HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/02/11-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tern 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
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10 (via video)
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 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 11, 2025, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Pastor Patrick Winfield, The Potter's House Fort Worth
The invocation was provided by Pastor Patrick Winfield of The Potter's House Fort
Worth.
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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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. 25-4868 Presentation of Fort Worth Sister Cities International Youth Ambassadors
Oath Ceremony
Mayor Parker presented the Fort Worth Sister Cities International Youth
Ambassadors Oath Ceremony.
2. 25-4902 Recognition to the Texas Wesleyan Rams Football Team
Council Members Nettles and Martinez presented a certificate of recognition to the
Texas Wesleyan Rams Football Team.
3. 25-4903 Recognition for Lone Star Elementary's Unified Champions School
Designation
Council Member Lauersdorf presented a certificate of recognition for Lone Star
Elementary's Unified Champions School Designation.
4. 25-4904 Recognition for Outstanding Community Service
Council Member Lauersdorf presented a certificate of recognition for outstanding
community service.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Chapa requested M&C 25-0109 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Chapa requested M&C 25-0107 to be continued to February 25, 2025
Council meeting.
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Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition to M&C 25-0109.
City Secretary Jannette Goodall read into the record that the Council District for M&C
25-0099 be corrected to CD 10.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 10-0, Council
Member Lauersdorf off the dais.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0102 (CD 3) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 16 -
Quail Valley Fund in the Amount of $768,740.04, from Available Fund Balance,
for the Purpose of Reimbursing the Developer for Eligible Costs Under
Improvement Area No. 3 Reimbursement Agreement
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27443-02-2025
2. M&C 25-0114 (ALL) Approve Reserve Officer Keith A. Savoy; and Reserve
Officer Gezim Pollozani Appointment by the Chief of Police to Serve in a
Supplementary Capacity for the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 25-0115 (CD 5, CD 8, and CD 11) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the
Amount of $2,800,000.00 for the Purpose of Providing Additional Funding for the
Oakland Boulevard and Miller Avenue Safe Streets Project and Amend the Fiscal
Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27444-02-2025
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4. M&C 25-0116 (ALL) Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the Criminal Justice Grant, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Passed -Through the Office of the
Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Program in an
Amount Up to $100,000.00 to Purchase Specialized Police Supplies, Authorize
Execution of Related Grant Agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor,
Public Safety Office as the Passed -Through Entity, Adopt Resolution, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6053-02-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 27445-02-2025
5. M&C 25-0118 (CD 4 and CD 10) Authorize Execution of a Contract with
McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC, d/b/a McMahon Contracting,
L.P. in the Amount of $10,824,277.43 for the Golden Triangle Boulevard from
Interstate-35W to Misty Redwood Trail Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances,
and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (2018
Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27446-02-2025 and
27447-02-2025
6. M&C 25-0119 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Maintenance Reimbursement
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation and Accept Funds
Received from the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of
$520,503.36 for Fiscal Year 2025, in Accordance with the Texas Department of
Transportation Signal Maintenance Agreement for the Routine Operation and
Maintenance of State -Owned Traffic Signals and for the Non -Routine Repair of
State -Owned Traffic Signals, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the
Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27448-02-2025
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7. M&C 25-0121 (CD 3) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
2025 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant from the North Central Texas
Council of Governments and the Texas Department of Transportation, in the Total
Amount Up to $4,000,000.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation for the West Freeway Oncor Trail Project and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27449-02-2025
8. M&C 25-0122 (CD 9) Approve Request of Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.,
for Temporary Street Closures from April 7, 2025, through April 14, 2025, to
Accommodate the 2025 Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 25-0124 (ALL) Authorize Application for, and if Awarded, Acceptance of,
Grant Funding from Various Pet Focused Organizations, Including PetSmart
Charities, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00 Plus Any Accrued Interest
from Contractual Award Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000.00, Based on
Actual Receipts, to Support the City of Fort Worth's Animal Welfare Programs for
