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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 20,2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Bums,District 9
Absent:
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zirrf'Zimmennan, District 3
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins,City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102,with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
II. INVOCATION-Reverend Larry Mouton,Pleasant Mt.Gilead Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Larry Mouton,Pleasant Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. 'CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF CALLED SPECIAL MEETING OF
AUGUST 13, 2013 AND REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2013
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the minutes of the Called Special meeting of August 13, 2013, and the Regular
meeting of August 13, 2013, be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication L-15605 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
A. General-Consent Items
1. M&C G-17975 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Res!ardiniz Application of Najia Farhan d/b/a Aces Limousines and
Transportation to Overate Three Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and
Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of three limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Najia
Farhan d/b/a Aces Limousines and Transportation is qualified and financially able to conduct a
limousine service within the City; Najia Farhan d/b/a Aces Limousines and Transportation has
complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Najia Farhan d/b/a Aces
Limousines and Transportation presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity
for three limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the
addition of three limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance
No. 20867-08-2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Najia Farhan dib/a Aces
Limousines and Transportation for the use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the
City in the conduct of its limousine business, which shall consist of the operation of three
limousines for a one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written
acceptance by Najia Farhan d/b/a Aces Limousines and Transportation and conditioned on Najia
Farhan d/b/a Aces Limousines and Transportation complying with all requirements of Chapter
34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended.
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2. M&C G-17976 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of American Fernando Transportation to
Operate Two Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance
Granting Such Authority(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: American Fernando Transportation has
performed satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; the service provided continues
to meet the public necessity and convenience as defined by Chapter 34 of the City Code;
American Fernando Transportation is qualified to conduct its business and continues to comply
with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; the general welfare of the citizens of the
City will best be served by the continued operation of two limousines by American Fernando
Transportation and adopt Ordinance No. 20868-08-2013 granting the privilege of operating
authority to American Fernando Transportation for the use of the streets, alleys, and public
thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine business, which shall consist of the
operation of two limousines for a one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for
written acceptance by American Fernando Transportation and conditioned on American
Fernando Transportation complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code
of the City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended.
3. M&C G-17977 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Premier Transportation Services, L.C.. to
Operate Sixty-One Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt
Ordinance Granting Such Authority(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Premier Transportation Services, L.C. has
performed satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority;the service provided continues
to meet the public necessity and convenience as defined by Chapter 34 of the City Code; Premier
Transportation Services, L.C. is qualified to conduct its business and continues to comply with
the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; the general welfare of the citizens of the City
will best be served by the continued operation of 61 limousines by Premier Transportation
Services, L.C. and adopt Ordinance No. 20869-08-2013 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Premier Transportation Services, L.C. for the use of the streets, alleys, and public
thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine business, which shall consist of the
operation of 61 limousines for a one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for
written acceptance by Premier Transportation Services, L.C. and conditioned on Premier
Transportation Services, L.C. complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986),as amended.
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4. M&C G-17978 - Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation in the Amount
of$21,730.00 for the Purchase of Equipment for Various Fire Stations, Authorize
Transfer in the Amount of$21,730.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General
Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a
monetary donation in the amount of$21,730.00 from an anonymous donor; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20870-08-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Gifts Fund in the amount of $21,730.00, subject to receipt of an anonymous donation, for the
purpose of transferring said funds to the General Fund for the purchase of equipment for various
fire stations; authorize the transfer in the amount of$21,730.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to
the General Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20871-08-2013 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the General Fund subject to receipt of the anonymous donation, for
the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the purchase of equipment for various fire
stations, in accordance with City regulations and state laws.
5. M&C G-17979- Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Haslet in the Amount Not to Exceed $35,000.00 to Reconstruct a Portion of
Keller-Haslet Road as Part of the Runway Extension Proiect at Fort Worth
Alliance Airport,Authorize Acceptance in the Amount of$35,000.00 from City of
Haslet and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Haslet in the amount not to exceed $35,000.00 to
reconstruct a portion of Keller-Haslet Road as part of the Runway Extension project at Fort
Worth Alliance Airport; authorize the acceptance of a contribution from City of Hasler in the
amount not to exceed $35,000.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20872-08-2013
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airports Fund in the amount of
$35,000.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials,and Services-Consent Items
1. M&C P-11567 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Oriental Building Services,
Inc., in the Amount Up to $255,000.00 for the First Year, for Janitorial Services
for the Water Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement
with Oriental Building Services, Inc., in the amount up to $255,000.00 for the first year, based on
best value, for janitorial services for the Water Department.
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2. M&C P-11568 - Authorize Purchase of a Bucket Truck from Philpott Motors,
LTD d/b/a Philpott Ford in the Amount of$90,211.00, Using a Texas Association
of School Boards Cooperative Contract for the Police Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a bucket
truck from Philpott Motors, LTD d/b/a Philpott Ford in the amount of $90,211.00, using the
Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 358-10 for the Police
Department.
3. M&C P-11569 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with TriTech
Software Systems in the Amount Up to $480,225.00 for the First Year, for
Maintenance and Support for the Computer Aided Dispatch System and Station
Alerting System for the Information Technology Solutions Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement with TriTech Software Systems in the amount up to $480,225.00 for the first year,
for maintenance and support for the computer aided dispatch system and station alerting system
for the Information Technology Solutions Department.
