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Home My WebLink About2023/10/31-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 Present: Mayor Mattie Parker Mayor Pro tem 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 (via video) Council Member Macy Hill, 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 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. INVOCATION - Rabbi Andrew Bloom, Ahavath Sholom Congregation The invocation was provided by Rabbi Andrew Bloom, Ahavath Sholom Congregation. 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. City of Fort Worth Page 1 Printed on 1112712023 3. M&C 23-0917 (ALL) Authorize Agreement with Twincrest, Inc. 695-23 for an Annual Amount Up Signal Systems and Safety Barrier Works Department Motion: Approved. 4. M&C 23-0919 (ALL) AirSystems, LLC Using 220106 for an Annual Comprehensive Heating Management Department Motion: Approved. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 Page 3 of 16 Execution of a Non -Exclusive Purchase Using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. To $300,000.00 for the Purchase of Traffic Products for the Transportation and Public Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Texas The Interlocal Purchasing System Contract Number Amount Up to $130,000.00 for the Purchase of Ventilation Air - Conditioning Services for the Property 5. M&C 23-0918 (CD 8) Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant for Fort Worth Spinks Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation, if Awarded, in an Amount of Up to $100,000.00, Authorize Use of Future Grant Match Capital Funding in an Amount of Up to $100,000.00 for the City's Grant Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26549-10-2023 6. M&C 23-0921 (CD 8) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund Transferred from the Municipal Airport Capital Project Fund in an Amount of $3,278.00 as an Additional Amount Needed for the City's Match Requirement for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Grant at Fort Worth Spinks Airport Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26550-10-2023 7. M&C 23-0923 (CD 2) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund Transferred from the Municipal Airport Capital Project Fund in an Amount of $8,478.00 as an Additional Amount Needed for the City's Match Requirement for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Grant at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26551-10-2023 City offorl Worth Page 3 Primed on 1112712023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 Page 5 of 16 3. M&C 23-0929 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Fitch & Associates, LLC for an Emergency Medical Services Comprehensive Study in an Amount Up to $182,500.00 for the Fire Department Motion: Approved. 4. M&C 23-0932 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Rexel USA, Inc. Using The Interlocal Purchasing System Contract Number 210304 in an Annual Amount Up to $532,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize One, One -Year Renewal Option for Up to $665,000.00 for the Purchase of Street Light Pole Accessories for the Transportation and Public Works Department Motion: Approved. 5. M&C 23-0933 (CD 5 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of Agreement with ForeverLawn Inc. for Synthetic Grass Solutions and Maintenance in an Annual Amount Up to $145,000.00 Using Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 031622-FVL for the Code Compliance Department Motion: Approved. 6. M&C 23-0935 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for the One -Time Purchase of a Building Automation System and Annual Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for the Water Department in an Annual Amount Up to $300,000.00 for the Initial Term, and Authorize Nine, One -Year Renewals in an Annual Amount Up to $20,000.00 Motion: Approved. 7. M&C 23-0936 (ALL) Authorize Non -Exclusive Purchase Agreements with Multiple Vendors Using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 711-23 for the Purchase of Outdoor Street Lighting Accessories for a Combined Annual Amount Up to $750,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Two, One -Year Renewal Options for Up to $937,500.00 for Renewal One and $1,171,875.00 for Renewal Two for the Transportation and Public Works Department Motion: Approved. City of Fort Worth Page S Printed on 1112712023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 Page 7 of 16 5. M&C 23-0910 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contract with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Assist Business Equity Firms - Minority and Women Business Enterprises in an Amount Not to Exceed $126,504.00 for the Period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024 Motion: Approved. 6. M&C 23-0911 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to Assist Business Equity Firms - Certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises in an Amount Not to Exceed $126,504.00 for the Period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024 Motion: Approved. 7. M&C 23-0912 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $329,198.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins Inc, for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2019, WSM-K, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26553-10-2023 8. M&C 23-0914 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Circle H Contractors, L.P. in the Amount of $1,341,236.00 for the Southside IV Booster Pump Station and Hydropnuematic Tank Project, Part 2 for the SSIV Flow Transfer Station at Summer Creels Drive and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26554-10-2023 and 26555-10-2023 9. M&C 23-0916 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $900,000.00 to Fund the Third and Final Renewal of a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle C Construction Company for the 2021 Water Main Leak Repair Contract and to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26556-10-2023 City of Fart Worth Page 7 Printed on 1112712023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 Page 9 of 16 PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 1. 