HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/11/19-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tem Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
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
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10
Present:
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11
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 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday,
November 19, 2024, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Rabbi Brian Zimmerman, Beth -El Congregation
The invocation was provided by Rabbi Brian Zimmerman of Beth -El Congregation.
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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. 24-4723 Recognition for Veterans Day
Mayor Parker, Council Members Beck, and Lauersdorf presented a certificate of
recognition for Veterans Day.
2. 24-4724 Recognitions for Trinity Valley School Girls Field Hockey, Volleyball and
Cross Country Teams
Council Member Crain presented certificates of recognition to Trinity Valley
School Girls Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Cross Country.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA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ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Council Agenda.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council in opposition of M&C 24-1013.
Adrian Smith completed a speaker cards in opposition to M&C 24-1013 and M&C
24-1016 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the chamber.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that
the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez
absent.
A. General - Consent Items
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1. M&C 24-1012 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas Fort Worth International
Airport Board Resolution No. 2024-10-269 Amending Chapter 6, Wastewater
Pretreatment and Discharge Rules and Regulations, of the DFW International
Airport's Code of Rules and Regulations
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 27303-11-2024
2. M&C 24-1013 (ALL) Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase of $300,000.00
in the Total Amount to be Paid to the Law Firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP as
Outside Counsel to Assist and Represent the City in Matters Relating to Lawsuits
Challenging the City's Short -Term Rental Ordinances for a Total Amount of
$450,000.00
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6024-11-2024
3. M&C 24-1014 (CD 10) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of the Fiscal
Year 2025 Discretionary Airport Improvement Program Grant, if Awarded, from
the Federal Aviation Administration in an Amount Up to $12,500,000.00 for
Airport Joint Reseal and Pavement Improvements and the Extension of Taxiway
Papa at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Authorize the Use of Land
Credits for the City's Match, in an Amount Up to $1,388,889.00, for a Total
Amount Up to $13,888,889.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27304-11-2024
4. M&C 24-1015 (CD 10) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of the Fiscal
Year 2025 Cargo Entitlement Airport Improvement Program Grant, if Awarded,
from the Federal Aviation Administration in an Amount Up to $1,500,000.00 for
Airport Joint Reseal and Pavement Improvements and the Extension of Taxiway
Papa at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Authorize the Use of Land
Credits for the City's Match, in an Amount Up to $166,667.00, for a Total
Amount Up to $1,666,667.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27305-11-2024
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5. M&C 24-1016 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Multiple Vendors for Fleet Vehicle Services and Parts for an Initial Three -Year Term
in a Combined Amount Up to $10,000,000.00 for Year One of the Initial Term,
$11,500,000.00 for Year Two of the Initial Term, and $13,225,000.00 for Year
Three of the Initial Term and Authorize One Two -Year Renewal Option in a
Combined Amount Up to $15,208,750.00 for Renewal Year One and $17,490,062.50
for Renewal Year Two for the Property Management Department
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 24-1019 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with AC
Printing, LLC, J-Peam, L.L.C., and Xpressdocs Partners, LTD. for Printing Services
in a Combined Annual Amount Up to $1,800,000.00 for the Initial Term and
Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount for All City
Departments
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 24-1021 (CD 4) Adopt a Resolution Nominating Haggar Clothing Co. at
5401 N. Riverside Drive, as a Half Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas
Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6025-1 l -2024
8. M&C 24-1023 (CD 2) Adopt Resolution Nominating TTI, Inc.'s Facility at 3737
Meacham Blvd., as a Single Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone
Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6026-11-2024
9. M&C 24-1026 (CD 6) Authorize Payment in the Amount of $558,731.10 to the
Texas Department of Transportation Due to Construction Cost Overruns for the
South Hulen Street and South Drive West Highway Safety Improvement Project
(2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
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1. M&C 24-1006 (CD 2 and CD 9) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount
Up to $125,000.00 to Fund Two Construction Reimbursement Agreements with
Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC for Rerouting Coaxial and Fiber Optic Communication
Cables in Support of the Fort Worth Central City Flood Control Project and
Reimbursable for the Same from Tarrant Regional Water District and Amend the
Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27306-11-2024
2. M&C 24-1007 (CD 2) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Stormwater Capital
Projects Fund in the Amount of $13,600.00 for Increased Project Cost Associated
with the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM-A Project
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Amend the Transportation and Public
Works Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27307-11-2024
3. M&C 24-1009
(ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter
12.5, "Environmental
Protection and
Compliance," Articles I and VI of the Code
of the
City of Fort
Worth, Texas