Fiscal Year 2025, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreements, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27450-02-2025
10. M&C 25-0125 (ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize the Acceptance of Grant
Funding from PetSmart Charities, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00 to
Support the City of Fort Worth's Everyday Adoption Centers Located at PetSmart
Alliance and Hulen for Operations and Programs, Authorize Execution of the Related
Grant Agreements, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion:
Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27451-02-2025
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0101 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with Alan Plummer and
Associates, Inc. for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Multifamily Water
Conservation Audit Services in an Annual Amount Up to $250,000.00 for the
Initial Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for an Annual
Amount Up to $200,000.00 for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0099 (CD 7) Adopt Amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan to
Modify the Cross -Section for Comancheria Way to Add 20 Feet of
Right -of -Way from a Neighborhood Connector with an Undivided Center
Two -Way Left Turn Lane to a Neighborhood Connector with a Divided Section
with a 37-Foot Median
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0100 (CD 8) Reject All Bids Received on August 1, 2024 for the Cobb
and Highland Hills Park Improvements Project, and Authorize Execution of
a Contract with H. D. Cook's Rock Solid, Inc., in the Amount of $362,378.00, for
Construction of Improvements at Highland Hills Park Based on Subsequent Bids
Received
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 25-0103 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Woody
Contractors, Inc., in the Amount of $1,340,097.57, for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2021, WSM-T, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to Effect
a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program and Amend Transportation & Public Works Department's
Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27452-02-2025 and
27453-02-2025
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3. M&C 25-0104 (CD 9) Authorize the Execution of an Amendment to City
Secretary Contract No. 35326 and Termination of City Secretary Contract No.
35327, Economic Development Program Agreements, by BSPRT CRE Finance,
LLC or an Affiliate for the Purpose of the Parcel Located at 520 Samuels Ave.
Being Sold to a Third Party
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 25-0105 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the Amount of $3,977,400.00 for Resident Project
Representation Services for the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Primary
Clarifiers Improvements, 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 Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6054-02-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 27454-02-2025
5. M&C 25-0106 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Consent to Assignment of City
Secretary Contract Number 45725, as Amended, an Economic Development
Program Agreement with FW Waterside Partners LLC, to Allow Assignment of
the Agreement to Georgetown Waterside, LLC or an Affiliate
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 25-0108 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz,
Inc. dba Circle C Construction Company in the Amount of $4,923,180.00 for
Panther Island Sanitary Sewer Collector Main Project, Provide for Project Costs
for a Project Total in the Amount of $5,471,161.00 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. 27455-02-2025
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8. M&C 25-0110 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Purchasing Agreement with Mythics,
LLC Utilizing an OMN1A Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the
Acquisition of Oracle Java Software Three -Year Licensing Subscription Services in an
Annual Amount Up to $167,995.80 and a Total Contract Amount Up to
$503,987.40 for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 25-0111 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3 in the Amount of
$525,538.00 and the Addition of 164 Calendar Days to the Contract with Ragle Inc.,
for Additional Flagging Services for the East Long Avenue Bridge Improvement
Project for a Revised Contract Amount of $7,537,122.21, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance, Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $200,000.00
to Supplemental Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for a Revised
Contract Amount of $295,000.00 and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27456-02-2025
10. M&C 25-0112 (CD I0) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$216,500.00 for Project Costs Related to the Northside 11 24" Water Main Ph IA
Project, and to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27457-02-2025
11. M&C 25-0113 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3, in the Amount of
$405,222.94, and the Addition of 45 Calendar Days to the City Secretary Contract
No. 61069 with Texas Materials Group, dba Texas Bit, for the Construction of the
2024 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract No. 2 Project for a Revised Contract Amount of
$2,313,966.28
Motion: Approved.
12. M&C 25-0123 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No.3 to the Architectural
Services Agreement with BOKA Powell, LLC, in the Amount of $170,000.00, for a
Revised Contract Value of $7,286,84I.00, to Provide Additional Construction
Administration Services Associated with the New City Hall Project, with No Increase
to the Total Project Budget
Motion: Approved.
