HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/09/17-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
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 Burns, District 9
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, September 17, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
11. INVOCATION - Reverend S. David Wvnn, Sr., Agape Metro Community Church
The invocation was provided by Council Member Espino.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of September 10, 2013, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication L-15616 be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-17996 - Authorize Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County 9-1-1
District in the Amount Up to $652,994.00 for the Public Safety Radio Upfirade
Project for Fiscal Year 2013 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of funds
from Tarrant County 9-1-1 District for Fiscal Year 2013 in the amount up to $652,994.00 for the
Public Safety Radio Upgrade Project; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20933-09-2013
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Information Systems Capital Projects
Fund, in the amount of $652,994.00, subject to receipt of the funds, for the same purpose as
reflected above.
2. M&C G-17997 - Adopt Ordinance Amendinp, Section 2-186, Political Activities, of
Article V, Human Resources, of Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, to Provide a Definition for an "Employee," Define
Certain Appointed Persons as "Officers" and Provide that an Employee may
Become a Candidate for Public Office (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20934-09-
2013 amending Chapter 2, "Administration", Article V, "Human Resources", Section 2-186,
"Political Activities", of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, to
provide that an employee may become a candidate for public office, in accordance with state
law.
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3. M&C G-17998 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Agency LC Group, Inc., to Operate 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: Agency LC Group, Inc., 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; Agency LC
Group, Inc., 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 three limousines by Agency LC Group, Inc.; and adopt Ordinance No.
20935-09-2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Agency LC Group, Inc., 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 Agency LC Group, Inc., and
conditioned Agency LC Group, Inc., complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI
of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended,
4. M&C G-17999 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Five Star Limo Service to Operate Three Limousines
Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Grantiny, 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 one limousine upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Five Star
Limo Service, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City;
Five Star Limo Service, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code;
Five Star Limo Service, 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
one limousine upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 20936-09-
2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Five Star Limo Service, 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 Five Star Limo Service, and conditioned on
Five Star Limo Service, 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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5. M&C G-18000 - Approve Findings of the Vehicle for Hire Review Board
Regarding Renewal Application of Classic Shuttle Acquisition Corporation d/b/a
Go Yellow Checker Shuttle, to Operate Seventy-Five Shuttles 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: Classic Shuttle Acquisition Corporation
d/b/a Go Yellow Checker Shuttle 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; Classic Shuttle Acquisition Corporation dib/a Go Yellow
Checker Shuttle 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 75 shuttles by Classic Shuttle Acquisition
Corporation d/b/a Go Yellow Checker Shuttle; and adopt Ordinance No. 20937-09-2013 granting
the privilege of operating authority to Classic Shuttle Acquisition Corporation d/b/a Go Yellow
Checker Shuttle for the use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the
conduct of its shuttle business, which shall consist of the operation of 75 shuttles for a one-year
period beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Classic Shuttle
Acquisition Corporation d/b/a Go Yellow Checker Shuttle and conditioned Classic Shuttle
Acquisition Corporation d/b/a Go Yellow Checker Shuttle complying with all requirements of
Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
6. M&C G-18001 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Godfather Trans, Inc., to Operate Five
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: Godfather Trans, Inc., 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; Godfather
Trans, Inc., 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 five limousines by Godfather Trans, Inc.; and adopt Ordinance No.
20938-09-2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Godfather Trans, Inc., 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 five limousines for a one-year period beginning
on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Godfather Trans, Inc., and conditioned
Agency LC Group, Inc., 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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7. M&C G-18002 - Approve Findings of the Vehicle for Hire Review Board
Regardinp- Renewal Application of Super Shuttle DFW, Inc., to Operate One
Hundred Shuttles Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Grantin
Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Super Shuttle DFW, Inc., 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; Super Shuttle
DFW, Inc., 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 100 shuttles by Super Shuttle DFW, Inc.; and adopt Ordinance No.
20939-09-2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Super Shuttle DFW, Inc., 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 100 shuttles for a one-year period beginning on
the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Super Shuttle DFW, Inc., and conditioned
Super Shuttle DFW, Inc., complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code
of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
8. M&C G-18003 - Adopt the Revised Schedule of Rates and Charges for the Fort
Worth Convention Center and the Will Rogers Memorial Center to be Effective
on October 1, 2013 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt the revised Schedule of Rates
and Charges for the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Will Rogers Memorial Center to be
effective on October 1, 2013, with the exception of fees already contracted and committed to in
executed agreements.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
I. M&C P-11575 - Authorize Purchase of Forty-One Full and Mid-Size Pickup
Trucks from Philpott Motors, LTD d/b/a Philpott Ford, Using a Cooperative
Contract for Multiple City Departments in the Amount of $918,771.16 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of 41 full
and mid-size pickup trucks from Philpott Motors, LTD d/b/a Philpot Ford, using the Texas
Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 358-10 for multiple City departments in
the amount of$918,771.16.
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2. M&C P-11576 - Authorize Purchase of Six Ford Vans from Philpott Motors, LTD
d/b/a Philpott Ford, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Equipment Services
Department, Information Technolopy Department and Transportation and Public
Works Department in the Amount of$127,788.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of six Ford
vans from Philpott Motors, LTD d/b/a Philpott Ford, using Texas Association of School Board
Cooperative Contract No. 358-10 for multiple City departments in the amount of$127,788.00.
3. M&C P-11577 - Authorize Purchase of a 2013 V6gele Paver from Kirby Smith
Machinery, Inc., in the Amount of$149,294.00, Usinp- a Cooperative Contract for
the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a 2013
V6gele paver from Kirby Smith Machinery, Inc., in the amount of $149,294.00, using the
Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract No. SM-10-12 for the Water
Department.
