HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/10/22-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 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 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
11. INVOCATION- Pastor Ron Smith,Morningside United Methodist Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Ron Smith, Morningside United Methodist Church.
111. 'PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER
15, 2013 AND JOINT FORT WORTH CITY COUNCIL AND FORT WORTH
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 15,
2013
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of October 15, 2013, and the Joint Fort
Worth City Council and Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund Board meeting of
October 15, 2013, be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM.THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
V11. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18043 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Metwally Transportation to Operate One Limousine
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 one limousine upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Metwally
Transportation is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City;
Metwally Transportation has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code;
Metwally Transportation presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for one
limousine; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of
one limousine upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21006-10-
2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Metwally Transportation 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 one limousine for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Metwally Transportation subject to and
conditioned on Metwally Transportation 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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2. M&C G-18044 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Parven, LLC, to Operate One Limousine 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 one limousine upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Parven,
LLC, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; Parven,
LLC, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Parven, LLC,
presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for one limousine; the general
welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of one limousine upon City
streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21007-10-2013 granting the privilege
of operating authority to Parven, LLC, 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 one
limousine for a one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance
by Parven, LLC, subject to and conditioned on Parven, LLC, complying with all requirements of
Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
3. M&C G-18045 - Adopt Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan
Citizens Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Progress Report (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt the Water and Wastewater
Improvements Plan Citizens Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Progress Report.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11594 - Authorize Purchase of an Audio and Video Surveillance System
from Convergint Technologies Using a Department of Information Resources
Cooperative Contract in the Amount of $88,056.99 _(ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of an audio
and video surveillance system from Convergint Technologies using Department of Information
Resources Cooperative Contract Number DIR-SDD-1724 in the amount of$88,056.99.
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D. Planning-& Zoning- Consent Items
I M&C PZ-3040 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating Chambers Street, a Portion of
Kennedy treet,and an Alley for Expansion of the Union Gospel Mission
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21008-10-
2013 vacating and extinguishing portions of Chambers Street, Kennedy Street and an alley lying
within Block 3, Kennedy's Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas, for expansion of the Union Gospel Mission; providing for reversion of fee is said land;
the retainment of existing utility casements; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and
waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy (Mayor
and Council Communication G-15624).
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26512 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with International Sister
Cities Association of Fort Worth, Inc., to Administer the Fort Worth Sister Cities
Program in the Amount of$50,000.00 Each Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with International Sister Cities Association of Fort Worth, Inc., to administer the Fort
Worth Sister Cities Program to cultivate relationships and international understanding among
youth, adults, businesses and organizations with funding in the amount of$50,000.00 each year.
2. M&C C-26513 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of $5,004.00 to Provide
Material Inspection and Testing Services for Various Structural Elements
Fabricated Off-Site for the Construction of Dirks Road Phase 2 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4252-10-2013
authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation, in the amount of $5,004.00, to provide material inspection and testing services
for various structural elements fabricated off-site for the construction of Dirks Road Phase 2.
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3. M&C C-26514 - Authorize Execution of a Two-Phase Construction Manner-at-
Risk Agreement with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and Authorize
Expenditures for Pre-Construction Services in the Amount of $60,000.00 for the
Hemphill Street Extension from Lancaster Avenue to Vickery Boulevard
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a two-phase
Construction Manager-at-Risk Agreement with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., for pre-
construction services, in the amount of $60,000.00, for the Hemphill Street extension from
Lancaster Avenue to Vickery Boulevard.
4. M&C C-26515 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $573,116.00 for the Near Southside
Regional Detention Feasibility Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of$573,116.00,
for the Near Southside Regional Detention Feasibility Plan.
5. M&C C-26516 - Authorize Application, and if Awarded, Acceptance of the Fiscal
Year 2013 Homeland Security Grant from the State of Texas, Texas Department
of Public Safety in the Amount of $2,853,324.33, Approve Execution of All
Applicable Grant Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the application and, if
awarded, the acceptance of an award, in the amount up to $2,853,324.33, for Fiscal Year 2013
Homeland Security Grant Funds from the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety
consisting of Urban Area Security Initiative Grant - Catalog Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) No. 97.067 in the amount of$1,931,000.00; Urban Area Security Initiative Grant - Law
Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities, CFDA No. 97.067 in the amount of$780,300.00;
and Urban Area Security Initiative Grant - Management and Administrative Activities, CDFA
No. 97.067 in the amount of $142,024.33; authorize the execution of all applicable grant
contracts; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21009-10-2013 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund, in the amount of $2,853,324.33, subject to receipt of a
grant from the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, for the purpose of
strengthening local and regional emergency preparedness efforts.
