Texas
Department of Transportation Resulting in an Increased Construction Contract
Cost in the Amount of$284,604.03 for the Ongoing Construction of East Rosedale
Street from IH-35W to US 287 for a Total Contract in the Amount of
$18,258,030.52 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 25 with the Texas Department of Transportation for an increase to the construction
contract in the amount of$284,604.03 for the construction of East Rosedale Street from IH-35W
to US 287, thereby resulting in an overall increase of City participation in the construction
contract in the amount of$164,785.73 and a total contract in the amount of$18,258,030.52; and
authorize a payment to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $171,640.82
which includes the increase in the construction contract plus 4.16 percent for engineering and
other project costs for the City's share of Change Order No. 25.
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7. M&C C-26338 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Advanced Paving
Acquisition, Ltd., in the Amount of$1,422,004.00 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete
Surface Overlay 2013-6 on Hulen Street Between Bellaire Drive to SH 183
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Advanced Paving Acquisition, Ltd., in the Amount of $1,422.004.00 for Hot Mix
Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2013-6 on Hulen Street between Bellaire Drive to SH 183.
8. M&C C-26339 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of $914,922.69 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay
2013-7 at Multiple Locations (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $914,922.69 for Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete Surface Overlay 2013-7 at multiple locations.
9. M&C C-26340 - Adopt Resolution Approving a Local Proiect Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of
$186,050.00 for Additional Chisholm Trail Parkway Features and Authorize
Payment in the Amount of$177,959.00 for the City's Portion of Construction and
Direct State Costs to Modify Landscape Pavers and Pedestrian Signals and Add
Anti-Graffiti Coating at Retaining Walls at Overton Ridge Boulevard and
Arborlawn Drive as Part of the Chisholm Trail Parkway Proiect (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4219-07-2013
authorizing the execution of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation in the amount of $186,050.00 for improvements to landscaping
pavers, pedestrian signals, and additional anti-graffiti coatings for the Arborlawn Drive and
Overton Ridge Boulevard interchanges as part of the Chisholm Trail Parkway; and authorizing a
payment in the amount of $177,959.00 to Texas Department of Transportation for construction
and State costs.
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10, M&C C-26341 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43448, an Engineering Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols,
Inc., in the Amount of $148,133.00 for Additional Engineering Analysis and
Design of the Brennan Avenue Drainage Improvements Proiect, Thereby,
Increasing the Total Contract in the Amount of $537,317.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 43448, an engineering services agreement with
Freese or Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $148,133.00 for additional engineering analysis and
design of the Brennan Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, thereby increasing the total
contract in the amount of$537,317.00.
11. M&C C-26342 - Authorize Architectural Professional Services Agreement in the
Amount of $297,254.00 Plus Up to $15,000.00 in Reimbursable Expenses with
Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford, LLC, to Deliver Designed Construction Drawings for a
Multi-Purpose Pavilion at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Provide for
Contingency and Staff Costs for a Total Design Cost in the Amount of$322,254.00
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
architectural professional services agreement in the amount of $297,254.00 plus up to
$15,000.00 in reimbursable expenses with Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford, LLC, to deliver designed
construction drawings for a multi-purpose pavilion at the Will Rogers Memorial Center; and
adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20799-07-2013 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $322,254.00,
decreasing the assigned fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of authorizing the
execution of an architectural professional services agreement with Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford,
LLC, to deliver construction drawings for a multi-purpose pavilion at the Will Rogers Memorial
Center.
12. M&C C-26343 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the Fiscal Year 2013 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant from
the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, in the
Amount of $113,243.00, Authorize Execution of Agreement with the National
Institute of Justice and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for the Fiscal
Year 2013 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the United States
Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, in the amount of$113,243.00; authorize the
acceptance of the grant funds, if awarded; authorize the execution of an agreement with the
National Institute of Justice; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20800-07-2013 increasing
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estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$113,243.00 subject to
receipt of a grant from the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, for
the purpose of improving the quality and timeliness of forensic services.
