HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/10/29-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tem Gyna M. Bivens, District 5 (via Video)
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams, District 6 (Arrived at 10:13 a.m.)
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District S
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11 (Arrived at 10:12 a.m.)
Absent:
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, 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 10:05 a.m. on Tuesday,
October 29, 2024, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Reverend Monica Bradley, Justice at New Church, United
Church of Christ
The invocation was provided by Reverend Monica Bradley of Justice at New Church,
United Church of Christ.
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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. 24-4701 Recognition of Winner of Mayor Mattie Parker High School Art Competition
2024
Mayor Parker presented a certificate of recognition to the Winner of Mayor Mattie
Parker High School Art Competition 2024.
Council Member Martinez took her place at the dais.
Council Member Williams took his place at the dais.
2. 24-4702 Presentation of Special Recognitions to Fort Worth Fire Department,
MedStar, and Neighborhood Services for Community Risk Reduction
Council Member Flores presented special recognitions to the Fort Worth Fire
Department, MedStar, and Neighborhood Services for Community Risk
Reduction.
Mayor Parker recognized the students from Key School.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be removed from the Consent Agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Council Agenda.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition to M&C 24-0920.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lauersdorf,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member
Beck absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0920 (ALL) Approve Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act State and
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Up to $367,000.00 in Support of Infrastructure and
Data Protection Initiatives and $200,000.00 in Support of the Neighborhood WiFi
Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27245-10-2024
2. M&C 24-0923 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of All Accrued Interest from
Contractual Award Funds in the Amount of $7,218.33, Based on Actual Receipts,
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27246-10-2024
3. M&C 24-0934 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Sole Source Agreement with Agilent
Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass
Spectrometer, Software, and Support Services for the Water Department in an
Amount Up to $210,256.86
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 24-0936 (CD 8) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances in the Amount of
$4,245,533.00 from Committed Fund Balance for the Purpose of Funding
the Evans -Rosedale Project and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget and
Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27247-10-2024 and
27248-10-2024
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5. M&C 24-0937 (CD 9) Amend Tri-Party Agreement Among Central City Local
Government Corporation, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4, and the City
of Fort Worth (C-21160) to Clarify Maintenance Obligations of the Magnolia
Green Garage and Amend any Other Necessary Items to Accommodate the New
Lease with Hemphill Hospitality, LLC
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 24-0941 (CD 5 and CD 11) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the
Amount of $1,023,093.00 with Federal Participation in the Amount of
$796,670.00, State Participation in the Amount of $48,412.00, and Local
Participation in the Amount of $178,011.00 Plus Any Cost Overruns for the
Intersection Improvements at E Berry Street at Village Creek Road Project, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Resolution 6014-10-2024 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
27249-10-2024 and 27250-10-2024
7. M&C 24-0942 (CD 2, CD 7, CD 8, CD 9 and CD 11) Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances in the Amount of $2,190,000.00 to Provide Additional Funding for the
Following 2022 Bond Year 1 Sidewalk Projects (Bowman Roberts Road
Sidewalk, Campus Drive & East Seminary Drive Sidewalks, East Berry Street &
East Seminary Drive Sidewalks) and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27251-10-2024 and
27252-10-2024
8. M&C 24-0945 (CD 3, CD 8 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County for Paving Improvements at Quanah Parker,
Hillside and Pecan Valley Parks with City Participation in an Amount Up to
$500,000.00
Motion: Approved.
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9. M&C 24-0946
(CD 6) Adopt
an Ordinance Changing
the Name of West Cleburne
Road between
the 10250 to
10505 Blocks to South
Hulen Street between the
Same Blocks
and Adopt an
Ordinance Changing the
Name and Renumbering the
9000 Block of
Old Granbury
Road to the 6900 to
7199 Blocks of McPherson
Boulevard
Motion: Approved. Ordinance Nos. 27253-10-2024 and 27254-10-2024
10. M&C 24-0947 (ALL) Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Fort Worth City Code,
Chapter 24 "Park and Recreation" to Amend Section 24-8 to Change the Hours of
Operation for Park or Recreation Areas to 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and to Amend
Sections 24-7, 24-13, 24-15, 24-16, 24-17, and 24-18 to Ensure the Rules and
Regulations Governing Parks Reflect Current Operational Standards, Revise Outdated
Language, and Clarify Sections, to be Effective January 1, 2025
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 27255-10-2024
11. M&C 24-0949 (ALL) Authorize the Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024 Interlibrary
Loan Program Award from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in
Amount of $16,404.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27256-10-2024
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0928 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with HealthEquity, Inc.
