HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/02/25-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
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
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11
Absent:
Mayor Pro tem Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Staff Present:
Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jarmette 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 10:01 a.m. on Tuesday,
February 25, 2025, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Pastor Helen Collin -Epps, Morning Star Prayer Center
The invocation was provided by Pastor Helem Collin -Epps of Morning Star Prayer
Center.
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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. 25-4950 Recognition of Tommy Janes for Lifelong Commitment to Serving Fort
Worth's Youth
Council Members Beck and Martinez recognized Tommy Janes for lifelong
commitment to serving Fort Worth's youth.
2. 25-4961 Jarred Howard lI to Sing a Portion of The Black National Anthem "Lift
Every Voice and Sing"
Jarred Howard II sang a portion of the Black National Anthem "Lift Every Voice
and Sing."
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Chapa requested M&C 25-0137 and 25-0107 be withdrawn.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition to M&C 25-0150.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lauersdorf,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Mayor Pro tem
Bivens absent.
A. General - Consent Items
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1. M&C 25-0154 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Multiple Vendors, for Private Lot Mowing Services in an Annual Amount Up to
$400,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options
for the Same Annual Amount for the Code Compliance Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 25-0156 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Authorizing the Extension and Increase of
the Callable Commercial Paper Program for the Water Department with a
Final Issuance Date No Later than February 25, 2055 and in an Aggregate
Outstanding Principal Amount Not to Exceed $700,000,000.00 at Any One
Time, Authorizing Conforming Amendments of Existing Dealer, Paying
Agent/Registrar and Calculation Agent Agreements for the Program, and Ordaining
Other Matters Related Thereto; Adopt Amended and Restated Thirty -Second
Supplemental Ordinance Authorizing Issuance and Sale of City of Fort Worth,
Texas Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds in an Amount Up to
$700,000,000.00 to Allow for Refinancing of Outstanding Commercial Paper if
Needed; Adopt Appropriation Ordinances; and Amend the Fiscal Year
2025 Adopted Budget
Motion: Approved. Ordinance Nos. 27465-02-2025 and 27466-02-2025, and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27467-02-2025 and 27468-02-2025
3. M&C 25-0168 (CD 2) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Grant, if
Awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration, Passed Through the Texas
Department of Transportation, in an Amount Up to $1,886,200.00 for
Construction of the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction Project at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport, Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute Grant Related Agreements with the State of Texas,
Represented by the Texas Department of Transportation, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6059-02-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 27469-02-2025, 27470-02-2025, and 27471-02-2025
4. M&C 25-0170 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas Fort Worth International
Airport Board Resolution No. 2024-11-294 Amending Chapter 3, Article III of the
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport's Code of Rules and Regulations
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 27472-02-2025
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5. M&C 25-0171 (CD 1 l) Ratify the Temporary Closure of a Section of West
Bewick Street between South Jennings Street and May Street from February 10,
2025 to May 10, 2025 for Construction Activities
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 25-0173 (ALL) Approve Reserve Officer Lisa Bunch Appointment by the
Chief of Police to Serve in a Supplementary Capacity for the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 25-0174 (ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime
Act Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2026 in an Amount Up to $176,300.00, Adopt
Resolution, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Grant Operating Federal Fund, in an Amount Up to $141,000.00, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Grant Operating Federal Fund, in an Amount Up to $35,300.00 for Grant Match,
as a Transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District that is Included in the
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6060-05-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 27473-02-2025 and 27474-02-2025
8. M&C 25-0175 (CD 3 and CD 9) Authorize the Temporary Closure of Segments
of Country Club Circle, Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Court, West Cantey
Street, Rogers Road, Colonial Parkway, Simondale Drive, Park Hill Drive, Boyd
Avenue, Stadium Drive, Highview Terrace, Manchester Street, Walsh Court,
Hartwood Drive, Kingston Court, Ann Arbor Court, and Lynncrest Drive and
Authorize the Temporary Conversion of Colonial Parkway from Rogers Road to
Country Club Circle to One -Way Operation from May 19, 2025 to May 25, 2025
and Rogers Avenue from Avondale Avenue to Colonial Parkway to One -Way
Operation from May 13, 2025 to May 27, 2025 to Accommodate the 2025
Charles Schwab Challenge Golf Tournament at Colonial Country Club
Motion: Approved.
