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Home My WebLink About2024/01/30-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 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 Council Member Macy Hill, District 7 Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8 Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9 (via video) 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 10:01 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. INVOCATION - Council Member Carlos Flores The invocation was provided by Council Member Carlos Flores. 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 I Printed on 21712024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Page 2 of 9 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. 1. Recognition of Municipal Delegative Leaders from Estonia Mayor Parker recognized the following Municipal Delegative Leaders from Estonia: Anzelika Gomozova of Voru, Natalie Mets of Tallinn, Mayor Britt Vahter of Rouge, Mayor Hergo Tasuja of Hiiumaa, and Larissa Degel of Narva. 2. 24-4052 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to the Crew of USS Fort Worth Council Member Crain presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Crew of the USS Fort Worth. 3. 24-4053 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Creative Solutions The presentation for Certificates of Recognition to Creative Solutions was withdrawn. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA There were no items to withdrawn from the consent agenda. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 24-0094 be withdrawn from the Council Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 11-0. A. General - Consent Items 1. M&C 24-0093 (CD 2 and CD 5) Reject All Responses to Invitation to Bid for the 2024 Concrete Restoration Contract I Project Motion: Approved. City of Fort Worth Page 2 Printed on 21712014 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Page 3 of 9 2. M&C 24-0099 (CD 8) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $100,000.00 in the Aviation Gas Lease Capital Project Fund to Fund Programmable Project at Fort Worth Spinks Airport and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26699-01-2024 B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items 1. M&C 24-0102 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Sole Source Agreement with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., for Original Equipment Manufacturer Flygt Submersible Pumps, Parts and Repair for the Water Department in an Annual Amount Up to $500,000.00 for the First Year and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Amount Motion: Approved. E. Award of Contract - Consent Items 1. M&C 24-0092 (CD 9 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Peachtree Construction Ltd., in the Amount of $3,227,789.00 for the 2024 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 3 Project at Various Locations Motion: Approved. 2. M&C 24-0098 (CD Agreement with Safe Safety Assessment Southside, West 7th Amount of $148,200.00 Motion: Approved. 2 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of Professional Services Night, LLC to Provide Consultation and Conduct a Public for Entertainment Districts Including Downtown, Near Street and Stockyards for the Police Department in the City ojFort Worth page 3 Printed on 21712024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Page 4 of 9 3. M&C 24-0100 (CD 10 and ETJ) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. in the Amount of $1,142,215.00 for the Design of the Northside IV 24-inch Water Transmission Main, Phase 1C, Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures and Proceeds of Future Debt and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2024- 2028 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5884-01-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 26700-01-2024 4. M&C 24-0101 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. Ito an Engineering Agreement with BGE, Inc., in the Amount of $116,345.00, for Richardson Slough Lift Station Modifications and 20-inch Sanitary Sewer Main Project, Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures and Proceeds of Future Debt, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5885-01-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 26701-01-2024 5. M&C 24-0103 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with BGE, Inc. in the Amount of $332,355.00 for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2023, WSM-I Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26702-01-2024 PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 1. 24-4054 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries End of Consent Agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Uncomine and Recent Events Council Members Flores and Martinez announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts. Cite of Fort Worth page 4 Primed on 21712024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Page 5 of 9 2. Recoenition of Citizens There was no recognition of citizens. 3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel There was no approval of ceremonial travel. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Council Proposal -NONE There were no Council Proposals. 2. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions - NONE There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions. Letitia Wilbourn appeared before Council in support of Resolution 24-4026. John MacFarlane completed a speaker card in support of Resolution 24-4026 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber. Adam Davis appeared before Council via conference call in support of Resolution 24-4026. 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. 24-4026 A Resolution Authorizing Initiation of Rezoning for Property at 4550 Village Creek Road and 4519 Moorview Avenue in the Southeast Side of Fort Worth in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles, that Resolution No. 5886-01-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0. City of Fort Worth Page 5 Printed on 21712024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Page 6 of 9 2. 24-4027 A Resolution Authorizing Initiation of Rezoning for Property at 1405 and 1409 Weiler Boulevard in the Eastside of Fort Worth in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles, that Resolution No. 5887-01-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0. PUBLIC HEARING 1. M&C 24-0096 (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget to Increase the Budget in the Enhanced Response Initiative by a Total of $2,165,058.00 and the Equipment Technology and Infrastructure Initiative by a Total of $3,634,332.00, from Available Fund Balance, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the City's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Keith Morris; b. Public Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C) Mayor Parker opened the public hearing. a. Report of City Staff Keith Morris, Police Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Public Comment There were no public comments. C. Council Action Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 24-0096 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26703-01-2024, 26704-01-2024, and 26705-01-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0 Cit), of Fort Worth Page 6 Printed on 21712024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Page 7 of 9 2. M&C 24-0104 (CD 7 and CD 9) Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of Approximately 3.293 Acres of Dedicated Parkland at Botanic Garden Park and Approximately 1.808 Acres of Dedicated Parkland at Trinity Park for University Drive Pedestrian and Traffic Signal Improvements (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Joel McElhany; b. Public Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C) Mayor Parker opened the public hearing. a. Report of City Staff Joel McElhany, Park and Recreation Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Public Comment The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication M&C 24-0104: Charles Dreyfus Judy Harman (via conference call) Lon Burnam appeared before Council undecided relative to Mayor and Council Communication M&C 24-0104. The following individuals complete a comment card in support of Mayor and Council Communication M&C 24-0104: Jim Schermbeck Richard Perez Laurie Stelljes Adam Davis Diana Davis Donald Davis John MacFarlane Linda Beasley City of Fort Worth Page 7 Printed on 21712024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Page 8 of 9 C. Council Action Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Bivens, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 24-0104 be approved. Motion passed I 1-0. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B. General 1. M&C 24-0094 (CD 3) Authorize the Acquisition of Approximately 2.2 Acres of Improved Property Located at 2821 Lackland Road and 2817 Sappington Place, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76116 from Younger Partners Investments, LLC in the Amount of $3,250,000.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $7,721.00 for a Total Cost of $3,257,721.00 for the Lackland Center Building, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Motion: It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication M&C 24-0094 be withdrawn. 2. M&C 24-0097 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending Police Department Staffing Effective January 23, 2024, to Increase the Number of Authorized Civil Service Positions in the Specified Classifications by a Total of Seven Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lauersdorf, that M&C 24-0097 be approved and Ordinance No. 26706-01-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0. F. Award of Contract 1. M&C 24-0091 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of Low -Income Weatherization Assistance Program Funds in an Amount Up to $1,200,000.00 from the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lauersdorf, that M&C 24-0091 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance 26707-01-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0. City of Fort Worth page 8 Printed on 21712024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Page 9 of 9 2. M&C 24-0095 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Architectural Services Agreement with HKS, Inc. in the Amount of $851,548.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $950,598.00 for the Far Northwest Branch Library Located at 1297 Avondale -Haslet Road (2022 Bond Program) Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lauersdorf, that M&C 24-0095 be approved. Motion passed 11-0. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 10:38 a.m. These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Co cil on the 20th day of February, 2024, Attest: Ap o- ed: tnnette S. Goodall MattiuParker Secretary Mayor City of Fort Wordf Page 9 Printed on 21712024