13. M&C C-26344 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the Natasha's Justice Proiect Backlog Elimination Grant in the Amount of
$629,396.51, Authorize Execution of Agreement with the Natasha's Justice Proiect
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for the
Natasha's Justice Project Backlog Elimination Grant in the amount of$629,396.51; authorize the
acceptance of grant funds, if awarded; authorize the execution of an agreement with the
Natasha's Justice Project; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20801-07-2013 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $629,396.51, subject
to receipt of a grant from the Natasha's Justice Project, for the purpose of eradicating the backlog
of collected and untested sexual offense evidence collection kits.
14. M&C C-26345 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort
Worth Independent School District for Operation of the School Attendance Court
for the 2014 Contract Term (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
interlocal agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District for an estimated amount of
$559,449.00 for the City to provide a School Attendance Court to adjudicate truancy cases filed
by the Fort Worth Independent School District for the 2013 contract term.
15. M&C C-26346 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Teague
Nall & Perkins, Inc., in the Amount of $239,815.00 for Bellaire Drive Water and
Sanitary Sewer Improvements on Bellaire South Drive and Bellaire West Drive,
Provide for Proiect Management, Real Property Acquisition and Utility
Coordination Costs for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $259,815.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$259,815.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amounts of $158,719.00 to the
Water Capital Projects Fund and $101,096.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20802-07-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$158,719.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of water and sanitary sewer improvements on Bellaire South Drive and
Bellaire West Drive; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20803-07-2013 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$101,096.00, from available funds, for the same stated above; and authorize the execution of an
engineering agreement with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc., in the amount of $239,815.00 for
Bellaire Drive water and sanitary sewer improvements.
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16. M&C C-26347 - Amend Recommendation No. 2 of Mayor and Council
Communication C-25957, a Lease Agreement with Mary Hartman for the Far
Northwest Community Action Partners Center, to Revise the Fiscal Year 2013
Lease Amount from $10,534.68 to the Amount Not to Exceed $11,311.56 (NO
COUNCIL DISTRICT)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend Recommendation No. 2 of
Mayor and Council Communication C-25957, a lease agreement with Mary Hartman for the Far
Northwest Community Action Partners Center, to revise the Fiscal Year 2013 lease amount from
$10,534.68 to the amount not to exceed $11,311.56.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1891 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation y Sister Ci ties International Leadeuhi p—Ac e y
Mr. Michael Bennett, Board Chair Elect, Fort Worth Sister Cities International and International
Leadership Academy, made the presentation for Sister Cities International Leadership Academy.
He stated that this was the International Leadership Academy's (ILA) 24th year of hosting a
summer leadership program.
Ms. Nancy Marchant, Board member, Fort Worth Sister Cities International, advised that ILA's
theme this year was "The World in HD/Harmony and Diversity". She introduced the student
delegates from Reggio Emilia, Italy (provided gift); Nagaoka, Japan (provided gift); Trier,
Germany; Bandung, Indonesia (provided gift); Toluca, Mexico; Mbabane, Swaziland (provided
gift and a song); and Fort Worth, Texas (provided gift). Each student extended brief greetings to
the Council.
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City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communications C-26349 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
5. -2 3 - Authorize Acce t ce o a Grant from At s er
® C®rporation for the "Sharing the Warmth" Program in the Amount Utz to
SOO,aaa.aa, Authorize Execution of Agreement with Atmos Enemy Corporation
rte "S ha t o ar t PP Program and Adopt Appropriation r i a ce
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a grant from Atmos
Energy Corporation for the "Sharing the Warmth" Program in the amount up to $500,000.00;
authorize the execution of an agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the "Sharing the
Warmth" Program; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount up to $500,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant
from Atmos Energy Corporation, for the purpose of supporting the "Sharing the Warmth"
Program.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26349 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20804-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented a certificate to Ms. Marilyn Ackman, representative from
Atmos Energy on behalf of Atmos Energy Corporation.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Allen Gray expressed her appreciation to all who had attended the first 2014
Bond Program meeting last Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for
Neighborhoods. She announced that the next public meeting for the 2014 Bond Program would
be on Thursday, July 25, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Meadowbrook United
Methodist Church located at 3900 Meadowbrook Drive. She also announced that there would be
a District 8 walk sponsored by Highland Hills Neighborhood Association on Saturday, July 20,
2013, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Highland Hills Community Center located at 1600
Glasgow Road.