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9. M&C 25-0176 (ALL) Ratify Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the
Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, First Responders Mental
Health Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2026 in an Amount Up to
$250,000.00, Adopt Resolution, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in the Grant Operating Federal Fund, in an Amount Up to $200,000.00, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Grant Operating Federal Fund, in an Amount Up to $50,000.00 for Grant Match,
as a Transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District that is Included in the
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6061-05-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 27475-02-2025 and 27476-02-2025
10. M&C 25-0179 (ALL) Ratify the Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant from the
United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, Passed -Through the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety
Office, Fiscal Year 2026 in an Amount Up to $135,000.00 to Purchase Forensic
Chemistry Equipment, 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. 6062-05-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 27477-02-2025
11. M&C 25-0178 (CD 5) Ratify the Temporary Closure of a Section of Oakdale
Drive between Northbound Frontage Road 820 and 150 Feet East of Northbound
Frontage Road 820 from February 17, 2025 to May 18, 2025 for Construction
Activities
Motion: Approved.
12. M&C 25-0181 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Unit Price Contract with Van/Elli
Inc. in an Amount Up to $750,000.00 for Task Order Construction Services for
Projects Relating to Guardrails and End -of -Road Barricades
Motion: Approved.
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13. M&C 25-0182 (CD 5 and CD 11) Ratify the Temporary Closure of a Section of
Martin Street between Carey Street and Southbound Frontage Road 820 from
February 17, 2025 to August 16, 2025 for Construction Activities
Motion: Approved.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0145 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to City Secretary
Contract 59805 with Toter, LLC for the Purchase, Delivery and Maintenance of
Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste Carts to Increase the Annual Amount by
$1,839,905.00 for a New Annual Amount Up to $4,500,000.00 Using Sourcewell
Cooperative Contract 041521-TOT for the Environmental Services Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 25-0148 (ALL) Authorize Agreement with Duke's Root Control, Inc Using
BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 730-24 for the Purchase of Chemical Root
Control and Related Products for an Annual Amount Up to $300,000.00 and
Authorize One, One -Year Renewal Option for the Same Amount for the Water
Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 25-0149 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with Northern Safety
Co., Inc. Using Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract No. R240807 for
Maintenance, Repair and Operations Supplies, Equipment, and Related Products
and Services for an Annual Amount Up to $533,000.00 for the Initial Term and
Authorize Four (4) One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount for
the Water, Park & Recreation, and Transportation & Public Works Departments
Motion: Approved.
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4. M&C 25-0151 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Winston Electric,
Inc. dba ACME Electric and Electric Motor Shop of Wake Forest dba Electric Motor
Shop for the Purchase of Switchgears for Vertical Turbine Water Pumps for the
Water Department in a Total Amount Up to $725,633.00 for a Three -Year
Term and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Fund the Purchase of the Switchgears
and to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27478-02-2025
5. M&C 25-0153 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Identified Vendors for Grounds Maintenance Services in an Annual Amount Up to
$6,570,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Five One -Year Renewal Options for
Up to $6,898,500.00 for Renewal 1, $7,243,425.00 for Renewal 2, $7,605,596.25
for Renewal 3, $7,985,876.06 for Renewal 4, and $8,385,169.86 for Renewal 5 for
the Park & Recreation, Police, and Property Management Departments
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 25-0164 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with WesTech
Engineering, LLC, the Sole Source Provider for WesTech Clarifier Drive Units, Parts
and Repair Services for the Water Department in an Annual Amount Up to
$800,000.00 for the First Year and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for
the Same Amount
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0138 (CD 10) Accept Dedication of Approximately 6.276 Acres of Land
