HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/04/09-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 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 (Arrived via video at 6:15 p.m.)
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 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 9, 2024, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street,
Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Bishop Reginald Dean, Fresh Mana Church
The invocation was provided by Bishop Reginald Dean, Fresh Mana Church.
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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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
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6.
24-4218 Presentation of Proclamation for the 50th Anniversary of Cowtown Vettes
Council Member Crain presented a proclamation for the 50th Anniversary of the
Cowtown Vettes.
24-4220 Presentation of Proclamation for National Osteopathic Medicine Week
Council Member Hill presented a proclamation for National Osteopathic Medicine
Week.
24-4222 Presentation of Proclamation for the Week of the Young Child
Council Member Martinez presented a proclamation for the Week of the Young
Child.
24-4224 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the US Navy Sailors
Mayor Parker and Council Members Lauersdorf and Beck presented Certificates
of Recognition to the US Navy Sailors.
24-4226 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Carter Riverside High
School Mariachi
Council Member Martinez presented Certificates of Recognition to the Carter
Riverside High School Mariachi.
24-4228 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the North Crowley High
School Football Team
Council Member Williams advised that Certificates of Recognition to the North
Crowley High School Football Team would be postponed until the May 14, 2024,
Council meeting.
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ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 24-0264 would be removed from the Consent
Agenda for individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council in opposition to M&Cs 24-0264 and 24-0297.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition to M&C 24-0264.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 11-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0260 (ALL) Authorize Payment
Pro-Rata Allocations of the Budgets of
Central Appraisal District for Janu
Combined Amount Up to $3,804,001.00
Motion: Approved.
of the City of Fort Worth's Assessed
Tarrant Appraisal District and Denton
ary through December 2024 in a
2. M&C 24-0266 (ALL) Authorize Distribution of Available Income in the Amount
of $2,450,173.04 from the City's Mineral Revenue Trust, Known as The Fort
Worth Permanent Fund, for Projects Meeting Designated Purposes. The Actions
in this Mayor & Council Communication Only Authorize the Distribution of
Available Income. Subsequent Appropriations will be Required to Authorize
Expenditures from this Distribution for Fiscal Year 2024
Motion: Approved.
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3. M&C 24-0261 (ALL) Authorize Increase for Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in Multiple Funds by a Combined Total Amount Up to
$3,830,086.52, Allocated Proportionately, to Record Fees Paid to Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association, for Trust Management Services, to Transfer to the
General Fund for Reimbursement of Expenses Associated with the Management
of City -Owned Mineral Interests and Administrative Expenditures, to Transfer to
the Community Tree Program Fund to Supplement Operational Funding, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget and
Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26803-04-2024,
26804-04-2024, 26805-04-2024, 26806-04-2024, 26807-04-2024 ,
26808-04-2024, 26809-04-2024, 26810-04-2024, 26811-04-2024, and
26812-04-2024
5. M&C 24-0265 (ETJ/DENTON COUNTY Near CD 10) Authorize Execution of
Third Amendment to Development Agreement with HT HWY 114 Development
LP and Adopt Resolutions Consenting to the Addition of Road Powers for
Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 1 and 2B of Denton County
Motion: Approved. Resolution Nos. 5925-04-2024 and 5926-04-2024
6. M&C 24-0268 (ALL) Authorize Amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
61022 with DRC Fort Worth, LLC dba SERVPRO of North Fort Worth for
Water Damage Mitigation Services to Increase the Annual Amount by $35,000.00
for a New Annual Amount Up to $135,000.00 for the Aviation and Property
Management Departments
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 24-0272 (CD 2) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount
of $1,567,203.00 with Federal Participation in the Amount of $1,246,232.00,
State Participation in the Amount of $64,900.00 and Local Participation in the
Amount of $256,071.00 Plus any Cost Overruns for the Intersection
Improvements at North Beach Street and Meacham Boulevard Project, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital
Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5927-04-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 26813-04-2024 and 26814-04-2024
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8. M&C 24-0273 (CD 2) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$1,000,000 to Provide Additional Funding to the American Rescue Plan Act
Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project for Long Avenue and Amend the Fiscal
Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26815-04-2024
9. M&C 24-0276 (CD 5) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$150,000.00 to Provide Additional Funding for the John T White Road at Sandy
Lane Traffic Signal Project and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital
Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26816-04-2024
10. M&C 24-0277 (CD 8) Ratify Extension of the Temporary Closure of a Section of
Thrall Street between East Vickery Boulevard and Avenue A and a Section of
East Vickery Boulevard between Thrall Street and Ravine Road from March 14,
2024 to April 14, 2024 for Construction Activities
Motion: Approved,
11. M&C 24-0279 (CD 11) Ratify the Temporary Closure of Sun Valley Drive
between Southbound Loop Interstate Highway 820 Frontage Road
and Dorothy Road from April 1, 2024 to April 22, 2024 for Construction Activities
Related to the Southeast Connector Project
Motion: Approved.
