HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/01/28-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tem Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2 (via video)
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams, District 6 (via video)
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11
Staff Present:
Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the City
Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday,
January 28, 2025, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Pastor Dettra Hicks, True Praise Spiritual Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Dettra Hicks of True Praise Spiritual Church.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS - (State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance
to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
Mr. Daryle Perez, on behalf of State Representative David Cooke, presented a resolution
to new City Manager Jesus "Jay" Chapa.
1. 25-4834 Recognition for Fort Worth Museum of Science and History 75th
Anniversary
Council Member Hill presented a Certificate of Recognition to Bob and Mona
Bienski for Outstanding Community Service.
2. 25-4835 Recognition to Bob and Mona Bienski for Outstanding Community Service
Council Member Hill presented a Certificate of Recognition to Bob and Mona
Bienski for Outstanding Community Service.
Mayor Parker recognized students attending the meeting from Dunbar High School,
Young Men's Leadership Academy, Eastern Hills High School, and Eastern Hill
Elementary School.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Jesus "Jay" Chapa requested that M&C 25-0063 be removed from the
Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition to M&C 25-0066.
Chris Wood appeared before Council in support of M&C 25-0078.
Cindy and Mark Boling completed a comment card in support of M&C 25-0091.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 11-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0058 (ALL) Authorize the Use of $50,000.00 for Emergency Capital
Project Needs on Open Space Conservation Program Properties, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27424-01-2025
2. M&C 25-0059 (ALL) Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas (2015) by Adding a Chapter 36, "Open Space," to Provide for the
Regulation and Operation of City of Fort Worth Properties Included in the Open
Space Conservation Program
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 27425-01-2025
3. M&C 25-0074 (CD 4 and CD 10) Authorize Execution of Agreement with Castle
Group Texas, LLC in the Amount of $123,424.00 to Manage the Public
Improvement District 7 - Heritage for the Period of February 1, 2025 through
September 30, 2025
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 25-0083 (ALL) Approve Policies and Procedures for the Community
Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Homeowners Assistance Repair
and Rehabilitation Program and Program Guidelines for the Community
Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Mitigation Plan for the
Neighborhood Services Department
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 25-0096 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of a Second Amendment to the
Facilities Lease Agreement with Paramount Aerospace Systems USA,
Incorporated to Extend the Lease Term for an Additional Five (5) Years and to
Revise the Rental Rate for the Leased Premises Used as Office Space in the
Structures Building #16 Located at 2070 Eagle Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas
76177 at the Alliance Fort Worth Maintenance Base
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 25-0097 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of a First Amendment to the Ground
Lease with Paramount Aerospace Systems USA, Incorporated to Extend the
Lease Term for an Additional Five (5) Years and to Revise the Rental Rate for the
Leased Premises Used as a Jet Engine Test Facility Located 2000 Eagle Parkway,
Fort Worth, Texas 76177 at the Alliance Fort Worth Maintenance Base
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 25-0098 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of a Resolution Amending City
Secretary Resolution Number 5953-05-2024, to Indicate the Designation of MP
Magnetics LLC's Facility Located at 13840Independence Parkway, as a Double
Jumbo Enterprise Project, Counting as Two Project Designations or Nominations,
Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas
Government Code
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6048-01-2025
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0064 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with Unica Enterprises,
LLC in an Annual Amount Up to $1,200,000.00 and Authorize One One -Year
Renewal Option for Skilled Custodial Services for the Public Events Department
Using an Interlocal Agreement
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 25-0066 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements
with Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc., Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc.,
TACenergy, LLC, Petroleum Traders Corporation, and Campbell Oil
Company for a Five -Year Initial Term and One Two -Year Renewal, in a
Combined Annual Amount Up to $15,000,000.00 for the First Year of the Initial
Term, $17,250,000.00 for the Second Year of the Initial Term, $19,837,500.00
for the Third Year of the Initial Term, $22,813,125.00 for the Fourth Year of the
Initial Term, $26,235,094.00 for the Fifth Year of the Initial Term,
