HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/03/26-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 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
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,
March 26, 2024, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Pastor Michael Gee, Sweet Home Church of God in Christ
The invocation was provided by Pastor Michael Gee, Sweet Home Church of God in
Christ.
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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. 24-4174 Presentation of Proclamation for National Community Development Week
Mayor Parker presented a proclamation for National Community Development
Week.
2. 24-4132 Presentation of Proclamation for American Red Cross Month
Mayor Parker presented a proclamation for American Red Cross Month.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
City Manager David Cooke read into the record the correction for Mayor and Council
Communication M&C 24-0243 (CD 4) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of
Amendment # 1 to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation in the Amount of $841,153.00 with Federal Participation in the Amount of
$513,663.00, State Participation in the Amount of $35,028.00 and Local Participation in
the Amount of $292,462.00 for the Intersection Improvements at North Beach Street and
Western Center Boulevard Project; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance; and Amend the
Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Council Agenda.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition of M&C 24-0235 and M&C
24-0242 and in support of M&C 24-0238.
Daniel Haase completed a comment card undecided relative to M&C 24-0241.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 11-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0232 (ALL) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Cash Defeasance of
Combination Tax & Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2012 and General
Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2013 to Achieve Savings;
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance; and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5918-03-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 26785-03-2024
2. M&C 24-0247 (CD 4) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$100,000.00 for the Western Center Boulevard at Sandshell Boulevard Traffic
Signal Project and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement
Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26786-03-2024
3. M&C 24-0248 (CD 8 and CD 11) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount
of $200,000.00 To Provide Additional Funding for the Wichita Street at Martin
Street Traffic Signal Project and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2028 Capital
Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26787-03-2024
4. M&C 24-0251 (CD 9) Approve Request of Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.
(DFWII), for Temporary Street Closures from April 18, 2024, through April 21,
2024, to Accommodate the 2024 Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 24-0254 (ALL) Approve Reserve Officer Corey L. Autrey; Reserve Officer
Kenneth W. Clowers; Reserve Officer Darryl Woody and Reserve Officer Linda
D. Sims Appointment by the Chief of Police to Serve in a Supplementary Capacity
for the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
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6. M&C 24-0255 (ALL) Approve Reserve Officer Xavier Serrrano; Reserve Officer
Erika Clackler; Reserve Officer Travis Vidaurri and Reserve Office Andrew
Cobb 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 24-0233 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to Mayor and
Council Communication P-12322 with Rick's Tire Service, Inc. for Roadside Tire
Services to Increase the Annual Amount by $275,205.00 for the Property
Management Department for a New Annual Amount of $1,626,025.00
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 24-0234 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Kinloch
Equipment & Supply, INC. as an Authorized Seller of Vactor Manufacturing,
LLC. Equipment Using Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No.101221 for the
Rental of Underground Stormwater Drainage System Cleaning Equipment in an
Annual Amount Up to $336,000.00 and Authorize One Annual Renewal Option
for the Transportation and Public Works Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 24-0235 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with EMA, Inc. for the
Purchase of Consulting Services Related to the Implementation of a New Water
Customer Information System for the Water Department for a Contract Amount
Up to $1,200,000.00 for a Five -Year Initial Term, Authorize Annual Renewal
Options, 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. 26788-03-2024
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4. M&C 24-0236 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Core & Main LP, Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, North Texas Winwater Co., and
Fortiline, Inc. for the Purchase of Water Valves and Related Parts in a
Combined Annual Amount Up to $800,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize
Four (4) One -Year Renewal Options for an Amount of $920,000.00 for the First
Renewal, $1,058,000.00 for the Second Renewal, $1,216,700.00 for the Third
Renewal, and $1,399,205.00 for the Fourth Renewal for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0249 (CD 3) Authorize the Conveyance of an Easement and
Right -of -Way to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, Being Approximately