12., M&C 24-0283 (CD 11) Authorize an Extension of the Temporary Closure of the
Village Creek Road Bridge Spanning the Martin Luther King, Jr. Freeway to April
20, 2024 for Construction Activities Related to the Southeast Connector Project
Motion: Approved.
13. M&C 24-0284 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Lee Engineering, LLC. in the Amount Not to Exceed $309,828.83 for the
West 7th Bridge Illumination Project
Motion: Approved.
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14. M&C 24-0289 (CD 10) Authorize the Execution of a Facilities Lease Agreement
with Gridiron Air LLC For Approximately 42,139 Square Feet of Industrial and
Warehouse Space Located at 2050 Eagle Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76177
Within a Portion of what is Known as the Parts Building #11 at the Alliance Fort
Worth Maintenance Facility
Motion: Approved.
15. M&C 24-0291 (ALL)
Understanding and Cost
Department of Justice for
Task Force, Accept an
Ordinance
Authorize Continuation of the Memorandum of
Reimbursement Agreement with the United States
Participation in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement
Amount Up to $25,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26817-04-2024
16. M&C 24-0292 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Receipts and
Appropriations in the Special Donations Life to Date Fund in the Amount of
$198,000.00 to Support Training and Certification Programs and Other Police
Related Activities and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26818-04-2024
17. M&C 24-0293 (ALL) Authorize Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program Operation Slowdown Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2024, in an
Amount Up to $12,000.00, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26819-04-2024
18. M&C 24-0294 (ALL) Authorize Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration, Fiscal Year 2025-2027 High Priority Commercial Motor
Vehicle Program Grant in an Amount Up to $1,200,000.00, Authorize Execution
of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26820-04-2024
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0267 (CD 2, CD 9, and CD 11) Authorize an Amendment to Service
Agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc. for Real Estate Market and Development
Planning Services for the Panther Island District to Increase the Total Amount by
$128,000.00 for a New Total Amount Up to $688,000.00 for the Economic
Development Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 24-0269 (ALL) Authorize Amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
61117 with Southern Tire Mart, LLC., for Roadside Tire Services to Increase the
Authorized Amount by $700,000.00 for a New Authorized Amount Up to
$800,000.00 Per Term and Authorize Two Annual Renewal Options for the
Property Management Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 24-0270 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Core & Main LP and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for the Purchase of Fire
Hydrants and Repair Parts in a Combined Amount Up to $1,000,000.00 for the
Initial Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for an Amount
of $1,150,000.00 for the First Renewal, $1,322,500.00 for the Second Renewal,
$1,520,875.00 for the Third Renewal, and $1,749,006.25 for the Fourth Renewal
for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0287 (CD 10) Authorize Acquisition of a Right -of -Way Easement in
0.082 Acres of Real Property Owned by Michael U. McDonald Located at 1803
Avondale -Haslet Road in the Coleman Boyd Survey, Abstract 212, Tract 1A01B,
City of Haslet, Tarrant County, Texas in the Amount of $185,000.00 and Pay
Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $7,500.00 for a Total Cost of
$192,500.00 for the Avondale Haslet Road Project (2018 Bond Program)
Property Description: 0.082 acres described as the Coleman Boyd Survey,
Abstract No. 12, Tract IA01B, City of Haslet, Tarrant County, Texas
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 24-0290 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Fifth Amendment to the Lease
Agreement with International Sister Cities Association of Fort Worth, Inc. to Add
Five (5) Additional Automatic One -Year Renewal Options Set to Expire January
29, 2029 for Office Space in the City Hall Annex Building
Motion: Approved.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0262 (CD 2) Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of NE 32nd Street to
be Replatted with the Adjoining Property to Avoid Encroachment of Existing
Commercial Development Adjacent to and Within the Right -of -Way to be Vacated
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 26821-04-2024
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0263 (ALL) Authorize Settlement and Approve Appropriation Ordinance
and Payment in the Total Amount of $850,000.00 for Full and Final Settlement of
All Claims Related to the Lawsuits Styled Trisa Crutcher v. City of Fort Worth,
No. DC-20-16941 in the 193rd District Court Dallas County, Texas; and Trisa
Crutcher v. City of Fort Worth, No. DC-23-04323, in the 193rd District Court,
Dallas County, Texas
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26822-04-2024
2. M&C 24-0271 (CD 5, CD 8, and CD 9) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances for the
East Berry Street Corridor Project in the Amount Up to $200,000.00 in Alignment