C. Land- Consent Items
1. M&C L-15603 - Authorize Direct Sale of Thirty-Seven Tax-Foreclosed Properties
Located in the Como Neighborhood to Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity,
Inc. d/b/a Trinity Habitat for Humanity, for a Total Sale Price in the Amount of
$67,611.00 for the Development of Low-Income Housing (COUNCIL DISTRICT
3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of 37 tax-
foreclosed properties located in the Como neighborhood to Fort Worth Area Habitat for
Humanity, Inc., d/b/a Trinity Habitat for Humanity, for a total sale price in the amount of
$67,611.00, in accordance with Section 34.05(1) of the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the
execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the
sale.
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2. M&C L-15604 - Authorize Sale of Sixty-One Tax-Foreclosed Properties in the
Amount of $277,916.09, in Accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local
Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2,5,8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the sale of 61 tax-
foreclosed properties in the amount of$277,916.09, in accordance with Section 272.001 of the
Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the
execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the properties to complete the
sale.
4. M&C L-15606 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.161 Acres of
Land for the Laving Channel Drainage Improvements Prolect Located Near the
Intersection of Loving Avenue and 30th Street from RJM Development
Corporation in the Amount of$9,800.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the
Amount Up to$1,500.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.161 acres of land for the Loving Channel drainage improvements project
located at Lot 7, Block 47, Oak Grove Addition, 0000 Loving Avenue near the intersection of
Loving Avenue and 30th Street from RJM Development Corporation in the amount of
$9,800.00; find that the amount of $9,800.00 is just compensation for the needed property
interest; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyances, record the
appropriate instruments, pay the purchase price in the amount of $9,800.00 and the estimated
closing costs in the amount up to$1,500.00.
5. M&C L-15607 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.242 Acres of
Land and an Easement Interest in 0.002 Acres for the Loving Channel Drainap-
Improvement Proiect Located at 2975 Laving Avenue and 3000 Loving Avenue
from Triunion Financial Corporation in the Amount of $15,963.00 and Pay
Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $2,500.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT
2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.242 acres of land and an easement interest in 0.002 acres of land for sanitary
sewer for the Loving Channel drainage improvement project, located at 2975 Loving Avenue
and 3000 Loving Avenue from Triunion Financial Corporation in the amount of$15,963.00; find
that the amount of $15,963.00 is just compensation for the needed property interest; and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyances, record the appropriate
instruments, pay the purchase price in the amount of$15,963.00 and the estimated closing costs
in the amount up to$2,500.00.
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6. M&C L-15608 - Authorize Execution of a Temporary Access Permit and
Workspace License Agreement with Trinity River Authority of Texas for the Use
of a Portion of the Surface of Stone Creek Park to Install a Sanitary Sewer Line
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Temporary Access Permit and Workspace License Agreement with Trinity River Authority of
Texas for the use of a portion of the surface of Stone Creek Park to install a sanitary sewer line,
E. Award of Contract-Consent Items
1. M&C C-26395 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Systems Agreement
with the City of Collevville for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way
Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communication Systems Agreement with the City of Colleyville for participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System in which the City of Colleyville will
reimburse its share of operations and maintenance to ensure no cost to the City of Fort Worth
and for annual reimbursement estimated to be approximately in the amount of$2,900.00 and the
City of Colleyville will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for their share of the Software Upgrade
Agreement.
2. IM&C C-26396 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Systems Agreement
with the City of Mansfield for Participation in the City of Fort Worth' s Two-Way
Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communication Systems Agreement with the City of Mansfield for participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System in which the City of Mansfield will
reimburse its share of operations and maintenance to ensure no cost to the City of Fort Worth
and for annual reimbursement estimated to be approximately in the amount of$6,900.00 and the
City of Mansfield will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for their share of the Software Upgrade
Agreement.
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3. M&C C-26397 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Coalfire Systems, Inc., at a Cost Not to Exceed $53,000.00 for a Security
Assessment Using a State of Texas, Department of Information Resources
Contract for the Information Technology Solutions Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Coalfire Systems, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $53,000.00
for a security assessment of the City's PeopleSoft HR/Payroll System using State of Texas,
Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-SDD-1899 for the Information
Technology Solutions Department.
4. M&C C-26398 - Authorize Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No.
41219 for Professional Consultin?. Services for Staff Augmentation and Placement
Services with TEKsystems, Inc., to Extend the Term and Increase the Dollar Cap
in the Amount of$200,000.00, Thereby, Increasing the Total Contract Amount to
$698,016.00 for the Information Technology Solutions Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Amendment No. 4 to City
Secretary Contract No. 41219 for professional consulting services for staff augmentation and
placement services with TEKsystems, Inc., to extend the term and increase the dollar cap in the
amount of $200,000.00, thereby increasing the total contract amount to $698,016.00 for the
Information Technology Solutions Department.
5. M&C C-26399 - Authorize Execution of a Service Agreement with the State of
Texas Department of Information Resources at an Annual Amount of$484"000.00
for Long Distance and Telecommunication Network Services Using a Texas
Agency Network Next Generation Contract for the Information Technology
Solutions Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a service
agreement with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources at an annual amount of
$484,000.00 for long distance and telecommunications network services using a Texas Agency
Network Next Generation Communications Technology Service Agreement, TEX-AN-NG-
CTSA-005,contract for the Information Technology Solutions Department.
