HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/03/19-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 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
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jaanette 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 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 19, 2024, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Pastor Chauncey Franks, Texas Christian University Fellowship
of Christian Athletes
The invocation was provided by Pastor Chauncey Franks, Texas Christian University
Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS - (State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance
to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. 24-4136 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Eastern Hills Varsity Boys
Basketball Team
Council Member Martinez presented Certificates of Recognition to the Eastern
Hills Varsity Boys Basketball Team.
2. 24-4134 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Dunbar Varsity Girls
Basketball Team
Mayor Pro tem Bivens presented Certificates of Recognition to the Dunbar Varsity
Girls Basketball Team.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were not items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
Sam Knight completed a speaker card in support of M&C 24-0224 and was recognized
by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Brandon Middleton completed a speaker card in support of M&C 24-0190 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in support of M&C 24-0187 and in opposition to
M&C 24-0209.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, that
the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0188 (ALL) Ratify the Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a
Grant from the Texas Historical Commission to Host an Annual
Preservation -Focused Training for the City of Fort Worth's Historic Preservation
Office, the Public, and the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 24-0197 (ALL) Approve Police Officer Matthew Brazeal's Third Request
for an Extension of Occupational Injury Leave for the Period Beginning July 1,
2023 through December 31, 2024, which Amounts to $116,204.85
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 24-0198 (ALL) Authorize Denial of Police Officer Ben Holland's
First Request for an Extension of Occupational Injury Leave for the Periods
of December 2, 2022 through February 10, 2023, and March 3, 2023 through
June 30, 2023 which Amounts to a Total of $42,431.47
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 24-0201 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to Reallocate Funding
Sources for Fort Worth Central City Drainage Projects to Reflect Use of the
Drainage Utility's Commercial Paper Program as an Interim Funding Source and
Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26753-03-2024,
26754-03-2024, and 26755-03-2024
5. M&C 24-0202 (CD 7) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Fund Right -of -Way
Acquisition Services for the Las Vegas Trail Project from Loop 820 West to
Quebec Drive and Amend the Transportation and Public Works' Fiscal Years
2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26756-03-2024
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6. M&C 24-0214 (ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the Texas Department of Transportation Commercial Motor Vehicle
Grant to Occur Fiscal Year 2025 in an Amount Up to $88,000.00, Authorize
Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26757-03-2024
7. M&C 24-0215 (ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program Comprehensive Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2025, in an Amount Up to
$285,120.00, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26758-03-2024
S. M&C 24-0217 (ALL) Approve Reserve Officer Emily Hostler Appointment by the
Chief of Police to Serve in a Supplementary Capacity for the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0192 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreements with Sam Pack's Five
Star Ford, LTD. Using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 723-23 for Medium
and Heavy -Duty Trucks, Parts, and Maintenance Repair Services and BuyBoard
Cooperative Contract No. 724-23 for Vehicles, Police Motorcycles, and Repair
Services for a Combined Annual Amount of $1,000,000.00 and Authorize Two,
One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount for the Property
Management Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 24-0193 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with DMI,
Corp. for Boiler Inspection and Repair Services for the Water Department in an
Annual Amount Up to $750,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize
Four One -Year Renewals for the Same Annual Amount
Motion: Approved.
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3. M&C 24-0194 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. and MoboTrex, Inc. for the Purchase of
Traffic Signal Cabinets and Related Components for the Transportation and Public
Works Department in an Annual Amount Up to $830,000.00 and Authorize Four
(4) One -Year Renewals (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 24-0195 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Purchase Agreement with U. S.
Shoring & Equipment Co. for Shoring and Trenching Equipment Rentals in an
Annual Amount Up to $1,510,000.00 and Authorize Four (4) One -Year Renewal
Options for the Same Annual Amount for the Water and Park and Recreation
Departments
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 24-0196 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to the
Non -Exclusive Purchase Agreements with Ecoimprint LLC and Joy Promotions,
Inc. for Promotional Items to Increase the Annual Amount by $29,600.00 for
the Park and Recreation Department, for a New Annual Amount of $398,000.00
for City Departments
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0207 (CD 2) Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in
0.1783 Acres from Improved Property Owned by Dana L. Pondt Located at 4104
Weber Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76106 in the Amount of
$175,000.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $5,000.00 for a
Total Cost of $180,000.00, and Authorize Eligible Payments for
Tenant Relocation in an Amount Up to $28,140.00 and Eligible Tenant Moving
Expenses in an Amount Up to $3,000.00 for the Lebow Channel Flood Mitigation
Project
Property Description: 0.1783 acres described as Lot 11, Block 35, Sabine
Place Addition, Tarrant County, Texas
Motion: Approved.