with the Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement with Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve -East Berry Renaissance and Amend the
Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26823-04-2024 and
26824-04-2024
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3. M&C 24-0274 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Unit Price Contracts with Ti-Zack
Concrete, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,500,000.00 and with Capko Concrete
Structures, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,500,000.00 for Task Order
Construction Services for the Installation of Projects Relating to Sidewalk and
Pedestrian Facilities Improvements at Various Locations (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 24-0275 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of Amendment Number 4 in the
Amount of $382,936.00 to an Engineering Services Agreement with HDR
Engineering, Inc. for the Avondale Haslet - Willow Creek to City Limits at John Day
Road Project for a Revised Contract Amount of $3,434,404.00 (2018 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 24-0278 (CD 6) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment #1
to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in
the Amount of $664,120.00 with Federal Participation in the Amount of $428,701.00,
State Participation in the Amount of $27,319.00 and Local Participation in the
Amount of $208,100.00 for the South Hulen Street and Oakmont Boulevard Highway
Safety Improvement Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal
Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5928-04-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
26825-04-2024 and 26826-04-2024
6. M&C 24-0281 (CD 5) Ratify the Temporary Closure of a Section of Avenue G
between Amanda Street and Etta Street from April 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024 for
Construction Activities
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 24-0288
(CD 7) Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from
the Texas
Military
Preparedness
Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment
Assistance
Grant
Program, in an
Amount Up to $300,000.00 for Phase 3 of the
Flight Line
Security
Improvements,
Authorize Execution of Funding Agreement with
Naval Air
Station
Joint Reserve Base
Fort Worth and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26827-04-2024
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8. M&C 24-0296 (CD 2) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Right of
Way Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Airport
Frontage Improvements Project at Meacham International Airport in an Amount Up
to $1,387,297.00, of which $1,387,297.00 is City Participation
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5929-04-2024
9. M&C 24-0297 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Purchasing Agreement with
DataProse, LLC Utilizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Plano in an Annual
Amount Up to $1,850,000.00 and Authorize Five Consecutive One -Year Renewal
Options for the Same Amount for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services for the
Water Department
Motion: Approved.
10. M&C 24-0298 (ALL) Adopt Resolution Retaining Marten Law LLP and Lloyd
Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. and Increasing Compensation Paid to Marten
Law LLP to an Amount Not to Exceed $375,000.00 for Legal Services Related to
Litigation Against Manufacturers, Distributors, and/or Users of Aqueous
Film -Forming Foam Products and/or Per -and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Involving
the Water Department
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5930-04-2024
11. M&C 24-0299 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$1,300,000.00 for Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Contract 2022 with William J.
Schultz, Inc. dba Circle C Construction Company and Effect a Portion of Water's
Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26828-04-2024
12. M&C 24-0300 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of
Garver, LLC, in the Amount of $337,470.00 fo
r
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26829-04-2024
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13. M&C 24-0301 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with HDR
Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of $451,266.00 for the Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2023, WSM-E 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. 26830-04-2024
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 24-4214 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda
4. M&C 24-0264 (ALL) Adopt Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance Authorizing
an Increase of $1,100,000.00 in the Total Amount to be Paid to the Law Firm of
Carter Arnett, PLLC, as Outside Legal Counsel to Provide Legal Representation
to the City of Fort Worth in the Lawsuit Entitled, Joel F. Fitzgerald, Sr. v. City of
Fort Worth, Texas (Cause No. DC-19-08184)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that M&C 24-0264 be approved and Resolution No.
5931-04-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 26831-04-2024 be
adopted. Motion passed 10-1, Council Member Nettles casting the
dissenting vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. TJDcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Flores, Crain, Lauersdorf, Williams, Hill,
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.