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Mayor Price announced that the Tour de Fort Worth would be completed on Sunday, July 21,
2013, at 7:30 a.m. and she invited all to attend the celebration at 8:30 a.m. at Central Market
located at 4651 West Freeway. She also announced that the new Your Fort Worth cards were
available to citizens where they could login to the City's website at yourfortworth.org and
advised that it was a mind mixer tool where the citizens could comment about the City of Fort
Worth. She stated that it was focused on the bond election and would give the citizens who were
unable to attend the meetings a chance to express their concerns. She further stated that for those
interested the Council had the cards and for the citizens to see their Council member to receive
one. She further announced that the biggest baby had been born in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth
Zoo. She stated that a 330 pound baby elephant had been born and that there was a naming
celebration and to go by the zoo or visit the Fort Worth Zoo's website at www.fortworthzoo.org
to place your vote.
2. Recognition of Citizens
Council Member Burns recognized the Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) Southwest
Academy of Petroleum Engineering and Technology externs that XTO Energy was hosting this
summer and that they were attending the Council meeting to watch democracy in action. He
further stated that these young leaders would be job shadowing with the different departments
within XTO Energy for three weeks and each would receive a $1,000.00 scholarship. He
recognized Megly Diaz, from District 9, Dominique Joiner, from District 4, Taahir Shaikh,
Piedad Ornelas, and Ashton Connely, all from District 6 and Jordan Hobbs, from the City of
Forest Hill who attended the Fort Worth ISD.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval necessary of ceremonial travel.
XL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
2. ci r sa . 2 m Rename a Portion of East Ist Street to a Mill
® Road East of Beach Street
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of Council Proposal No. 296.
Mr. Doyle Willis, Jr., 2300 Primrose Avenue
Mr. Rick Herring, 1811 North Riverside Drive
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Ms. Cathy Seifert, 137 Cottonwood Street, completed a speaker card in opposition of Council
Proposal No. 296 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
The following individuals completed a comment card in opposition of Council Proposal No. 296.
Mr. William Gentry, 2144 North Sylvania Avenue
Mr. Ken Hicks, 1811 North Riverside Drive
Ms. Glenda Hartsell, 1924 Bluebird Avenue
Ms. Janice Lamb, 3225 Browning Court West
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Council Proposal No. 296 be continued to the August 20, 2013, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIL PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
—OMMISSIONS AND/OR COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1.1. AREointin the Board of Trustees of the Fort Worth Local eve e t
Corr�oration
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Trustees of
the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4220-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
2. AAtmointin2 the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Housing Finance
Corr�oration
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Directors
of the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens
that Resolution No. 4221-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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3. AREointin the Board of Directors of Alliance Airport Authority, Inc.
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Directors
of AllianceAirport Authority, Inc.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Resolution No. 4222-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
4. AREointin the Board of Directors of the Central City Local Government
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Directors
of the Central City Local Government Corporation.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4223-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
5. Atmointin2 the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Local Government
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Directors
of the Lone Star Local Government Corporation.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens
that Resolution No. 4224-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
G-17936 - A Ordinance Directing P blication of Notice of Intention to
Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation in the Amount Not
to Exceed $74,000,000.00 and Authorize Proceeds to be Used for Purtioses Listed
in the Notice and Summarized as Acquisition of a Maintenanc
Infrastructure Construction and Rer)air, Eauiment Acguisition
, Park
Improvements, and Payment of Fiscal, Engineering and Legal Fees for the Listed
Proiects and the Debt Issuance_(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance directing publication of Notice of
Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2013, in the
amount not to exceed $74,000,000.00; approve the form of notice marked Exhibit A to the
ordinance; authorize the City Manager to cause said notice to be published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for two consecutive weeks, the date of the
first publication to be prior to the 30th day before the day tentatively proposed for authorizing
the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation as shown in said notice; and authorize the proceeds
to be used for the acquisition of a maintenance facility located on James Avenue, acquisition of
traffic and communications equipment, fire equipment and improvements of streets and parks, as
described in the Notice of Intention.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication G-17936 be approved and
Ordinance No. 20805-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
2. M&C G-17937 m Adot�t Ordinance Directing Publication of Notice of Intention to
® Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation in the Amount Not
to Exceed $13,000,000.00 and Authorize Proceeds to be Used for Improvements to
the Will Rog ers Memorial Center (A L COUNCIL DISTRIC S)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance directing public of Notice of
Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2013,
in the amount to not exceed $13,000,000.00; approve the form of notice marked Exhibit A to the
ordinance; authorize the City Manager to cause said notice to be published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for two consecutive weeks, the date of the
first publication to be prior to the 30th day before the day tentatively proposed for authorizing
the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation as shown in said notice; and authorize the proceeds
to be used for improvements to the Will Rogers Memorial Center as described in the Notice of
Intention.
