HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/05/21-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 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 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday,
May 21, 2024, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Reverend Chris Mesa, Arborlawn United Methodist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Chris Mesa, Arborlawn United Methodist
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.
1. 24-4316 Presentation by the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country
Club
Mayor Parker called to the podium Kasey Pipes whom presented the 2024 Charles
Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club.
2. 24-4320 Presentation of Proclamation for National Public Works Week
Mayor Parker presented a proclamation for National Public Works Week.
3. 24-4318 Presentation of Proclamation for Stroke Awareness Month
Mayor Pro tem Bivens presented a proclamation for Stroke Awareness Month.
4. 24-4322 Presentation of Proclamation to Catholic Charities, Islamic Circle of North
America, and World Relief for World Refuge Day
Council Member Williams presented a proclamation for Catholic Charities, Islamic
Circle of North America, and World Relief for World Refuge Day.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items be removed from. the Consent Agenda for Individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Council Agenda.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 support of Mayor and Council Communication
M&C 24-0439.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lauersdorf,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member
Nettles off the dais.
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A. General -Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0444 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Multiple Vendors for Library Books and Services in a Combined Annual Amount
Up to $3,200,000.00 and Authorize Four Annual Renewals for the Same Amount
for the Library Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 24-0446 (CD 10) Adopt Resolution Nominating MP Magnetics LLC's
Facility at 13840Independence Parkway, as an Enterprise Project Pursuant to the
Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5953-05-2024
3. M&C 24-0448 (CD 10) Adopt Resolution Nominating RECARO Aircraft Seating
Americas, LLC's Facility at 2275 Eagle Parkway, as a Single Enterprise Project
Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas
Government Code
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5954-05-2024
4. M&C 24-0455 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of Memorandum of Understanding
and Revocable Right of Entry Permit with the Federal Aviation Administration for
the Relocation of the Air Traffic Control Tower at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 24-0457 (CD 8 and CD 9) Committing of Fiscal Year 2024 Fund Balance in
the General Fund to ARPA TXAMU Innovation and Evans -Rosedale Affordable
Housing Projects
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 24-0459 (ALL) Approve Changes in Allocated Funds from the American
Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA SLFRF) in the
Amount of $5,207,163.00 and Recategorize Allocations for the FW Housing
Solutions -Stop Six Infrastructure Initiative
Motion: Approved.
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0440 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Consolidated
Pipe and Supply, Core & Main LP, and Ferguson Waterworks for the Purchase of
Brass Fittings and Parts for the Water Department in a Combined Amount Up to
$1,500,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewals for an
Amount of $1,800,000.00 for the First Renewal, $2,160,000.00 for the Second
Renewal, $2,592,000.00 for the Third Renewal, and $3,110,400.00 for the Fourth
Renewal for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 24-0441 (ALL) Authorize Agreement with CompBase, Inc. dba
C1erkBase for City Software and Services Including Agenda Management, the
Voter and Resident Participation Suite, the Mayor and Council Wizard, and
Electronic Board and Commission Applications for the Information Technology
Solutions Department in an Annual Amount Up to $150,000.00 for the Initial
Three -Year Term and Authorize Two Annual Renewal Options in the Same
Amount
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 24-0442 (ALL) Authorize Amendment to the Agreement with Robert Half,
Inc. Using Houston -Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract TS06-21 for
Temporary Staffing to Add an Additional Renewal Term in an Annual Amount Up
to $885,000.00 for All City Departments
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 24-0443 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc., Core & Main LP, Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC and Fortiline, Inc. for the Purchase of Ductile Iron Pipe and