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D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0189 (CD 3) Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Karen Street
between Marydean Avenue and Julie Avenue to be Replatted with the Adjoining
Property for New Single Family Residential Lots
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26759-03-2024
2. M&C 24-0190 (CD 8) Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Alley between
Wesleyan Street and Binkley Street to be Replatted with the Adjoining Property
for a Fieldhouse to Serve the Texas Wesleyan University Campus
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26760-03-2024
3. M&C 24-0191 (CD 3) Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Remnant Portion of an Alley
and a Remnant Portion of Wabash Avenue to be Replatted with the Adjoining
Property for a Proposed Well House and Pavilion for the Texas Christian
University Administrative Offices
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26761-03-2024
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0186 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 59151, a Community Facilities Agreement with City
Participation with Hillwood Alliance Services, LLC, Increasing Developer
Participation by $476,433.00 and Increasing City Participation by $66,666.50, for
the North Beach Street between State Highway 170 and Saratoga Project, Amend
the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 of Capital Improvement Program, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26762-03-2024
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2. M&C 24-0187 (ALL) Authorize Non -Exclusive Agreements with Baird Hampton &
Brown, Inc.; Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc.; Westwood Professional Services,
Inc. dba Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., a Westwood Company; Shield Engineering
Group, PLLC; and Simon Engineering & Consulting, Inc. in a
Combined Annual Amount Up to $2,000,000.00 for the Initial Term with
Four One -Year Renewal Options for the Development Services Department, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26763-03-2024
3. M&C 24-0203 (CD 8 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Woody
Contractors, Inc., in the Amount of $13,679,758.35 for Combined Water, Sanitary
Sewer, Storm Drain and Street Paving Improvements for the Historic Southside
Improvement Project, Authorize Execution of an Amendment to a Tax Increment
Financing Development Agreement, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the
Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26764-03-2024, 26765-03-2024,
and 26766-03-2024
4. M&C 24-0209 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Purchase Agreements
with Multiple Vendors to Provide Ammunition in an Annual Aggregate Amount Up to
$1,530,000.00 with Four (4) One -Year Renewal Options for the Police Department,
the Fire Department, and the City Marshal Division of the Municipal Court
Department
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 24-0210 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation for Reimbursement of Overtime Costs in an Amount Up to
$41,415.00 for Participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigation North Texas Child
Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force for Fiscal Year 2024, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26767-03-2024
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6. M&C 24-0211 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Increase Appropriations in
the Grants Operating Other Fund in the Amount Up to $239,146.00 for Reimbursable
Funds from the United States Marshals Service for the Fort Worth Police Department
Fugitive Unit's Participation in the United States Marshals Service Violent Offender
Task Force for Fiscal Year 2024
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26768-03-2024
7. M&C 24-0212 (ALL) Authorize the Acceptance of Funds in an Amount Up to
$30,000.00 for the Reimbursement of Overtime Costs and Other Expenses
for Participation in the Cyber Fraud Task Force, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26769-03-2024
8. M&C 24-0213 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of an Award Up to $17,500.00 in Fiscal
Year 2024 Supplemental Funds from the United States Department of Justice, Office
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, through the City of Dallas, Texas, to
Support the Fort Worth Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force, and Accept the Terms of the Fiscal Year 2024 Interlocal Agreement and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26770-03-2024
9. M&C 24-0216 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Sole Source Agreement with
LeadsOnline in the Amount of $113,717.00 for the First Year for LeadsOnline
PowerPlus and CellHawk Subscription Services with Four Additional OneYear
Term Options to Renew for the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
10. M&C 24-0218 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Fire Services Mutual and Automatic
Aid Interlocal Agreements with the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth
Motion: Approved.
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11. M&C 24-0219 (CD 8) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, If
Awarded, Grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, Passed through the Texas
Department of Transportation in an Amount Up to $2,298,600.00 for Design and
Construction of Phase II of the Hangar Access Taxilanes Project at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport, Authorize a Transfer Up to $229,860.00 for the City's Match
Requirement, Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant
Related Agreements with the State of Texas, Represented by the Texas Department
of Transportation, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5911-03-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
26771-03-2024
12. M&C 24-0220 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Wholesale
Water Contract with the Benbrook Water Authority Adding an Additional Water
Interconnection Point for Emergencies in the Westside IV Water System
Motion: Approved.
