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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim"Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Bums, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throck-morton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION- Pastor Murray Richey,John Knox Presbyterian Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Murray Richey,John Knox Presbyterian Church.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. 'CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 17 2013
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of September 17, 2013, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-26462 withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda.
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V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18011 - Authorize Payment in the Amount of$433,341.00 to the Retired
Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund for Payments of Retiree Death Benefits
Under the City Code (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a payment, in the amount
of$433,341.00, to the Retired Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund to pay for retiree death
benefits, in accordance with the City Code.
2. M&C G-18012 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of A+ Limousine Inc. to Operate Two Limousines Within
the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority
(ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of two limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; A+
Limousine Inc., is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City;
A+ Limousine Inc., has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; A+
Limousine Inc., presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for two
limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of
two limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 20956-09-
2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to A+ Limousine Inc., for the use of the
streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine business,
which shall consist of the operation of two limousines for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by A+ Limousine Inc., and conditioned on A+
Limousine Inc., complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended.
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3. M&C G-18013 - Authorize Acceptance of $137,888.93 from the Camp Bowie
Public Improvement District, PID Number 8, for the Purchase and Installation of
Decorative Traffic Signal Poles on Camp Bowie Boulevard for the Local Air
Quality Si2nal Improvements Project(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
accept and place into the 2007 Critical Capital Project Fund $137,888.93 from the Camp Bowie
Public Improvement District, PID No. 8, for the Local Air Quality Signal Improvements Project,
including reimbursement of costs associated with decorative traffic signal poles.
4. M&C G-18014 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regardinu Application of Nessim Wahba Gerges d✓b/a Dream Limo Executive
Transportation Svc, to Operate Two Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth
and Adopt Ordinance Grantinp-Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of two limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Nessim
Wahbe Gerges d/b✓a Dream Limo Executive Transportation Svc, is qualified and financially able
to conduct a limousine service within the City; Nessim, Wahbe Gerges d/b✓a Dream Limo
Executive Transportation Svc, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Nessim Wahbe Gerges d/b/a Dream Limo Executive Transportation Svc, presented facts
in support of compelling demand and necessity for two limousines; the general welfare of the
citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of two limousines upon City streets,.alleys
and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 20957-09-2013 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Nessim Wahbe Gerges d/b/a Dream Limo Executive Transportation Svc, for the use
of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine
business, which shall consist of the operation of two limousines for a one-year period beginning
on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Nessim Wahbe Gerges d/b/a Dream
Limo Executive Transportation Svc, and conditioned on Nessim Wahbe Gerges d/b/a Dream
Limo Executive Transportation Svc, complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI
of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
5. M&C G-18015 - Adopt Ordinance Decreasing the Number of Authorized
Positions in the Classification of Officer by Forty-Six, Thereby Decreasing the
Total Number of Authorized Civil Service Positions in the Police Department by
Forty-Six (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20958-09-
2013 adjusting the total number of authorized sworn positions in the Police Department by
decreasing 46 positions in the classification of Officer, thereby reducing the total authorized civil
service staffing of the department by 46 positions to 1,549; providing a statement of purpose and
intent; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of prior non-conflicting ordinances and
shall repeal prior conflicting ordinances.
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6. M&C G-18016- Authorize Ap2lication for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, Funds
in the Amount Up to $37,500.00 from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, The
Walsh Foundation Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities and American Airlines for
the 2013 Community Action Partners' Rising Stars Youth Leadership Initiative
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the application for and
acceptance of, if awarded, funds in the amount up to $37,500.00 from the Sid W. Richardson
Foundation, The Walsh Foundation, Pat and Enunit Smith Charities and American Airlines for
the 2013 Community Action Partners' Rising Stars Youth Leadership Initiative; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20959-09-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of $37,500.00, subject to receipt of grants from the Sid W.
Richardson Foundation, The Walsh Foundation, Pat and Errunitt Smith Charities and American
Airlines, for the same purpose as reflected above.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11581 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Vulcan Inc., in the Amount
Up to $242,000.00 for the First Year for Aluminum Siun Blanks for the
Transportation and Public Works Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with Vulcan Inc., in the amount up to $242,000.00 for the first year, for aluminum sign blanks
for the Transportation and Public Works Department.
2. M&C P-11582 - Authorize Purchase of a Backhoe Loader from Holt Texas, LTD
d/b/a Holt Cat, in the Amount of$98,907.00 Using a Cooperative Contract for the
Water Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a backhoe
loader from Holt Texas, LTD d/b/a Holt Cat, in the amount of $98,907.00, using the Texas
Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 345-10 for the Water Department.
3. M&C P-11583 - Authorize Purchase of Two Front Loaders from Holt Texas, LTD
d/b/a Holt Cat, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Transportation and Public
Works and Parks and Community Services Departments in the Amount of
$286,882.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of two front
loaders from Holt Texas, LTD d/b/a Holt Cat, using the Texas Association of School Boards
Cooperative Contract No. 424-13 for the Transportation and Public Works and Parks and
Community Services Departments in the amount of$286,882.00.
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4. M&C P-11584 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with National
Pump and Compressor, Ltd. and Barco Pump for a Combined Amount Up to
$150,000.00 for the First Year for Various Pump and Hose Rentals for the Water
Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase
Agreements with National Pump and Compressor, Ltd., and Barco Pump, for a combined
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amount up to $150,000.00 for the first year, for various pump and hose rentals for the Water
Department.