4. M&C P-11578 - Authorize Purchase of a Freightliner Truck with Chipper Body
from ATC Freightliner Group in the Amount of $111,495.49, Usiny, a State of
Texas Smart Buy Cooperative Contract for the Transportation and Public Works
Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a
Freightliner Truck with Chipper Body from ATC Freightliner Group, in the amount of
$111,495.49, using a State of Texas Smart Buy Cooperative Contract for the Transportation and
Public Works Department.
5. M&C P-11579 - Authorize Purchase of a Freightliner Truck with Vactor Sewer
Body from ATC Freightliner Group in the Amount of$328,282.93, Using a State
of Texas Smart Buy Cooperative Contract for the Transportation and Public
Works Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a
Freightliner Truck with Vactor Sewer Body from ATC Freightliner Group:, in the amount of
$328,282.93, using a State of Texas Smart Buy Cooperative Contract for the Transportation and
Public Works Department.
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6. M&C P-11580 - Authorize Agreement with Mythics, Inc., Through a General
Services Administration Cooperative Contract for Oracle GoldenGate Software,
Maintenance and Technical Support for the Information Technology Solutions
Department in the Amount Up to $74,247.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an agreement with
Mythics, Inc., through General Services Administration Cooperative Contract No. GS-35F-
0153M for Oracle GoldenGate Software, maintenance and technical support for the Information
Technology Solutions Department in the amount up to $74,247.00 for the first year.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15613 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in a Total of 0.353
Acres of Land for Right-of-Way, a Permanent Easement Interest in a Total of
.021 Acres of Land for Drainage and a Temporary Easement Interest in a Total of
0.331 Acres of Land for Construction from Various Landowners for the Old
Decatur Road Improvement Project No. 01749, Located from WJ Boaz Road to
McLeroy Boulevard in the Amount of $108,830.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs
in the Amount of $14,000.00 for a Total Amount of $122,830.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ETJ NEAR COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20940-09-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the TPW Gas Well Revenues
Fund in the amount of$122,830.00, from available funds, for the purpose of the acquisition of
land for right-of-way for the Old Decatur Road Project; authorize the acquisition of a fee simple
interest in a total of 0.353 acres of land described as the Alexander F. Albright Survey, Abstract
No. 1849, Tract 1, located at 7915 Old Decatur Road, and owned by J.D. and Shawrma K.
Slatten, Alexander F. Albright Survey, Abstract No. 1849, Tract I.OA, located at 7855 Old
Decatur Road, and owned by Pearl Thomas, and 1530 Staree Lane, and owned by James and
Schelia Fisher, and Lot 27, Block 22 and Lot 25, Block 23, Parkview Hills, and owned by
Parkview Hills Homeowners Association, Inc., for rights-of-way, a permanent easement interest
in a total of 0.021 acres of land located at 1530 Staree Lane, for drainage and a temporary
easement interest in a total of 0.331 acres of land located at 7915 Old Decatur Road, 7855 Old
Decatur Road, and 1530 Staree Lane for construction, from various landowners, for the Old
Decatur Road Improvement Project No. 01749, located from WJ Boaz Road to McLeroy
Boulevard, for a total price in the amount of$108,830.00; find that the total purchase price in the
amount of $108,830.00 is just compensation; and authorize the acceptance of the conveyance,
the recording of the appropriate instruments and payment of the estimated closing costs in the
amount up to $14,000.00.
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2. M&C L-15614 - Authorize Execution of a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement
Agreement for a 0.123 Acre Strip of Land with Richard M. Rogers and Nina A.
Rogers for the Installation of an Eight Inch Force Main Sanitary Sewer Line
Encased in a Sixteen Inch Steel Casing Under the Southern Half of Lot Block
15, Lake Worth Leases in the Amount of$113,000.00 and Pay Estimated Closing
Costs in the Amount Up to $3,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a 0.123
acre permanent sanitary sewer easement with Richard M. and Nina A. Rogers in the amount of
$113,000.00 located at Lot 8, Block 15, Lake Worth Leases Addition for the sanitary sewer line
lake crossing; find that the amount of$113,000.00 is just compensation for the needed property
interest; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyances, record the
appropriate instruments and pay the purchase price in the amount of $113,000.00 and the
estimated closing costs in the amount up to $3,000.00.
3. M&C L-15615 - Authorize Acquisition of Fee Simple Interest of Land Located at
4807 and 4811 Williams Spring Road in the N.B. Bre2!#ft',.S�urvey, Abstract 189,
Tract 6A and 6C, for the Lake Worth Sanitary Sewer Lake Crossing from George
S. and Kathy Watts in the Amount of $160,000.00 and Pay Estimated Closin
Costs in the Amount Up to $3,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest of land located at 4807 and 4811 Williams Spring Road, in the N.B. Breeding
Survey, Abstract No. 189, Tract 6A and 6C, for the Lake Worth sanitary sewer lake crossing
from George S. and Kathy Watts in the amount of $160,000.00; find that the amount of
$160,000.00 is just compensation for the needed property interest; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to accept the conveyances, record the appropriate instruments and pay
the purchase price in the amount of$160,000.00 and the estimated closing costs in the amount up
to $3,000.00.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. IM&C C-26430 - Authorize Execution of a Licensing Agreement and Purchase of
Digital Data for Updated Digital Aerial Photography with North Central Texas
Council of Governments for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $76,635.50 for the
Information Technology Solutions Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Licensing Agreement and the purchase of digital data to provide updated digital aerial
photography with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for a total amount not to
exceed $76,635.50 for the Information Technology Solutions Department.