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3. Annroval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for ceremonial travel.
Steve Montgomery completed a comment card in support of Item 24-4215.
Bob Willoughby completed an undecided speaker card relative to M&C 24-0304 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions - NONE
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or
City Council committees.
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. 24-4215 A Resolution Adopting the Panther Island Vision and Strategy as a Guide for
Future Development of Panther Island and Amending the Comprehensive Plan to
Incorporate the Vision and Strategy
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Resolution No. 5932-04-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 24-0303 (CD 7 and CD 10) Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of
Parkland within Northwest Community Park and Creekwood Park for Utility
Easements and Maintenance Areas for the new Northwest Community Center
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Lori Gordon; 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
Lori Gordon, Park and Recreation 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
Hill, that public hearing be closed and M&C 24-0303 be approved. Motion
passed 11-0.
2. M&C 24-0302 (CD 5) Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of a Portion of
Mallard Cove Park for the Realignment of Randol Mill Road Due to Hazardous
Roadway Flooding
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Lori Gordon; 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
Lori Gordon, Park and Recreation Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
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b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
c. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made
a motion, seconded by Council
Member
Lauersdorf, that public hearing
be closed and M&C 24-0302
be
approved.
Motion passed 11-0.
3. 24-4181 (Future CD 10) Conduct First
Public Hearing for Proposed
City -Initiated
Full -Purpose Annexation of Approximately
2.195 Acres of Haslet Roanoke
Road and
Rights -of -Way (AX-23-007), in Tarrant
County, Located North
of
Westport
Parkway, West of Park Vista Boulevard
and East of Beach Street, in
the
Far West
Planning Sector
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Stuart Campbell; b. Public Comment;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Assistant City Manager Dana Burghdoff 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
Martinez, that public hearing be closed. Motion passed 11-0.
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4. 24-4182 (Future CD 3) Conduct First Public Hearing for Proposed City -Initiated
Full -Purpose Annexation of Approximately 8.331 Acres of Team Ranch Road and
Right -of -Way (AX-23-008), in Tarrant County, North of Interstate Highway 20 and
Extending West from West Loop 820 Approximately 4,520-Feet, in the Far West
Planning Sector
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Stuart Campbell; b. Public Comment;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Assistant City Manager Dana Burghdoff appeared before Council and provided a
staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 11-0.
ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of March 19, 2024, continued Zoning Docket ZC-23-185.
1. ZC-23-185 (CD 11) FL Logic LLC/Ohad Ben Shushan, 621 S Retta Street (0.16
acres) From: "A-5" One -Family, To: "PD/A-5" Planned Development for all uses in
"A-5" One -Family plus duplex, site plan included (Recommended for Denial by the
Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-185 be continued to the May 14, 2024,
Council meeting. Motion passed 11-0.
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Council Member Crain advised that he would be recusing himself from voting on Zoning
Docket ZC-23-205.
The City Council, at its meeting of March 19, 2024, continued Zoning Docket ZC-23-205.
Council Member Nettles stepped away at 7:16 p.m. and left the meeting.
2. 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)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Trenton Robertson, Dallas, Texas, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-23-205 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-23-205:
Daniel Eggert, Calgary, Alberta
Karl Krawley, Dallas, Texas
Matt Dixon, Calgary, Alberta (via conference call)
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 denied without prejudice. Motion passed
9-0, with one recusal by Council Member Crain and Council Member
Nettles absent.
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 19, 2024.
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
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3. SP-24-001 (CD 8) YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, 2701 Moresby St (1.25
acres) To: Amend existing site plan for "PD915A" "PD/E" Planned Development for
Neighborhood Commercial with Development Standards to add a covered court
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Molly DePuma completed a speaker card in support of Site Plan SP-24-001 and
was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Site Plan SP-24-001 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
4. ZC-23-186 (CD 3) Tillar Southwest Blvd Partners / Ray Oujesky, Kelly Hart &
Hallman, 4408 and 4412 Southwest Boulevard (4.42 acres) From: "PD 678" and
"IP" Industrial Park / NASJRB Overlay,To: "PD-FR" Planned Development General
Commercial Restricted plus Auto Repair, paint and body shop adjoining a residential
district boundary and limited to the following auto related uses: Auto detailing, Auto
windshield chip repair, Auto minor dent repair (no body repair), Auto wrap
installation, Auto ceramic coats and hail repair (no auto painting), Auto upholstery,
Auto tinting; Assaying; Carpet & rug cleaning; Manufacture of artificial flowers,
ornaments, awnings, tents, bags, blacking, cleaning or polishing preparations, brooms
or brushes, buttons and novelties, canvas products, clothing, suits, coats or dresses
for wholesale trade; Machine shops; Furniture or cabinet repair and construction;
Warehouse or bulk storage; Pattern shop; Printing, lithographing, book -binding,
newspapers or publishing; Vehicle steam cleaning, Excluding the following uses:
Assaying, monument works, stone, pattern shop, rubber stamping, rubber stamp
manufacture. NASJRB Overlay; Site Plan waiver requested (Recommended for
Denial by the Zoning Commission).
