HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/09/26-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tern Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams, District 6
Council Member Leonard Firestone, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jannette S. 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 10:03 a.m. on Tuesday,
September 26, 2023, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Venkat Namburu, Hindu Temple of Greater Fort Worth
The invocation was provided by Murali Krishna, Hindu Temple of Greater Fort Worth.
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.
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Mayor Parker advised that M&C 23-0801 would be moved up on the agenda.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 23-0801 (CD 8) Award American Rescue Plan Act Funds Totaling
$1,500,000.00 to Justin's Place for New Construction of Affordable Housing
Project Referred to as The Nest to be Developed at 901 Sycamore School Road
(Addressing the Continued Portion of M&C 23-0742)
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that M&C 23-0801 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
7. 23-0607 Presentation of Proclamation for 30+ Years of Dedicated Service of
Commissioner Roy C. and Dr. Jennifer Brooks
Council Member Nettles presented a proclamation for 30+ years of dedicated
service to Commissioner Roy C. and Dr. Jennifer Brooks.
2. 23-0604 Presentation of Proclamation for Byrne Construction 100th Anniversary
Mayor Pro tem Bivens presented a proclamation for Byrne Construction 100th
Anniversary to Matthew Byrne, Paul Byrne, and Benjamin Robertson.
4. 23-0603 Presentation of Proclamation for the 80th Birthday and 33 Years of Service
of Reverend Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jr.
Council Member Williams presented a proclamation for the 80th Birthday and 33
years of service of Reverend Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jr.
Mayor Parker advised that M&C 23-0805 would be moved up on the agenda.
A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda
6. M&C 23-0805 (CD 5, CD 6, and CD 8) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances for
Project Management and Construction Costs for Three Highway Safety
Improvement Projects and Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital
Improvement Program
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Motion: Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Bivens, that M&C 23-0805 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 26459-09-2023, 26460-09-2023, 26461-09-2023, and
26462-09-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
(Mayor Pro tern Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles stepped away from
the dais and left the meeting.)
1. 23-0601 Presentation of Proclamation for National Service Dog Month
Mayor Parker presented a proclamation for National Service Dog Month to Laura
Manning, Elizabeth Brownen, and Tracy Conine.
3. 23-0602 Presentation of Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Council Member Beck presented a proclamation for Indigenous Peoples' Day to
Amanda Smith, American Indian Business Association.
5. 23-0605 Presentation of Proclamation for MANA de North Texas
15th Anniversary
Mayor Parker advised that the proclamation for MANA de North Texas 15th
Anniversary be rescheduled to the October 17, 2023, Council meeting.
6. 23-0606 Presentation of Proclamation for Hunger Action Month 2023
Council Member Martinez presented a proclamation for Hunger Action Month
2023 to Julie Butner.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 23-0800 be removed from the Consent Agenda
for individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested 23-0617 be withdrawn from the Council Agenda.
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(Council Member Lauersdorf stepped away from the dais.)
Adrian Smith appeared before Council via conference call in opposition of M&C
23-0791.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Pro tem
Bivens and Council Members Lauresdorf, Williams, and Nettles absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0791 (ALL) Adopt Resolution Retaining the Law Firm of Kelly Hart &
Hallman LLP as Outside Counsel, in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00 for
Legal Services Related to Lawsuits Challenging the City's Short -Term Rental
Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5806-09-2023
2. M&C 23-0793 (ALL) Re -adopt Investment Policy and Strategy Documents for
the City's General, Permanent Fund, and Other Post -Employment Benefit Trust
Portfolios with No Revisions
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 23-0803 (CD 5 and CD 10) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances in the
Cumulative Amount of $150,000.00 for Two New Traffic Signals, and Amend the
Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved.Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26463-09-2023 and
26464-09-2023
5. M&C 23-0804 (All) Reject All Responses to Invitation to Bid for the 2023 Bridge
Rehabilitation Contract 2
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 23-0806 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$329,838.60 to Fund the Guardrail Design & Construction Project and Amend the
Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26465-09-2023
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8. M&C 23-0808 (CD 3) Amend Mayor and Council Communication 23-0468 to
Extend the Scheduled Temporary Closure End Date for Trail Lake Drive from
Wyndale Court to Manderly Place from August 13, 2023 to January 9, 2024 for
Construction Activities
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 23-0809 (CD 7 and CD 9) Authorize the Temporary Closure of W.R. Watt
Drive from Trail Drive to Burnett -Tandy Drive, Burnett -Tandy Drive from W.R.