Fittings and Related Parts in a Combined Annual Amount Up to $1,000,000.00 for
the Initial Term and Authorize Four (4) One -Year Renewal Options for Amount
Up to $1,200,000.00 for the First Renewal, $1,440,000.00 for the Second
Renewal, $1,728,000.00 for the Third Renewal and $2,073,600.00 for the Fourth
Renewal for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 24-0445 (ALL) Authorize Amendment to Non -Exclusive Purchase
Agreement with W.W. Grainger, Inc.,Using Omnia Cooperative Agreement
192163 to Increase the Authorized Annual Amount by $500,000.00 for
a Combined Annual Amount Up to $2,300,000.00 for Maintenance, Repair and
Operating Supplies, Parts, Equipment, Materials and Related Services for All City
Departments
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0452 (CD 4) Authorize Acquisition of Approximately 1.011 Acres in
Right -of -Way, and Temporary Construction Easements from Property Owned by
McCaw Consulting, LLC, Located at 9855 Ray White Road, J. R. Knight Survey,
Abstract Number 902, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76244 in the Amount
of $338,560.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $2,000.00
for a Total Cost of $340,560.00 for the Ray White Road Widening
Improvement Projects (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 24-0453 (CD 7) Authorize Acquisition of 0.023 Acres in a Right -of -Way
Easement and Temporary Construction Easement from Real Property Owned by
Mark Hatten Located at 6017 WJ Boaz Road, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
76179 in the Amount of $240,100.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an
Amount Up to $3,000.00 for a Total Cost of $243,100.00 for the WJ Boaz Road
Widening Improvements Project (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0439 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contract with Carol Johnson,
J.D.,M.A., d/b/a Johnson Consulting Group to Assist with Compliance, Program
Review and Training Services Relating to the City's Civil Rights Enforcement
Areas, Including Fair Housing, Fair Employment, Public Accommodation, Title
VI, and Americans with Disabilities Act in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 24-0450 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County for the Reconstruction and Overlay of Colombia Avenue from
Roberts Cut Off Road to Castleberry Cut Off Road in Precinct 4, with City
Participation in the Amount of $140,000.00
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 24-0451 (CD 2) Rescind Resolution Number 5610-09-2022 and Ordinance
Number 25696-09-2022, Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount
of $4,619,291.00, with Federal Participation in the Amount of
$2,720,000.00, State Participation in the Amount of $1,159,291.00 and Local
Participation in the Amount of $740,000.00 Plus Any Cost Overruns for the
Intersection Improvements at the Northwest Loop 820 and Marine Creek
Parkway — Phase 2 Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the
Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5955-05-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 26924-05-2024 and 26925-05-2024
4. M&C 24-0456 (ALL) Authorize an Amendment to City Secretary Contract
59300, the Sole Source Agreement with Geonexus Technologies, LLC for the
Implementation of, and the Software Subscription for, the MapEngine Software,
for the Additional Cost of $226,834.45 for a Total Contract Amount of
$393,534.37 in Year One and $211,860.57 for Any Renewal Term
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 24-0458 (CD 4) Approve Allocation from the American Rescue Plan
Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to
Provide Additional Funding for the Intersection Improvements at North Beach
Street and Western Center Boulevard Highway Safety Improvement Project in the
Amount of $515,000.00 for Increased Construction Costs and Amend the Fiscal
Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 26926-05-2024
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 24-4324 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries.
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End of Consent Agenda.
Council Member Nettles arrived on the dais.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. UDcomine and Recent Events
Council Members Flores, Crain, Lauersdorf, Mayor Pro tem Bivens, Williams, Mayor
Parker, Hill, Nettles, Beck, 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. ADDroval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
Michael Glynn appeared before Council in support of Item 24-4327.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition of Item 24-4327.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
1. 24-4326 Board Appointment - Mayor
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Rodney Mayo be appointed to the Zoning Commission/Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Commission with a partial term effective
May 21, 2024, and with a term expiring October 1, 2025. Motion passed
11-0.