0.051 Acres in the William D. Conner Survey, Abstract Number 288, City of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for Electrical Equipment and Appurtenances to
Service the Clear Fork Lift Station
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0238 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Contracts with My Health My
Resources of Tarrant County, Recovery Resource Council, Safe Haven of Tarrant
County, and The Women's Center of Tarrant County in the Aggregate Amount of
$199,500.00 to Provide Social Service Programs for the Benefit of the Entire Fort
Worth Community for Fiscal Year 2024, Find that the Contracts Serve A Public
Purpose, and that Adequate Controls are in Place
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 24-0239 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of Additional Grant from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs in an Amount Up to $1,500,000.00
for the 2023 Department of Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization
Assistance Program to Provide Assistance for Low to Moderate Income Residents to
Lower Home Energy Costs through the City of Fort Worth Weatherization Assistance
Program, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, Authorize an Increase in the
City's Home Repair Program Contract Authority by $1,500,000.00 to Help Facilitate
the Administration of the Grant, Waive Indirect Costs of $50,996.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26789-03-2024
3. M&C 24-0240 (CD 11) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Reyes Group, Ltd.,
in the Amount of $6,684,257.00 for Trentman Street Bridge Project, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal Years
2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program, Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028
Capital Improvement Program, and Authorize the Temporary Closure of Trentman
Street between the Intersections of Fairfax Avenue and Brookline Avenue from April
8, 2024 to March 24, 2025 for Construction Activities (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26790-03-2024, 26791-03-2024,
26792-03-2024, and 26793-03-2024
4. M&C 24-0241 (CD 5 and CD 11) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the
Amount of $3,131,127.00, with Federal Participation in the Amount of
$2,000,000.00, State Participation in the Amount of $131,416.00, and Local
Participation in the Amount of $999,711.00 Plus any Cost Overruns for the Safety
and Operational Improvements at Oakland & Miller Safe Streets Project, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5919-03-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
26794-03-2024 and 26795-03-2024
5. M&C 24-0242 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Unit Price Contract with The Fain
Group, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,740,000.00 for Task Order
Construction Services Related to Miscellaneous Pavement Repair Projects at Various
Locations with Two Annual Renewals for the Same Amount
Motion: Approved.
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6. M&C 24-0243 (CD 4) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment # 1
to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in
the Amount of $841,153.00 with Federal Participation in the Amount of
$513,663.00, State Participation in the Amount of $35,028.00 and Local Participation
in the Amount of $292,462.00 for the Intersection Improvements at North Beach
Street and Western Center Boulevard Project
City Manager David Cooke read into the record the correction for Mayor and
Council Communication M&C 24-0243(CD 4) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Amendment # 1 to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation in the Amount of $ 841,153.00 with Federal
Participation in the Amount of $513,663.00, State Participation in the Amount of
$35,028.00 and Local Participation in the Amount of $292,462.00 for the
Intersection Improvements at North Beach Street and Western Center Boulevard
Project; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance; and Amend the Fiscal Years
2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program.
Motion: Approved as amended. Resolution No. 5920-03-2024 and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 26796-03-2024
7. M&C 24-0244 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Sole Source Agreement with Newbasis,
LLC for Lockjaw Security System Equipment in an Annual Amount Not to Exceed
$150,000.00 and Authorize Up to Four (4) One -Year Automatic Renewals
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 24-0245 (CD 2 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the
Amount of $644,000.00 to a Professional Services Agreement with Shield
Engineering Group, PLLC for a Revised Contract Amount of $1,194,840.00 for
Stormwater Capital Project Management Services, for the Fort Worth Central City
Flood Control Drainage Projects
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 24-0246 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the Amount of $300,000.00 with One Renewal Option in
the Amount Up to $300,000.00 for Program Prioritization Assignments
Motion: Approved.
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10. M&C 24-0252 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contracts with Advocates for
Community Transformation, Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant County,
Journey4ward and NewDay Services for Children and Families from the Crime
Control & Prevention District Community Based Programs Fund in the Total
Program Amount of $1,191,600.00 to Operate Crime Prevention Programming that
Benefits Fort Worth Residents
Motion: Approved.