23-0656 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries End of Consent Agenda. A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda 13. M&C 23-0942 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the City's Participation in Development of a Child Care Facility at Rise Community Center, Authorize Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act, Subtitle M (State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) Funds from Tarrant County in the Amount of $2,750,000.00, Authorize Execution of Related Agreement with Child Care Associates, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Council Member Crain advised that he filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office pertaining to M&C 23-0942 and would abstain from voting on this issue. Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles that M&C 23-0942 be approved and Ordinance No. 26560-10-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, with one abstention from Council Member Crain. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Council Members Flores, Crain, Williams, Hill, Nettles, Beck, Blaylock, and Martinez announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts. 2. Recognition of Citizens There was no recognition of citizens. 3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel There was no approval of ceremonial travel. City of Fort Worth Page 9 Printed on 1112712023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 Page 11 of 16 3. 23-0824 Board Appointment - District 4 Motion: Council Member Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Bivens, that Brian Black be reappointed to Place 4 of the Building Standards Commission effective October 31, 2023, and with a term expiring October 1, 2024. Motion passed 11-0. 4. 23-0823 Board Appointment - District 6 Motion: Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Council Member Martinez, that the following individuals be appointed to Place 6 of various Boards and Commissions effective October 31, 2023, and with terms expiring October 1, 2024: Appointed: • Brodrick Williams — Zoning Commission & Alliance Airport Zoning Commission • Myra Mills — Board of Adjustment - Residential • Denise Turner — City Plan Commission & Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees • Estrus Tucker — Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission Motion passed 11-0. 5. 23-0822 Board Appointment - District 9 Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill, that the following individuals be appointed to Place 9 of various Boards and Commissions effective October 31, 2023, and with terms expiring October 1, 2025: Appointed: • Jennifer Glass Renta — Board of Adjustment - Residential • Tony DiNicola — Building Standards Commission Motion passed 11-0. City of Fort Worth Page 11 Printed on 1112712023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 Page 13 of 16 a. Report of City Staff Jennifer Dyke, Transportation and Public Works Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Public Comment There were no public comments. C. Council Action Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that M&C 23-0940 be approved and Ordinance No. 26561-10-2023 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0. 2. M&C 23-0909 (CD 8) Conduct Public Hearing, Authorize Execution of Municipal Services Agreement and Consider Adopting Ordinance for the Proposed Owner -Initiated Annexation of Approximately 134.12 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Known as The Phoenix, Located Along the Eastern Edge of Race Street, North of McPherson Road and South Oak Grove Shelby Road, in the Far South Planning Sector, AX-22-008 (Continued from a Previous Meeting) (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Stuart Campbell; b. Public Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C) , Motion: It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication M&C 23-0909 be continued to the November 14, 2023. ZONING HEARING 1. ZC-23-066 (CD 8) Ron Ramirez/ TTP Partnership, 10181 Forest Hill Everman Rd (134.12 acres) From: Unzoned, To: "A-5" One -Family, "F" General Commercial, "CR" Low Density Multifamily (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) Motion: It was the consensus of the City Council that Zoning Docket ZC-23-066 be continued to the November 14, 2023, Council meeting. City of Fort Worth Page 13 Printed on 11/2712023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 Page 15 of 16 D. Land 1. M&C 23-0928 (CD 7) Authorize the Acquisition of Fee Simple Interests in Approximately 0.765 Acres Located at Deavers Lane, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76114 from Morris Matson and Jimmy Joe Jenkins in the Amount of $449,861.00, Approximately 0.18 Acres Located at 5320 Red Bud Lane, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76114 from Brandi Elliott in the Amount of $401,920.00, and Approximately 0.249 Acres Located at 5313 Deavers Lane, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76114 from Robert Kent and Kathy Kent in the Amount of $264,000.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $30,000.00 for a Total of $1,145,781.00, Dedicate the Property as Parkland for Redbud Park, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles, that M&C 23-0928 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26579-10-2023 and 26580-10-2023. Motion passed 11-0. 2. M&C 23-0934 (CD 5) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent Domain to Acquire 0.618 Acres in Permanent Drainage Easement and 0.045 Acres in Temporary Construction Easement from Real Property Owned by Vass'e Enterprises, Located at 4201 South Cravens Road in the James M. Daniels Survey, Abstract No. 395, Tracts 3, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3171 & 3G, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Hazardous Road Overtopping Mitigation South Cravens Road Culvert Improvements Project Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that M&C 23-0934 be approved and adopt Resolution No. 5839-10-2023 authorizing the use of power of eminent domain to acquire 0.618 acres in permanent drainage easement and 0.045 acres in temporary construction easement from real property owned by Vass'e Enterprises, located at 4201 S. Cravens Drive in the James M. Daniel Survey, Abstract No. 395, Tracts 3, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3F1, 3G, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is needed for the Hazardous Roadway Overtopping Mitigation South Cravens Road Culvert Improvements Project (City Project No. 103398), a public use project that will replace the bridge (S. Cravens Road) and increase drainage capability to eliminate flooding. City of Fort Worth Page 15 Printed on 1112712023