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6. M&C C-26400 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No.44049 with JLB Contractiniz,LLC, in the Amount of$289,139.75 for
the Construction of a New Railroad Crossins! Over the Fort Worth Western
Railroad on North Commerce as Part of the North Main Bridge Detour for the
Trinity River Vision Protect and Paving Improvements to Calhoun Street Due to
City and Franchise Utility Relocations for a Revised Contract in the Amount of
$2,219,101.38 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20873-08-2013 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund -
Trinity River Vision Project in the amount of$289,139.75, from available funds, for the purpose
of transferring said funds to the Street Improvements 2008 Fund for executing Change Order No.
1 to City Secretary Contract No. 44049 for the construction of a new railroad crossing over the
Fort Worth Western Railroad and paving improvements along Calhoun Street; authorize the
transfer in the amount of$289,139.75 from the Special Trust Fund - Trinity River Vision Project
to the Street Improvements 2008 Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20874-08-2013
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street Improvements 2008 Fund, from
available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of Change
Order No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 44049 with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of
$289,139.75 for the construction of a new railroad crossing over the Fort Worth Western
Railroad on North Commerce as part of the North Main Bridge Detour for the Trinity River
Vision Project and paving improvements along Calhoun Street in association with ongoing City
and franchise utility relocations for a revised contract in the amount of$2,219,101.3 8.
7. M&C C-26401 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with 1 Priority Environmental,
Services, Inc., in the Amount of $69,500.00 for Removal, Transportation and
Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials from Various City Hall Offices and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20875-08-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental Protection
Operating Fund in the amount of $69,500.00, from available funds, and decreasing the
unaudited, unreserved, undesignated Environmental Protection Operating Fund balance by the
same amount, for the purpose of the removal, transportation and disposal of asbestos containing
materials from various City Hall offices; authorize the transfer of funds from the Environmental
Protection Operating Fund to the Environmental Protection Project Fund; and authorize
execution of a contract with I Priority Environmental Services, Inc., for the same purpose as
reflected above.
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8. M&C C-26402 - Authorize Sole-Source Agreement with Artist Chris Powell for
the Acquisition of a Limestone Sculpture Titled,Here She Stood,in the Amount of
$40,000.00 and Accession, Here She Stood, Into the Fort Worth Public Art
Collection (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Agreement
with artist Chris Powell for the acquisition of a limestone sculpture titled, Here She Stood, in the
amount of$40,000.00; and accession, Here She Stood, into the Fort Worth Public Art Collection
upon purchase by the City.
9. M&C C-26403 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gibson and Associates,
Inc., in the Amount of$384,245.00 for Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation at Nine
Locations (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2,3,4, 7,8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Gibson and Associates, Inc., in the amount of$384,245.00 for bridge repair and
rehabilitation at Old Denton Road Bridge over Henrietta Creek, Clinton Avenue Bridge over
Marine Creek, Silver Creek Road Bridge over Silver Creek, East Northside Drive Bridge (East
Crossing) over Trinity River, East Northside Drive Bridge (West Crossing) over Trinity River,
Beach Street Bridge over Trinity River, Overton Park Road Bridge over Tributary of Trinity
River, Ranch View Road Bridge over Tributary of Trinity River, and Felix Street Bridge over
Union Pacific Railroad.
10. M&C C-26404 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gibson and Associates
Inc., in the Amount of$255,421.00 for Repair and Rehabilitation of Four Bridee
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Gibson and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $225,421.00 for repair and
rehabilitation of Riverside Drive Bridge (South Bound) over Trinity River, Riverside Drive
Bridge (North Bound) over Trinity River, Western Center Boulevard Bridge (East Bound) over
Big Fossil Creek, and Western Center Boulevard Bridge (West Bound) over Big Fossil Creek.
11. M&C C-26405 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with PC Contractors LLC, in
the Amount of $357,972.08 for Crooked Lane Drainage Improvements Project
and Provide for Contingencies and Construction Services for a Total Project in
the Amount of$412,972.08 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with PC Contractors LLC, in the amount of$357,972.08 for the Crooked Lane Drainage
Improvements Project.
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12. M&C C-26406 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreements with
Hagerty Consulting in the Total Amount of $123,469.00 to Provide Homeland
Security and Emergency Management Consulting Services Using a Cooperative
Contract(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Hagerty Consulting in the total amount of$123,469.00 to
provide homeland security and emergency management consulting services using General
Services Administration Contract No. G -1 OF-03295.
13. M&C C-26407 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Science Applications International Corporation in the Amount of $53,315.00 to
Provide Homeland Security and Emergency Management Consultinp, Services
Using a Cooperative Contract(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Science Applications International Corporation, Inc., in
the amount of$53,315.00 to provide homeland security and emergency management consulting
services using Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract No. HP07-13.
14. IM&C C-26408 - Correct Mayor and Council Communication C-26292 to Change
the Listed City Secretary No. from 43408 to 43409 for Water Replacement
Contract 2009, WSM-E on Turner Street(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Correct Mayor and Council
Communication C-26292 to change the listed City Secretary Contract No. from 43408 to 43409
for Water Replacement Contract 2009, WSM-E on Turner Street.