Ray Oujesky completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-23-186
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-186 be continued to the June 11,
2024, Council meeting. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Nettles
absent.
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5. ZC-23-187 (CD 3) Kyle K. Poulson, 7950 Calmont Ave (5.06 acres) From: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, To: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus warehouse with development standards, site plan
included (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-187 be approved as amended for
"PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus warehouse with development standards for enhanced
landscaping along Calmont Avenue, directional signage at driveways, and
screening fence along the eastern property line attached as Exhibit "A", site
plan included. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Nettles absent.
6. ZC-23-196 (CD 8) Scott Martsdorf, 850 W Rendon Crowley Rd (1.02 acres) From:
"E" Neighborhood Commercial, To: "FR" General Commercial Restricted
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Brett Holtegel, Mesa,
Docket ZC-23-196 and
address Council.
Arizona, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-23-196 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
7. ZC-24-002 (CD 11) Avocet Ventures LP/Chris Kautsch, 3116 Chenault St. (0.17
acres) From: "E" Neighborhood Commercial, To: "A-5" One -Family (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-002 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
8. ZC-24-004 (CD 11) Miguel Molina / James Stevens & Teresa McGee, Texas
Surveying, 1724 N Sylvania Avenue & 2621 Daisy Lane (0.34 acres) From: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, To: "A-5" One -Family (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Teresa McGee, Weatherford, Texas, appeared before Council via conference call
in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-004.
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Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-004 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
9. ZC-24-005 (CD 5) Steven Burnette, 5812 Oakdale Dr (0.26 acres) From: "A-5"
One -Family, To: "B" Two -Family (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-005 be denied without prejudice.
Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Nettles absent.
10. ZC-24-013 (CD 10) Tom Ross/Douglas Cooper-mma, 3445 Keller Haslet Road;
13451 & 13517 Alta Vista Road (27.95 acres) From: "C" Medium Density, To: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Douglas Cooper completed a comment card in support of Zoning Docket ZC
-24-013.
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-013 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
11. ZC-24-015 (CD 2) Barney Holland Oil Company/ OGC Cowtown Hotel, LP, 2833 &
2825 N Main St (2.5 acres) From: "F" General Commercial, To: "PD/G" Planned
Development for all uses in "G" Intensive Commercial, plus hotel, site plan included
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-015:
John Ainsworth
Barney Holland
Hunter Goodwin, Bryan, Texas, and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not
wish to address Council.
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The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-24-015:
Gladys Guevara (via conference call)
Danielle Flores
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-015 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
12. ZC-24-016 (CD 8) FW Mason Heights LP, 2757 Moresby Street (5.7 acres) From:
"PD 91513" PD/C" Planned Development for Medium Density Multifamily uses with
development standards on file in the Planning & Development Department, site plan
required, To: "PD 916" "PD/D" Planned Development for High Density Multifamily
uses with development standards, site plan required (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Molly DePuma completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-016
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill,
that Zoning Docket ZC-24-016 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council
Member Nettles absent.
13. ZC-24-018 (CD 2) Jonathan Russell, 4500 & 4600, Angle Ave; 2500 NW Loop 820;
4400 & 4533 Marine Creek Parkway and 4500 Angle Avenue (41.53 acres) From:
"G" Intensive Commercial & "J" Medium Industrial, To: "G" Intensive Commercial
& "PD/J" Planned Development for all uses in "J" Medium Industrial, removing
waste related uses, agricultural, and accessory uses, site plan required (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-018 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
14. ZC-24-020 (CD 5) FW Hughes House II GP, LL/Brandon Burns, 4903
Pollard -Smith Avenue and 1401 Etta Street (14.35 acres) To: Amend PD1260
"PD/UR" to allow 35 ft primary street maximum setback along Avenue G, site plan
included (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
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Brandon Burns registered to speak in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-020 but he
did not address Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-020 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
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, Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 26832-04-2024 be adopted.