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2. M&C C-26431 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gibson & Associates,
Inc.,
in the Amount of $518,830.00 for Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation at Ten
Locations (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $518,830.00, for bridge repair and
rehabilitation at Bryant Irvin Road (north and south bound) over the Trinity River, Christopher
Drive over the tributary of Village Creek, East Allen Avenue over the railroad, East Long
Avenue (east and west bound) over the railroad, Great Southwest Parkway (east and west bound)
over Little Fossil Creek, Meacham Boulevard (east and west bound) over the tributary of Little
Fossil Creek, Old Hemphill Road over Sycamore Creek, South Hulen Street (south bound) over
the tributary of Trinity River, Sand Street, over a drain, and Sendera Ranch Boulevard over
Henrietta Creek.
3. M&C C-26432 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 44155, with Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc., in the Amount
of $354,155.50 for the Construction of North Beach Street from Vista Meadows
Drive to South of Shiver Road, Thereby Increasing the Total Contract Amount to
$5,137,363.34 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Change
Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 44155, with Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc.,
in the amount of$354,155.50, for the construction of North Beach Street from Vista Meadows
Drive to south of Shiver Road, thereby increasing the total contract amount to $5,137,363.34.
4. M&C C-26433 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $214,021.00 to Perform Engineering
Analysis for the Appeal of Revisions to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for
Sycamore Creek, Bip, Fossil Creek and Dry Branch Creek (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Engineering Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of$214,021.00, to
perform engineering analysis for the appeal of revisions to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for
Sycamore Creek, Big Fossil Creek and Dry Branch Creek.
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5. M&C C-26434 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement Granting a Non-Exclusive
Privilep_e to Evergreen Disposal Services Pursuant to Chapter 12.5, Article VIII
"Solid Waste and Recycling," Division 5 "Private Collectors" of the City Code, to
Collect and Transport Municipal Solid Waste (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement granting a non-exclusive privilege to Evergreen Disposal Services, pursuant to
Chapter 12.5, Article Vill "Solid Waste and Recycling", Division 5 "Private Collectors", of the
City Code, to use public streets, alleys and thoroughfares within the City for the business of
collecting municipal solid waste.
6. M&C C-26435 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs
of Greater Fort Worth in the Amount of$307,015.00 for the Operation of the Safe
Haven Youth Prop_ram-Martin Located at 3123 Avenue G (COUNCIL DISTRICT
8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth, in the amount of$307,015.00, for
the operation of the Safe Haven Youth Program-Martin located at 3123 Avenue G.
7. M&C C-26436 - Authorize Extension of a Maintenance Agreement with
MorphoTrust USA, Inc., for the Idenfix TouchPrint Live Scan Fingerprinting
System in the Amount of$10,083.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the extension of a
Maintenance Agreement with MorphoTrust, USA, Inc., for the Identix Touch.Print Live Scan
Fingerprinting System, in the amount of$10,083.00.
8. M&C C-26437 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 in the Amount of
$262,582.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 39090 with Freese and Nichols, Inc.,
for a Revised Total Contract Amount of $1,496,013.00 for Desizn of Eastside
Pump Station and General Construction Representation for Fifty-Four Inch
Eastside 11 Water Main (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 3, in the amount of $262,582.00, to City Secretary Contract No. 39090 with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., for design of Eastside Pump Station and general construction
representation for a 54-inch Eastside It Water Main, thereby increasing the contract amount to
$1,496,013,00.
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9. M&C C-26438 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretsry
Contract No. 44281, an Engineering Agreement with Brown & Gay Engineers,
Inc., in the Amount of $175,805.00 for a Total Contract in the Amount of
$1,354,569.00 for Northside 11 48-inch Water Main, Phase I from Heritage Trace
Parkway to Alta Vista Road
ACOUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 44281, an Engineering Agreement with Brown
& Gay Engineers, Inc., in the amount of$175,805,00, for the Northside 11 48-inch water main,
Phase I from Heritage Trace Parkway to Alta Vista Road, thereby increasing the contract amount
to $1,354,569.00.
10. M&C C-26439 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Contract with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of$100,000.00 for the On-Call Water and
Wastewater Modelinp- Professional Services Contract with Renewal Option JALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of$100,000.00, for the On-Call Water and
Wastewater Modeling Professional Services Contract with renewal option.
11. M&C C-26440 - Authorize Execution of a First Renewal and Amendment to Ci
Secretary Contract No. 44022, an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth
Independent School District to Operate the 21st Century Community Learning
Center Program at Rosemont and Daggett Middle Schools, to Extend Term for an
Additional Year and to Revise Funding Amount to $85,020.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of the First
Renewal and Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 44022, an Interlocal Agreement with
the Fort Worth Independent School District to operate the 21st Century Community Learning
Center Program and provide after-school services at Rosemont and Daggett Middle Schools, to
extend the term for an additional year effective from August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014, and
revise the funding amount to $85,020.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20941-09-
2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, in the amount of
$85,020.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Fort Worth Independent School District, for the
same purpose as reflected above.
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12. M&C C-26441 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
Tarrant Regional Water District for Additional Local Funding in the Amount of
$14,000.00 for the Neighborhood Transportation Connections for Pedestrians and
Bicycles Project and Adopt Appropriations Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS
3, 4, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an Interlocal
Agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District for additional local funding, in the amount
of $14,000.00, for the Neighborhood Transportation Connections for Pedestrians and Bicycles
Project; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20942-09-2013 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grant Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of $14,000.00, from the
Tarrant Regional Water District providing additional local funding for the same purpose as
reflected above.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1897- Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
Eric[ of Consent Agenda
c. Land - Removed from Consent Agenda
4. M&C L-15616 - Ratify
Purchase of Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 922
South Retta Street in the Amount of $20,500.00 from Tarrant County Constable
Darrell Huffman and Dedicate the Property as Public Parkland as an Addition to
Gid Hooper Park (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication L-15616 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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Ix. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month
Council Member Espino presented a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month to Ms. Patricia
Garcia, 2013 Chair, Hispanic Heritage Employee Celebration Committee. He stated that since
its founding, the nation's history had been shaped by a diversity of race, culture and traditions,
including that of Hispanics who have come from Spain, Mexico and the Caribbean, as well as
Central and South American countries, in pursuit of freedom and the opportunity to achieve their
dreams. During National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15, 2013, through October 15,
2013, the City Council would celebrate the success of the Hispanic community. He added that
the City of Fort Worth recognized that Hispanic residents contribute to the strength and success
of the United States through business, law, community service, politics, the arts, education and
many other fields. He further stated that across America, Hispanics protect neighborhoods as
police officer and first responders, guide youth as teachers and mentors, and boost economic
growth as business owners and operators, in addition to serving as members in the Armed
Forces, heroically fighting and dying in every war since the American Revolution, defending the
liberties and security of the United States, many serving before becoming American citizens. He
added that the City of Fort Worth honored the accomplishments of the Hispanic community in its
role in shaping the City, as well as the City employees who established the Hispanic Heritage
Employee Celebration Committee 12 years ago, so that the rich cultural traditions of the
Hispanic community could be shared and recognized by all.