(2015), as Amended to Revise Regulations Pertaining
to Industrial
Wastewater Facilities Discharging to the Village Creek
Water
Reclamation
Facilities and
the Trinity River Authority Central Regional
Wastewater System,
and Clarifying
Regulations for Industrial Users Discharging
to the
Trinity River
Authority Denton Creek Regional Wastewater System
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 27308-11-2024
4. M&C 24-1010 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Legislative Services
Agreement with Corley Consulting, LLC, D/B/A Corley Pipes Consulting, in an
Annual Amount of $184,000.00 for Consultation and Representation of the City of
Fort Worth on Federal Legislative Issues Before Members of the United States
Congress, Officials of Federal Administrative Agencies, and the White House
Administration
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 24-1011 (ALL) Authorize Amendment to City Secretary Contract Number
60415, a Professional Legislative Services Agreement with McGuireWoods
Consulting LLC, to Increase the Annual Contract Amount to $158,000.00 for
Consultation and Representation of the City of Fort Worth on State of Texas
Legislative Issues
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 24-1017 (ALL) Ratify Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance and
Execution of a Compost and Food Waste Reduction Program Cooperative Grant
Agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture in an Amount Up to
$300,000.00 for a Two -Year Period, Authorize a Cash Match of $100,000.00 for
Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 Including a Transfer of $50,000.00 from the
Solid Waste Fund for the City's Match Requirement for Fiscal Year 2025, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27309-11-2024 and
27310-11-2024
7. M&C 24-1024 (CD 3 and CD 6) Reject Bid of MW Panel Tech, Authorize Execution
of a Construction Contract with Klutz Construction, LLC, in the Amount Up
to $3,584,641.00 for the Construction of Channel Improvements for the 6th Avenue
and Brandon Lane Channel Projects, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Amend
the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27311-11-2024 and
27312-11-2024
8. M&C 24-1027 (CD 4 and CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Eurovia
Atlantic Coast LLC dba Sunmount Paving Company, in the Amount of
$2,875,570.00 for the 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 2 at Various Locations
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 24-1028 (CD 2, CD 5 and CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Contract with
Peachtree Construction Ltd., in the Amount of $3,605,084.95 for the 2025 Asphalt
Resurfacing Contract 3 at Various Locations
Motion: Approved.
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10. M&C 24-1029 (CD 2 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 6 to an
Engineering Services Agreement with TranSystems Corporation, d/b/a TranSystems
Corporation Consultants, in the Amount of $440,550.00 for a Total Revised Contract
Amount of $2,831,372.00 for the Design and Construction Phase Services on the
Stormwater and Franchise Utility Relocations for the Fort Worth Central City Project,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27313-11-2024
11. M&C 24-1030 (CD 2 and CD 5) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Urban
Infraconstruction, LLC, in the Amount of $3,156,248.00 for the 2025 Concrete
Restoration Contract 1 Project
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 24-4589 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries.
End of Consent Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Flores and Williams announced upcoming and recent events within the
City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Annroval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
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PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal
1. CP-328 Waiver of Site Reservation Fees and/or Festival Equipment Rental Fees for
the following 2023 and 2024 Events: Soul of Sycamore Juneteenth Festival, Tarrant
County Harambe Festival, Tay Day Festival, and Kidney Awareness Celebration
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, to suspend Council Rules of Procedure Section 5.2.1 to waive the
second reading of Council Proposal CP-328 to allow it to be acted upon at
this meeting. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent.
Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Council Proposal CP-328 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Martinez absent.
2. CP-329 Waiver of Site Reservation Fees for the 2024 Event: Lake Comofest
Motion: Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, to suspend Council Rules of Procedure Section 5.2.1 to waive the
second reading of Council Proposal CP-329 to allow it to be acted upon at
this meeting. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent.
Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Council Proposal CP-329 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Martinez absent.
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.
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ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of November 12, 2024, continued Zoning Dockets
ZC-24-115 and ZC-24-116.
1. ZC-24-115 (CD 9) Fort Worth Affordability Inc. / Daniel Smith-Ojala Partners, LP,
3100 and 3200 Hamilton Avenue, (8.01 acres), From: "C" Medium Density
Multifamily, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted To: "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed -Use (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
The following speakers appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-115:
Daniel Smith
Mary -Margaret Lemons
Ashton Theiss
Judy Schmeltekopf
Chris Adkins
Houston Simmons
The following speakers appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-115:
Chris Turner
Janine Lund
Eva Bonilla
Peter Mosley
Adrian Smith completed a speaker card in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-24-115
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the chamber.
Margaret DeMoss appeared before Council undecided in regards to Zoning Docket
ZC-24-115.
The following individuals submitted comment cards in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-115:
Jonathan Ochstein
Clay Mazur
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Brenda Colegrove submitted a comment card in opposition of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-115.