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13. M&C 25-0127 (ALL) Authorize the Rejection of All Responses to Request for
Proposal No. 25-0016 for Asbestos Abatement and Demolition Services
Motion: Approved.
14. M&C 25-0126 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Questar Solutions,
Inc. for Drums, Pails, and Related Accessories for the Storage, Cleanup, and
Transportation of Regular and Hazardous Chemicals in an Amount Up to
$225,000.00 Annually and Authorize Four Renewal Options for the Same Annual
Amount for the Environmental Services and Park and Recreation Departments
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 25-4901 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract - Withdrawn from Consent
7. M&C 25-0109 (CD 6) Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City's Action
Plans Identified Herein to Allow a Change in Use of $3,333,385.85 in Community
Development Block Grant Funds, Which Consist of $1,281,079 in Funds
Designated for Rental Rehabilitation and $2,052,306.85 in Unprogrammed Funds
and Interest, in the Form of a Forgivable Loan Under Specified Conditions or
Other Comparable Financing Structure, to Support the Delara Chase Affordable
Housing Project Located at 4805 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, 76133; Authorize
Execution of Contracts and Related Loan Documents; Authorize the Substitution
of Funding Years; Find that the Loan Serves a Public Purpose with Adequate
Controls in Place; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that M&C 25-0109 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 27458-02-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Members
Crain and Williams abstained and Council Member Lauersdorf off dais.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Bivens, Council Members Flores, Williams, Hill, Nettles, Beck, and
Martinez presented upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council
districts.
2. Recounition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
Chris Wood appeared before Council in support of agenda Item 25-4837.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in support of Item 25-483 7.
Megan Lasch appeared before Council in support of M&C 25-0107.
The following individuals completed a speaker card in support of M&C 25-0107 and
were recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council:
Alice Cruz
Lee Own
Adriana Fraire
Daniel Haase Completed a comment card in support of M&C 25-0107.
Gladys Guevara completed a comment card in support of M&C 25-0107.
Vic Verstrate completed a speaker card in support of M&C 25-0120 and was recognized
by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
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PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
1. 25-4841 Board Appointment - District 8
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Bivens, that Tammy Pierce be appointed to the Zoning Commission and
Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Commission for a partial term effective
February 11, 2025, and ending October 1, 2026. Motion passed 11-0.
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. 25-4837 A Resolution Supporting the Development of a National Juneteenth Museum
to Preserve and Promote Fort Worth's Diverse History and Culture
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Biven, that Resolution No. 6055-02-2025 be adopted as amended with
Section 5 amending the date to October 31, 2027. Motion passed 1 1-0.
2. 25-4899 A Resolution Providing that the City of Fort Worth ("City") Elects to be
Eligible to Participate in Tax Abatement as Authorized by Chapter 312 of the Texas
Tax Code and Establishing a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement
Policy Governing Subsequent Tax Abatement Agreements for Properties Located in a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Resolution No. 6056-02-2025 be adopted. Motion passed
11-0.
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3. 25-4900 A Resolution to Authorize Initiation of Rezoning for Certain Properties Along
the Montgomery Street Corridor in Council District 7 in Accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain,
that Resolution No. 6057-02-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
4. 25-4905 An Updated Resolution of No Objection to Support a Housing Tax Credit
Application for the Development of Columbia Renaissance Square III, Acknowledge
that the Development is Located within on Linear Mile or Less from a Housing Tax
Credit Development that Serves the Same Target Population, and Acknowledge that
the Development is Located in a Census Tract that has More than 20% Housing Tax
Credit Units Per Total Household
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Resolution No. 6058-02-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 1 l -0.
ZONING HEARING
1. ZC-24-063 (CD 11) Trinity Phoenix LLC/Felix Wong, 521 & 601 Paradise Street,
518, 519 & 520 Baurline Street (0.905 acres) From: "A-5" One -Family Residential
To: "PD-CR" Planned Development for all uses in "CR" Low Density Multifamily,
excluding government office, museum, and country club; development standards for a
reduced projected front yard setback, a reduced setback adjacent to one- or
two-family residential district, and a reduced open space requirement; site plan
included. (Recommended for Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission to
remove Units #1, #6 and #10 from the site plan)
City Secretary Jannette Goodall advised that this item is on the agenda for the Zoning Commission
February 12, 2025 meeting. No action is needed tonight by Council.