and Facility Improvements in North Fort Worth from Forestar (USA) Real Estate
Group Inc. for Bridgeview Park in Accordance with the Neighborhood and
Community Park Dedication Policy
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 25-0139 (ETJ/Parker County) (CD 3) Authorize Execution of Third
Amendment to Creation Agreement for Morningstar Ranch Municipal Utility District
No. 2 to Extend the Dealine for the District to Annex Additional Property into the
District's Boundaries
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 25-0183 (CD 5) Authorize the Acquisition of 0.567 Acres of Right -of -Way
Easement and 0.280 Acres of Permanent Drainage Easement from Real Property
Owned by Total E&P USA Barnett, LLC Located at 7101 Randol Mill Road, Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76120 in the Amount of $226,234.00 and Pay
Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $3,000.00 for a Total Cost of
$229,234.00 for the Randol Mill Hazardous Road Overtopping Mitigation Project
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0128 (ALL) Authorize Execution of the Fifteenth Amendment to City
Secretary Contract Number 48482 for the Computer Aided Dispatch System
Software Support Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies LLC to Add the
Routing Servers for the Computer Aided Dispatch Disaster Recovery, Test,
Training and Production Environments in the Amount of $31,305.00; Annual
Training in the Amount of $10,500.00; an Additional Amount of $121,420.00 to
Maintain Desktop, Mobile, and ProQA Integration Annual License Subscription to
Support the Addition of MedStar, for a Total Recurring Annual Amount of
$1,363,517.36 for the Fort Worth Fire and Police Departments through the
Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 25-0129 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 62414 with Gartner, Inc. for a Revised Contract Amount Not To
Exceed $124,837.00; and Authorize Execution of New Cooperative Agreement
with Gartner, Inc. Utilizing DIR-CPO-4927 to Hire Consultant to Conduct
Information Technology Assessment and Benchmark Study for a Total Contract
Amount Not To Exceed $245,220.00
Motion: Approved.
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3. M&C 25-0130 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of Artwork Commission Contract with
Skyrim Studio, Inc. in an Amount Up to $305,682.00 for Fabrication, Delivery,
Installation and Contingencies for Artwork at Sycamore Park, Located at 2400 E.
Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 25-0132 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Sole Source Agreement with
Nearmap US, Inc. for Citywide Aerial Photography Services in an Annual Amount
Up to $165,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal
Options in Increasing Amounts Not To Exceed Three Percent Per Annum for the
Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 25-0133 (ALL)
Authorize
Execution
of Cooperative Purchase Agreements
with GTS Technology
Solutions,
Inc. for
Hardware, Software, Technology, and
Maintenance for the
FY24 PD
Citywide
Camera Project (City Project No.
105516) For an Annual
Amount
Up to $600,000.00 with Four One -Year Renewal
Options for the Police
Department Through
the Information Technology Solutions
Department
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 25-0131 (CD 11) Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Contract
with Ball-Nogues Design Studio LLC in an Amount Up to $247,612.00 for
Fabrication, Delivery, Installation, and Contingencies for Artwork at Riverside
Park, Located at 501 Oakhurst Scenic Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76111
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 25-0134 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 57960 Utilizing a Texas Department of Information Resources
Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Voice Products, Inc. to Purchase NICE
Interactive Voice Response - CPE Integration Increasing the Annual Contract
Amount by $36,246.00 for a Revised Annual Amount Not to Exceed $136,246.00
for the Information Technology Solutions Department on Behalf of the
Communications and Public Engagement Department
Motion: Approved.
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8. M&C 25-0135 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc., in the Amount of $325,350.00, for the Design
and Preparation of Construction Documents for the Pecan Valley Golf Course
Bridge Replacement, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, Amend the Fiscal Year
2025 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27479-02-2025 and
27480-02-2025
9. M&C 25-0136 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 62518 with VP Imaging, Inc. d/b/a DocuNav Solutions for the
Purchase of Professional Services to Increase the Annual Contract Amount by
$19,750.40 for a Revised Annual Amount Not to Exceed $119,750.40 for the
Information Technology Solutions and Human Resources Departments
Motion: Approved.