Watt Drive to Gendy Street, Gendy Street from Harley Avenue to Lancaster
Avenue, Harley Avenue from Gendy Street to Trail Drive, Linden Avenue from
Trail Drive to the Cell Tower Entrance, Lansford Lane from Montgomery Street
to Gendy Street, Trail Drive from Lancaster Avenue to University Drive, Farm
House Way from Trail Drive to Foch Street from January 8, 2024 to February 4,
2024; Trinity Park Drive from University Drive to Foch Street on January 18, 19,
22, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and February 1, 2, 2024 for the Southwestern Exposition
and Livestock Show
Motion: Approved.
10. M&C 23-0818 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances in the Justice
and State Asset Forfeiture Funds for a Combined Amount of $373,000.00 for
Fiscal Year 2024 for Continuing Previously Approved Projects that Impact the
Safety, Wellness, and Resiliency of the Police Department and the Community
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26466-09-2023 and
26467-09-2023
11. M&C 23-0820 (ALL) Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of the
Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grants from the United States Department of
Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, in
an Amount Up to $3,481,874.31, Approve Execution of All Applicable Grant
Contracts, Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5807-09-2023 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 26468-09-2023
12. M&C 23-0823 (ALL) Acknowledge and Affirm the Water Department's Policies
and Practices Regarding Waivers and Adjustments for Customer Accounts
Motion: Approved.
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13. M&C 23-0837 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of an Infrastructure Construction
Agreement with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Inc. in an Amount Not
to Exceed $6,338,500.00 for the Construction of Certain Capital Improvement
Projects at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
14. M&C 23-0839 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Two Infrastructure Construction
Agreements with the Fort Worth Zoological Association to Fulfill the City of Fort
Worth's Initial Obligation to Construct, Maintain, and Repair Certain Public
Infrastructure within the Fort Worth Zoo; Adopt Appropriation Ordinances; and
Amend Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond
Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26469-09-2023 and
26470-09-2023
15. M&C 23-0841 (ALL) Authorize the Fort Worth Public Library to Donate
Discarded Furnishings to Other Libraries, Museums, or Non -Profit Community
Service Organizations To Promote Waste Diversion from City Landfills by
Enabling Reuse and Find that the Donation Serves a Public Purpose
Motion: Approved.
16. M&C 23-0842 (ALL) Adopt Updated Financial Management Policy Statements
for Fiscal Year 2024 Including Identified Changes and Non -Substantive Revisions
to Existing Policies and the Addition of New Policies Related to Penalty and
Interest Waivers and Sponsorships; Make Related Findings; and Rescind Mayor &
Council Communication G-19014, which Adopted the Procurement Card Policy
into the Financial Management Policy Statements
Motion: Approved.