5. M&C P-11585 - Authorize Purchase of a Ford F450 Box Van from Philpott
Motors, LTD d/b/a Philpott Ford, in the Amount of $50,575.25 Using a
Cooperative Contract for the Library(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a Ford
F450 Box Van with a hydraulic lift from Philpott Motors, LTD d/b/a Phillpott Ford, in the
amount of$50,575,25, using the Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No.
358-10 for the Library Department.
6. IM&C P-11586 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Altitude Technologies, Inc.
d/b/a Chinook Medical Gear, Inc., in the Amount of $200,000.00 for the First
Year, Usinp, a General Services Administration Cooperative Contract for Medical
Kits for the Police Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with Altitude Technologies, Inc., d/b/a Chinook Medical Gear, Inc., in the amount of
$200,000.00 for the first year, using General Services Administration Cooperative Contract No.
GS-07F-598R for medical kits for the Police Department.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15622 - Authorize Rescinding the Sale of Tax Foreclosed Property
Located at 410 West Shaw Street to A New Home 4 U Inc., and Refunding the
Purchase Price of$11,111.11 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Rescind the sale of the tax
foreclosed property described as Lots 13 through 17, Block 48, South Hemphill Heights
Addition located at 410 West Shaw Street to A New Home 4 U Inc. (M&C L-15297); void the
Tax Resale Deed and refund A New Home 4 U Inc., the sale price, in the amount of$11,111.11,
that it paid; authorize the City Manager to execute, accept and record the appropriate instrumets;
and advertise the property at the next available sealed bid sale.
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2. M&C L-15623 - Authorize Purchase of Property Located at 8615 Shelby Lane
from the Estate of Narrel Marie Traynham in the Amount of $207,390.00 Plus
Approximately $10,000-00 in Closing Costs, Dedicate Property as Parkland for
the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20960-09-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Dedication Fees
Fund, in the amount of $217,390.00, from available funds, for the purpose of purchase of
property located at 8615 Shelby Lane; approve the purchase of the property located at 8615
Shelby Lane from the Estate of Narrel Marie Traynham, in the amount of $207,390.00 plus
closing costs, estimated at $10,000.00; authorize the execution of the appropriate closing
documents to complete the purchase; and accept the property and dedicate the property as
parkland upon acceptance.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26452 - Authorize Execution of a Fair Housing Assistance Program
Cooperative Agreement Through the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission
with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal
Year 2014, Authorize Acceptance of Funds in the Amount Up to $760,000.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Fair
Housing Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement through the Fort Worth Human Relations
Commission with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal
Year 2014 and accept funds, in the amount up to $760,000.00, for a contractual award, in the
amount up to $746,623.00,plus current and future accrued interest from contractual award funds,
in the amount up to $13,777.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20961-09-2013
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, in the amount of
$760,000.00, subject to receipt of funds from the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), for the purpose of resolving housing discrimination complaints and
conducting training mandated by HUD.
2. M&C C-26453 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Systems Agreement
with the City of Bedford for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way
Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications Systems Agreement with the City of Bedford for participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The City of Bedford will reimburse its
share of operations and maintenance to ensure no cost to the City of Fort Worth by paying an
annual reimbursement estimated to be approximately $7,600.00. The City of Bedford will
reimburse the City of Fort Worth for their share of the Software Upgrade Agreement.
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3. M&C C-26454 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., in the
Amount of$76,320.00 for Cyber Security Training for Non-Security Information
Technolo2y Staff in Multiple City De artments (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with International Information Systems Security Certification
Consortium, Inc., in the amount of $76,320.00, for cyber security training for non-security
information technology personnel in multiple City departments to be funded through a grant
from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
4. IM&C C-26455 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with GenCore Candeo,
Ltd. d/b/a The Genesis Group, in the Amount of $64,618.33 for the Acquisition
and Implementation of Upgrades to the City's Public Safety Radio
Communications System Management Systems to Enhance Radio Traffic Data
Collection and Reporting(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with GenCore Carideo, Ltd. d/b/a The Genesis Group, in the amount of$64,618.33,
for the acquisition and implementation of upgrades to the City's Public Safety Radio
Communications System Management Systems to enhance radio traffic data collection and
reporting.
5. M&C C-26456 - Authorize Consent to Assignment of Tax Abatement Agreement,
City Secretary Contract No. 38825, by Hemphill Joint Venture for the
Rehabilitation of a Building for Retail/Office Space Located at 117 West
Seminary Drive in the Hemphill/Berry Neighborhood Empowerment Zone to
SE/AM Properties, L.P., and Authorize Execution of Related Assignment
Agreement(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the consent to the
assignment by Hemphill Joint Venture, of their rights, duties and obligations under its Tax
Abatement Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 38825, for the rehabilitation of a building for
retail/office space located at 117 West Seminary Drive in the Hemphill/Berry Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone to SE/AM Properties, L.P.; and authorize the City Manager to execute an
Assignment Agreement with SE/AM Properties, L.P.
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6. M&C C-26457 - Authorize Execution of a Mutual Aid Agreement for Public
Works Services with Participating Local Governments Within the North Central
Texas Council of Governments Region (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Mutual
Aid Agreement for public works services with participating local governments within the North
Central Texas Council of Governments region.