15. M&C C-26409 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 38708 in the Amount of$382,195.90 for a Total Contract Amount of
$3,738,370.90 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd., for Thirty-Six Inch
Water Main Extension Along Trinity Railway Express Right-of-Way from
Tarrant Main Street to the State Highway 3601Trinity Boulevard Intersection
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 38708 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd., in
the amount of$382,195.90 for a 36-inch water main extension along the Trinity Railway Express
right-of-way from Tarrant Main Street to State Highway 3601Trinity Boulevard intersection,
thereby increasing the contract amount to $3,738,370.90.
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16. M&C C-26410 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Alan Plummer
Associates, Inc., in an Annual Amount Up to $200,000.00 for Industrial,
Commercial and Institutional Water Conservation Audits (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., in an annual amount up to $200,000.00 for
industrial, commercial and institutional water conservation audits for the Water Department.
17. M&C C-26411 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Westin Engineering, Inc-, in the Amount of $224,260.00 for Development of
Requirements for a Mobile Workforce Management System and Assistance in
Selection of the System (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute a professional services agreement with Westin Engineering, Inc., in the amount of
$224,260.00 to develop requirements and assist the Water Department with the selection of a
Mobile Workforce Management system.
18. M&C C-26412 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with C112M HILL
Engineers, Inc.,in the Amount of$303,870.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Relocations on East Rosedale Street from Miller Avenue to 111820 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $303,870.00 for water and
sanitary sewer main relocations on East Rosedale Street from Miller Avenue to IH 820.
19. M&C C-26413 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Telas Commercial
Construction, LLC, in the Amount of$337,940.80 for the Roaring Springs Road
Water Main Extension on Roaring Springs Road and Seymour Street from
Dennis Avenue to White Settlement Road, Provide for Project Costs and
Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $375,838.80 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a contract
with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, in the amount of $337,940.80 for the Roaring
Springs Road Water Main Extension on Roaring Springs Road and Seymour Street from Dennis
Avenue to White Settlement Road, provide for project costs and contingencies for a project total
in the amount of$375,838.80.
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VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY-CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1895-Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
C. Land - Removed from Consent Agenda
3. M&C L-15605 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Amendment with Alliance for
Children, Inc., for Approximately 5,036 Square Feet of Office Space Located at
908 Southland Avenue for the Police Department to Extend the Lease for an
Additional One Year Term for an Annual Rent in the Amount of $30.000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a lease
amendment with Alliance for Children, Inc., for approximately 5,036 square feet of office space
located at 908 Southland Avenue for the Police Department to extend the lease for an additional
one-year term for an annual rent in the amount of$30,000.00.
Council Member Jordan advised that although he had no economic benefit relative to this matter,
he requested that Council allow him to recuse from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication L-15605 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays with 1 recusal by Council Member Jordan, and with
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation by Community Food Bank of Fort Worth
Ms. Regena Taylor, Executive Director, Community Food Bank of Fort Worth advised that the
Community Food Bank, which was a Texas non-profit corporation, was in its 30th year of
operation. She added that the Community Food Bank had come a long way from its humble
beginnings which began in 1982, by local philanthropists, Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Volder, who
started a soup kitchen located in the Beautiful Feet Church of Fort Worth, Texas. She stated that
while the name has changed over the years,their dedication of feeding families and feeding hope
in Tarrant County remained the same and in September 2009, the food bank sold the Yuma
location, moved to its current home at 3000 Galvez Avenue, and then in May of 2010 changed
its name to the Community Food Bank, Inc, She further stated that with 23,200 square feet of
refrigerated and freezer space, the Community Food Bank was able to serve even more children
and families and that the Volder's original vision was still being fulfilled by the leadership of
Opal Lee and Regena Taylor to help feed the hungry.
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X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to City staff for the informative Bond Program
meeting held at Heritage Church of Christ, 4201 Heritage Trace Parkway, on Saturday, August
17, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. He also expressed birthday wishes to Council Member Jordan, whose
upcoming birthday was Wednesday,August 21,2013.
Council Member Allen Gray announced that Kinfolks Art and Apparel would be holding a
community arts festival at Cobb Park, 1600 Cobb Park, on Saturday, August 24, 2013, from
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. She that there would be art, shopping, food, music and fun, and invited
everyone to attend.
Council Member Jordan announced that Dirks Road opened on Saturday, August 17, 2013. He
expressed appreciation to Transportation and Public Works staff and the North Texas Tollway
Authority staff for all of their hard work.
Mayor Price announced that there would be a Rolling Town Hall at Texas Wesleyan University,
located at 1201 Wesleyan Street, on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., and she invited
all to attend.
2. Recotmition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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2. Council Proposal 296 - Rename a Portion of East Ist Street to Randol Mill Road
,East of Beach Street (Continued from the July 16, 2013, Council Meeting by
Council Member Scarth)
Mr. Rick Herring, 1811 North Riverside Drive, completed a speaker card in opposition of
Council Proposal 296 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Council Proposal 296 be withdrawn. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
X11. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentation and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. ORDINANCES
City Secretary Kayser read the caption of each ordinance in its entirety and advised that Council
action was not necessary at this time and the items would remain open until adoption of the
budget,debt service and tax rate ordinances.