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 Highview Terrace, completed a comment card in opposition of
Mayor and Council Communication G-17937.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-13797 be approved and Ordinance No.
20806-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. MSC G-17939 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution and Ordinance
REducing the Size of the Trinitj Park Neighborhood er e e and
Neighborhood er e t Reinvestment Zone No. 15R, City of Fort Worth,
Texas(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC HEARING)
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning the reduction of
the Trinity River Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 15R, City of Fort Worth, Texas; adopt a resolution reducing the size of
the Trinity Park Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; and adopt an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 19466-12-2010 by reducing the boundaries of Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 15R, City of Fort Worth, Texas (Trinity Park); and containing other
matters related to the Zone.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, Housing and Economic Development Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 Highview Terrace, completed a comment card in opposition of
Mayor and Council Communication G-17939.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-17939 be
approved and Resolution No. 4225-07-2013 and Ordinance No. 20807-07-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes to 1 nay with Council Member Jordan casting
the dissenting vote.
3. MSC G-17938 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Desi natin
Tax Abatement Re vest e e No. 88, City of Fort Worth, exas, for
A Carroll Street and
Merrimac Street to Facilitate Development of a Multi-Fancily Development by
Greystar GPH, LLC, or its Affiliate (COUNCIL, DISTRICT 9) (PUDLIC
HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning the designation
of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 88, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt an
ordinance designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment
Zone No. 88, City of Fort Worth, Texas"; providing the effective and expiration dates for the
Zone and a mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and containing other matters related to the Zone.
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a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 Highview Terrace, completed a comment card in opposition of
Mayor and Council Communication G-17938.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-17938 be
approved and Ordinance No. 20808-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
55 - Authorize irect Sae of a ax- rec se r er c to at
® 5217 Pinson Street to Essie Mishaw for a Sale Price in the Amount of$3,1aa.aa, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax a ( ' UNCIL DI S S)
LContinued from a Previous Meeting}
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the direct sale of a tax-foreclosed property
described at Lot 9A, Block B6, Sunrise Addition, located at 5217 Pinson Street to Essie Mishaw
for a sale price in the amount of$3,100.00, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax
Code; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the
property to complete the sale.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15564 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. 5575 - Authorize Condemnation b y Eminent Domain for a±Lt Sim le
Interest 0.077 Acres for a ay a d 0.024 Acres for a T e rary®
Construction ase a t, ortions of an r ve Property ocated at 8065 Old
Decatur Road, ®caned by Saginaw Storage I�in Old Decatur Road, L.P., for tits
Old Decatur Road Improvement (ETJ N AR COUNCIL DIS 7)
LContinued from a Previous Meeting}
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication L-15575 be
withdrawn from consideration and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication L-15575
(Revised).
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3. M&C L-15575 - ( evise ) Authorite Condemnation by E inent Domain for a Fee
Simple Interest in 0.077 Acres for _g_Right-of Way and 0.024 Acres for a
Temporary- onstruction Easement, Portions of an Improved Property Located at
8065 Old Decatur Roa
L.P., for the Old Decatur Road Improvement (E J NEAR COUNCIL DISTRICT
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It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.077 acres for right-of-way and 0.024 acres for a
temporary construction easement that are portions of an improved property owned by Saginaw
Storage King Old Decatur Road, L.P., and known as 8065 Old Decatur Road, Alexander F.