11. M&C 24-0253 (CD 8) Authorize Increase to the Agreement with United Community
Centers, Inc. in the Amount of $15,294.00 for the Expansion of Participant Services
for the Safe Haven Youth Program at the Bethlehem Community Center Located at
970 East Humbolt Street as Part of the Crime Control Prevention District Violent
Crime Initiative for Fiscal Year 2024
Motion: Approved.
12. M&C 24-0256 (CD 2 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement
with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $2,448,100.00 for Fort Worth
Central City Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations, 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. 5921-03-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
26797-03-2024.
13. M&C 24-0257 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Provenance Engineering, in the Amount of $249,357.00, for the Water and Sanitary
Sewer Replacement Contract, WSM-A 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. 26798-03-2024
14. M&C 24-0258 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $950,280.00 for the Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2023, WSM-L 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. 26799-03-2024
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15. M&C 24-0259 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Visintainer Engineering PLLC, in the Amount of $600,810.00, for the Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2023, WSM-O
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. 26800-03-2024
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 24-4164 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries.
End of Consent Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Members Flores, Lauersdorf, 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.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council in opposition of item 24-4172 and undecided
relative to M&C 24-0237.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in support of M&C 24-0237.
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PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions - NONE
There were no changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions.
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. 24-4172 A Resolution Adopting the Hart InterCivic Verity Voting System for Use in
City of Fort Worth Elections
Motion: Mayor pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Resolution No. 5922-03-2024 be adopted. Motion passed
11-0
2. 24-4175 A Resolution Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water
Development Board in the Amount of $500,000.00 from the Clean Water State
Revolving Fund for the Water Department; Authorizing Application and Related
Actions; and Making Certain Findings
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Resolution No. 5923-03-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 24-0231 (Future CD 10) Conduct Public Hearing, Authorize Execution of
Municipal Services Agreement and Consider Adopting Ordinance for the Proposed
Owner -Initiated Annexation of Approximately 18.49 Acres of Land in Denton
County, Known as the Whitacre Tract, Located North of Old Denton Road and West
of Elizabethtown Cemetery Road, in the Far North Planning Sector, AX-23-010
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Stuart Campbell; 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
Stuart Campbell, Development Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 24-0231 be approved and
Ordinance No. 26801-03-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of March 19, 2024, continued Zoning Docket ZC-23-186.
1. 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) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-189 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
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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 Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tem Bivens, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 26802-03-2024 be adopted.
Motion passed 11-0.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 24-0237 (ALL) Authorize Settlement and Payment in the Amount of
$150,000.00 for the Claims of Tawayne Holloway. Related to the Lawsuit Entitled
Tawayne Holloway, Plaintiff v. City of Fort Worth, Texas and Mitchell J. Miller,
Defendants (Cause No. 4:23-CV-00487)
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that M&C 24-0237 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
D. Land
1. M&C 24-0250 (CD 11) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 0.0172 Acres in Permanent Sewer Easement from
Real Property Owned by Thomas W. Woodrow, (Deceased), Located at 3505
5th Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 118 Project
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Nettles, that M&C 24-0250 be approved and Resolution No.
5924-03-2024 authorizing use of the power of eminent domain to
acquire 0.0172 acres in permanent sewer easement from real property
owned by Thomas W. Wood row, (Deceased). The property interest is
needed for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 118 project, a public
use proposed future easement that will repair damaged sewer lines, allow
better flow within the sewer pipes and help prevent sewer backup be on
L-1475. The property rights in the subject property are needed for the
construction, operation, maintenance, replacement, upgrade and repair
of the permanent sewer line facility as needed. The property is located at
3505 5th Avenue, in the Silver Lake Addition, Block 20, Lot E, Tarrant
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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 11-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 10:56 a.m. in
honor of Victor Espino, who passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, and Rosalyn
"Roz" Rosenthal, who passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 16th day of April, 2024.
Attest:
tnnette S. Goodall
Secretary
Ap ed:
M tke Parker
Mayor
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