1. An Ordinance Setting Forth an Itemized Estimate of the Expense of Conducting
Each Department,Division and Office of the Municipal Government of the City of
Fort Worth for the Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2013, and Ending
September 30, 2014, and Appropriating Money for the Various Funds and
Purposes of Such Estimate, Providing for Public Hearings Upon This Ordinance
Before the Entire City Council Sitting as a Committee of the Whole; and
Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing a Savings Clause for the Repeal of
All Ordinances and Appropriations in Conflict with the Provisions of This
Ordinance, and Providing for the Publication and Final Passage Thereof
2. An Ordinance Setting Forth an Estimate of the Expense of the General Debt
,Service Fund of the Municipal Government of the City of Fort Worth for the
Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2013, and Ending September 30, 2014,
and Appropriating Money for the General Debt Service Fund and Purpose of
Such Estimate; Appropriating Money to Pay Interest and Principal Sinking Fund
Requirement on All Outstandint! General Indebtedness; Providing for Public
Hearings Upon This Ordinance Before the Entire City Council Sitting as a
Committee of the Whole; and Providing a Severabilitv Clause,, and Providing a
Savings Clause for the Repeal of All Ordinances and Appropriations in Conflict
with the Provisions of This Ordinance, and Providing for the Publication and
Final Passage Thereof
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3. An Ordinance Providing for the Levy and Collection of an Annual Ad Valorem
Tax on All Property, Real, Personal and Mixed, Situated Within the Territorial
Limits of the City Of Fort Worth, Texas, and All Personal Properly Owned in
Said City of Fort Worth, Texas, on the First Day of January, A.D. 2013, Except
Such Property as May Be Exempt from Taxation By the Constitution and Laws of
the State of Texas, and Providing for a Penalty, and Providinp. a Severability
Clause; and Providinp. a Savings Clause for the Repeal of All Ordinances in
Conflict with the Provisions of This Ordinance; and Providine for the Publication
and Final Passaue Thereof
XIV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Appropriation Ordinance, Deb
Service Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinance
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
A.. Report of City Staff
Mr. Jay Chapa, Interim Director, Financial Management Services, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed Fiscal Year
2013-2014 appropriation ordinance, debt service ordinance and ad valorem tax levy ordinance.
Mr. David Dodson,2604 Museum Way,Unit 2107
Mr. Matthew Brasher,9224 Niles Court
Ms. Regina Blair, P.O. Box 50695, completed an undecided speaker card and appeared before
Council.
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XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearin
City Secretary Kayser read the following: Conduct Public Benefit Hearings for Mayor and
Council Communication Nos. BH-292 through BH-299 on the proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014
budget and five-year service plan; approve filing of the proposed 2013 assessment roll with the
City Secretary for public inspection, and following public comment, close the public hearings
and set the final hearings for September 10, 2013, for the following PIDS:
• Public Improvement District No. 1, Downtown;
• Public Improvement District No. 6, Park Glen;
•Public Improvement District No. 7, Heritage;
•Public Improvement District No. 8, Camp Bowie;
• Public Improvement District No. 11, Stockyards;
•Public Improvement District No. 12, Chapel Hill;
• Public Improvement District No. 14,Trinity Bluff; and
• Public Improvement District No. 15, Sun Valley
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. M&C BH-292 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearine Reizardiniz the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Bud2et, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2013 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 1, Downtown (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, five-year service plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 1, Downtown, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, which has
been prepared by the Downtown Public Improvement District Advisory Board; approve the
filing of the proposed 2013 Assessment Roll for the Downtown Public Improvement District
with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 10,
2013 at 7:00 p.m. for final approval of the Downtown Public Improvement District's Fiscal Year
2013-2014 budget and five-year service plan and adoption of the 2013 Assessment Roll.
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2. M&C BH-293 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Reearding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2013 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 6, Park Glen (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 6, Park Glen, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014; approve the
filing of the proposed 2013 Assessment Roll for the Park Glen Public Improvement District with
the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 10, 2013
at 7:00 p.m., for final approval of the Park Glen Public Improvement District's Fiscal Year 2013-
2014 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and adoption of the 2013 Assessment Roll.
3. M&C BH-294 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2013 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 7, Heritage (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4
and 7)(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 7, Heritage, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014; approve the
filing of the proposed 2013 Assessment Roll for the Heritage Public Improvement District with
the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 10, 2013
at 7:00 p.m. for final consideration of the Heritage Public Improvement District's Fiscal Year
2013-2014 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and adoption of the 2013 Assessment Roll.
4. M&C BH-295 - Conduct a Public Benefit hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2013 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 8, Camp Bowie (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3 and 7)(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 8, Camp Bowie, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014; approve the
filing of the proposed 2013 Assessment Roll for the Camp Bowie Public Improvement District
with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 10,
2013 at 7:00 p.m., for final consideration of the Camp Bowie Public Improvement District's
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2013 Assessment Roll.
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5. M&C BH-296 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Reeardina the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2013 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 11, Stockyards (COUNCIL DISTRICT
2) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and method of assessment for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 11, Stockyards, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014; approve the filing of the
proposed 2013 Assessment Roll for the Stockyards Public Improvement District with the City
Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 10, 2013 at 7:00
p.m., for final consideration of the Stockyards Public Improvement District's Fiscal Year 2013-
2014 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2013 Assessment Roll.