10. M&C 25-0140 (ALL) Ratify Execution of a Contract with the United States Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission to Process Employment Discrimination
Cases for Fiscal Year 2025 and Authorize Acceptance of Funds in an Amount Up
to $93,740.00, Waive Indirect Costs, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27481-02-2025
11. M&C 25-0141 (CD 8, CD 9, and CD H) Authorize Execution of a Professional
Services Agreement, with RJN Group, Inc., in the Amount of $1,800,000.00,
from Available PayGo Residuals, for the Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Pilot
Program 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. 27482-02-2025
12. M&C 25-0142 (CD
5) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the Amount
of $1,505,171.00 to
an Engineering
Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., for a
Revised Amount of
$6,650,596.00,
for the Engineering
Support Services During
Construction, for the
Village Creek
Water Reclamation
Facility Primary Clarifiers
Replacement Phase
1 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. 27483-02-2025
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13. M&C 25-0144 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$934,633.00 for the Purchase of Ball Valves for Vertical Turbine Water Pumps
for the Water Department and to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the
Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27484-02-2025
14. M&C 25-0146 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$1,300,000.00 to Fund the First Renewal of a Contract with William J. Schultz,
Inc. dba Circle C Construction Company, for Sewer Main Extensions,
Replacements & Relocations Contract 2022 and Effect a Portion of Water's
Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27485-02-2025
15. M&C 25-0147 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to City Secretary
Contract 62599 with Wellness Coaches USA, LLC dba Ramp Health for Health
Coaching Services for City Employees, Eligible Spouses and Retirees to Increase
the Initial Three -Year Term Amount by $800,000.00 for a New Three -Year Term
Amount Up to $900,000.00 and Authorize Two One -Year Renewal Options in an
Annual Amount Up to $300,000.00 for the Human Resources Department
Motion: Approved.
16. M&C 25-0150 (CD 7 and ETJ) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Thalle
Construction Company, Inc in the Amount of $32,316,280.74 for Northside I11,
Phase 2, 54-inch, Part 1 and Chapel Hill West Addition, Phase 1 and 2, Adopt
Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of
Future Debt, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Cumulative Amount of
$34,108,381.30 to Provide Additional Funding for the Northside III 48-inch Water
Transmission Main Study & Land Project And Effect a Portion of Water's
Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program and
Amend The Transportation & Public Works 2025-2029 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6063-02-2025, Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
27486-02-2025, 27487-02-2025, and 27488-02-2025
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17. M&C 25-0152 (CD 10) Authorize
Execution of a Community
Facilities Agreement
with D.R. Horton - Texas,
LTD.,
with City Participation in
the Amount Not to
Exceed $5,228,112.86, for
Oversizing the Northstar Lift
Station Located in
Northwest Fort Worth, and
Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances to
Effect a Portion of
Water's Contribution to
the
Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27489-02-2025,
27490-02-2025, and 27491-02-2025
18. M&C 25-0155 (CD 3 and City of Benbrook) Authorize Execution of an
Engineering Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. in the Amount of $3,745,826.00
for the Mary's Creek Confluence Lift Station and Walnut Creek Lift Station
Design Project, Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse
Expenditures from Proceeds of Future Debt Project and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal Years 2025-2029
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6064-02-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 27492-02-2025
19. M&C 25-0157 (ALL) Authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Work
Shield, Inc. to Increase Annual Spending Authority by $100,000.00 for a New
Total Annual Spending Authority Up to $255,556.00 for the Second Renewal and
All Remaining Renewal Options, Based on Current Needs and Line Item Pricing in
the Original Agreement
Motion: Approved.
20. M&C 25-0159 (CD 2) Ratify Prior Execution of an Advance Funding Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of $910,000.00 for
the Farm to Market 156 at Cantrell-Sansom Road Water Main Relocation 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. 27493-02-2025
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21. M&C 25-0158 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with BIR JV, LLP d/b/a
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient Therapy in an Annual
Amount of $400,000.00 for the Initial One -Year Term and Authorize Four One -Year
Renewal Options
Motion: Approved.
22. M&C 25-0160 (ALL) Authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with
FMLASource, Inc. for Family Medical Leave Act and American Disabilities
Act Services to Increase Spending Authority by $100,000.00 for a Total Annual
Spending Authority Up to $316,240.00 for the Second Renewal Option and All
Remaining Renewal Options, Based on Current Needs and Line Item Pricing in the
Original Agreement
Motion: Approved.