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0794 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to the Agreement with H&H
Concrete On Demand, Inc. for Flowable Fill Materials and Services to Increase
the Annual Compensation Amount by $182,500.00 for a New Annual Amount
Not to Exceed $912,500.00 for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 23-0795 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Employer Direct
Healthcare, LLC for SurgeryPlus Services in an Annual Amount Up to
$276,000.00 and Authorize a One -Year Renewal Option for the Same Annual
Amount Using an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Bend Independent School
District for the Human Resources Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 23-0796 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Core & Main LP and Fortiline, Inc. for Vault Access Products, Including Frames,
Rings, and Lids for the Water Department in a Combined Annual Amount Up to
$180,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Four, One -Year Renewals in the
Amounts of $216,000.00 for the First Renewal, $259,200.00 for the Second
Renewal, $311,040.00 for the Third Renewal, and $373,248.00 for the Fourth
Renewal
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 23-0797 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Core & Main LP and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for the Purchase of Copper
Tubing for the Water and Property Management Departments in a
Combined Annual Amount Up to $700,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize
Four, One -Year Renewals in the Amounts of $840,000.00 for the First Renewal,
$1,008,000.00 for the Second Renewal, $1,209,600.00 for the Third Renewal,
and $1,451,520.00 for the Fourth Renewal
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 23-0798 (ALL) Authorize the Rejection of All Responses to Invitation to Bid
23-0081 for Printing and Mailing City of Fort Worth Notices for the Code
Compliance Department
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0813 (CD 10) Authorize Acquisition of a Right -of -Way Easement in
0.22 Acres from Real Property Owned by Leroy Wilkins Located at 1473
Avondale -Haslet Road and Being Lot 1, Block A of Boaz Addition, City of Haslet,
Tarrant County, Texas in the Amount of $159,126.00 and Pay Estimated Closing
Costs in an Amount Up to $5,000.00 for a Total Cost of $163,126.00 for the
Avondale Haslet Road Project (2018 Bond Program)
Property Description: 0.22 acres described as Lot 1, Block A, Boaz Addition,
City of Haslet, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 1473 Avondale -Haslet Road
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 23-0814 (CD 10) Amend Mayor and Council Communication 23-0641,
Authorizing the Acquisition of a Right -of -Way Easement in 0.099 Acres of Real
Property Owned by T.Z. Properties, LLC Located at 1373-1377 Avondale Haslet
Road in Lot 4, Block A, Boaz Addition, City of Haslet, Tarrant County, Texas, to
Revise the Amount to $141,870.60 and Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up
to $5,000 for a Total Revised Cost of $146,870.60 for the Avondale Haslet Road
Project (2018 Bond Program)
Property Description: 0.099 acres described as Lot 4, Block A, Boaz Addition,
City of Haslet, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 1373-1377Avondale-Haslet
Road
Motion: Approved.
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 23-0787 (ALL) Authorize Non -Exclusive Cooperative Purchase Agreements
with Designs That Compute, Inc. d/b/a Visionality, Digital Resources, Inc., ePlus
Technology, Inc., Graybar Electric Company, Inc., and GTS Technology
Solutions, Inc. for New and Replacement Audio/Visual Hardware, Software,
Technology, and Maintenance and Support Services for a Collective Annual
Amount Up to $1,500,000.00, with Four One -Year Renewal Options for the
Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 23-0788 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to the Computer
Aided Dispatch System Software Support Agreement with CentralSquare
Technologies LLC to Increase Annual Support Services to $893,692.36 and Add
Mobile Licenses in the Amount of $206,600.00, with Renewal Terms, for a Total
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Amount of $1,100,292.36 for the Fort Worth Fire
Department and Fort Worth Police Department through the Information
Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 23-0789 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to City Secretary Contract
Number No. 48499 with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to Increase the Current Annual
Contract Amount of $354,704.00 by Adding Customer Service Request Text
Cloud Services in the Amount of $195,210.00 for a New Annual Contract Amount
of $549,914.00 for the Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 23-0790 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Questica, Inc.