2. Presentation of Proclamation of Prostate Cancer Awareness
Myor Betsy Price presented a proclamation for Prostate Cancer Awareness to Mr. Chris Goetz,
Founder, Cowntown Cruisin' for a Cure. She stated that Cowtown Cruisin' for a Cure was
established in Fort Worth to provide education and screening for prostate cancer in Tarrant
County through Texas Health Resources, the Harris Methodist Foundation, UNT Health Science
Center and National Cruisin' for a Cure. She added that Cowtown Cruisin' for a Cure is held
each September and not only provides a great car show, but also had helped prevent prostate
cancer deaths through screening and advocacy. She stated that prostate cancer was the second
most common cause of cancer mortality among men in the United States, and more than 240,000
new cases of prostate cancer would be diagnosed this year and over 28,000 men would die from
the disease this year. She further added that research indicated that men could reduce their risk
of prostate cancer mortality if they followed recommended prostate cancer screening and
examination guidelines including an examination by a health care provider.
Mr. Goetz announced that the 12th Annual Cowntown Cruisin' for a Cure Car Show would be
held on Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in downtown Fort Worth.
He stated that the car show was a fundraiser to raise awareness about prostate cancer, that there
would be free cancer screenings and invited everyone to attend.
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City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communications G-18004 was a
donation and would be moved up on the agenda.
1. M&C G-18004 - Authorize Execution of Ap-reements to Accept the Donation of a
Vehicle and High Performance Cameras Valued in the Amount of$4,377.00 from
the National Insurance Crime Bureau (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented a certificate of recognition to Mr. Jerry Allen, National
Insurance Crime Bureau.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18004 be approved with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. UpcominjZ and Recent Events
Council Member Bivens announced that the JavaFW Caffeinated Town Hall meeting would be
held on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., at Sweet Home Missonary Baptist Church,
5225 Ramey Street, and invited everyone to attend. She added that after the Town Hall meeting,
she and the Mayor would be leaving Sweet Home Baptist Church to attend a demolition at the
comer of East Berry Street and Stalcup Avenue with School Board Trustees, students from the
Urban Planning Team at Dunbar High School, and students of Eastern Hills High School, and
invited everyone to attend.
Council Member Bums announced that the SteerFW would be hosting the Bluebonnet Circle
Better Block Event Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at 3516
Bluebonnet Circle and invited area residents, neighborhoods and businesses to attend.
Council Member Allen Gray announced that the 2013 Southeast Community Praise Walk would
take place on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at 7:00 a.m. She added that Mayor Price, Council
Member Bivens, State Representatives Mark Veasey and Nicole Collier, and she would be
attending the 6.1-mile walk hosted by First Saint John Cathedral and Mount Olive Baptist
Church. She stated that the walk would begin at Berry Street and 1-35 and would end in District
5 at Berry Street and 820, and she invited everyone to attend. She also announced that Mayor
Price and she would be attending the Healthy Kappas Community Health Fair, Saturday,
Saturday 21, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Ella Mae Shamblee Library, 1062 Evans
Avenue. She added that the event would be sponsored by the Fort Worth Chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi's and invited everyone to attend.
Council Member Jordan congratulated Wedgwood Shopping News on the celebration of their
50th anniversary of providing local information to the Wedgwood community. He announced
that the BikeFW Rolling Town Hall meeting would be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2013,
at 5:30 p.m., at the North Crowley Ninth Grade Campus, located at 4630 McPherson Boulevard,
and invited everyone to attend.
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Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to Mayor Price for attending the Hispanic
Heritage events that took place on Saturday, September 14, 2013, and Sunday, September 15,
2013, sponsored by All Saints Catholic Church and the 16 de Septiembre Parade Committee. He
announced that the 2014 Bond Program Public Input Meetings would take place on Wednesday,
September 18, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., at the Northwest Branch Library, 6228 Crystal Lake Drive,
and on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., at the All Saints Catholic Church, 214
Northwest 20th Street, and invited everyone to attend.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
2. Council Proposal No. 297 - Waiver of Festival Equipment Rental Fee for the
Harambee Festival
Note: Council procedure provides that Council proposals are introduced at one meeting and
followed by Council action at the next Council meeting.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communication from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
City Secretary Kayser advised that items, "XIII. ORDINANCES" number 1 through 4; and
"XIV. RESOLUTIONS" number 1 would be moved down the Agenda and considered after all of
the items under "XVII. BUDGET HEARING".