Using Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract 09-22 for the Administration of the
City's Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Lifestyle
Account in an Annual Amount Up to $300,000.00 and Authorize Two One -Year
Renewal Options for the Same Amount for the Human Resources Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 24-0930 (ALL) Authorize the Rejection of All Responses to Request for
Proposal No. 24-0228 for Printing and Mailing Services for the Code Compliance
Department
Motion: Approved.
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3. M&C 24-0932 (ALL) Authorize Agreements
with Wilson Bahaus
Interiors,
LLC Using Various Cooperative Agreements as
an Authorized Dealer
for
Various
Manufacturers for the Purchase, Design, and Installation of Furniture
for
All City
Departments for a Collective Amount Up to
$2,090,857.00 for the
Initial
Term
and Authorize Four Consecutive One -Year
Renewal Options
for
Up to
$821,675.00 for Year 1, $944,926.00 for Year
2, $1,086,655.00 for
Year
3, and
$1,249,665.00 for Year 4
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 24-0933 (ALL) Authorize Rejection of
24-0230 HVAC Equipment, Supplies, Accessories
for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
Responses to Invitation to Bid
, Parts & Installation Services
1. M&C 24-0922 (CD 7) Authorize the Voluntary Acquisition of a Fee Simple
Interest in Land and Improvements, with Reservation of a Life Estate, in Lot 2R,
Block 6, of Lakeland Addition, Located at 8541 Shelby Lane, Fort Worth, Texas
76135 from Doris Trammell for $325,000.00; Pay Estimated Buyer Closing Costs
in an Amount Up to $10,000.00 for a Total Cost of $335,000.00; and Dedicate
the Property as Parkland as an Addition to the Fort Worth Nature Center and
Refuge Upon Termination of the Life Estate
Motion: Approved.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C 24-0926 (CD 9) Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Cockrell Avenue
and an Alley in Block 12 Forest Park Addition Between Bowie Street and
Berry Street to be Replatted with the Adjoining Property for a Mixed -Use
Development on the Texas Christian University Campus
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 27257-10-2024
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
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1. M&C 24-0921 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to City Secretary
Contract 60825 with Stone Security, LLC to Add Milestone Licenses and Increase
the Total Contract Amount by $100,000.00 for a New Total Contract Amount
Not to Exceed $200,000.00, with Renewal Terms, for the Fort Worth Police
Department through the Information Technology Solutions Department
Using Cooperative Agreement Omnia Partners Contract R192008
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 24-0925
(ALL) Authorize
Acceptance of
Payments from the Texas School
Safety Center
at Texas State
University in
an Amount Up to
$62,500.00,
and Authorize
Execution of Related Interlocal
Cooperation Contract
with Texas
State University
for Operations
to Discourage the Sale of Cigarettes,
E-cigarettes,
or Tobacco Products to Persons
Younger than
21 Years of Age, for
Fiscal Year
2025
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 24-0927 (ALL) Authorize the Purchase of an Hazard Alert Notification
System, Associated Hardware, Annual Service Fees, Maintenance, and
Support from HAAS Incorporated, in an Amount Up to $54,204.00 for the First
Year and $102,180.00 Annually for the Second through Fifth Years of a
Five -Year Agreement, Using a Sole Source Contract for the Fire Department
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 24-0931 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of a Consent to Assignment of a
Hangar Sublease Estoppel, Non -Disturbance, and Assignment Agreement for
Lease Site 13745 Wing Way, Hangar B by Tiger Aviation, LLC to Alwahban Real
Estate LLC at Fort Worth Spinks Airport
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 24-0935 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with GRBK Edgewood, LLC, with City Participation in the Amount Not to
Exceed $2,340,232.32 for the Extension of a 24-Inch Water Main Located in
Northwest 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. 27258-10-2024
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6. M&C 24-0938 (CD 10, CD 2 and CD 7) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to
Replace $10,851,796.96 in Previously Appropriated Funds with Eligible Restricted
Revenues Received from Hillwood Development Corporation for Projects
Benefiting the Town of Westlake to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to
the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27259-10-2024,
27260-10-2024, 27261-10-2024, 27262-10-2024 and 27263-10-2024
7. M&C 24-0940 (All) Authorize Non -Exclusive Purchase Agreements for the Water
Department Infrastructure and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Protocols with Sequel Data Systems in a Combined Amount Up to $1,700,000.00
and Four One -Year Renewal Options, with $1,700,000.00 for the First Contract
Year, and $500,000.00 for Each Renewal Year
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 24-0943 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., in the Amount of $312,316.00,
for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2023, WSM-H
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. 27264-10-2024
9. M&C 24-0944 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Haslet for the Construction of the Keller Haslet Road Extension to Blue
Mound Road Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $800,000.00
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 24-4577 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Uvcomin2 and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tern Bivens, Council Members Flores, Williams, and Martinez announced
upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
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2. RecoLmition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Annroval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
Mike Hennefer appeared before Council in support of item 24-4578.