23. M&C 25-0161 (CD 2, CD 4 and Haltom City) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Pape -Dawson Engineers, LLC in the Amount of $1,214,684.00 for
the Eastside Transmission Main in Beach Street Project, Adopt Resolution Expressing
Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Future Debt Project and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal
Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution 6065-02-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
27494-02-2025
24. M&C 25-0163 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of Low -Income Weatherization
Assistance Program Funds in an Amount Up to $1,180,000.00 from the Texas
Association of Community Action Agencies, Waive Indirect Costs of $29,029.00,
Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27495-02-2025
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25. M&C 25-0165 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs from the 2025 Low -Income Housing Energy
Assistance Program, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the United
States Department of Health and Human Services Designed to Provide Assistance for
Low to Moderate Income Residents to Lower Home Energy Costs through the City
of Fort Worth Weatherization Assistance Program, in an Amount Up to
$811,911.00, Waive Indirect Costs of $44,574.85, Authorize Execution of Related
Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27496-02-2025
26. M&C 25-0166 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of a New Ground Lease Agreement
Including Mandatory Improvements for Approximately 97,585 Square Feet of
Ground Space Known as Lease Sites E-23 and E-24 with Texas Sky Harbor, LLC at
Fort Worth Spinks Airport and a Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust with Texas Sky
Harbor and American National Bank of Texas for Lease Site E-23 and E-24 to
Facilitate the Construction of Two New Hangar Facilities
Motion: Approved.
27. M&C 25-0167 (ALL) Ratify Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance of Two
Grants from the Texas Veterans Commission in a Total Amount Up to
$700,000.00 for Assistance to Veterans with Security Deposits, Rent, Mortgage,
Utility Assistance and Accessibility and Safety Modifications to their Homes, Approve
Execution of Applicable Grant Contracts, Waive Indirect Costs and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27497-02-2025
28. M&C 25-0169 (CD 6, CD 9 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of a Contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc, in the Amount of $10,336,047.19, for
Combined Street Paving Improvements, Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Replacements for the 2022 Bond Year 2 - Contract 11 Project, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal Years 2025-2029
Capital Improvement Program, and for Street Repair Funding Amend the Fiscal Years
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27498-02-2025, 27499-02-2025,
and 27500-02-2025
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29. M&C 25-0172 (ALL) Adopt a Revised Emergency Medical Services Ordinance to be
Effective July 1, 2025, and Authorize Execution of Interlocal Agreements with Other
Local Jurisdictions to Authorize Fort Worth to Operate as the Licensed Emergency
Medical Services Provider and Furnish EMS System Services in Each Jurisdiction
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27501-02-2025
30. M&C 25-0177 (CD 4) Authorize Execution of Amendment Number 1 to the
Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with McCarthy Building Companies,
Inc., to Establish the Guaranteed Maximum Price in the Amount of $21,151,775.00
for Construction of the Ray White Road Widening Improvements Project from
Mirage Drive to the Bridge Over Bear Creek (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
31. M&C 25-0184 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of
$363,000.00 to a Contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for Additional Services for
Storm Drain Pipe Rehab Condition Assessment Citywide Project for a Revised
Contract Amount of $963,000.00
Motion: Approved.
32. M&C 25-0185 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment No.l in an Amount Up to
$800,000.00 to an Engineering Related Professional Services Agreement with Freese
and Nichols Inc., for the Revised Contract Amount of $895,900.00 for the
Development of a Stormwater Management Strategic Plan
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 25-4941 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
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There were no presentations of upcoming and recent events within the City and various
Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of M&C 25-0107 and
25-0107 (revised):
Megan Lasch
Alice Cruz
Alyssa Banta
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of M&C 25-0107:
Bethany Bryan
Reggie Jennings
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in opposition to Item 24-4946 & M&C 25-0143.
The following individuals completed a comment card in support of M&C 25-0107:
Amanda Inay
Rafael Berlanga
Gladys Guevara
Jose Lopez
Noe Guevara
The following individuals completed a comment card in support of M&C 25-0107
(revised):
Amanda Inay
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Rafael Berlanga
Gladys Guevara
Bethany Bryan
Jose Lopez
Noe Guevara
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
1. 25-4842 Board Appointment - District 2
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Chris Campbell be appointed to the Library Advisory Board for
a partial term effective February 25, 2025, and ending October 1, 2026.
Motion passed 10-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens absent.
2. 25-4943 Board Appointment - District 4
Motion: Council Member Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that the following individuals be appointed to the boards below for a
partial term effective February 25, 2025, and ending October 1, 2026:
Tyson W, Thompson — Park & Recreation Advisory Board
Jonathan Tye Lamberth — Plan Commission & Capital Improvements Plan
Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees
Motion passed 10-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens absent.