6. M&C BH-297- Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Retarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2013 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 12, Chapel Hill (COUNCIL DISTRICT
7)(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 12, Chapel Hill, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014; approve the
filing of the proposed 2013 Assessment Roll for the Chapel Hill Public Improvement District
with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 10,
2013 at 7:00 p.m., for final consideration of the Chapel Hill Public Improvement District's Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2013 Assessment Roll.
7. M&C BH-298 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2013 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, corrected Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment
for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014;
approve the filing of the proposed 2013 Assessment Roll for the Trinity Bluff Public
Improvement District with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit
hearing for September 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., for final consideration of the Trinity Bluff Public
Improvement District's Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget and corrected Five-Year Service Plan and
2013 Assessment Roll.
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8. M&C BH-299- Conduct a Public Benefit Hearin Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Bud2et, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2013 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 15, Sun Valley (COUNCIL DISTRICT
5) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 15, Sun Valley, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014; approve the
filing of the proposed 2013 Assessment Roll for the Sun Valley Public Improvement District
with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 10,
2013 at 7:00 p.m., for final consideration of the Sun Valley Public Improvement District's Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2013 Assessment Roll.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Ossana Hermosillo, Business Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Mark Pacheco, 1240 Keller Parkway, Keller, Texas, completed a speaker card in favor of
Benefit Hearing BH-293 but did not address the Council.
Mr. Kyle Clawson, 9536 Courtright Drive, completed a speaker card in support of Benefit
Hearing BH-294 but did not address the Council.
Ms. Kristin Jaworski, 131A East Exchange Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of
Benefit Hearing BH-296 but did not address the Council.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that
the City Council approve filing of the proposed 2013 assessment roll for each PID
with the City Secretary for public inspection, close the public hearings and set the
final hearings for September 10, 2013. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
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B. General
1. M&C G-17980 - Adopt Ordinance Providing for the Issuances of City of Fort
,Worth, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series
2013A, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $74,000,000.00
Establishint! Parameters Regarding the Sale of the Certificates of Obligation,
Approving Execution of a Purchase Agreement and Ordaining Other Matters
Related Thereto(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance providing for the issuance of City
of Fort Worth, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2013A,
in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $74,000,000,00; providing for the levy,
assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pay the interest on said Certificates of Obligation
and to create a sinking fund for the redemption thereof at maturity; pledging certain revenues in
support of said certificates; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject; authorize the
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2013A, to be sold within the
parameters established in the ordinance; and authorize the City's authorized representatives to
execute and deliver a purchase agreement setting forth the terms and conditions for the purchase
of the Certificates of Obligation.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-17980 be approved and Ordinance No.
20876-08-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
2. IM&C G-17981 - Adopt Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of the General
Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2013, of the City of For
Worth, Texas, in an Aggregate Principal Face Amount Not to Exceed
$48,000,000.00, Establishin -ardinf! the Sale of the General
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Purpose Bonds, Approvint! Execution of a Purchase Agreement, Providing Levy,
Assessment and Collection of a Tax Sufficient to Pay Interest on Said Bonds
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and to Create a Sinking Fund for the Redemption Thereof at Maturity and
Ordaining Other Matters Related Thereto(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance providing for the issuance of City
of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2013, in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $48,000,000.00; establishing parameters with respect
to the sale of the bonds; delegating to the designated City officials the authority to effect the sale
of the bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; authorize the General Purpose
Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2013 to be sold within the parameters established in
the ordinance, consistent with the City's Financial Management Policy Statements; and authorize
the City's authorized representatives to execute and deliver a purchase agreement setting forth
the terms and conditions for the purchase of the General Purpose Refunding and Improvement
Bonds, Series 2013.
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Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-17981 be approved and Ordinance No.
20877-08-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
3. M&C G-17982 - Adopt Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of City of Fort
Worth, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable
Series 2013B, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $13,000,000.00,
Establishing Parameters Regardinp. the Sale of the Certificates of Obligation,
Approving Execution of a Purchase Agreement and Ordaining Other Matters
Related Thereto(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance providing for the issuance of City
of Fort Worth, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series
2013B, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,000,000.00; providing for the levy,
assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pay the interest on said Certificates of Obligation
and to create a sinking fund for the redemption thereof at maturity; pledging certain revenues in
support of said certificates; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject; authorize the
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2013B, to be sold
within the parameters established in the ordinance; and authorize the City's authorized
representatives to execute and deliver a purchase agreement setting forth the terms and
conditions for the purchase of the Certificates of Obligation.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-17982 be approved and Ordinance No.
20878-08-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
4. M&C G-17983 - Adopt Ordinance Amending the Speed Zone Tables of Chapter
22, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article 111, Section 22-86, Speeding of the City
Code(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2,3,4, 6, 7 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 22, "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic," of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), by amending Article 111,
Section 22-86, entitled "Speeding," Subsections (f) and (g) by changing the locations, extent
and/or speed limits of certain speed zones;and providing a penal clause.
Ms. Regina Blair, P.O. Box 50695, completed an undecided comment card pertaining to Mayor
and Council Communication G-17983.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-17983 be approved and Ordinance No.