7. M&C C-26458 - Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Agreement with Northwest Independent School District on Property Located on
Willow Springs Road Near the Southwest Corner of U.S. Highway 287 and Blue
Mound Road, Containinp, 18.627 Acres of Land in Tract 8A04, Abstract 1268
James Ri2hly Survey at No Expense to the City (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Storrnwater Facility Maintenance Agreement with Northwest Independent School District, on
property located on Willow Springs Road near the southwest comer of U.S. Highway 287 and
Blue Mound Road, containing 18.627 acres of land in Tract 8A04, Abstract No, 1268, James
Righly Survey, at no expense to the City.
8. M&C C-26459 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. I to City Secretary
Contract No. 43459, with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the Amount of
$115,570.00, for the Beaumont Street and Zwolle Street Storm Drain
Improvements Project - Terminal Deen, Thereby Revising the Total Contract
Amount to $2,148,881.50 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Change
Order No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 43459, with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the
amount of$115,570.00, for the Beaumont Street and Zwolle Street Storm Drain Improvements
Project- Terminal Deen, thereby revising the total contract amount to $2,148,881.50.
9. M&C C-26460 - Authorize Execution of a Trial Agreement with DriveCarn, Inc.,
for Trial Use of Fifty DCP3 Event Recorders for the Water Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Trial
Agreement with DriveCam, Inc, for the trial use of 50 DCP3 Event Recorders on Water
Department vehicles,
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10. M&C C-26461 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant
County College District to Establish a Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Supply
Program (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County College District to establish a vehicle repair and
maintenance supply program.
12. M&C C-26463 - Ratify Applications for and Acceptance of Awards Under the
Fiscal Year 2011 and Fiscal Year 2012 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
from the United States Department of Justice in the Amount Not to Exceed
$41,476.64, Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of $41,476.64 in Matching
Funds and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify applications for and
acceptance of grant awards from the United States Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2011 and
Fiscal Year 2012 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, in the amount not to exceed $41,476.64;
authorize a transfer, in the amount of$41,476.64, from the General Fund to the Grants Fund for
the City's match; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20962-09-2013 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, in the amount of $82,953.28, of which
$41,476.64 is a grant from the United States Department of Justice FY 2011 and FY 2012
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, and $41,476.64 is from available funds, for the purpose of
purchasing bulletproof vests.
13. M&C C-26464 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with United Community
Centers, Inc., in the Amount Up to $132,990.00 to Continue Operation of a Youth
Safe Haven Program at the Bethlehem Community Center in Fort Worth
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with the United Community Centers, Inc., a non-profit organization, in the amount up
to $132,990.00, to continue operation of a Youth Safe Haven Program at the Bethlehem
Community Center in Fort Worth.
14. M&C C-26465 - Authorize Execution of Agreements with Compliant Wrecker
Companies for Police Initiated Towing Services for the Police Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
agreements with compliant wrecker companies for police initiated towing services for the Police
Department,
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15. M&C C-26466 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Safe City
Commission, Inc., in the Amount of $300,000.00 to Operate One Safe Place as a
Regional Family Justice Center for Tarrant County During Fiscal Year 2014
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Safe City Commission, Inc., in the amount of$300,000.00, to operate One Safe
Place as a Regional Family Justice Center for Tarrant County during Fiscal Year 2014.
16. M&C C-26467 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
the Police Executive Research Forum in the Amount of$105,000.00 to Conduct a
Staffing Allocation Study for the Fort Worth Police Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with the Police Executive Research Forum, in the amount of
$105,000.00, to conduct a staffing allocation study for the Fort Worth Police Department.
17. M&C C-26468 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Safe City
Commission, Inc., in the Amount of $235,195.00 to Continue Operation of a
Community Advocacy Crime Prevention Program (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Safe City Commission, Inc., in the amount of$235,195.00, to continue operation
of a Community Advocacy Crime Prevention Program.
18. M&C C-26469 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Safe City
Commission, Inc., in the Amount of$75,000.00 to Continue the Operation of the
Crime Stoppers Call Center for Fiscal Year 2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Safe City Commission, Inc., in the amount of $75,000.00, to continue the
operation of a Crime Stoppers Call Center for Fiscal Year 2014.
19. M&C C-26470 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with P.C. Contractors, LLC,
in the Amount of $502,611.03 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2003, STM-F on Grayson Street, South Hampshire Boulevard and Little
John Avenue, Provide for Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Proiect Total
Cost in the Amount of $558,742.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$558,742.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, in the amount of $280,307.00, to the
Water Capital Projects Fund, and in the amount of $278,435.00, to the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20963-09-2013 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of$280,307.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of executing a contract with P.C. Contractors, LLC for Water and Sanitary
Sewer Replacement Contract 2003, STM-F on Grayson Street, South Hampshire Boulevard and
Little John Avenue; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20964-09-2013 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of $278,435.00,
from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with P.C. Contractors, LLC, in the amount of$502,611.03.
20. M&C C-26471 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of
$331,662.00 with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., for a Revised Total Contract
Amount of $1,067,616.40 for Engineerinp- and Design Services for the Casino
Beach/Watercress Water and Sewer Improvements Phase I at Lake Worth and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20965-09-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake Worth Gas Lease
Capital Improvement Fund, in the amount of $331,662.00, from Gas Well Revenues, for the
purpose of transferring said funds to the Water Capital Projects Fund to execute a contract
amendment with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., for engineering and design services associated
with the Casino Beach/Watercress Water and Sewer Improvements Phase I at Lake Worth;
authorize the transfer of $331,662.00 from the Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital Improvement
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20966-09-2013
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, in the
amount of $331,662.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2, in the amount of$331,662.00, with
Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., for the same purpose as reflected above,
21. M&C C-26472 - Authorize Execution of a One Year License Agreement with
Fiesta Mart, Inc., for a Total Annual Cost in the Amount of $14,400.00 to
Continue Lease of Office Space Located at 4245 East Berry Street for the Water
Department(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a one-
year License Agreement with Fiesta Mart, Inc.; to continue leasing approximately 130 square
feet for the Water Department Satellite Customer Service Center in the Fiesta Mart at the comer
of Miller and Berry Streets at a rate of$1,200.00 per month for a total annual cost in the amount
of$14,400.00; and authorize the term of the License Agreement to begin October 1, 2013, and
terminate September 30, 2014, with the option to renew for one additional year.