13. M&C 24-0221 (ALL) Adopt Resolution Retaining Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta
LLP, as Outside Counsel, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00 for Legal
Services Related to Regulatory Matters, Including, but not Limited to, the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or the
State Office of Administrative Hearings Involving the Water Department
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5912-03-2024
14. M&C 24-0222 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of a Design Procurement Agreement
with Ashton Dallas Residential LLC, with City Participation in the Amount Up to
$78,769.00 for Engineering Design for the Cattleman's Crossing Lift Station and
10-Inch Force Main Located in North Fort Worth, 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. 26772-03-2024
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15. M&C 24-0223 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with Ashton Dallas Residential, LLC, with City Participation in the Amount Not to
Exceed $1,609,868.66 for Oversizing 8-Inch and 12-Inch Water Mains Along Street
B of the Proposed Development to a Continuous 16-Inch Water Main, Oversizing
8-Inch and 12-Inch Water Mains On the Northeastern Frontage of the
Development to a 24-Inch Water Main With an Additional 166 Linear Feet of
Pipe and Oversizing a 10-Inch Sewer Main to a 12-Inch Sewer Main Along Street B
for Cattleman's Crossing Phase 1 Development Located in North West Fort Worth,
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. 26773-03-2024
16. M&C 24-0224 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with D.R. Horton -Texas, LTD., with City Participation in the Amount Up
to $2,753,063.55 for Oversizing an 8-Inch to a 12-Inch Water Main and an 8-Inch to
24-Inch Water Main for Longhorn Estates Phase 1 Development Located in South
Fort Worth, 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 No. 26774-03-2024
17. M&C 24-0225 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with D.R. HORTON-TEXAS, LTD., with City Participation in an Amount Up
to $7,901,164.69 for Oversizing the Rock Creek Ranch Lift Station and Oversizing
a 24-Inch Parallel Sanitary Sewer Force Main Located in Southwest Fort Worth, 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. 26775-03-2024, 26776-03-2024,
and 26777-03-2024
18. M&C 24-0226 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 in the Amount of
$203,109.00 to a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle C Construction
Company for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 113 Project Part 3 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the
Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26778-03-2024
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19. M&C 24-0227 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz,
Inc. dba Circle C Construction Company, in the Amount of $10,357,458.00, for
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Contract 2021 WSM-C Project, Amend
Transportation & Public Works Department's Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital
Improvement Program 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. 26779-03-2024 and
26780-03-2024
20. M&C 24-0228 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with MESA
Design Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $191,562.50 for Preparation of a Master
Plan for Rock Creek Ranch Park
Motion: Approved.
21. M&C 24-0229 (CD 9) Authorize the Execution of Amendment No. 1 to a License
Agreement with Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., City Secretary No. 55178,
for Additional Design Related Costs Associated with the Heritage and Paddock Park
Development in the Amount of $400,000.00 (2014 Bond)
Motion: Approved.
22. M&C 24-0230 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount Up to $366,877.00 for a Site
Assessment Associated with the Renovation of the Fort Worth Water Gardens (2022
Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 24-4117 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcomine- and Recent Events
Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro tem Bivens, and Council Members Flores, Lauersdorf,
Williams, Hill, Nettles, Beck, and Blaylock announced upcoming and recent events within
,the City and various Council districts.
2. Recotmition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for ceremonial travel.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council undecided relative to M&C 24-4137.
Abraham Benavides, Dallas, Texas, appeared before Council in support of M&C
24-4137.
Teresa Wilson completed a speaker card in support of M&C 24-0185 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Tom Mitchell completed a speaker card in support of M&C 24-4137 and was recognized
by Mayor Parker but did wish to address Council.
Melanie Smith completed a speaker card in support of M&C 24-4137 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Julie Griffin appeared before Council in support of M&C 24-0200.
Nan Terry completed a speaker card in support of M&C 24-0200 and was recognized by
Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Caryl Sherman -Gonzalez completed a comment card in support of M&C 24-0200.
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PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
1. 24-4119 Board Appointment - City Manager's Office
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Philip Newburn, Art Professional 4 (Design), be appointed to
Place 5 of the Fort Worth Art Commission with a partial term effective
March 19, 2024, and with a term expiring October 1, 2025. Motion passed
11-0.
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. 24-4137 A Resolution Approving, for Purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code, Obligations Issued by the New Hope Higher Education Finance
Corporation for the Benefit of Fort Worth Country Day School, Inc.
Council Member Hill advised that she would be recusing herself from voting on
this issue.
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Bivens, that Resolution No. 5913-03-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0,
with one recusal from Council Member Hill.
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2. 24-4138 A Resolution Supporting the Creation of a Tarrant County Capital Public
Improvement District and Creation of a Tarrant County Operation and Maintenance
Public Improvement District, Each for the Bonds Ranch Property/Sheelin Tract and
Identifying Other Provisions Relating Thereto
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Resolution No. 5914-03-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
There were no public hearings.
ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of February 13, 2024, continued Zoning Docket
ZC-23-173.
1. ZC-23-173 (CD 11) Marcos Torrado / Hank Bounkhong, 5000 South Hampshire
Boulevard (0.31 acres) From: "A-7.5" One -Family, To: "B" Two -Family
(Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission) (Continued From a Previous
Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-173 be approved. Motion passed 1 1-0.
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 March 1, 2024.
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
2. ZC-23-189 (CD 10) Kole Weber and Timothy Lucas/Trinity Broadcasting Inc, 14600
block of Elizabethtown Cemetery (18.49) From: Unzoned, To: "K" Heavy Industrial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-189 be continued to the March 26,
2024, Council meeting. Motion passed 11-0.
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3. ZC-23-193 (CD 4) Roberto Nunez, Alchemi DP, 3409 North Tarrant Parkway (0.95)
To: Add Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in "E" Neighborhood Commercial for a retail
smoke shop; site plan included (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning
Commission)
Gary Wright completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-23-193
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-193 be denied with prejudice. Motion
passed 11-0.
4. ZC-23-194 (CD 11) Daniel Berhe, 150 Emma Street (0.42) From: "A-5" One -Family,
To: "B" Two -Family (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission)
Phyllis Allen appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-23-194.
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-194 be denied with prejudice. Motion
passed 11-0.
5. ZC-23-198 (CD 5) Flint Hills Resources/Juan J. Vasquez, Vasquez Engineering, LLC,
12500 Trinity Boulevard (2.48) From: "PD705" PD/SU Planned Development
Specific Use for wholesale storage, handling and distribution of petroleum products
and fuel components, To: "F" General Commercial (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Juan Vasquez appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-23-198.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-198 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
6. ZC-23-199 (CD 10) Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC/Travis Yanker P.E.,
11401Old Denton Road (29.93) To: Add Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an
electric power substation in "G" Intensive Commercial; site plan included
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission),
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-199 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
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7. ZC-23-201 (CD 3) Bo Trainor, Westwood, SE corner of Old Weatherford and
Farmer Road (240.70) From: "A-5" One -Family, "R2" Townhouse/Cluster, "D" High
Density Multifamily and "G" Intensive Commercial, To: "PD/A-5" One -Family,
"PD/R2 Townhouse/Cluster, "PD/D' High Density Multifamily, "PD/G" Intensive
Commercial and PD/MU-2 High Intensity Mixed -Use with development standards
(see docket); site plan waiver requested (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Travis Clegg completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-23-201
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-201 be approved. Motion passed I I-0.
8. ZC-23-203 (CD 4) Mary Nell Poole-Townsite, 8511 Denton Highway (2.20) From:
"R1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster and "E" Neighborhood Commercial, To: "R1" Zero Lot
Line/Cluster (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mary Nell Poole completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-23-203 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-203 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
9. ZC-23-204 (CD 7) Mary Nell Poole-Townsite, 5819 Bowman Roberts Road (5.60)
From: "AG" Agricultural District, To: "A-5" One -Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mary Nell Poole appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-23-204.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-23-204:
Ryan Smith
Jeff O' Quinn
David Mendes
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores,
that Zoning Docket ZC-23-204 be denied with prejudice. Motion passed
11-0.
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10. ZC-23-205 (CD 7) Lum'ais Wellness Group/Aaron Graves, 7736 Blue Mound Road
(20.1 acres) From: PD 738 PD/SU for Tree Farm & "A-5" One -Family, To: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Jason Baldwin completed a comment card in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-23-205.
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-23-205 be continued to the April 9, 2024, Council
meeting. Motion passed 11-0.
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 Hill made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 26781-03-2024 be adopted. Motion
passed 11-0.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 24-0199 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, "Human
Relations," Article III: Discrimination of the Code of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas (2015), as Amended, by Adding a New Division 6 "Source of Income"
Prohibiting Discrimination Against a Veteran because of the Veteran's Lawful
Source of Income to Pay Rent and, for Housing Accommodations that Benefit
from a City Incentive, Prohibiting Discrimination because of a Person's Lawful
Source of Income to Pay Rent
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that M&C 24-0199 be approved and Ordinance No.
26782-03-2024 be adopted. Motion passed l l-0.
D. Land
City Secretary Goodall announced that M&Cs 24-0204, 24-0205, and 24-206 would
be heard under one motion.