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XIV. RESOLUTIONS
2. A Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget for Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2014
budget for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4242-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
3. A Resolution Appointing Members to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority
.Executive Committee
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the following members
to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive Committee, effective September 17, 2013:
Council District Name Council Member
2 Neftali Ortiz Sal Espino
3 Scott Mahaffey Zim Zimmerman
4 Ken Newell Danny Scarth
5 Dennis Dunkins Gyna M, Bivens
6 Jeff King Jungus Jordan
7 Carter Burdette Dennis Shingleton
8 Andre' McEwing Kelly Allen Gray
9 Jeff Davis Joel Bums
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4243-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
4. A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate the Creation of Airport
Overlays and Runway Protection Zones for Alliance, Meacham and Spinks
Municipal Airports
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
initiate the creation of airport overlays and runway protection zones for Alliance, Meacham and
Spinks Municipal Airport.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Resolution No. 4244-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
2. M&C G-18005 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasinp, Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund, the New
Equipment Purchases Fund, the Street Improvements 2004 Overrun Fund and
the Street Improvements 2008 Overrun Fund in the Combined Amount of
$48,895,000.00 from the Sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2013A, for the Purpose of Funding
Various Proiects for Capital Improvements and Reimbursinp, Certain Equipment
Purchases (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund, the New Equipment
Purchase Fund, the Street Improvements 2004 Overrun Fund and the Street Improvements 2008
Overrun Fund, in the amount of$48,895,000,00, from the sale of Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2013A, for the purpose of funding various projects from the
2007 Critical Capital Needs Program, funding additional costs from the 2004 and 2008 Bond
Programs, reimbursing the New Equipment Purchases Fund for the purchase of fire equipment,
additional arterial and bridge projects and paying issuance costs.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18005 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20943-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
3. M&C G-18006 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Street Improvements Fund, the Park Improvements
Fund and the Street Improvements 2008 Fund in the Combined Amount of
$11,500,000.00 from the Sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose
Refundinp, and Improvement Bonds, Series 2013, to Fund Projects in the 2004 and
2008 Bond Programs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Street Improvements Fund, the Parks Improvements Fund, and
the Street Improvements 2008 Fund, in the amount of$11,500,000.00, from the sale of City of
Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2013, for the
purpose of funding projects in the 2004 and 2008 Bond Programs.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18006 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20944-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. M&C G-18007 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Inereasiny, Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Public Events Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$11,000,000.00 from the Sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2013B, for the Purpose of Funding Capital Improvements to
Will Ropers Memorial Center (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Public Events Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of
$11,000,000.00, from the sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2013B, for the purpose of funding design and construction of capital improvements to the
Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18007 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20945-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
5. M&C G-18008 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarleton
State University Re2ardinp, Collaboration on the International Professional
Policing Certificate Program and Development and Implementation of a
Leadership Traininp, Program for Fort Worth Police Department Sergeants and
Lieutenants (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement
with Tarleton State University regarding collaboration on the International Professional Policing
Certificate Program and development and implementation of a leadership training program for
Fort Worth Police Department sergeants and lieutenants.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zinurierman,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18008 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
6. M&C G-18009 - Adopt Ordinance Revising Retail Water and Wastewater Rates
and Charges for Volume Usage and Amending Sections 35-56(b), (e) and (d),
Article III "Charges", of Chapter 35 "Water and Sewers" of the City Code,
Effective January 1, 2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Section 35-56(b), (c),
and (d), Article III "Charges", of Chapter 35 "Water and Sewers", of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth (1986), as amended, by revising and adding certain volume rates and charges, effective
January 1, 2014.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18009 be approved and Ordinance No.
20946-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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7. M&C G-18010 - Adopt Ordinance Revisinp_ Wholesale Water, Wastewater and
Raw Water Service Rates and Amending Chapter 35 "Water and Sewers"
Article III "Charles", Section 35-56 (g) and (h) of the City Code (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of the City of
Fort Worth (1986), as amended, Chapter 35 "Water and Sewers", Article III "Charges", Section
35-56, "Water and Sewer Rates Within the City", by amending Subsections (g) and (h), revising
wholesale and raw water rates for water and wastewater, effective October 1, 2013.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18009 be approved and Ordinance No.
20947-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15617 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.1239 Acres of an Improved Lot Located at 3501 Lebow Street Owned
by Eduardo Ibarra for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.1239 acres of an improved lot owned by Eduardo
fbarra and known as 3501 Lebow Street, Lot 18, Block 16, Dixie Wagon Mfg. Co. Addition,
City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the deed recorded in Instrument No.