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22. M&C C-26473 - Authorize One Year License Agreement with Fiesta Mart, Inc.,
for a Total Annual Cost in the Amount of $13,200.00 to Continue the Lease of
Satellite Office Space Located at 102 Northwest 28th Street for the Water
Department and Municipal Court (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a one-
year License Agreement with Fiesta Mart, Inc., to continue leasing approximately 180 square
feet for the Water Department and Municipal Court Satellite Customer Service Center located in
the Carnival Food Store at the comer of Northwest 28th Street and North Main Street at a rate of
$1,100.00 per month for a total annual cost in the amount of$13,200.00; and authorize the term
of this License Agreement to begin October 1, 2013, and terminate September 30, 2014, with the
option to renew for an additional one-year term.
23. M&C C-26474 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc.
d1b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the Amount of$278,650.00 for M-245
Sanitary Sewer Repair Within Gateway Park, Provide for Project Costs and
Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $307,650.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount of
$278,650.00, for M-245 Sanitary Sewer Repair within Gateway Park.
24. M&C C-26475 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Teias Commercial
Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $722,683.50 for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 75, Part 2 on Medford Road from Chelsea Road to
Stratford Park Drive, Provide for Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Proiect
Total Cost in the Amount of $802,683.50 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer, in the
amount of $279,489.00, from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, in the amount of
$224,489.00, to the Water Capital Projects Fund and in the amount of$55,000.00, to the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20967-09-2013 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of $224,489.00,
from available funds, for the purpose of executing a contract with Tejas Commercial
Construction, LLC., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 75, Part 2; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20968-09-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund, in the amount of$55,000.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as
reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with TeJas Commercial Construction,
LLC, in the amount of$722,683.50.
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25. M&C C-26476 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Archer
Western, LLC, in the Amount of$931,000.00 for the Construction of the Gravity
Belt Thickener Addition at Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility and
Provide for Project Mana2ement and Contingencies for a Total Project Cost in
the Amount of$968,930.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a construction contract
with Archer Western, LLC, in the amount of $931,000.00, for the construction of the Gravity
Belt Thickener Addition at Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility and provide for project
management and contingencies for a total project cost in the amount of$968,930.00.
26. M&C C-26477 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with National Field
Services in the Amount of $261,510.00 for the Power System Arc Flash Study at
the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with National Field Services, in the amount of $261,510.00, for the Power System
Arc Flash Study at the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. IOCS - 1898- Notice of Claims for Alle2ed Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract- Removed from Consent Agenda
11. M&C C-26462 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Alliance for Children in
the Amount Not to Exceed $64,000.00 to Assist with the Fundinil of Child Abuse
Prevention Programs in the City of Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2014 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution with Alliance of Children, in
the amount not to exceed $64,000.00, in order to assist with the funding of Child Abuse
Prevention Programs for Fiscal Year 2014.
Council Member Jordan requested that Council allow him to recuse from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26462 be approved. The motion carried 8
ayes to 0 nays with 1 recusal by Council Member Jordan.
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Ix. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for National Night Out in Texas
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented a proclamation for National Night Out in Texas to Chief
Jeff Halstead, Police Department. He stated that the National Association of Town Watch
(NATW), in conjunction with the City of Fort Worth, was sponsoring a unique, nationwide
crime, drug and violence prevention program on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, entitled "National
Night Out in Texas", where police-community partnerships, neighborhood safety, awareness and
cooperation were important themes. He added that the "30th Annual National Night Out in
Texas" provided a unique opportunity for the City of Fort Worth to Join forces with thousands of
other communities across the world in promoting cooperative, police-community crime
prevention efforts. He further stated that it was essential that all citizens of Fort Worth,
including 1,100 Neighborhood Crime Watch groups, 185 Citizen on Patrol groups, graduates of
the Citizens Police Academy and members of Volunteers in Policing assisted the City's dedicated
police officers by playing a vital role and being aware of the importance of crime prevention
programs and the impact that their participation could have on reducing crime, drugs and
violence in Fort Worth. He requested that all citizens of Fort Worth join the Fort Worth Police
Department and the NATW in supporting the "30th Annual National Night Out in Texas."
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition
Mayor Price presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Dick Ruddell, President and Executive
Director of The T. She stated that the City of Fort Worth recognized Mr. Ruddell on the
occasion of his retirement from The Fort Worth Transportation Authority. She added that under
Mr. Ruddell's leadership, The T transitioned from primarily a bus system with a commuter rail
line to a regional transit leader. She further stated that Mr. Ruddell led the development and
implementation of the SPUR route on East Lancaster, Sierra Vista Transit in southeast Fort
Worth, Molly the Trolley, and the Fort Worth Bike Sharing Program, which was the first in the
country sponsored by a transit agency. She expressed appreciation to Mr. Ruddell for his service
and for his unwavering support of transit issues important to the City of Fort Worth.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communications G-18020, G-18021 and
G-18023 were donations and would be moved up on the agenda.