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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. 24-4327 A Resolution Approving Recommendations of the EMS Ad Hoc Council
Committee on Emergency Medical Response and Authorizing Execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Medstar Member Cities
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Resolution No. 5956-05-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
ORDINANCES
1. 24-4330 An Ordinance Increasing the Residential Homestead Exemption from Ad
Valorem Taxes for Elderly and Disabled Persons; Providing a Severability Clause;
and Declaring an Effective Date
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Ordinance No. 26927-05-2024 be adopted. Motion passed
11-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 24-0449 (CD 7) Conduct a Public Hearing on the Application by 6225 Shady
Oaks Manor Drive (TX) Owner LP to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for Non -Competitive (4%) Housing Tax Credits for the
Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Wildwood Branch, Located at 6225 Shady Oaks
Manor Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76135; Adopt a Resolution of No Objection to the
Application; Approve Commitment of Development Funding in the Form of Fee
Waivers in an Amount of No Less than $500.00 and No More than $30,000.00; Find
that the Fee Waivers Serve a Public Purpose, and Adequate Controls are in Place to
Carry Out Such Public Purpose; and Determine that Rehabilitation of Wildwood
Branch is Consistent with the City's Obligation to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Leah Brown; b. Citizen Presentations;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
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a. Report of City Staff
Leah Brown, Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
Brad Fisher completed a speaker card in support of M&C 24-0449 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles,
that the public hearing be closed and Resolution No. 5957-05-2024 be
adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
2. M&C 24-0447 (ALL) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Concerning the Following
Matters Related to Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 18 — Tourism:
(1) Expansion of the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 18 — Tourism to
Include One Additional Hotel, and (2) the 2023-2024 Assessment for the Additional
Hotel Property; Adopt the Resolution Authorizing and Expanding the Fort Worth
Public Improvement District No. 18 — Tourism to Include One Additional Hotel
Property; Approve Revised 2023-2024 Assessment Roll; and Adopt Ordinance
Levying Special Assessments on the Additional Hotel Property for Fiscal Year
2023-2024
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Lacey Ruiz; 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
Lacey Ruiz, Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
C. Council Action
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Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck,
that the public hearing be closed and Resolution No. 5958-05-2024 and
Ordinance No. 26928-05-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
ZONING HEARING
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 Monday, April 29, 2024.
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
1. ZC-24-003 (CD 11) City of Fort Worth Development Services Department, 4550
Village Creek Road & 4519 Moorview Avenue (7.11) From: "1P" Industrial Park, To:
"CR" Low Density Multifamily (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-003:
Patrina Newton
Letitia Wilbourn
Charles Smith
Perry Williams
Norma Williams
Art Anderson appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-003.
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-003 be approved. 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 Martinez made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tem Bivens, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 26929-05-2024 be adopted.
Motion passed 11-0.
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
D. Land
1. M&C 24-0454 (CD 3) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 2.129 Acres in Fee Simple from Real Property Owned by
Sally Underwood (Deceased), Anna Chaminsky (Deceased), Cecyl D.
Aronstein (Deceased), Lois Leah Pullen (Deceased), Claude C. Ezell (Deceased),
and Interstate Circuit, Inc., in the Amount of $301,357.00 Located at 7090 Camp
Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76116, for the Trail Gap
Bomber Spur Project
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that M&C 24-0454 be approved and adopt Resolution No.
5959-05-2024 authorizing use of the power of eminent domain to
acquire 2.129 acres in fee simple from real property owned by Sally
Underwood (deceased), Anna Charninsky (Deceased), Cecyl D.
Aronstein (Deceased), Louis Leah Pullen (Deceased), Claude C. Ezell
(Deceased), and Interstate Circuit, Inc. The property interest is needed
for the Bomber Spur Trail project to construct a 12' wide shared -use
Bomber Spur Trail from Calmont Avenue to West Vickery Boulevard.
The property is located at 7090 Camp Bowie Boulevard, in the Edward
Wilburn Survey, Abstract No. 1679, Tarrant County, Texas. The
property interests to be acquired are 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 11:38 a.m. in honor of Patrick
Gottsch, Hub Baker, and Eddie Gossage.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Counci on the 61h day of August, 2024.
Attest: Appr e .
J ' ette S. Goodall Mattie Parker
y Secretary Mayor
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