d/b/a Bonfire Interactive, a EUNA Solutions Brand, Using Cooperative Contracts
for a Turnkey Electronic Bidding System in an Amount of $250,000.00 for the
First and Second Year Combined, and Authorize Four Annual Renewal Options
for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $788,642
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 23-0802 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of Agreement with the Fort Worth
Independent School District in an Amount Up to $79,507.00 for Operation of the
Fort Worth After -School Program at Como Community Center for the
2023-2024 School Year and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26471-09-2023
6. M&C 23-0807 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment Number 2, in the
Amount of $47,000.00, to a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc., for Staff Extension Services in Managing Transportation and
Public Works Arterials and Mobility Infrastructure Capital Projects for a Revised
Contract Amount of $145,000.00
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 23-0819 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of North Richland Hills in the Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00 for
Detention Services for the Police Department and Authorize Four One -Year
Renewal Terms
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 23-0821 (ALL) Authorize the Purchase of an Optical Gas Imager,
Associated Parts, and Warranty from Teladyne FLIR Detection Incorporated, in
an Amount Up to $125,000.00 Funded by the Urban Area Security Initiative
Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Using a Sole
Source Contract for the Fire Department
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 23-0822 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of a Consent to Assignment of a
Hangar and Ground Lease Agreement for Lease Site 51 S by Epic Helicopters,
LLC to FTW Hangar 51-S, LLC at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Motion: Approved.
10. M&C 23-0824 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4 in the Amount
of $156,608.77 and the Addition of 60 Calendar Days to a Contract with Gra-Tex
Utilities, Inc., for 2019 Water Line and Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Water and
Sewer Maintenance-B Project for a Revised Contract Amount of $5,090,082.05
Motion: Approved.
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11. M&C 23-0825 (CD 2 and CD 7) Authorize Execution of Change Order No.
4 with Jackson Construction, Ltd. for a Net Total Amount of $98,657.00 for the
2019 Water Line and Sanitary Sewer Replacement WSM-C 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. 26472-09-2023
12. M&C 23-0826 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$300,000.00 to Fund the Second Renewal of an Engineering Agreement with
Shield Engineering Group, PLLC. for Water and Sanitary Sewer Design Services
Contract 2020 and to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years
2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26473-09-2023
13. M&C 23-0827 (CD 9) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$1,060,000.00 for 30-Inch Water Main at the Lancaster Avenue/Collier Street
Intersection Emergency Repair to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the
Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26474-09-2023
14. M&C 23-0828 (ETJW-CD 3 and CD 7) Authorize Execution of Amendment No.
1, in the Amount of $5,057,498.00, to an Engineering Agreement with Plummer
Associates, Inc. for the Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility Project, Adopt a
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. 5808-09-2023 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 26475-09-2023
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15. M&C 23-0829 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 in the Amount of
$351,658.06 to a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle C Construction
Company for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 101 Project, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal
Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
and Amend the Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond
Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26476-09-2023 and
26477-09-2023
16. M&C 23-0830 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with DEC —
North Texas, LLC in the Amount of $389,510.00 for the Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Contract 124 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. 26478-09-2023
17. M&C 23-0831 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 in the Amount of
$192,800.00 and the Addition of 136 Calendar Days to the Contract with Crescent
Constructors, Inc., for the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Grit Facility and
South Influent Pump Station Project, for a Revised Contract Amount of
$20,263,890.00
Motion: Approved.