4. M&C G-18020 - Authorize Execution of a Ground Lease Agreement with The
Community Foundation Protect Henrv, LLC, Allowing for Real Property
Improvements and Acceptance of a Gift Deed Conveying to the City of For
Worth all Interest in any Real Property Improvements, Fixtures and Equipment
at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Ground Lease Agreement
with Community Foundation Project Henry, LLC, for a portion of the City's real property at the
Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center. The ground lease will include a provision
allowing Community Foundation Project Henry, LLC, to construct improvements to the animal
shelter property; and authorize the acceptance of a gift deed granting the City of Fort Worth all
interest in any improvements made by Community Foundation Project Henry, LLC, to the
property as well as any associated fixtures and equipment.
Council Member Bivens presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Vicki Andrews, The
Community Foundation of North Texas, and Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance
Department.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-1$020 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C G-18021 - Authorize Acceptance of Twenty-Six Bicycles Valued in the
Amount of $31,776-99 Donated by the Fort Worth Police Department Bike
Support Group (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of 26 bicycles, valued in the
amount of$31,776.99, donated by the Fort Worth Police Department Bike Support Group.
Mayor Price presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. John Joyce and Mr. Glen Hahn, Fort
Worth Police Department Bike Support Group Board of Directors members.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18021 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. M&C G-18023 - Authorize Acceptance of Monetary Donations Totaling
$19,290.69 from the Forest Park Pool Sneak Peek Fundraiser and the Radler
Foundation to Support the Learn to Swim Scholarship Program, Authorize
Transfer of Said Funds from the General Fund to the Special Trust Fund and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of monetary donations
totaling $19,290.69 from the Forest Park Pool Sneak Peek Fundraiser and The Radler
Foundation to support the Learn to Swim Scholarship Program; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund, in the amount of
$19,290.69, for the purpose of supporting the City of Fort Worth's Learn to Swim Scholarship
Program; authorize a transfer, in the amount of$19,290.69, from the General Fund to the Special
Trust Fund for the same purpose as reflected above; and adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, in the amount of
$19,290.00 for the same purpose as reflected above.
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Council Member Bums presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Thais Conway, Director of
Communications and Public Affairs, The Radler Foundation, Ms. B.J. Goergen, Director, The
Radler Foundation, and Ms. Nancy Bunton, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Set-vices
Department.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scar-th, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18023 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 20969-09-2013 and 20970-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcominp,and Recent Events
Council Member Bivens announced that the JavaFW Caffeinated Town Hall meeting would be
held on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church,
Roy Bivens Fellowship Hall, 5225 Ramey Street. She added that the demolition at the comer of
East Berry Street and Stalcup Avenue with School Board Trustees, students from the Urban
Planning Team at Dunbar High School, and students of Eastern Hills High School, originally
scheduled for September 26th would be held at a later date.
Council Member Allen Gray expressed condolences to Ms. Wanda Conlin, former Chair of the
City Plan Commission, and Mr. Don Boren, for the loss of their son, Mr. Jim Conlin, and
requested that the meeting be adjourned in his honor. She expressed appreciation to Mayor Price
and Mr. Jerome Albritton, Senior Deputy City Marshal, and everyone who attended the
Southeast Community Praise Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2013. She stated that there were
over 250 walkers, and it was a huge success.
Council Member Jordan announced that the Fort Worth National Night Out Kick-Off
Celebration would take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
the Fort Worth Central Super Target in Montgomery Plaza, 301 Carroll Street.
Council Member Espino announced that the City of Fort Worth Employees 12th Annual
Hispanic Heritage Celebration, entitled "Hispanics Serving and Leading Our Nation through
Pride and Honor" would take place at City Hall on Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. He added that there would be food, live entertainment, and an art exhibit, and
that this year's guest speaker would be Mr. Jacinto Ramos, Jr., Fort Worth Board of Trustees,
District 1. He also announced that the 2014 Bond Program Public Input Meeting would take
place Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the All Saints Catholic Church, 214
Northwest 20th Street.
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Council Member Bums announced that the 2014 Bond Program District 9 Public Input Meetings
would take place on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Amphibian Stage Productions,
120 South Main Street, and on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. at the Greenbriar
Community Center, 5200 Hemphill Street.
Mayor Pro tem Zinu-nerman announced that the 2013 White Cane Day Walk, hosted by the
Lighthouse for the Blind, would take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the
First United Methodist Church parking lot, 800 West Fifth Street. He added that there would be
a brief program followed by lunch at the church. He stated that this was an opportunity for the
public to experience what it was like to walk in the shoes of someone who was blind and
encouraged everyone to attend,
Council Member Scarth announced that the North Division's Police Bike Rodeo would take
place on Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Home Depot, 7100
North Freeway. He added that bike safety and safety equipment courses would be available. He
also announced that the East Fort Worth Festival would take place on Saturday, October 12,
2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Family Pet Care, 1501 Handley Drive,
Mayor Price announced that a bike ride would take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at
5:30 p.m. at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. She stated that
mayors nationwide kicked off the No Text and Drive Pledge last week called "It Can Wait",
sponsored by AT&T. She encouraged everyone to sign the pledge by texting responses to
#646329.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
.1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Sl-ingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino
that the following individuals be reappointed to Place 7 on various boards, effective
September 24, 2013, and with a term expiring as follows:
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• Re-appointment of Ms. Marty Craddock tn the Appeals Board
• Re-appointment of Mr. Michael Ward to the Building Standards
Commission
TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 1,2015
• Re-appointment ofMr. Michael Ward k` the Aviation Advisory Board
• Re-appointment of Mr. Juuzeu Bn|| to the ISoozd of A/6uxtucut -
[oozmcn:iml and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment
• Re-appointment of Mr. Wade Chappell to the Board of A/6uubueut —
Residential
• Bc-upyoirknoeut of Mr. ]iro VVei{hoitcr to the City Plan C0000lioaiou and
Capital lulpnovtnucu{x Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Peen
• 8c-opp0ioU0cut of Mr. l.8oy Crockett to the C00000uoity [)ovel0pnOtot
Council
• Re-appointment of Mr. Nick C}ouuuto the Zoning Commission and the Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Board
• Re-appointment of Mr. Barry Wallis tn the Library Advisory Board
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes tO0nays.