Motion passed 11-0.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 24-0280 (CD 2) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Application for
Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board in an Amount Up
to $90,000,000.00 for the Upper Lebow Channel Flood Mitigation Project
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that M&C 24-0280 be approved and Resolution No.
5933-04-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Nettles
absent.
D. Land
1. M&C 24-0285 (CD 11) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 0.0036 Acres in Permanent Sewer Easement from
Real Property Owned by Phon Oeur and Chhon Dith, Located at 3501
5th Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 118 Project
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that City Council approve M&C 24-0285 and adopt Resolution
No. 5934-04-2024 authorizing use of the power of eminent domain to
acquire 0.0036 acres in permanent sewer easement from real property
owned by Phon Oeur and Chhon Dith. The property interest is needed
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for the 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 backups be on
L-1457. 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
3501 5th Avenue, in the Silver Lake Addition, Block 21, Lot D, 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 10-0, Council
Member Nettles absent.
2. M&C 24-0286 (CD 11) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 0.032 Acres in Permanent Drainage Easement from Real
Property Owned by Juan Armando Gallardo, Located at 4911 Hampshire
Boulevard in the Tandy & Wakefield Addition, Block 1, Lot 37, Tarrant County,
Texas, for the House Street Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Bivens, that the City Council approve M&C 24-0286 and adopt
Resolution No. 5935-04-2024 authorizing use of the power of eminent
domain to acquire 0.032 acres in permanent drainage easement from real
property owned by Juan Armando Gallardo. The subject property is
located at 4911 Hampshire Boulevard in the Tandy & Wakefield
Addition, Block 1, Lot 37, Tarrant County, Texas. The property rights
in the subject property are needed to repair an existing storm drain pipe
that runs through the rear of the residential lots from Hampshire Blvd to
Panola Ave for the House Street Storm Drain Rehabilitation project
(City Project No. 103078). 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 10-0, Council
Member Nettles absent.
3. M&C 24-0305 (CD 10) Accept Dedication of Approximately 1.916 Acres of Land
and Facility Improvements in North Fort Worth from Forestar (USA) Real Estate
Group, Inc. for Morden Park and Gillespie Park and Authorize a Waiver of the
Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy to Accept a Special
Warranty Deed
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Property Description: 0.949 acres of Modern Park described as Lot IX, Block
55, Trails of Elizabeth Creek, Phase 8, an addition to the City of Fort Worth,
Denton County, Texas, and 0.967 acres of Gillespie Park described as Lot
1X, Block 26, Trails of Elizabeth Creek, Phase 3, an addition to the City of
Fort Worth, Denton County, Texas
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hill, that M&C 24-0305 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 24-0282 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Jackson
Construction, LTD. in the Amount of $12,099,342.00 for Trinity Boulevard Phase
2 from Salado Trail to Thames Trail; Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent
to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt for the Trinity
Boulevard Phase 2 Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Affect a Portion of
Water's Contribution to the Fiscal ' Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement
Program, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028
Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that M&C 24-0282 be approved with enthusiasm and
Resolution No. 5936-04-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
26833-04-2024 and 26834-04-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Nettles absent.
2. M&C 24-0295 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Purchase Agreement with Bell
Textron, Inc. for the Purchase of a New Bell 505 Helicopter in the Amount of
$2,062,242.93; Authorize Execution of a Vendor Services Agreement with CNC
Technologies, LLC for the Purchase of Police Mission Equipment and Installation
in the Amount of $1,896,049.31 for a Total Purchase Amount of $3,958,292.24
for the Police Department
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, that M&C 24-0295 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council
Member Nettles absent.
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3. M&C 24-0304 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of a New License Agreement with
Mayfest, Inc., dba The Trinity Collaborative, Inc., for the Use of a Portion of Trinity
Park for the Annual Mayfest Event
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that M&C 24-0304 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council
Member Nettles absent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council
Attest: Appr
J ette S. Goodall Matti
i Secretary Mayor
the 161h day April, 2024.