Motion: No action take.
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The City Council, at its meeting of January 14, 2025, continued Zoning Docket
ZC-24-147.
2. ZC-24-147 (CD 5) Ivan Gonzalez, Place Strategies, Inc., / Woodhaven, Concerto
No. 1, LP, South of Randol Mill Road, east of Woodhaven Boulevard, north of Boca
Raton, west of High Woods Trail (former golf course only) (150.0 acres) From: "CF"
Community Facilities and "A-5" One -Family residential To: 1. Tract A: "UR" Urban
Residential-21.7 acres; 2. Tract B: "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use-41 acres; 3.
Tract C: "UR" Urban Residential-2.1 acres; 4. Tract D: "A-21" One -Family
residential-7.4 acres; 5. Tract E: "A-21" One -Family residential -8.5 acres; 6. Tract F:
"A-21" One -Family residential-46.5 acres; 7. Tract G: "AG" Agricultural-22.2 acres.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-127:
Brad Lonberger
Keith Larson
Daniel Haase
Phil Dorcas
Paul Kerpoe
Will Northern
Carol Peters
Wendy Martin
Janice McNerney
Beth Dorcas
Thomas Cook
Keith Harrison
Brad Wright
Jenna Anderson
Talia McAlister
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-127:
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Erika Graham
Bob Willoughby
Galen Anderson
The following individuals completed a comment card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-127:
Linda Fulmer
Martha Whitehouse
Carol Peters
Michael Phipps
Leslie Ford
Edward Sakerka completed a comment card undecided in regards to Zoning
Docket ZC-24-127.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-147 to be approved as amended with
Tracts D through G as recommended by the zoning Commission and amend
Tracts A through C as follows:
Tracts A and C: "PD/UR" — Planned Development for all uses in Urban
Residential district excluding the following uses:
❑ Industrialized housing
❑ Group home I
❑ Telecommunications antenna or structure
❑ Gas drilling and production
❑ Fraternity and sorority house
❑ Group home II
❑ Utility transmission tower or distribution line
Development standards to restrict maximum building height and use to two
stories when directly adjacent to or within 200 feet of a one -family
residential dwelling unit; site plan required
Tract B: "PD/MU-1" — Planned Development for all uses in Low Intensity
Mixed Use district excluding the following uses:
❑ Group home I
❑ Taxidermist shop
❑ Batch plan, concrete or asphalt (temporary)
❑ Recycling collection facility
❑ Group home II
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❑ Auto parts supply, retail
❑ Mortuary or funeral home
❑ Gas drilling and production
❑ Liquor or package store
❑ Gasoline sales
❑ Short term rental
❑ Gas lift compressor station
❑ Retail smoke shop
❑ Recycle collection facility
❑ Theater -drive-in
❑ Gas line compressor station
Development standards to:
❑ Restrict maximum building height and use to three stories;
❑ Urban agriculture shall follow rules for urban agriculture in a residential
district; and
❑ Open space or urban agriculture uses allowed only when directly
adjacent to or within
❑ 200 feet of a single family dwelling unit.
Site plan required. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Crain abstained.
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 hearing
had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram, the official newspaper of
the City of Fort Worth, on January 24, 2025.
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
3. ZC-24-120 (CD 6) Zion Townhomes / Mary Nell Poole, Townsite, 5801 W. Risinger
Road (5.59 acres) From: "G" Intensive Commercial To: "PD-R1" Planned
Development for all uses in "R1" Zero Lot Line Cluster Housing with development
standards for fencing and gates within the front yard setback; excluding government
office facility, museum, and country club; site plan included (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mary Nell Poole appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-120.