2. Council Proposal No. 297 - Waiver of Festival Equipment Rental Fee for the
Hararribee Festival (Continued from a Previous Meetin2)
lt was recommended that the City Council approve u waiver of the festival equipment rental fees
for the Tarrant County Black Histo[ioal and Genealogical Society, Inc., for the October 5, 2013,
Fourth/\zunua1 Tarrant County Burocnbcn Festival to be held at Evans Avenue Plaza.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Council Proposal No. 297 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
tOOnays.
XII. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Motion: Council Member Sbio�l*toonnadeanuodon` seconded by Council ��cnubcrBivoox,
that C000tU Monuboc W.B. "Ziro" Zicuineonau be uooduutcd an Mayor Poo
Tccuporc for the Fort VVodh City Council. The motion carried unanimously g ayes
<nOnays.
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XIII. 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.
XIV. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Appointing CitV of Fort Worth Municipal Judge Benita F. Harper
for the Purpose of a De Novo Hearin Re2ardinp, the Application of Maredi
Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service for Grant of Taxicab Operating Authority
within the City of Fort Worth
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing City of Fort Worth
Municipal Judge Ben.ita F. Harper for the purpose of a de novo hearing regarding the application
of Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service for grant of taxicab operating authority within
the City of Fort Worth,
Mr. Kelly Hollingsworth, 17311 Dallas Parkway, Suite 115, Dallas, appeared before Council in
support of the resolution.
Mr, Mumuneed Awan, Mr. Izzeldin Mohamin, and Mr. Fatih Amin, 1225 Corporate Drive, Suite
H, Arlington, completed speaker cards in support of the resolution but did not address the
Council.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Resolution No. 4246-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
2. A Resolution Adopting Revised Funding Plan for Retiree Healthcare Benefits for
Eligible Retirees and Dependents
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting revised funding plan for
retiree healthcare benefits for eligible retirees and dependents.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman, that Resolution No. 4247-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B.
1. M&C G-18017 - Authorize Transfer of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budgeted Funding in
the Amount of S13,795,537.00 to the Public A2encies Retirement Services Retiree
Health Care Plan Trust(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of the Fioou| Year 2013
budgeted funding, in the amount of$lJ`795,537.A0, to the Public Agencies Retirement Services
Retiree Health Care Plan Trust.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18017 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes toOnays.
2. M&C G-18018 - Authorize Confirmation of the Reappointment of Sharon Barnes
as a Member of the City of Fort Worth Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil
Service Commission for a Three Year Term Expiring on October 1, 2016 (��LL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the 000fironatioo of the reappointment of
Sharon Barnes on u coenubcr of the City of Fort VVodb Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil
Service Commission for u three-year term expiring ouOctober l, 2016.
Motion: Council Member Sbiuu]etoo made u motion, seconded by Mayor Pro t000
Zioomeoouo. that Mayor and Council Communication G-18018 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes 1oOnays.
3. M&C G-18019 - Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $1,530,000.00 from the
Parking Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget to the Parking Garag
Capital Proiects Fund for Improvements to the Commercial Space in the Houston
Street Gara2e and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recorrimended that the City Council authorize a transfer, in the amount of$1,530,000.00,
from the Parking Garage Capital Projects Fuodfbcicupnnvnooeututotbeoouuoeroiu| mpuccootbo
west side of the Houston Street Garage; and adopt an nppooydu&ioo ordinance iuurtaxbug
estimated receipts and appropriations 'in the Parking Garage Capital Projects Fund, in the amount
of$1,530,000.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Bums made ocnodoo' seconded by Mayor Pro teooZimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Coououoicudou <3-18019 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20971-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
toOnays.