$30,170,358.00 for the First Year of the Renewal, and $34,695,911.00 for the
Second Year of the Renewal, for Motor and Aviation Fuel and Related Services
for All City Departments
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 25-0068 (ALL) Amend Mayor and Council Communication 23-0210 and
24-0014 to Add Funds for the Purchase of Public Safety and Firehouse Supplies
and Equipment Using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 698-23 and Increase
the Aggregate Annual Spending Amount by $3,700,000.00 for Metro Fire
Apparatus Specialist Inc. for a Total Annual Aggregate Amount Up
to $18,864,774.00 for the Fire Department
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 25-0071 (ALL) Authorize Non -Exclusive Agreements with Dealers
Electrical Supply Co. and Elliott Electric Supply, Inc. Using
Multiple Cooperative Agreements for Electrical Supplies and Plumbing
Equipment for a Combined Annual Amount Up to $1,929,150.00, Authorize Two
One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount for All City
Departments, and Ratify Expenditures Up to $200,000.00 for Purchases Made
December 2024- February 2025
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0091 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Donations LTD Fund in the Amount of
$750,000.00 from Contributions from Others for the Purpose of Funding the Code
Compliance Donations Project
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27426-01-2025
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2. M&C 25-0093 (CD 10) Authorize the Conveyance of Approximately 4.723 Acres
in Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Temporary Construction Easements in the C.
Harmon Survey, Abstract Number 737, and the A. Warren Survey, Abstract
Number 1686, Located Along the West Side of Heritage Parkway and the North
and South Side of Westport Parkway, in Tarrant County, Texas to the Trinity
River Authority of Texas for a Total Amount of $201,593.00 for the Henrietta
Creek Relief Interceptor Project
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0060 (CD 2 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Reimbursement
Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation in an Amount Up to $190,669.00 for
a Gas Pipeline Removal to Accommodate the Grand Ave Outfall Project, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation No. 27427-01-2025
2. M&C 25-0061 (CD 11) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount
of $71,475.00 to an Engineering Services Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews &
Newnam, Inc., for Additional Engineering Services for Improvements of the
Outdoor Courts at McLeland Tennis Center, for a Revised Design Contract
Amount of $169,790.00
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 25-0062 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Five One -Year Renewals for City
Secretary Contract No. 53262 with Origami Risk, LLC for a Risk Management
Information System Cloud -Based Software for the Human Resources Department
through the Information Technology Solutions Department for a Total Contract
Amount Not to Exceed $1,232,894.00, with an Amount Not to Exceed
$243,655.00 for Years One, Two, and Three, and an Amount Not to Exceed
$250,964.50 for Years Four and Five
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 25-0067 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Stream Water Group, Inc. in the Amount of $798,443.00 for the Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2023, WSM-Z Project and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal
Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27428-01-2025
6. M&C 25-0069 (CD 6 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Multatech, a Lochmueller Group Company, in the Amount of
$515,620.00 for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2023,
WSM-V Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of
Water's Contribution to Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27429-01-2025
7. M&C 25-0070 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Shield Engineering Group, PLLC in the Amount of $628,429.00 for the Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2022, WSM-V Project and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Affect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal
Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27430-01-2025
8. M&C 25-0073 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Solid Bridge
Construction, LLC in the Amount of $9,496,778.00 for 3rd Main to West Fork
Trunk Mains (Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Biosolids Facility Bank
Stabilization) Project, Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 6, in the Amount
of $381,300.00, to an Engineering Agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for the
3rd Main to West Fork Trunk Mains (Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility
Biosolids Facility Bank Stabilization) Project, Provide for Project Costs for a
Project Total in the Amount of $10,575,812.00, Adopt Resolution Expressing
Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt, and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the
Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6049-01-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 27431-01-2025
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9. M&C 25-0075 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 5 in the Amount
of $183,396.00 to a Contract with Eagle Contracting, LLC., for the Village Creek
Water Reclamation Facility's Digester Improvements Project
Motion: Approved.