Motion: Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-120 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
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4. ZC-24-156 (CD 5) Beyond Houses LLC / Matthew Brown, 6309 Meadowbrook
Drive, (0.27 acres), From: PD9 "PD/ER" Planned Development / Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted uses subject to: no structure shall exceed one story in height,
and an appropriate screening fence shall be erected between commercial development
and adjacent residential properties; site plan required To: "A-5" One -Family
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Danny Reed appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-24-156.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-156 be approved. Motion passed I 1-0.
5. ZC-24-160 (CD 2) Luis A C Flores, 3801 Decatur Avenue, (0.28 acres) From: "A-5"
One -Family To: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-160 be approve. Motion passed 11-0.
6. ZC-24-164 (CD 2) Juan Villalpando, 1434 N. Main Street, (0.115 acres) From: "J"
Medium Industrial To: "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed -Use (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-164and were recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address
Council:
Nehme Elbitar
Juan Vilalpando
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-164 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
7. ZC-25-016 (CD 9) Fort Worth Housing Solutions, 1414 Mistletoe Drive, From: "B"
Two-Family/Demolition Delay To: "B" Two-Family/Historic & Cultural Overlay
(Recommended for Approval by the Historic & Cultural Landmark Commission)
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-016 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
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8. ZC-25-019 (CD 2) Alyssa Banta,
Residential/Demolition Delay To:
Cultural Overlay (Recommended
Commission)
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1309 Grand Avenue, From: "A-5/1)1)" One -Family
"A-5/HC"One-Family Residential/Historic &
for Approval by the Historic & Landmark
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-019 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
9. ZC-25-020 (CD 2) Juan Villalpando / Northside Socios, LLC, 1434 N. Main Street,
From: "J" Medium Industrial To: "J/HC" Medium Industrial/Historic & Cultural
Overlay (Recommended for Approval by the Historic & Cultural Landmark
Commission)
Danaydae Lara O'Neal appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-25-020.
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-020 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
10. ZC-24-151 (CD 2) Eleuterio Amador / Nancy Ramirez, 2122 NE 28th Street, (0.332
acres) From: "E" Neighborhood Commercial To: Add (CUP) Conditional Use Permit
for food truck on a vacant lot in "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-151 and were recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address
Council:
Nancy Ramirez
Luis Amador
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-151 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the
above -listed cases, Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Crain, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 27459-02-2025 be adopted.
Motion passed 11-0.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 25-0107 (CD 2, CD 6, CD 7, CD 8, and CD 11) Consider and Adopt Six
Resolutions of Support for 2025 Competitive (9%) Housing Tax Credit
Applications, Approve Commitments of Development Funding in the Form of Fee
Waivers in the Approximate Amount of Up to $30,000.00 for Each
Application/Development, Find that the Fee Waivers Serve a Public Purpose and
that Adequate Controls are in Place, Determine that Developments Located in a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, or Other Qualifying Area, Contribute to the
City's Revitalization Efforts; and Acknowledge the One -Mile Three Year Rule
(When Applicable) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: It was the consensus of the City Council that M&C 25-0107 be
continued to the February 25, 2025 Council meeting.
2. M&C 25-0117 (ALL) Authorize the Acceptance of the Donation of Cellebrite
Equipment and Training Valued at Approximately $155,000.00 from the Alliance
for Children for Use by the Fort Worth Police Department
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that M&C 25-0117 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
3. M&C 25-0120 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances in the Justice, State and
Treasury Asset Forfeiture Funds for a Combined Amount of $1,980,268.00 and in
the Justice and State Asset Forfeiture Capital Funds for a Combined Amount of
$730,392.00 for Fiscal Year 2025 for the Purpose of Making Impacts Upon the
Safety, Wellness, and Resiliency of the Police Department and the Community
and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that M&C 25-0120 be approved and Ordinance Nos.
27460-02-2025, 27461-02-2025, 27462-02-2025, 27463-02-2025, and
27464-02-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Co cil on the 4th day of March, 2025.
Attest: Appr d:
nnette S. Goodall Mattie �'arker
ity Secretary Mayor
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