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6. M&C G48022 - Authorize Transfer from the Fiscal Year 2013 Water and Sewer
Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$1,010,302.42 to Support the Fort Worth Public Art Prourarn and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance, and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2,
Administration, Article 111, Boards and Commissions, Division 2, Art Commission
and Public Art Program, Section 2-61, Funding of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth to Allow for a One-Time Transfer from the Specially Funded Capita
Projects Fund for the Fort Worth Public Art Program to the General Fund to
Design, Fabricate and Install a World Trade Center Exhibit at the Fort Worth
Museum of Science and History in an Amount Up to $222,159.00 and
Appropriation of Said Funds into the General Fund (ALL -COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer, in the amount of
$1,010,302.42, from the Fiscal Year 2013 Water and Sewer Fund to the Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund to support the Fort Worth Public Art Program, adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund, in the amount of $1,010,302.42, from available funds, for the purpose of Fort
Worth Public Art Program administration, conservation and maintenance of the Fort Worth
Public Art collection, and for new public art projects and initiatives; and adopt an ordinance
amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth,Texas(1986), Chapter 2, "Administration", Article
111, "Boards and Commissions", Division 2, "Art Commission and Public Art Program", Section
2-61, "Funding", to allow for a one-time transfer from the Specially Funded Capital Projects
Fund for the Fort Worth Public Art Program to the General Fund, in an amount up to
$222,159.00, and increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund, in an
amount up to $222,159.00, for the purpose of reimbursing the General Fund for costs associated
with the installation of a World Trade Center artifact at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton rnade a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18022 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 20972-09-2013 and Ordinance No. 20973-09-2013 be adopted. The
motion canied unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
8. M&C G-18024 - Adopt a Resolution Designating an Area as the Northeast 820/1-
30 Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt
Ordinance Establishing the Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 40 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 5) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
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It was recon-u-nended that the City Council adopt a resolution designating the Northeast 820/1-30
area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; conduct a public hearing regarding the
establishment of the Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 40,
pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code Chapter 312;
and adopt an ordinance designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as "Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 40, City of Fort Worth, Texas"; providing the effective
and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and containing other
matters related to the Zone.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Adm=inistrative Assistant, Housing and Economic Development Department,
appeared before Council and gave a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
G-18024 be approved and Resolution No. 4248-09-2013 and Ordinance No. 209'74-
09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
9. M&C G-18025 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Amending the
Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
Three, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Downtown TIF (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning an amendment to
the Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth,
Texas, Downtown TIF, as set forth in Exhibit A of the ordinance, to afford an opportunity for
interested persons to speak for or against the proposed amendment, the boundaries of the
Downtown TIF, or the concept of Tax Increment Financing; and close the public hearing and
adopt an ordinance approving an amended Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF); making various findings
related to such amended plan.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
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a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Marguerite Jones, Business Development Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and gave a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were nu citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro 1ccuZioou00000 made u motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Cn000nuoioubou {}-18O25 be
approved and Ordinance No. 20975-00-2013 be adopted with the following
uzueodmcotm: add Whereas clauses, add o new Section 3ioreference the Tax Code,
specify the City's participation rate ui 60% of real property tux increment to tbtTIF
Fund, and tochange the newspaper publication date io Section ).5 to September \6,
20l3. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes toUnays.
C. Purchase of Eguipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-1 1587 - Authorize Purchase of Eleven Dump Trucks from Rush Truck
Centers of Texas, L.P., Usinfj, a Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative
Contract for the Transportation and Public Works and Water Departments in tile
Amount of$1,394,252.16 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
{t was recoouoeudcdthat the City Council authorize the purchase nfil dump trucks from Rush
Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., using the 7`oxux Association of Sobno) Boards Cooperative
Contract No. 358-10 for the Transportation and Public Works and Water Departments, in the
amount of$1,394,252.16.
Motion: Council Member 8bioglctou made u motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern,
Ziouocoouo, that Mayor and Council Coououoicotinu P-1 1587 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously g ayes toOnays.
,D' Land
1. M&C L-15624 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Amendment and Renewal with
Town Center MaIL L.P., for Office Space at LaGran Plaza, 4200 South Freeway
for the Planni" and Development Department in the Amount of $16,719.36 for
Year One and the Amount of $18,892.92 for Years Two and Three (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
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Tt was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution ofn Lease Amendment and
Rsocwui with Town Center Mail, [.y., for office mpuoc at I.aGrno Y!mzu, 4200 South Freeway,
for the amount of$16'719.30 for Year One, and in the amount of$18,892.92 for Years Two and
Three; and authorize the agreement to be effective October l, 2013, and ending 8oyteoobcr 30,
2014, with the right to cencvv uuuua[|y for two additional one-year ieonu.
Motion: Council Member Bums made 4 uzniiOo` seconded by Council MeruberEmpiuo, that
Mayor and Council Communication I.-15024 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes 1o0nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. �
Company for Administration of Medicare Advajitap_e Plans to Increase Total
Contract Amount Up to $3,706,195.00 for the Second Year to Encompass Costs of
Participation by all Medicare-Elipible Plan Participants (ALL COUNCIL
It was recommended that the City Council authorize an amendment to the agreement with Aetna
Life Insurance Company for administration oftwo fully insured Medicare Advantage P)nuo to
increase the total contract amount upto $3,70h`195.00 for the second year io order t0 eocOozpUuo
costs of participation by all Medicare-eligible Plan participants.
Motion: Mayor Pro tenn Zimmerman made u motion, seconded by Council Muozhec Ocadb,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26478 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously y ayes t00nays.
2. M&C C-26479 - Authorize Five Year Tax Abatement Agreement with Texas
Reverse Exchanpe Holding Company, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company,
as Exchange Accommodation Titleholder for CCLG Partners, LLC, a Texas
Limited Liability Company, for the Construction of a Strip Mail for Retail and
Restaurant Use at 301 W. Northside Drive and 1215 N. Houston Street in the
Northside Neiphborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a five-year Tax Abatement Agreement with
I.uxuo Rovscmo Exchange Holding Company, I.[.C, a Tozna Liability Company, as Ezobnuge
AocouuuodatiooTiLleboldor for CCL(} yudonry' L.I.C, aToxmm Limited Liability Company, for
the construction of strip cou}l for retail and restaurant use at 301 West Nor1buide Drive and
l2l5 North Houston Street iu thcNodhuide Neighborhood Empowerment Zone' in acoordouce
with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
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Mr. Trey Neville, 3708 Linden Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication C-26479 but did not address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26479 be approved. The motion carried
8 ayes to I nay (Jordan).