18. M&C 23-0832 (CD 3) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $100,000.00
for Property Acquisition for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2020
WSM-K Project and Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years
2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26479-09-2023
19. M&C 23-0833 (CD 9 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement
with Quiddity Engineering LLC, in the Amount of $471,685.00, for the Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2022 WSM-W 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. 26480-09-2023
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20. M&C 23-0834 (CD 9) Authorize Execution o
Gresham Smith, in the Amount of $453,375,00,
Replacement Contract 2022, WSM-X Project and
Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to
Improvement Program
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an Engineering Agreement with
for the Water and Sanitary Sewer
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to
Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26481-09-2023
21. M&C 23-0835 (CD 9 & CD 11) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement
with Burgess & Niple, Inc., in the Amount of $466,099.00, for the Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2022, WSM-Y
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. 26482-09-2023
22. M&C 23-0836 (CD 2 and CD 9) Adopt a Resolution Expressing Official Intent for
the City to Reimburse Itself with Proceeds of Future Debt and/or Payments from the
Tarrant Regional Water District for the Trinity River Vision — Central City Project,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $1,518,400 to Fund Amendment
No. 8 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations for the Trinity River Vision -
Central City Project and the Trinity Uptown Service Area Phase 8 to Effect a Portion
of Water's Contribution to and Amend the Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital
Improvements Program, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount
of $43,530.00 for Additional Project Costs for Storm Water and Franchise Utility
Relocations for the Trinity River Vision — Central City Project and Trinity Uptown
Service Area Phase 8
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5809-09-2023 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
26483-09-2023 and 26484-09-2023
23. M&C 23-0838 (CD 11) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 58594 with Mesa Design Associates, Inc., in the Amount of
$431,810.00 for Additional Engineering Services for Design and Development of
Phase I Improvements at Ciquio Vasquez Park, for a Total Design Contract in the
Amount of $528,660.00 (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
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24. M&C 23-0840 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Teague, Nall & Perkins, Inc., in the Amount of $523,000.00, for Engineering Related
Professional Services for Design and Preparation of Construction Documents for
Phase II Improvements at Sycamore Park and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (2022
Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26485-09-2023
(Council Member Lauersdorf returned to his place on the dais.)
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 23-0618 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda
3. M&C 23-0800 (CD 6) Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City of Fort
Worth's 2021-2022 Action Plan to Approve a Change in Use of Existing
Appropriations in the Amount of $400,000.00 of Community Development Block
Grant Funds Currently Allocated by the City to Fort Worth Area Habitat for
Humanity, Inc. for the Preserve -A -Home Program in the Como Neighborhood to
a Single -Family Townhome Project to be Developed by Fort Worth Area Habitat
for Humanity, Inc. in the 5200 Block of Carver Drive and Authorize the Execution
of any Related Contracts
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores that M&C 23-0800 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro
tern Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. UDcominp_ and Recent Events
Council Members Flores, Crain, Hill, Beek, and Blaylock announced upcoming and
recent events within the City and various Council districts.
Council Member Beck introduced Patricia Castillo who provided information pertaining
to the Michelada Festival being held on October 8, 2023.
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2. Recoenition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. ApDroval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
Rick Herring appeared before Council in opposition of M&C 23-0810.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council via conference call in opposition of M&C 23-0608
and M&C 23-0810.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council via conference call in support of M&C 23-0801.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
1. 23-0622 Board Appointment - Mayor
Motion: Mayor Parker made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that the
following individuals be appointed/reappointed to Place 1 of various Boards
and Commissions effective September 26, 2023, and with terms expiring
October 1, 2025:
Appointed:
• Josh Lindsay — Board of Adjustment —
Board of Adjustment
• Melissa Scott — Library Advisory Board
• Caroline Cranz — Plan Commission and
Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees
Commercial/Alliance Airport
Capital Improvements Plan
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Reappointed:
• Marcia Ceplecha — Aviation Advisory Board
• Ebony Rose — Community Development Council
• Sylvia Alcala — Park and Recreation Advisory Board
• Matt Dufrene — Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Gannon Gries — Urban Design Commission
Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams
and Nettles absent.
2. 23-0619 Board Appointment - District 2
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Jacqueline Auger be appointed to Place 2 of the Park and
Recreation Advisory Board effective September 26, 2023, and with a term
expiring October 1, 2024. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens and
Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
3. 23-0575 Board Appointment - District 3
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Stephanie Muzi be appointed to Place 3 of the Historic and
Cultural Landmarks Commission effective September 26, 2023, and with a
term expiring October 1, 2025. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens
and Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
4. 23-0621 Board Appointment - District 9
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that the following individuals be appointed/reappointed to Place
9 of various Boards and Commissions effective September 26, 2023, and
with terms expiring October 1, 2025:
Appointed:
• Kathryn Duffy — Board of Adjustment — Commercial/Alliance Airport
Board of Adjustment
• Corey Malone — Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission
• Wes Hoblit — Zoning Commission/ Alliance Airport Zoning Commission
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Reappointed:
• Tom Hicks — Aviation Advisory Board
• Daniel Villegas — Community Development Council
• Eva Bonilla — Park and Recreation Advisory Board
• Andrea Garcia — Library Advisory Board
• Douglas Cooper — Urban Design Commission
Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tern Bivens and Council Members Williams
and Nettles absent.