D206321288, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas, were unsuccessful because of the inability
to reach an Agreement to purchase; declare the necessity to acquire the fee simple interest in the
subject property for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Project; authorize the City
Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent domain proceedings for a fee simple interest in
0.1239 acres of improved land to be used for drainage improvements; authorize the payment
pursuant to an award of commissioners and/or upon negotiated settlement in lieu of
condemnation by eminent domain; and authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15617 be approved and the Fort Worth
City Council authorize use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple
interest in 0.1239 acres of land from Eduardo Ibarra needed for the Lebow Channel
Drainage Improvements Project from the tract of land known as Lot 18, Block 16,
Dixie Wagon Mfg. Co. Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, also known as 3501
Lebow Street, Fort Worth, Texas. The land rights will be used for the Lebow
Channel Drainage Project. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C L-15618 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain for an Easement
Interest in 0.017 Acres of Land for Sewer and Drainap_e on Property Located at
2963 Lovinp, Avenue Owned by Juan Martinez for the Loving Channel Drainage
Improvements Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and Juan
Martinez to acquire an easement interest in 0.017 acres of land for sewer and drainage
improvements on his property located at 2963 Loving Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, were
unsuccessful because Mr. Martinez failed to respond to the City's initial and final offers; declare
the necessity to acquire the easement interest in the property for the Loving Channel Drainage
Improvement Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent-domain
proceedings to acquire the described easement interest in the property; authorize payment
pursuant to an award of commissioners or a negotiated settlement; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to accept and record appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15618 be approved and the Fort Worth
City Council authorize use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 0.017 acres
of land for a sewer and drainage easement from Juan Martinez needed for the
drainage improvements to the existing Loving Channel. The tract of land is located
in Lot 4, Block 48, Oak Grove Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, also known as
2963 Loving Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas. The land rights will be used for the
Loving Channel Drainage Improvements Project. The permanent sewer and
drainage easement the City seeks is described more specifically in the metes and
bounds and survey that are attached to Mayor and Council Communication. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C L-15619 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain for an Easement
Interest in 0.017 Acres of Land for Sewer and Drainage for the Loving Channel
Drainage Improvements Project Located at 2967 Loving Avenue Owned by
Than D. Nguyen (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner to acquire an easement interest in 0.017 acres of land for sewer and drainage
improvements on property owned by Thang D. Nguyen located at 2967 Loving Avenue, Fort
Worth, Texas, were unsuccessful because Nguyen failed to respond to the City's initial and final
offers; declare the necessity to acquire the easement interest in the property for the Loving
Channel Drainage Improvement Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
by eminent-domain proceedings to acquire the described easement interest in the property;
authorize payment pursuant to an award of commissioners or a negotiated settlement; and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept and record appropriate instruments.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15619 be approved and the Fort Worth
City Council authorize use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 0.017 acres
of land for a sewer and drainage easement from Thang D. Nguyen needed for
improvements to the existing Loving Channel. The tract of land is located in Lot 5,
Block 48, Oak Grove Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, also known as 2967 Loving
Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, The land rights will be used for the Loving Channel
Drainage Improvements Project. The permanent sewer and drainage easement the
City seeks is described more specifically in the metes and bounds and survey that
are attached to the Mayor and Council Communication, The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C L-15620 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain of an Easement
Interest in 0.083 Acres of Land for Drainage Improvement Purposes on Property
Located at 1801 Mitchell Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, Owned by the Heirs of
Jerome Monroe, for the Burchill Channel Drainage Improvements Pro*ect
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
proposed landowner to acquire a permanent easement interest in 0.083 acres of land for drainage
improvements on property located at 1801 Mitchell Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, owned by the
heirs of Jerome Monroe were unsuccessful; declare that there is a public necessity to acquire the
easement interest in the property for the Burchill, Channel Drainage Improvements Project;
authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to acquire
the described easement interest in the property; authorize payment pursuant to an award of
corrunissioners or a negotiated settlement; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to
accept and record appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication L-15620 be approved and the Fort Worth City
Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 0.083 acres of
land for a drainage easement from the heirs of Jerome Monroe, needed for drainage
improvements to the existing Burchill Channel. The tract of land is located in Tract
IC, Abstract No. 1286, in the John Ringer Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, also
known as 1801 Mitchell Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas. The land rights will be
used for the Burchill Channel Drainage Improvements Project. The drainage
easement the City seeks is described more specifically in the metes and bounds and
survey that are attached to the Mayor and Council Communication. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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5. M&C L-15621, - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of
,Wildwood North Park, Wildwood Park, Camp Joy Park, Sunset Park and Island
View Park for the Dedication of Public Road Rights-of-Way and the Installation
of a Water Service Line and Associated Infrastructure (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational
Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists for the use of Wildwood Park North,
Wildwood Park, Camp Joy Park, Sunset Park and Island View Park for the proposed dedication
of public road rights-of-way and the installation of a water line and associated infrastructure; find
that the proposed dedication of public road rights-of-way and the installation of a water line and
associated infrastructure includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland,
including that all infrastructure will be constructed in Wildwood Park North, Wildwood Park,
Camp Joy Park, Sunset Park and Island View Park, as specified in the discussion and exhibits
attached to Mayor and Council Communication L-15621; and close the public hearing and
authorize the use of approximately 3.17 acres of Wildwood Park North, .78 acres of Wildwood
Park, 2.96 acres of Camp Joy Park, 1.01 acres of Sunset Park and 2.92 acres of Island View Park,
together totaling 10,84 acres, for the dedication of public road rights-of-way and the installation
of a water line and associated infrastructure.
• Wildwood Park North - located at 9900 Watercress Drive, north of Watercress Drive,
west of Lakeside Road and east of Silver Creek Road.
• Wildwood Park - 9849 Watercress Drive, located east of Watercress Drive adjacent to
Lake Worth.
• Camp Joy Park - 9621 Watercress Drive, located south of Watercress Drive, adjacent to
Lake Worth.
• Sunset Park - 8855 Watercress Drive, located cast of Peninsula Club Circle, north of
Sunrise Point Court and south of Watercress Drive.
• Island View Park - 8401 Watercress Drive, located south of Watercress Drive, north of
North Lake Drive and Island View Drive.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and gave a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
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C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication L-15621
be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Planniny, & Zoning
1. M&C PZ-3037 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 35.4 Acres of Land, North of Keller Haslet
Road and East of Old Denton Road, AX-13-005 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council institute 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 35.4 acre tract of land situated in the J.
Matthews Survey, Abstract No. 1021, situated about 14.9 miles north nine degrees east of the
Courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-13-005), which said territory lies adjacent to
and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the
territory 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; providing that this ordinance shall amend
every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, P.O., Box 637, 2131 North Collins Street, Arlington, completed a
speaker card in support of Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3037 but did not address the
Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3037 be approved and
Ordinance No. 20948-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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/lJniversity Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with
the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
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Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-26364 be approved as amended, with a
revised house plan of approximately 1,300 square feet and a budget of$130,000.00.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C C-26442 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. I to Economic
Development Program Agreement with Spoon Industries Inc., City Secretary
Contract No. 43199, to Extend the Completion Deadline and Amend Certain
Developer Commitments for the Cowtown Market Redevelopment Project
Located at the Intersection of Interstate 35 Frontage Road and Allen Avenue
(COUNCIL, DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. I to
Economic Development Program Agreement with Spoon Industries, Inc., City Secretary
Contract No. 43199, to extend the completion deadline and amend certain developer
commitments for the completion of the Cowtown Market redevelopment project located at the
intersection of Interstate 35 Frontage Road and Allen Avenue.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26442 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-26443 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Linda Wesson for Construction of a Single-Family Dwelling Located at 5525
Grenada Drive in the Lake Arlington Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five-year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Linda Wesson for construction of a single-family dwelling located at 5525
Grenada Drive in the Lake Arlington Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26443 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bums absent.