3. M&C C-26480 - Authorize Execution of a Service Agreement and Payment to
Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in the Amount of $100,589.00 for the
Relocation of Approximately 6,600 Feet of Overhead Wire to Underground
Facilities That are Located Along Old Denton Road and are in Conflict with the
Construction of Old Denton Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Service Agreement and
payment to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in the amount of $100,589.00, for the
relocation of approximately 6,600 feet of overhead wire to underground facilities that are located
along Old Denton Road and are in conflict with the construction of Old Denton Road.
Council Member Scarth advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would be abstaining from voting on this item.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26480 be approved. The motion carried
8 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Scarth.
4. M&C C-26481 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., in the Amount of $1,186,363.00, for the Design of
the Overton Woods Drainage Improvements Project(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement
with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $1,186,363.00, for the design of the
Overton Woods Drainage Improvements Project.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26481 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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5. M&C C-26482 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount of $1,174,568.00 for the Construcfion of Wedgwood
Stormwater Relief System Phase I and Provide for Continliencies and
Construction Services for a Total Project Cost in the of Amount of$1,447,568.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution nfu contract with Cooutooc
Construction ?X, L9, in the amount of $1^174,568.00` for the couairuoiimo of Wedgwood
Siocmvvatec Relief System Phase l, for o total project cnaLiotbcucuouutnf$l`447,568.8O.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made n motion, seconded by Mayor Pro 1nouZiuuzenoao,
that Mayor and Council Communication [-26402kn approved. The motion earned
unanimously 9 ayes to0nays.
6. M&C C-26483 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau to Market and Promote Fort
Worth for a Term of Five Years in the Amount of $9,159,607.00 for Fiscal Year
2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICT S)
It was rn000nocudcd that the City Council authorize the execution of Professional Services
Agreement with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors }lucnou to cuucknt and promote Fort
Worth as a premier business and leisure destination for the benefit of Fort W0d6'x hospitality
ioduuiryandtbe [ooeic0000nuyfbrateonoffivcyearawidbtvonne-yeurn:ocwa| opdoo` ;utbs
amount of$9,l59,6U7.00` for Fiscal Year 20\4.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmennan,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26483 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes toOnays.
7. M&C C-26484 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinances Increasinp, Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Amount of$6,623,000.00 in the Water Capital Projects
Fund and in the Amount of$4,016,663.00 in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund and
Authorize the Transfer in the Total Amount of $10,639,663.00 to the Water and
Sewer Fund for the Purj2ose of Paying Debt Associated with Impact Fee Eligible
Projects (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance *increasing estimated
receipts and oppcop6udwuu io the Water Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of$6,873,000.O0,
from available funds, for the purpose of paying debt associated with impact fee eligible projects;
adopt an upprnpdmdnu nndivaomc increasing estimated receipts in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund, in the amount of$4,0\h,d83.0(L from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected
above; and uu1hodze the transfer, in the amount of $6,623,000.00, from the Wuk:c Capital
Projects Fund` and in the amount of$4,0ld,683.OU, from the Sewer Capital Projects Fund to the
Water and Sewer Fund, in the total amount of$l0,639,66].0O.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26484 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 20976-09-2013 and 20977-09-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
8. M&C C-26485 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc.
d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the Amount of $1,046,98150 for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 75, Part 3 on Belford Avenue, Stratford
Court, Stratford Drive and Meadowbrook Drive, Provide for Project Costs and
Contingencies for a Project Total Cost in the Amount of$1,123,382.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $1,123,382.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of
$255,405.00, and the Water Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of $867,977.00; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund, in the amount of$255,405.00, from available funds, for the purpose of executing
a contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. dib/a Circle "C" Construction Company for Sanitary
sewer Rehabilitation Contract 75 Part 3; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of $867,977.00,
from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a
contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount of
$1,046,981.50.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26485 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos, 20978-09-2013 and 20979-09-2013 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVI. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of September 10, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-092.
1. ZC-13-112 - (CD 2) - North Side Stockyard Property, 107 NW 28th Street; from:
"MU-2" High Intensity Mixed Use to: "PD/MU-2" Planned Development for all
uses in "MU-21' High Intensity Mixed Use plus car wash and auto Tube; site plan
included. (Recommended for Denial without Preiudice by the Zonin
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-112 be continued to the October 15, 2013, City Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XVIL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle, Apt. 326, appeared before Council relative to
bus lines, sidewalks, pet laws, streetlights, cutting of the grass and bullying of the elderly.
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, appeared before Council relative to avacant lot and alley
not being maintained and illegal dumping issues.
Mr. Jeffrey Turner, 7763 Arcadia Trail, appeared before Council relative to informing citizens
about the Fort Worth Police Department's Citizen's Emergency Response Team (CERT)
volunteer group.
Ms. Joyce Grant, representing the East Libbey Avenue Neighborhood Association, 5210 Libbey
Avenue, appeared before Council relative to Lake Como zoning violations and being barred from
City Council meeting while trying to speak on the Buzz Fence/Como Comin' Up Program being
moved from Como.
XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:26 a,m., in
memory of Mr. Jim Conlin, owner and publisher of Greater Alleadowbrook News, and son of Ms.
Wanda Conlin, former Chair of the City Plan Commission.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 7`"�&' of October, 2013.
Attest: Approve
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