20879-08-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
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5. M&C G-17984 - Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $1,071,641.00 from the
Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Municipal Airports Fund for
Improvements at Alliance Air Traffic Control Tower, Subject to Full
Reimbursement by the Federal Aviation Administration Through Their Lease of
the Tower and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of
$1,071,641.00, from available funds, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Municipal
Airports Fund for the Alliance Air Traffic Control Tower Improvement Project; authorize the
transfer from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Municipal Airports Fund for the
Alliance Air Traffic Control Tower Improvement Project, subject to full reimbursement by the
Federal Aviation Administration through their lease of the Tower; and adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airports Fund in the
amount of$1,071,641.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-17984 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 20880-08-2013 and 20881-08-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
6. M&C G-17985 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Redesi2natinp, the
Riverside Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt Ordinance to
Redesignate the Riverside Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 11 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 8) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to renew the Riverside
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone;conduct a public hearing to redesignate the Riverside area as
Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 11; and adopt an ordinance
renewing and redesignating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as "Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 11, City of Fort Worth, Texas"; providing for the
effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and
containing other matters related to the Zone. Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, Housing Economic Development Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
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C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-17985 be
approved and Resolution No. 4233-08-2013 and Ordinance No. 20882-08-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment,Materials,and Services
1. M&C P-11570 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with All Pro
Motors and RLB Sales and Leasing in the Amount Up to $1,600,000.00 for the
First Year,for Pre-Owned Vehicles for the Equipment Services Department(ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with
All Pro Motors and RLB Sales and Leasing in the amount up to $1,600,000.00 for the first year,
for the purchase of pre-owned vehicles for the Equipment Services Department.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication P-11570 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15609 - Authorize Execution of a Subsurface Wellbore License
Agreement with XTO Energy, Inc., in the Amount of $28,663.01 for One
Subsurface Wellbore Across the City-Owned Property Known as Meacham
Airport(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Subsurface Wellbore
License Agreement with XTO Energy, Inc., for one subsurface wellbore across City-owned
property known as Meacham Airport in the amount of$28,663.01.
Council Member Scarth advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would be abstaining from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15609 be approved. The motion carried
7 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Scarth and Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman absent.
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2. M&C L-15610 - Dedicate Citv of Fort Worth Property Located at 2700 Mercedes
Avenue, Block 20, Linwood Addition as Public Parkland and Authorize Naming
of Said Parkland as First Flight Park(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council dedicate City of Fort Worth property located at 2700
Mercedes Avenue, Block 20, Linwood Addition, as public parkland and authorize the naming of
said parkland as First Flight Park.
Mr. Jim Hodgson, 3300 Ross Avenue, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication L-15610.
Mr. Drew Martin, 6404 Inca Road, completed a comment card in support of Mayor and Council
Communication L-15610.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication L-15610 be approved with appreciation. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman
absent.
E. flannin& Zoninst
1. M&C PZ-3031 - Adopt Ordinance Chan2in2 the Name of Dirks Road, Between
Granbury Road and Lakeside Drive, to Altamesa Boulevard (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3 and 6)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance changing the name of Dirks Road
between Granbury Road and Lakeside Drive to "Altamesa Boulevard."
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3031 be approved and Ordinance No.
20883-08-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
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2. M&C PZ-3032 - Authorize Institution of City-Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 94.5 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Texas, Located South of
Dirks Road/Altamesa Boulevard and West of Summer Creek Road and Adopt
Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize institution of and adopt an ordinance
declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of
Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of an approximately 94.5 acre tract of land situated in
Tarrant County in the Juan Jose Albirado Survey, Abstract No. 4; the John Asbury Survey,
Abstract No. 52; the John Heath Survey, Abstract No. 641; the Benjamin Thomas Survey,
Abstract No. 1496; and the Abner Hodge Survey, Abstract No. 1789; situated about 9.1 miles
south 39 degrees west of the Tarrant County Courthouse, Texas (Case No. AX-13-003), and
located generally south of Dirks Road/Altamesa Boulevard and west Summer Creek Road,
which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort
Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing
that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth,Texas.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-2032 be approved and Ordinance No.