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4. M&C C-26444 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement A reement
with Spoon Industries Inc., for the Properties Located at 1703 South Freeway and
800 East Allen Avenue in the Evans and Rosedale Nei hborhood Empowerment
Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five-year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Spoon Industries, Inc., for construction of a convenience store and gas station
located at 1703 South Freeway and 800 East Allen Avenue in the Evans and Rosedale
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth.
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26444 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Burns absent.
5. M&C C-26445 - Authorize Execution of a Maintenance and Landscaping Services
Agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center on Property
Located at 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard for the Library Courtyard Project on
Montgomery Street at No Expense to the City (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Maintenance and
Landscaping Services Agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center for
property located at 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard for the Library Courtyard Project on
Montgomery Street at no expense to the City.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26445 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Burns absent.
6. M&C C-26446 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with McMahon Contracting
L.P., in the Amount of $3,342,519.36 for the 9700 Trinity Boulevard Culvert
Replacement Project and Provide for Contingencies and Construction Services
for a Total Project Cost in the Amount of$3,864,019.36 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with McMahon
Contracting L.P., in the amount of$3,342,519.36, for construction of the 9700 Trinity Boulevard
Culvert Replacement Project and provide for contingencies and construction services for a total
project cost in the amount of$3,384,019.36.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26446 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Burns absent.
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7. M&C C-26447 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with CD Builders, Inc., in the
Amount of $1,047,22t.50 for Mercado Channel Improvements and Provide for
Contingencies and Construction Services for a Total Project in the Amount of
$1,198,221.50 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract,with CD
Builders, Inc., in the amount of$1,047,221.50, for the Mercado Channel Improvements Project
and construction services for a total project in the amount of$1,198,221.50.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26447 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bums absent.
8. M&C C-26448 - Authorize Execution of After-School Program Agreements with
Fort Worth Independent School District, Keller Independent School District,
Crowley Independent School District and White Settlement Independent School
District in the Total Program Amount of$1,600,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2014 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of After-School Program
Agreements with Fort Worth Independent School District, Keller Independent School District,
Crowley Independent School District and White Settlement Independent School District, in the
total program amount of $1,600,000.00, for Fiscal Year 2014 to operate the After-School
Program at select schools within the City of Fort Worth as a juvenile crime prevention initiative
during Fiscal Year 2014.
Council Member Jordan 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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26448 be approved. The motion carried
7 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Jordan and Council Member
Bums absent.
9. M&C C-26449 - Authorize Execution of School Security Initiative Contracts with
,Fort Worth, Crowley, Keller, Eagle Mountain/Saginaw and Lake Worth
Independent School Districts and the Lena Pope Home to Operate the School
Security Initiative Prop-ram for School Year 2013-2014 in the Amount of
$4,243,287.86 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of School Security Initiative
Contracts with Fort Worth, Crowley, Keller, Eagle Mountain/Saginaw and Lake Worth
Independent School Districts and the Lena Pope Home to operate the School Security Initiative
Program for school year 2013-2014 in the amount of$4,243,287.86.
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Council Member Jordan 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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26449 be approved. The motion carried
7 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Jordan and Council Member
Bums absent.
10. M&C C-26450 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP., in the Amount of $1,234,621.75 for Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Rehabilitation Contract 76 on Biddison Street and Five Alleyways, Provide for
Pro.ject Costs and Contingencies for a Pro*ect Total in the Amount of
$1,311,663.75 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $1,234,621.75, for Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Rehabilitation, Contract 76 on Biddison Street and five alleyways, provide for project costs and
contingences for a project total in the amount of$1,311,663.75.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26450 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bums absent.
11. M&C C-26451 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc.
d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the Amount of $1,531,220.00 for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 80, Part 1, that is Generally Bound on the
North by East Rosedale Street, on the South by Anderson Street, Ramey Avenue
and Carverly Drive and on the West by Dillard Street, Provide for Project Costs
and ContinlZencies for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $1,609,157.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a transfer in the amount of$77,937.00 from
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $77,937.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the execution of a
contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, for Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 80, Part 1.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26450 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20949-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays with Council Member Bums absent.
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XVI. ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the heating 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 August 30, 2013.
1. (CD 7) - Frances Clark and Philip Sotel, 3295 Keller Haslet Road;
from: Unzoned to: "C" Medium Density Multifamily (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-088 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bums absent.
Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, P.O. Box 637, 2131 North Collins Street, Arlington, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-13-088 but did not address the Council.
Mr. Darren Meier, 13300 Dove Ranch Road, completed a comment card in opposition of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-08 8.