10. M&C 25-0076 (CD 9) Amend Mayor and Council Communication 24-0735
Authorizing Execution of an Amended Economic Development Program
Agreement with FW River Plaza, L.P., in Connection with the WestBend Project,
Revising the Project Scope and Incentive Cap, to Identify as Signatory to the
Amendment and as the Responsible Party of Expanded Project Scope as being
WestBend Phase II, LLC or One of its Affiliates and Assigning Associated Grant
Payments
Motion: Approved.
11. M&C 25-0077 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 in the Amount
of $760,035.25 to a Contract with R&D Burns Brothers, Inc., for the Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Contract I I I Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to
Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27432-01-2025
12. M&C 25-0078 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of 2025 Community Services Block
Grant Funds, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the
United States Department of Health and Human Services to Support the
Reduction of Poverty, the Revitalization of Low -Income Communities and the
Empowerment of Low -Income Families and Individuals to Become Fully
Self -Sufficient, in an Amount Up to $2,200,000.00 from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Waive Indirect Costs
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27433-01-2025
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13. M&C 25-0080 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 with Kimley-Horn
and Associates Inc., in the Amount of $564,100.00 for the Southeast Connector
Project, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's
Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27434-01-2025
14. M&C 25-0082 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with Delara Chase, LLC, with City Participation in an Amount Up to $412,060.41 for
Replacing a Cast Iron 8-Inch Sewer Main in Southwest Fort Worth, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal
Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27435-01-2025
15. M&C 25-0084 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 5 to City Secretary
Contract Number 60740, a Community Facilities Agreement with Mid -Cities Logistics
Owner, LLC, Increasing City Participation by $78,452.55 for the CFA-Buttercup
Lane and Boswell Drive 16-Inch Cast Iron Water Line Replacement Project
Motion: Approved.
16. M&C 25-0086 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of Funds and Execution of Agreement
with Tarrant County in the Amount of $30,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025 for the
Operation of the Southeast Community Action Partners Center in
Arlington, Authorize Acceptance of Estimated Interest Earnings for the Advance
Funds in the Amount of $500.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27436-01-2025
17. M&C 25-0087 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of Amendment No.4 to a Master Services
Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Event Facilities Fort Worth
to Waive Building Permit Fees for Capital Projects Performed Under the Master
Services Agreement
Motion: Approved.
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18. M&C 25-0088 (ALL) Ratify Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs in an Amount Up to $9,000,000.00 for the
2025 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, a Federally Funded Program
Sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Designed
to Provide Utility Payment Assistance and Energy Conservation Education for "Low
to Moderate" Income Residents, Authorize Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance, and Waive Indirect Costs
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27437-01-2025
19. M&C 25-0089 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to an Engineering
Agreement with Brown and Caldwell in the Amount of $654,588.00, for a Revised
Contract Amount of $9,348,067.00, for the Emerging Contaminants Per- and
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment Study Project and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal Years 2025-2029
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27438-01-2025
20. M&C 25-0090 (CD 6) Authorize Execution of a Contract with McCIendon
Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $2,092,822.65 for Construction of the
South Hulen Street at West Risinger Road Intersection Improvement Project (2022
Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
21. M&C 25-0092 (ALL) Authorize Amendment No. 3, in the Amount of $1,470,000.00,
to the Professional Services Agreement with Shield Engineering Group, PLLC, as
Renewed, for Continuation of Stormwater Capital Project Management Services
Motion: Approved.
22. M&C 25-0094 (CD 7, CD 10 and ETJ) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. I in
the Amount of $1,274,037.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. for Alignment Study and Sixty Percent Design of the Northside III
48-Inch Water Transmission Main Alignment Study & Land Project and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal
Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27439-01-2025
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PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 25-4839 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries.