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. 23-0608 A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas and
Appointing a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the Board (Veale Ranch TIF)
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Resolution No. 5810-09-2023 be adopted. Motion passed
8-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles
absent.
2. 23-0609 A Resolution Approving the Resolution of the Central City Local
Government Corporation Adopted on September 12, 2023, Which Authorized
Issuance and Sale of Corporation Lease Revenue Bonds; Affirming and Ratifying
Previously Authorized and Executed Lease; And Authorizing Bond Purchase
Agreement
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Resolution No. 5811-09-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0,
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
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3. 23-0611 A Resolution Authorizing Application for Defense Economic Adjustment
Assistance Grant for Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Resolution No. 5812-09-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0,
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
4. 23-0614 A Resolution Appointing Members to the Capital Improvements Plan
Advisory Committee - Water/Wastewater
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Resolution No. 5813-09-2023 be adopted. Motion passed
8-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles
absent.
5. 23-0615 A Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Tarrant County 9-1-1
District Budget
Motion: Council Member Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Resolution No. 5814-09-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0,
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
ORDINANCES
1. 23-0617 A Joint Ordinance and Boundary Agreement Authorizing a Reduction in the
City of Fort Worth's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by Adjusting the Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction Boundary Line between Fort Worth and Aledo
It was the consensus of the City Council that Item 23-0617 be removed from the
Council Agenda.
ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 hearing
had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram, the official newspaper of
the City of Fort Worth, on September 11, 2023.
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
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1. ZC-23-049 (CD 9) Juval Enterprises LLC / Gerry Curtis of G. Curtis Surveyors
LLC., 6260 Old Hemphill Road (2.69 acres) From: "A-5" One Family, To: "I" Light
Industrial (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission)
Gerry Curtis appeared before Council via conference call in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-23-049.
Steve Epstein appeared before Council via conference call in opposition of Zoning
Docket ZC-23-049.
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-049 be denied without prejudice. Motion
passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and
Nettles absent.
2. ZC-23-092 (CD 9) Bennett Partners, 2401 S University Drive (1.98 acres) From:
"A-5" One Family Residential/TCU Residential Overlay, To: "PD/SU" Planned
Development Specific Use/TCU Residential Overlay for general office in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial; Site Plan included (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-23-092:
Deanna Estrada
Mike Tyson
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-092 be approved. Motion passed
8-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles
absent.
3. ZC-23-139 (CD 11) City of Fort Worth Development Services Department, 2415
Gillis Street (0.13 acres) From: "A-5" One -Family, To: "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed -Use (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-139 be approved. Motion passed 8-0,
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
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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 Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Crain, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 26486-09-2023 be adopted.
Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tern Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles
absent.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 23-0792 (ALL) Adopt Ordinances Authorizing the Issuance of City of Fort
Worth, Texas, Tax -Exempt Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A, in an
Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $32,000,000.00 and City of Fort
Worth, Texas, Taxable Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023B, in an
Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $44,000,000.00, Establishing
Parameters with Respect to the Sale of the Bonds, Delegating to the Designated
City Officials the Authority to Effect the Sale of Bonds, and Enacting Other
Provisions Relating to the Subject, and Authorize Necessary Transfers, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that M&C 23-0792 be approved and Ordinance Nos.