The City Council, at its meeting of August 20, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-092,
2. ZC-13-092 - (CD 9) - Willing Smith, 3501 Hulen Street, 4529-4545 Houp'liton
Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family and "E" 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 Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket 13-092 be continued to the October 15, 2013, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. ZC-13-128 - (CD 5) - IBR Investments, 2200 Miller Avenue; from: 11PD-751"
Planned Development/Specific Use for museums, library, fine arts center,
restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, bakeries, barber & beauty shops, laundries, dry
cleaning or washateria, and leather goods shop, masonry wall required along the
back of the property line; site plan approved to: Amend "P.D-751" Planned
Development to include all "E" retail uses; site plan included (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-128 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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4. ZC-13-137 - (CD-ALL) - Ci", of Fort Worth Planning & Development, Text
Amendment: Trinity Lakes Neighborhood: An Ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance of the City 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: Various Sections of the Trinity Lakes Development Code as provided by
Section 4.13071), "Other Development Standards" of Section 4.1307, "Trinity
Lakes ("TL") District of Chapter 4, "District Regulations" of Article 13, "Form-
Based Districts" to remove Block Standards in all Subzones; to Provide for
Neighborhood Subzones; to Provide for street setback lines and build-to zones in
Neighborhood Subzones; to Provide a revision to street and streetscape
standards; and Provide changes to facade composition in Transition and
Neighborhood Subzones
Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, P.O. Box 637, 2131 North Collins Street, Arlington, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-13-137 but did not address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-137 be approved and Ordinance No. 20950-09-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 2095 1-09-201 3 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVII. BUDGET HEARING
1. Budget Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Appropriation Ordinance,
Debt 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.
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b. Citizen Comments
Ms. Terry Smith, 6984 Allen Place, appeared before Council in opposition to the budget and
provided handouts for the City Council.
Ms. Cindy Crain, Executive Director, Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, appeared before
Council in support of the budget.
Ms. Regina Blair, P.O. Box 60695, completed a comment card in support of the budget.
XIII. 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 Be2inninp, October 1, 2013, and Ending
September 30, 2014, and Appropriating Money for the Various Funds and
Purposes of Such Estimate; Providinp, for Public Hearings Upon This Ordinance
Before the Entire City Council Sitting as a Committee of the Whole; and
Providing a Severability Clause; and Providinp, 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
It was recommended that the City Council adopt 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.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the proposed FY 2013-2014 budget be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 20952-09-2013 be adopted along with the schedule of changes excluding the
General Fund allocation for the Police Department.
The motion carried unanimously 9-0 with the members voting as follows:
FOR: Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens,
Jordan, Shingleton, Allen Gray, and Bums
AGAINST: None
PRESENT BUT ABSTAINED FROM VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that the proposed FY 2013-2014 budget General Fund allocation for the Police
Department in the amount of$204,225,440.00 be approved.
The motion carried 8-0 with the members voting as follows:
FOR: Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens,
Jordan, Shingleton, and Bums
AGAINST: None
PRESENT BUT ABSTAINED FROM VOTING: Council Member Allen Gray
ABSENT: None
2. An Ordinance Settinp, Forth an Estimate of the Expense of the General Debt
Service Fund of the Municipal Government of the City of Fort Worth for the
Ensuinp, Fiscal Year Bep-inniny, October 1, 2013, and .Ending September 30, 2014,
and Appropriating Money for the General Debt Service Fund and Purpose of
Such Estimate; Appropriatinp_ Money to Pay Interest and Principal Sinking Fund
Requirement on All Outstanding General Indebtedness; Providing for Public
HearinV,s 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
It was recommended that the City Council adopt 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 outstanding
general indebtedness; providing for public hearings upon this ordinance before the entire City
Council sitting as a committee of the whole.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Ordinance No. 20953-09-2013 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 9-0 with the members voting as follows:
FOR: Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman, Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens,
Jordan, Shingleton, Allen Gray, and Bums
AGAINST: None
PRESENT BUT ABSTAINED FROM VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
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3. An Ordinance Providintt 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 Property 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 Providiny, for a Penalty; and Providing a Severability Clause;
and Providing a Savings Clause for the Repeat of All Ordinances in Conflict with
the Provisions of This Ordinance; and Providing for the Publication and Final
Passage Thereof
It was recommended that the City Council adopt 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 property 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.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Ordinance No. 20954-09-2013 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 9-0 with the members voting as follows:
FOR: Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens,
Jordan, Shingleton, Allen Gray, and Bums
AGAINST: None
PRESENT BUT ABSTAINED FROM VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
4. An Ordinance Decreasinp, the Assigned Fund Balance in the Workers'
Compensation Fund in the Amount of $500,000.00, in the Unemployment
Compensation Fund in the Amount of$250,000.00, in the Temporary Labor Fund
in the Amount of$250,000.00, and in the Risk ManalZement Fund in the Amount
of $3,000,000.00 for the Purpose of Transferring Funds to the General Fund to
Strengthen Fund Balance; Providing for a SeverabilitV Clause; Makinp, This
Ordinance Cumulative of Prior Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing
an Effective Date
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance decreasing the
assigned fund balance in the Workers' Compensation Fund, in the amount of$500,000.00, in the
Unemployment Compensation Fund, in the amount of $250,000.00, in the Temporary Labor
Fund, in the amount of $250,000.00, and in the Risk Management Fund, in the amount of
$3,000,000.00, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the General Fund to strengthen fund
balance.
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Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Ordinance No. 20955-09-2013 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 9-0 with the members voting as follows:
FOR: Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens,
Jordan, Shingleton, Allen Gray, and Bums
AGAINST: None
PRESENT BUT ABSTAINED FROM VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
XIV. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Ratifying the
Property Tax Revenue Increase Reflected in the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget, in
Accordance with Section 102.007(C) of the Texas Local Government Code
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2014
budget, in accordance with Section 102.007(c) of the Texas Local Government Code.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Resolution No. 4245-09-2013 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 9-0 with the members voting as follows:
FOR: Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens,
Jordan, Shingleton, Allen Gray, and Bums
AGAINST: None
PRESENT BUT ABSTAINED FROM VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
XVIII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle, Apt. 326, appeared before Council relative to
sidewalks, lights, the cutting of grass and bus lines.
XIX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
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XX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:13 a.m., in
memory of the victims of the Navy Shipyard shootings in Washington, D.C., that took place on
Monday, September 16, 2013.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 24`h day of September, 2013.
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