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract - Removed from Consent Agenda
4. M&C 25-0063 (CD 3) Authorize Amendment to the Lease and Management
Agreement with LVTRise, Inc. for the City's Property Located at 8201 Calmont
Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76116 to Provide Operations and Programming
Funding in the Amount of $170,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that M&C 25-0063 be approved. Motion passed l l -0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Members Flores, Lauersdorf, Beck, and Martinez announced upcoming and
recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Reco-anition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions - NONE
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or
City Council committees.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 25-4836 A Resolution Appointing Aubry lnsco and Robert Alldredge to Serve on the
Tarrant County 911 Emergency District Board of Managers
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill,
that Resolution No. 6050-01-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 1 1-0.
2. 25-4858 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Granting
Conditional Consent to the Creation of a Special District (Fresh Water Supply
District) Pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution and the
Inclusion of 335 Acres of Land into Said District; Making Findings Related Thereto;
And Providing for an Effective Date
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles,
that Resolution No. 6051-01-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
3. 25-4861 A Resolution Acknowledging Mayor Parker's 2025 Appointments to the
Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill,
that Resolution No. 6052-01-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
ORDINANCES
1. 25-4820 An Ordinance Ordering a General Election by the Qualified Voters of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, on May 3, 2025, for the Purpose of Electing the Mayor
and City Council Members for the City of Fort Worth and Ordering a Runoff
Election, if Needed
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Ordinance No. 27440-01-2025 be adopted. Motion passed
11-0.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 25-0072 (CD 10) Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Dissolving Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 10, Lone Star
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Kelly Baggett; b. Public Comment c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Kelly Baggett, Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Blaylock, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 25-0072 be approved,
and Ordinance No. 27441-01-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
2. M&C 25-0081 (ALL) Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize a Substantial
Amendment to the City of Fort Worth's 2021 Community Development Block Grant
- Disaster Recovery Action Plan to Provide Additional Program Detail, Update
Maximum Assistance Award Amounts, Revise Line Items and Budget Amounts Per
Project, and Include Additional Language for Clarification, Repeal Appropriation
Ordinance, and Adopt Revised Appropriation Ordinance for the Previously Approved
2021 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Fund to Correct the
Authorized Amount
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Sharon Burkley; b. Public Comment
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Sharon Burkley, Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and
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provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 25-0081 be approved,
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 27442-01-2025 be adopted. Motion
passed 10-0, Council Member Williams off the dais.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 25-0065 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance and Recording of a Gift Deed from
the Fort Worth Zoological Association for the Exploration & Learning Center at
the Fort Worth Zoo
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that M&C 25-0065 be approved. Motion passed 9-0, Council
Members Flores and Williams off the dais.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 25-0079 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contracts Related to Existing
Appropriations in the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
Community Development Block Grant Funds in the Amount of $250,000.00 with
Certain Non -Profits to Fund Particular Programs and Activities
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that M&C 25-0079 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
2. M&C 25-0085 (ALL) Authorize and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Fort Worth, Texas and the Fort Worth Professional
Firefighters Association, International Association of the Fire Fighters Local 440
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Blaylock, that M&C 25-0085 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
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3. M&C 25-0095 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to Construction
Manager at Risk Contract with Linbeck Group, LLC, in the Amount
of $2,200,000.00, for a Revised Contract Amount of $139,276,188.00, Including
an Owner's Construction Contingency Allowance, for Renovations to Floors 16,
17, and Site Work Added to the New City Hall Project, with No Increase to the
Total Project Budget
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that M&C 25-0095 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council
Member Williams off the dais.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 10:47 a.m. in
honor of Beth Ellis who is retiring after 28 years of service for the City.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 4th day of February, 2025.
Attest:
ette S. Goodall
ity Secretary
Appr red:
Je-Pa-rker
Mayor
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