Albright Survey Abstract No. 1849, Tarrant County, Texas, were unsuccessful for failure of the
parties to reach an agreement to acquire the fee-simple and easement interests; declare the
necessity to acquire the fee-simple and easement interest in the property for the Old Decatur
Road Improvement Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent-
domain proceedings to acquire interests in 0.077 acres for right-of-way and 0.024 acres for a
temporary-construction easement for road and drainage improvements; authorize payment
pursuant to an award of commissioners or a negotiated settlement; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to accept and record appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication L-15575 be approved and
that the Fort Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain
to acquire 0.077 acres for a fee-simple interest and 0.024 acres for a temporary
construction easement in and on portions of improved property from Saginaw
Storage King Old Decatur Road, L.P., needed for the Old Decatur Road
Improvement Project from the tract of land situated in the Alexander F. Albright
Survey, Abstract No. 1849, Tarrant County, Texas, known as 8065 Old Decatur
Road. The land rights will be used for the Old Decatur Road Project. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
L-15586 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed kE2RgEL_L2ia1!Ld_at
3900 Miller Avenue to Truevine Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Inc.,
for a Sale Price in the Amount of$69,307.00, i n Accordance with Section 34.05 of
the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the direct sale of a tax-foreclosed property
described as Lot 4, Block 9, Guy E. Vance Subdivision, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
located at 3900 Miller Avenue to Truevine Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Inc., for a
sale price in the amount of$69,307.00, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code;
and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property
to complete the sale.
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Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15586 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Planning & Zoning
PZ-3024 - Authorize Initiation of Rezoning for Certain Prop rties on 801
and 851 West Rendon Crowley Road, in ACC rdance with the Com rehenSlice
Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to initiate certain zoning
changes on 801 and 851 West Rendon Crowley Road, in accordance with the Comprehensive
Plan.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3024 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C PZ-3025 - Authorize Institution of the Annexation and Ador)tion of
Ordinance for the Cit3:-I itiated Annexation of Approximately 77.8 Acres of Land
in Tarrant Countv, TexasLocated East and West of Rav White Road and North
of Wall Price Keller Road (COUNCIL DISTRICTS
It was recommended that the City Council authorize institution and adopt an ordinance declaring
certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth;
providing for the annexation of an approximately 77.8 acre tract of land located east and west of
Ray White Road and north of Wall Price Keller Road situated in the John Edmonds Survey,
Abstract No. 451; and the J.R. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 902, situated about 11.5 miles north
16 degrees east of the courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-10-007), which said
territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas;
providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the
inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing
that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3025 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20809-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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3. M&C PZ-3026 - Consider Institution and Adoption of 0 dinance for the Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Ankroximatell 8.1 Acres of Land, North of SH 114 and
East of FM 156,AX-13-004 (COUNCIL DISTRICT
It was recommended that the City Council institute and adopt an ordinance declaring certain
findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth;
providing for the annexation of an approximately 8.1 acre tract of land, north of SH 114 and east
of FM 156, situated in the R. Matney Survey, Abstract No. 878, situated about 15.7 miles north
six degrees east of the courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-13-004), which said
territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas;
providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the
inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing
that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-3026 be approved and Ordinance
No. 20810-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26307 - AuthoLkLix2m4iture in the Amount of$304.,.499.83 to the Fort
Worth and Western Railroad C2M2a for Construction of Henderson Detour
Railroad-Cro iture in the Amount
of_$2 ,5 04 23.50 to the Fort Worth and Western Railroad Com
Construction of Railroad-Cr ossing_and Related Eguipme t for the T
Reopening o North Commerce Street,Authorize Execution of a Settlement
AgEELMent in Lieu of Condemnation with the Fort Worth and Western Railroad
Company in he Amount of $200,000 00 for Railroad-Cr os sing License ees and
Easement Acguisition fo r a Total in the Amount of $709,02 .33 for Construction
0 River Vision-Related Railroad Crossings and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance ( OUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9) (Continu d from a Previous
Meetin
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication C-26307 be
withdrawn from consideration and replaced with Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
26307 (Revised).