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-115 be approved as amended to a
PD/MU-2 Planned Development -High Intensity Mixed Use with
nonresidential uses limited to office, a maximum building height of five
stories and a setback of twenty feet. Site plan waived. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Martinez absent.
2. ZC-24-116 (CD 9) fort Worth Affordability Inc./ Ojala Partners, LP, 3200 Sondra
Drive, 140 & 158 Saint Donovan Street, 3200 Saint Juliet Street, (6.91 acres), From:
"C" Medium Density Multifamily To: "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed -Use
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
The following speakers appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-116:
Mary -Margaret Lemons
Ashton Theiss
Judy Schmeltekopf
Chris Adkins completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-116
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to speak.
The following speakers appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-116:
Gayle Davis
Eva Bonilla
Margaret DeMoss appeared before Council undecided in regards to Zoning docket
ZC-24-116.
Jonathan Ochstein submitted a comment card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-116.
Brenda Colegrove submitted a comment card in opposition of Zoning Docket
ZC-24-116.
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Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-116 be approved as amended to a
PD/MU-2 Planned Development -High Intensity Mixed Use with
nonresidential uses limited to office, a maximum building height of five
stories and a setback of twenty feet. Site plan waived. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Martinez 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 Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 27314-11-2024 be adopted. Motion
passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 24-1008 (CD 7 ETJ) Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in
Approximately 152.5 Acres of Land Situated in the Jacob Wilcox Survey,
Abstracts 1723 and 1704 (Tarrant Appraisal District Account Numbers 04279883,
04344316, 04743601, 40152650, 40152669, 40104494, 40104508, 42347830,
42614552, 4261456), in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76108
from Pioneer Land & Cattle Co. and W.R. Collier, Trustee of the Separate Trust
for the Benefit of Robert Gregory Collier and His Descendants, for the Open
Space Conservation Program in an Amount Up to $3,959,970.56, Pay Estimated
Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $40,000.00, Authorize a Leaseback of the
Property for a Term of Twelve Years, Authorize Up to $100,000.00 for
Pre -Acquisition Costs and Staff Time, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and
Amend the Fiscal Years 2025 -2029 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond
Program)
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that M&C 24-1008 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 27315-11-2024 and 27316-11-2024 be adopted. Motion passed
10-0, Council Member Martinez absent.
D. Land
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1. M&C 24-1022 (CD 7 ETJ) Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in
Approximately 41.667 Acres of Land Located at 6698, 6600, 6670, 6674, 6664,
6654, 6644, 6634, 6650, and 6620 Mahafy Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas 76135 in an Amount Up to $1,730,000.00 from John I. Mahaffey, David
D. Mahaffey, Margery Mahaffey Brinkley, Francis Belle Mahaffey, Geraldine
Davis Mahaffey, Charles V. Mahaffey, and Gregory L. Mahaffey, Individually
and as Co -Trustees of the CVM Family Trust, with Reservation of Life Estate for
6674 Mahafy Street, for the Open Space Conservation Program, Pay Estimated
Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $30,000.00, Authorize Up to $55,000.00 for
Pre -Acquisition Costs and Staff Time, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and
Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond
Program)
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that M&C 24-1022 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 27317-11-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member
Martinez absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 24-1020 (ALL) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded,
an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant for Sustainable
Futures and Air Quality Planning in Fort Worth from the United
States Environmental Protection Agency in an Amount Up to $20,000,000.00,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, Authorize Execution of a Partnership Agreement with the
North Texas Commission Foundation in an Amount Up to $50,000.00 from Grant
Award, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that M&C 24-1020 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 27318-1 1-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council
Member Martinez absent.
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2. M&C 24-1018 (ALL) Authorize the Application for and Acceptance of, if
Awarded, an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant for
Greenspace Acquisition and Recovery Projects in Fort Worth from the United
States Environmental Protection Agency in an Amount Up to $20,000,000.00,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, Authorize Execution of a Partnership Agreement with Taking
Care of Texas dba Texan by Nature in an Amount Up to $50,000.00 from Grant
Award, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that M&C 24-1018 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 27319-11-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member
Martinez absent.
3. M&C 24-1025 (CD 8) Authorize Financial Actions that Support Columbia
Renaissance Square Phase III, an Affordable Housing Development Located at
2757 Moresby Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76105, Authorize Execution of Loan
Documents to Provide Federal Funding in an Amount Up to $8,023,547.40, and
Find that the Financial Actions Supporting the Development Serve a Public
Purpose and that Adequate Controls are in Place
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that M&C 24-1025 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council
Member Martinez absent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 11:46 a.m.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 4th day of February, 2025.
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