26487-09-2023 and 26488-09-2023 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
26489-09-2023 and 26490-09-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0,
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles
absent.
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2. M&C 23-0799
(ALL) Adopt Forty -First
Supplemental Ordinance
Authorizing
Issuance of City
of Fort Worth, Texas Water
and Sewer System Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series
2023A in an Aggregate
Principal Amount Not
to Exceed
$90,000,000.00,
Establishing Parameters with
Respect to the Sale of
the Bonds,
Delegating to Designated
City Officials Authority to Effect the Sale of
Bonds, and
Enacting Other
Provisions Relating to the
Subject; and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that M&C 23-0799 be approved and the Forty -First
Supplemental Ordinance No. 26491-09-2023 and Appropriation Nos.
26492-09-2023, and 26493-09-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor
Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
D. Land
1. M&C 23-0810 (CD 9) Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement with
Pescador Partners, LTD for Approximately 8,746 Square Feet of Space at 100
Main Street, 76102 for the New Downtown Library Branch
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that M&C 23-0810 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro
tem Bivens and Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
2. M&C 23-0811 (CD 10) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 0.288 Acres in Right -of -Way Easement from Real Property
owned by SSGN Investments, LLC, Located at 1205 Avondale Haslet Road in the
Stith Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, City of Haslet, Tarrant County, Texas, for the
Avondale Haslet Road Project (2018 Bond Program)
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Crain, that M&C 23-0811 be approved and adopt Resolution
No. 5815-09-2023 authorizing use of the power of eminent domain to
acquire 0.288 acres in right-of-way easement from real property owned
by SSGN Investments, LLC. The land rights in the subject property are
needed for the Avondale Haslet Road project, a public use that will
reconstruct and widen Avondale Haslet Road from Willow Creek Drive
to the eastern city limits of the City of Haslet at John Day Road. The
property will be used for widening and reconstructing the existing
two-lane asphalt roadway to a four -lane, divided, concrete urban arterial.
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The property is located at 1205 Avondale Haslet Road in the Stith
Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, City of Haslet, 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 8-0, Mayor Pro tern Bivens and Council
Members Williams and Nettles absent.
3. M&C 23-0812 (CD 10) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 0.080 Acres in Right -of -Way Easement from Real Property
Owned by SJJ Properties, LLC, Located at 1321 Avondale -Haslet Road, Haslet,
Tarrant County, Texas, for the Avondale Haslet Road Project (2018 Bond
Program)
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Martinez, that M&C 23-0812 be approved and adopt
Resolution No. 5816-09-2023 authorizing use of the power of eminent
domain to acquire 0.080 acres in right-of-way easement from real
property owned by SJJ Properties, LLC. The land rights in the subject
property are needed for the Avondale Haslet Road project, a public use
that will reconstruct and widen Avondale Haslet Road from Willow
Creek Drive to the eastern city limits of the City of Haslet at John Day
Road. The property will be used for widening and reconstructing the
existing two-lane asphalt roadway to a four -lane, divided, concrete urban
arterial. The property is located at located at 1321 Avondale Haslet Road
in the Boaz Addition, Block A, Lot 6, City of Haslet, 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 8-0, Mayor Pro tern Bivens and
Council Members Williams and Nettles absent.
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F. Award of Contract
2. M&C 23-0815 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Change Order for Construction
Manager at Risk Contract with Steel & Freeman, Inc., in the Amount Not to
Exceed $3,537,209.00, Including an Owner's Construction Contingency
Allowance, for a Total Project Budget of $13,034,828.00, for the Forest Park
Pool, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal 2023 Adopted
Budget and Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Council Member Beek made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that M&C 23-0815 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 26494-09-2023, 26495-09-2023, and 26496-09-2023 be adopted.
Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members
Williams and Nettles absent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 11:53 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 7g' day of November, 2023.
Attest: Appr v d:
1
1 ette S. Goodall Mattile Parker
ty Secretary Mayor
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