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2. M&C C-26307 - ( evise )Authorize Expendit re in the Amount of$3
the Fort Worth and Western Railroad Company for Construction of Henderson
Detour Railroad-Crossing re in the
Amount of $204,523.50 o the Fort Worth and Western Railroad Company for
Construction of Railroad-Crossing_and Related Eguipme t for the T e racy
Reopening of North Commerce Street,Authorize Execution of a Settlement
Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation with the Fort Worth and Western Railroad
Company in he Amount of $200,000 00 for Railroad-Cr os sing License ees and
Easement Acguisition fo r a Total in the Amount of $709,02 .33 for Construction
0 River Vision-Related Railroad Crossings and Adopt Appropriation
Ordina S S
dace ( ' DITRICT
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $228,951.33, from
available funds, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Street Improvement 2008 Fund
for the construction of railroad-related equipment and crossing license fees in association with
various Trinity River Vision surface crossings; authorize the transfer in the amount of
$228,951.33 from the Special Trust Fund to the Street Improvement 2008 Fund; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street
Improvement 2008 Fund in the amount of $228,951.33, from available funds, for the same
purpose as stated above; authorize the execution of a settlement agreement and payment in the
amount of $200,000.00 in lieu of condemnation with the Fort Worth and Western Railroad
Company; and authorize payment in the amount of$509,023.33 to the Fort Worth and Western
Railroad Company for construction related items.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26307 (Revised) be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20811-07-2013 and 20812-07-2013 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-26318 - Authorize Credit Sales Agreement with Trin±y_River_Mitigation
Bank, LTD, in the Amount of $69,300.00 for the Mitigation of Waters of the
United States Associated with the 9700 Trinity Boulevard Culvert Improvements
Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (Continued from a Previous
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a credit sales agreement with Trinity River
Mitigation Bank, LTD, in the amount of $69,300.00 for the mitigation of Waters of the United
States associated with the 9700 Trinity Boulevard Culvert Improvements Project.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26318 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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C-26348 - Authorize Execution of Tax Abatement Agr ement with
Gre3:star GPII, LLC, or an Affiliate for the Construction of a Multi-Family
Dgjg!22ffiggt in the Vicinity of Carroll Street and Merrimac Street and Authorize
Certain Fee Waivers Associated with the Development (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Tax Abatement
Agreement with Greystar GPII, LLC, or an affiliated entity for the construction of a multi-family
development in the vicinity of Carroll Street and Merrimac Street; and find that the development
will promote the development and diversification of the economy and authorize the waiver of
certain related development fees.
Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate Street, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication C-26348, but did not wish to address the Council.
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 Highview Terrace, completed a comment card in opposition of
Mayor and Council Communication C-26348.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26348 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. First Public Hearing for a Proposed City-Initia to Annexation of Approximately
95.4 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Located South of Dirks Road and West of
Summer Creek Drive LA -13-003 Old Granburl Rd)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Beth Knight, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XVI. ZONING HEARING
The City Council at its regular meeting of June 4, 2013, continued ZC-12-128.
1. ZC-12-128 BCD 7) - David McDavid, 4621 Feller Hicks Road, "I" Light
Industrial to: "A-5" Onem Family (Recommended for A��roval by the Zoning
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket ZC-12-128 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on June 24, 2013.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
2. 3® 77 7 - Industri ment International, See al J_ g_pevelon
Distribution Owners' Association, I 100 Block Three Wide Drive; fro : Unzoned
to.L"I" Li ht Industrial (Recommended for A pAr oval by the Zoning Commission
... .......
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-077 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
3. ZC-13-083 - ILD 4, CD 7) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Develoment,
Generally bounded bl Raj White Road, Chatsworth Lane, CorralD rive, Wa
Price Keller Road and Broiles Lane; from: nzoned to: "A-5" OngzFamill
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Zoning Docket ZC-13-083 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to
0 nays.
4. ZC-13-090 - nnar Homes of Texas Land and Constructio
Block Storyteller Lane, 1500 Block Fallinivater Trail, 1400 Block Enchanted
Lane- -from: 11AG" Agricultural to: "A-7.5" One-Family (Recom mended for
AffiLroval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-090 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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5. ZC-13-092 - 529-4545
Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E"
Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus semi
automatic car wash; site plan included. (Recom ended for Denial by the Zoning
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Mr. John Brodersen, 4165 Mockingbird Road, Dallas, Texas 75214, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-13-092, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-092 be continued to the August 20, 2013, Council
meeting be continued. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed case,
Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 20813-07-2013 be adopted. The motion carried 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
XVII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
XVIII. 'EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT
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XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:48 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 23rd day of July, 2013.
Attest: Approved:
Mary J. Kayser Betsy Price
City Secretary Mayor