Bob Willoughby completed a speaker card as undecided in regards to item 24-4578
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.
PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or
City Council committees.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 24-4578 A Resolution Casting the City of Fort Worth's Allotted Votes for the Board
of Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal District and Directing Giving of Notice
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Item 24-4578 regarding the Tarrant Appraisal District with the
City's 660 votes cast for Alan Blaylock be approved and Resolution No.
6015-10-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Beck
absent.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 24-0924 (Future CD 3) Conduct Public Hearing, Authorize Execution of
Municipal Services Agreement and Consider Adopting Ordinance for the Proposed
Owner -Initiated Annexation of Approximately 78.34 Acres of Land and 31.77 Acres
of Right -of -Way in Parker County Known as Walsh West, Located within the Walsh
Ranch Limited Purpose Annexation, North of Interstate Highway 20 and South of
Old Weatherford Road in the Far West Planning Sector, AX-24-008
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Derek Hull; 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
Derek Hull, Development Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
Richard Shaheen completed a speaker card in support of M&C 24-0924 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 24-0924 be approved, and
Ordinance No. 27265-10-2024. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Beck
absent.
2. M&C 24-0939 (CD 9) Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Extending
the Term of, and Approving Amended Project and Financing Plans for, Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, Also Known as Lancaster TIF, City of Fort
Worth, Texas
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Michael Hennig; b. Public Comment;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
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Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Robert Sturns, Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill,
that the public hearing be closed, M&C 24-0939 be approved, and
Ordinance No. 27266-10-2024. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Beck
absent.
3. M&C 24-0948 (ALL) Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Amending
Section 12.5-340 "Categories of Drainage Utility Rates" of Chapter 12.5
"Environmental Protection and Compliance" of the City Code, Revising Monthly
Fees Assessed for the Municipal Drainage Utility System to be Effective January 1,
2025
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Jennifer Dyke; b. Citizen
Presentations; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Approve the M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Jennifer Dyke, Transportation and Public Works Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
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C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 24-0948 be approved, and
Ordinance No. 27267-10-2024. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Beck
absent.
ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of October 15, 2024, continued Zoning Docket
ZC-24-075.
1. ZC-24-075 (CD 9) Logan Ellis, 2901 Weisenberger Street, (0.09 acres) From: "B"
Two -Family To: "UR" Urban Residential (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Week)
Logan Ellis completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-075 and
was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-075 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Beck absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the
above -listed cases, Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Crain, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 27268-10-2024 be adopted.
Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Beck absent.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 24-0929 (CD 10) Authorize Execution of a New Professional Services
Management Agreement with Alliance Air Management, LTD for the
Management, Operation and Maintenance of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance
Airport
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Crain, that M&C 24-0929 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
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ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 10:51 a.m. in
honor of Mark Knowles crossing guard from Lily B. Clayton who passed away last week.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 41h day of February, 2025.
Attest:
ette S. Goodall
y Secretary
Appro ed:
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Mattie arker
Mayor
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