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
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1. 25-4946 A Resolution to Authorize Initiation of Rezoning for Certain Keller ISD
Properties in Council Districts 4, 7 and 10 in Accordance with the Comprehensive
Plan
Motion: Council Member I,auersdorf made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that Resolution No. 6066-02-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0,
Mayor Pro tern Bivens absent.
ORDINANCES
1. 25-4947 An Ordinance for the Seventieth Supplemental Concurrent Bond Authorizing
One or More Series of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Joint Revenue Bonds,
for Lawful Purposes; Providing the Security Therefore; Providing for the Sale,
Execution and Delivery Thereof Subject to Certain Parameters; and Providing Other
Terms, Provisions and Covenants with Respect Thereto
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Ordinance No. 27502-02-2025 be adopted. Motion passed
10-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens absent.
2. 25-4948 An Ordinance for the Seventy -First Supplemental Concurrent Bond
Authorizing One or More Series of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Joint
Revenue Bonds, for Lawful Purposes; Providing the Security Therefore; Providing
for the Sale, Execution and Delivery Thereof Subject to Certain Parameters; and
Providing Other Terms, Provisions and Covenants with Respect Thereto
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill,
that Ordinance No. 27503-02-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Mayor
Pro tem Bivens absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 25-0137 (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Amending the
Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy to Authorize the Use of Park
Dedication and Development Fees in Adjacent Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, to Revise
the Authorized Uses of Interest Earned on Park Dedication and Development Fees
Collected, and to Make Non -Substantive Changes
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Joel McElhany; b. Public Comment;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: It was the consensus of the Council to withdraw M&C 25-0137.
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2. M&C 25-0162 (CD 9) Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Dissolving Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 6, Riverfront Tax Increment Financing District
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Michael Hennig; 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
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 Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Blaylock, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 25-0162 be approved,
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 27505-02-2025 be adopted. Motion
passed 10-0, Mayor Pro tem Bivens absent.
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 Council to withdraw M&C 25-0107.
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2. M&C 25-0107 (Revised) (CD 2, CD 6, CD 8, and CD 11) Consider and Adopt
Five 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)
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that M&C 25-0107 (Revised) be approved as amended to remove
references to Irma Park, meaning the development will not receive a
Resolution of support from the City.
Council Member Nettles made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Beck, that M&C 25-0107 (Revised) be approved. Motion
failed 5-5, Mayor Parker, Council Members Lauersdorf, Nettles, Bech
and Martinez voting for and Council Members Flores, Crain, Williams,
Hill, and Blaylock voting against, Mayor Pro tem Bivens absent.
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that M&C 25-0107 (Revised) be approved as amended to remove
references to Irma Park, meaning the development will not receive a
Resolution of support from the City and Resolution Nos. 6067-02-2025,
6068-02-2025, 6069-02-2025, and 6070-02-2025 be adopted. Motion
passed 7-3, Council Members Flores, Crain, Lauersdorf, Williams, Hill,
Blaylock, and Martines voting for and Mayor Parker and Council
Members Nettles and Beck voting against, Mayor Pro tern Bivens
absent.
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3. M&C 25-0143 (ALL) Authorize Settlement and Acceptance of $650,000.00 for Full
and Final Settlement of All Claims Related to the Pre -Suit Mediation Styled The City
of Fort Worth v. Blue Sky Surveying & Mapping Corporation and David R. Petree;
Authorize Related Agreements and Releases; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance; and
Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that M&C 25-0143 be approved and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 27504-02-2025. Montion passed 10-0, Mayor Pro tem
Bivens absent.
D. Land
1. M&C 25-0180 (CD 2) Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in
Approximately 11.471 Acres of Land Located at 5610 Ten Mile Bridge, Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76179 from Hayco Realty, LTD. in the Amount of
$2,998,060.50, Including an In -Kind Donation of 3.824 Acres Valued at
$1,499,030.20, Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $45,000.00, and
Dedicate the Property as Parkland to be Known as Paloma Park
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, that M&C 25-0180 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Mayor
Pro tem Bivens absent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m. in
honor of the retirement of David Cooke and the passing of Judge Clifford Davis.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 1st day of April, 2025.
Attest: Ap i o d:
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a ette S. Goodall Mattie ker
ty Secretary Mayor
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