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1. M&C 24-0204 (CD 7) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 0.031 Acres in Right -of -Way Easement from Real Property
Owned by Octavio and Blanca Mesa, Located at 7328 Bob Hanger Street in the
Lake Crest Estates Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Block E, Lot
1, Tarrant County, Texas, for the WJ Boaz Road Widening Improvements Project
(2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5915-03-2024
2. M&C 24-0205 (CD 7) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 0.349 Acres in Right -of -Way Easement and 0.0182 Acres for
a Drainage Easement from Real Property Owned by Marc English, Located
at 7450 Bowman Roberts Road in the J. Mock Survey, Abstract No. 1994, and
being a Portion of a Tract of Land Described as Tract 2C as Recorded in
Instrument No. D217090187, Tarrant County, Texas, for the WJ Boaz Road
Widening Improvements Project (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5916-03-2024
3. M&C 24-0206 (CD 7) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 0.041 Acres of Land in Right -of -Way Easement and 0.010
Acres for a Temporary Construction Easement from Real Property Owned by
Octavio Mesa, Jr., Located at 5941 WJ Boaz Road, in the Lake Crest Estates
Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Block E, Lots 2 and 3, Tarrant
County, Texas, for the WJ Boaz Road Widening Improvements Project
(2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens to approve M&Cs 24-0204, 24-0205, and 24-0206 and adopt
Resolution Nos. 5915-03-2024, 5916-03-2024, and 5617-03-2024
authorizing use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the following:
0.031 acres in right-of-way easement from property located at 7328 Bob
Hanger Street in the Lake Crest Estates Addition, an Addition to the City
of Fort Worth, Block E, Lot 1, Tarrant County, Texas and 0.041 acres
of land in right-of-way easement and .010 acres for a temporary
construction easement from property located at 5941 WJ Boaz Road in
the Lake Crest Estates Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth,
Block E, Lots 2 and 3, Tarrant County, Texas from Octavio Mesa and
Blanca Mesa; and
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0.349 acres of land in right-of-way easement and 0.0182 acres of land in
drainage easement from property located at 7450 Bowman Roberts
Road in the J. Mock Survey, Abstract No. 1994, and being a portion of
a tract of land described as Tract 2C as recorded in Instrument No.
D217090187, Tarrant County, Texas from Marc English.
The land rights in the subject properties are needed for the WJ Boaz
Road Widening Improvements project, a public use that provides for
roadway improvements including pavement reconstruction with curb and
gutter, drainage improvements, streetlights, shared use paths and
reconstruction of the existing roundabout at Bowman Roberts Road. The
property interest to be acquired is described by metes and bounds and
depicted by survey exhibits attached to the Mayor and Council
Communications.
This motion indicates that the first record vote applies to all units of
property to be condemned and the minutes shall reflect that the first vote
applies to all of those units.
Motion passed l 1-0.
4. M&C 24-0208 (CD 3) Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in
Approximately 10.727 Acres Located at 7091 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76116 from Ginger Rethia Seybold in the Amount
of $817,744.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $10,000.00 for
a Total of $827,744.00 for the Trail Gap Bomber Spur Project
Property Description: 10.727 acres situated in the Hays Covington Survey,
Abstract No. 256, the John C. Pinckney Survey, Abstract No. A-1208, and the
Isaac Shrum Survey, Abstract No. A-1397, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County Texas, located at 7091 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that M&C 24-0208 be approved with enthusiasm. Motion passed
11-0.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 24-0185 (CD 9) Authorize Community Partnerships Funds Contribution to
Pioneers Rest Cemetery Association, a Texas Non -Profit Corporation, in the
Amount of $50,000.00 as a One -Time Capital Contribution to Support the
Restoration of the Main Entrance to Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Find that the
Contribution Serves a Public Purpose and that Adequate Controls are in Place,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that M&C 24-0185 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 26783-03-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
Mayor Pro tem Bivens stepped away from the dais and left the meeting.
2. M&C 24-0200 (CD 2, CD 3, CD 4, CD 8, CD 9 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of
Contract with My Health My Resources of Tarrant County in the Amount
of $1,096,847.00 For a High -Impact Pilot Program Aimed to Reduce Homelessness
in Targeted Areas, Adopt the Appropriation Ordinance Reallocating Appropriations in
the General Fund from Non -Departmental to Neighborhood Services Department in
the Amount of $1,096,847.00, and Find the Agreement Serves a Public Purpose and
that Adequate Controls are in Place
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that M&C 24-0200 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
26784-03-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens
absent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 51h day of March, 2024.
Attest: App cave :
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Annette S. Goodall Mattis Parker
ity Secretary Mayor
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