20884-08-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26364 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Modern Ground LLC, for Construction of a Single-Family Dwelling at 2812
Townsend Drive in the Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five-year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Modem Ground LLC, for construction of a single-family dwelling at 2812
Townsend Drive in the Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with
the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26364 be continued to the September 10,
2013, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
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2. M&C C-26387 - Authorize Change of Use and Expenditure of Additional HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds in the Amount of$600,000.00 to
Decatur-Angle Ltd., in the Form of a Subordinate Loan for the Development of
the Decatur-Angle Apartments to be Located at Angle Avenue and Old Decatur
Road, Authorize Execution of a Conditional Commitment and Contract,
Authorize Substantial Amendment to the City's 2009-2010 and 2011-2012 Action
Plans and Substitution of Funding Years (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a substantial amendment to the City's 2009-
2010 and 2011-2012 Action Plans; authorize the substitution of current and prior funding years
in order to meet commitment, disbursement and expenditure deadlines for grant funds from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorize a change in use and
expenditure of additional HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant funds in the amount of
$600,000.00 for a total of $1,000,000.00 in HOME funds to Decatur-Angle Ltd., for the
development of the Decatur-Angle Apartments to be located at the intersection of Angle Avenue
and Old Decatur Road; authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a conditional
commitment with Decatur-Angle Ltd., for a subordinate loan that conditions funding on, among
other things, satisfactory completion of HOME requirements and receipt of Housing Tax Credits
from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; authorize the City Manager or
his designee to execute a contract with Decatur-Angle Ltd., for the development for a three year
term beginning on the date of execution of the contract; authorize the City Manager or his
designee to extend or renew the conditional commitment or the contract for up to one year if
Decatur-Angle Ltd., requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the
development; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to amend the conditional
commitment or the contract if necessary to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is
within the scope of the Development and in compliance with City policies and applicable laws
and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26387 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
3. M&C C-26414 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC.,
in the Amount of$1,051,922.60 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay
2013-14 at Multiple Locations Throughout the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 4, 5 and 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with JLB
Contracting, LLC., in the amount of$1,051,922.60 for 150 calendar days for Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete Surface Overlay 2013-14 at multiple locations throughout the City of Fort Worth.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26414 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
4. M&C C-26415 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount of $1,375,460.30 for Upper Sierra Vista Drainage
Improvements Proiect and Provide for Contingencies and Construction Services
for a Total Project in the Amount of$1,609,460.30(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $1,375,460.30 for the Upper Vista Drainage
Improvements Project and provide for contingencies and construction services for a total project
in the amount of$1,609,460.30.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26415 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem.Zimmerman absent.
5. M&C C-26416 - Authorize Refinancing of the Equipment for the Energy Savings
Performance Contract Phase V, Section 2 at Village Creek Water Reclamation
Pa by
Facility - On Off the Municipal Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with
Johnson Controls, Inc., and Authorize Execution of a New Municipal Equipment
Lease-Purchase Agreement with All American Investment Group, LLC, in the
Amount of$14,691,300.87(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize paying off the existing Municipal
Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc., City Secretary Contract No.
40755; and authorize the execution of a Municipal Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement with
All American Investment Group, LLC, in the amount of $14,691,300.87 to refinance the
equipment for the Energy Savings Performance Contract Phase V, Section 2 at Village Creek
Water Reclamation Facility.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26416 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
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XVI. ZONING HEARING
The City Council at its regular meeting of August 6,2013,continued ZC-13-049.
1. ZC-13-049 - (CD-ALL) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development; Text
,Amendment: Airport Overlay and Compatible Use Zones, An Ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Citv of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No.
13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of The City of Fort
Worth (1986), to amend: Article 4 "Overlay Districts", of Chapter 4, "District
Regulations" to add a new section, Section 4.405 "Airport/Airfield Overlay
("AO") District"; Providing for regulations for Airport Overlay Zones and
Compatible Use Zones ("AO-CUZ") Restrictions for incompatible uses within
Clear Zones and Accident Potential Zones for the Naval Air Station Fort Worth
Joint Reserve Base, and To revise Chapter 9, "Definitions" to add definitions
related to airports To review the proposed amendments:
http://www.fortworthtexas.2ov/planninganddevelopment/zonin2commission.aspx
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Captain Gilbert Miller, 1510 Chennault Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Case ZC-13-049.
Dr. Drew Martin, 6404 Inca Road, completed a comment card in support of Zoning Case ZC-13-
049.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Case ZC-13-049 continued to the September 10, 2013, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman absent.
The City Council at its regular meeting of August 6, 2013,continued ZC-13-050.
2. (CD 3, CD 7)- City of Fort Worth Planning and Development, North
and South of NAS FW JRB Runways, from: various zoning districts to: add
Airport Overlay/Compatible Use Zone Overlay Districts (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Captain Gilbert Miller, 1510 Chennault Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Case ZC-13-050 but did not address the Council.
Mr. Drew Martin, 6404 Inca Road, completed a comment card in support of Zoning Case ZC-13-
050.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Case ZC-13-050 be continued to the September 10, 2013, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman absent.
The City Council at its regular meeting of July 16, 2013, continued ZC-13-092.
3. ZC-13-092 - (CD 9) - Willing Smith, 3501 Rulen Street, 4529-4545 Houghton
Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family and "Ell Neighborhood Commercial to: '"PD/E"'
Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus semi
automatic car wash; site plan included. (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning
Commission (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens that
Zoning Case ZC-13-092 be continued to the September 17, 2013, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman
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. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on July 19, 2013. Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
4. ZC-13-095 - (CD 6) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department,
Road, rail, and electric ROW Dirks Road to FM 1902, 5700 & 5780 Columbus
Trail; from: Unzoned to: "A-5" One-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoninp,Commission)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Case ZC-13-095 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 20885-08-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
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XVII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Brent Bush, representing American Track Generations, 1817 Lacy Drive, completed a
citizen presentation card relative to the City of Fort Worth's policies on permitting and platting
and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council chamber.
XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER)- SEE ATTACHMENT B
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no fta-ther business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:00 a.m. in
memory of Ms. Joe Katherine Angle, sister-in-law of Council Member Bums.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 10th day of September, 2013.
Attest: Approved:
A4afy J. Kays Betsy P ric-1,X
City Secretary ' 11�yor