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6. M&C C-26517 - Authorize Execution of a Consent to Assignment and a Consent
to Deed of Trust Lien of a Ground Lease Agreement by Woodard Aviation
Holdings, LTD, to Tactical Aviation Services, LLC, for Lease Site 4S at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Consent to Assignment and a Consent to Deed of Trust Lien of a Ground Lease Agreement by
Woodard Aviation Holding, LTD, to Tactical Aviation Services, LLC, for Lease Site 4S at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport.
7. M&C C-26518 - Authorize Execution of the Third and Final Renewal for the
Interceptor Condition Assessment Program Contract I - Large Diameter Sanitary
Sewer CCTV, Sonar and Laser Inspection, in the Amount of$848,875.00 with Ace
Pipe Cleaning Inc. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of the third
and final renewal for the Interceptor Condition Assessment Program Contract I - Large Diameter
Sanitary Sewer CCTV, Sonar and Laser Inspection, in the amount of$848,875.00, with Ace Pipe
Clean=ing, Inc.
8. M&C C-26519 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Solar Turbines, Inc., in
the Amount of $887,390.00 for the Exchange of Turbine Engine No. I at Village
Creek Water Reclamation Facility(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a contract
with Solar Turbines, Inc., in the amount of$887,390.00, for the exchange of Turbine Engine No.
I at Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility.
9. M&C C-26520 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 41813, an Engineering Agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $75,410.00 for a Revised Contract in the
Amount of$252,060.00 for West Seventh Street Bridge Water and Sanitary Sewer
,Improvements on Fournier Street from River Drive to West Seventh Street
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 41813, with Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc., in the amount of $75,410.00 for West Seventh Street Bridge water and sanitary sewer
improvements on Fournier Street from River Drive to West Seventh Street, thereby increasing
the contract amount to $252,060.00.
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10' M&C C-26521 - Authorize Execution of an En2ineerinu Aureerrient with Kirriley-,
Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $79,000.00 for Desipan of Road and
Draina2e Improvements at Cobb Park (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following renuoumoodudoo: /\u1borizc the execution of an
Engineering Agreement with KhulcY-8ocuand Associates, Inc., in the amount of$70,000.00, for
the design and preparation of construction documents for nnud and drainage ioupnovczucu\a at
Cobb Park.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1' OCS - 1901 - Notice of Claims for Alleped Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
City Secretary Kayser stated that Mayor and Council Communications G-l805l was odonation
and would be moved upoo the agenda. `
6. M&C G-18051 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation for the Fire
Department from the Wal-Mart Foundation in the Amount of $1,500.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of monetary donation for
the Fire Department from the VVu)-Mad Foundation in the uoonuot of $1,500.00; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing rodouuted receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund, in the amount of $1,500.00, subject to receipt of u donation from the Wal-Mart
Foundation, for the purpose ofpurchasing cguiproeu{ and furnishings for Fire Station 34.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Curnozuoivadoo No. G-18051 be approved with
appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21010-10-2013 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to0nays.
X. 'ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcomjng and Recent Events
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Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Espino, Shingleton, Allen Gray
and Bums announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
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2. Recognition of Citizens
Mayor Price presented a proclamation for Candy Clark Day to Ms. Candy Clark, Oscar-
nominated star of American Graffiti. She stated that Ms. Clark was a native of Fort Worth and
October 26, 2013, was declared "Candy Clark Day" to mark the 40th Anniversary of the release
of the film.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the
individuals listed below be appointed/reappointed to the various Boards and
Commissions as reflected, effective October 22, 2013, with terms expiring as
indicated.
Fort Worth Human Relations Commission:
• Reappointment of Damon Blakely Place No. 5, with a term expiring
October 1, 2015
Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities:
Appointments:
• Heather Griffin (Fort Worth citizen) to Place 1, with a term expiring
October 1, 2015
• Platt Allen (The Fort Worth Lighthouse for the Blind) to Place 2, with a
term expiring October 1, 2014
• Brock Kinsley (Fort Worth citizen) to Place 3, with a term expiring October
1, 2015
Reappointments:
• Donna Dempsey (Easter Seals of North Texas) to Place 6, with a term
expiring October 1, 2014
• Daniel Gadbury (MHMR of Tarrant County) to Place 8, with a term
expiring October 1, 2014
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• Richard Garnett (ARC of Greater Tarrant County) to Place 9, with a term
expiring October 1, 2015
• Todd Icard (OARS, Division of Blind Services) to Place 10, with a term
expiring October 1, 2014
• Gregory Scott (The Fort Worth T) to Place 13, with a term expiring October
1, 2015
• Madeline Spearing (Fort Worth citizen) to Place 14, with a term expiring
October 1, 2014
• Mike Wyss (Fort Worth citizen) to Place 15, with a term expiring October
1, 2015
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XII. 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.
XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
I. M&C G-18046- Authorize Transfer of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budgeted Funding in
the Amount of$13,795,537.00 to the Public Agencies Retirement Services Retiree
Health Care Plan Trust (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of the Fiscal Year 2014
budgeted funding, in the amount of$13,795,537.00, to the Public Agencies Retirement Services
Retiree Health Care Plan Trust.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18046 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C G-18047 - Adopt Resolution Ratifying the City's Lawsuit Against
Chesapeake Operating, Inc., and Total E&P (USA) Inc., and the Retention of
Ralph Duagins of Cantey Hanger L.L.P., as Outside Counsel to Represent the
City in the Lawsuit,and Authorize Payment of Counsel Fees by Contingency
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying the lawsuit filed by the
City against Chesapeake Operating, Inc., and Total E&P (USA), Inc., and the retention of
employment of Ralph Duggins of the firm of Cantey Hanger L.L.P. as outside legal counsel to
represent the City in the lawsuit and authorizing payment of counsel fees by contingency.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18047 be approved and Resolution No.
4253-10-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C G-18048 - Adopt Ordinance Designatina Project Financing Zone Number
One, City of Fort Worth, Texas, and Requesting that the Comptroller Deposit the
State's Incremental Hotel-Associated Tax Revenues from the Zone into a
Suspense Account held in Trust for the City's Financing of Qualified Project
Activities in the Zone (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance designating a certain geographic
area in the City of Fort Worth as "Project Financing Zone No. 1, City of Fort Worth, Texas", and
providing for an expiration date for the Zone; making certain findings related thereto; directing
that the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts be notified of the Zone's creation within 30 days
of its designation; requesting that the Comptroller deposit incremental hotel-associated tax
revenues from the Zone into a suspense account held in trust for the City's financing and
qualified project activities; providing for notification to the Comptroller in the event that
qualified project activities are abandoned or not commenced within five years of the initial
deposit to the suspense account; and containing other related matters.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18048 be approved and
Ordinance No. 21011-10-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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4. M&C G-18049 - Conduct a Public-Hearin2 and Adopt Resolution Supporting a
Housin2 Tax Credit Application by Decatur-An2le Ltd., for the Development o
the Decatur-An2le Apartments to be Located at An2le Avenue and Old Decatur
Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to allow citizen comment on
the application of Decatur-Angle Ltd., for Housing Tux Credits for the proposed drve|VponcuL of
the DecuUzzAngloApurbocrds located ut Angle Avenue and Old Decatur Road; and adopt u
resolution supporting the application by Decatur-Angle Ltd., to the Texas Otpmfrueut of
Housing and Community Affairs for 2013 four percent Housing Tax Credits for the development
of the Decatur-Angle Apartments, a proposed multifamily development.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
m. Report of City Staff
Mr. Jesse Madsen, Development Project [b8n]inoinr, Housing and EconuoLic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided u staff report.
b' Citizen Presentations
M8. Cindy C,u|o, 1201 East 13Lh Street, onnup[cied u comment card in support o[ Mayor and
Council Communication (}-l804A.
c^ Council Action
Mohoo: Council Member Empiuo made umotion, mcznodcd by Council Member Biv000that
the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication (]-18049 be
approved and Resolution No. 4254-10-2013 be adopted. The nunti0o carried
unanimously 9 ayes &o0nays.
5. M&C G-18050 - Conduct a Public Hearin2 and Adopt Resolution Supporting a
Housin2 Tax Credit Application—by FW Hunter Plaza, L.P., for the
Redevelopment of the Hunter Plaza Apartments to be Located at 601 W. Ist
Street(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
|t was recommended that the City Council conduct 8 public hearing to allow citizen comment oR
the application of FVV Hunter Plaza, L.P., for Housing Tux Credits for the proposed
rcdevc|oycncot of the Hunter Plaza Apartments located at 60\ West ist Street; and adopt u
resolution supporting the application ofFVV Hunter Plaza, L.P., to the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for 2014 for four Portoot Housing Tax Credits for the
rodrvc|npnocut of the Hunter Plaza Apartments into u mixed-use, mixed-income noubitbroi)y
development k> be known us the Hunter Plaza Carleton Residential Apartments.
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Leticia Rodriguez, Cornrnunity Development Coordinator, Housing and Economic
Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Ramon Guajardo, 1434 North Main Street, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication G-15050.
Ms. Cindy Crain, 1201 East 13th Street, completed a comment card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication G-15050.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18050 be
approved and Resolution No. 4255-10-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11595 - Authorize Agreements with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., for
Bankin-, and Depository Services for all City Departments with an Estimated Cost
of $433,333.00 Annually for a Term of Three Years and tip to Two One-Year
Renewals (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize agreements with JP Morgan Chase Bank,
N.A., for banking and depository services for all City departments, with an estimated cost of
$433,333.00 annually, for a term of three years and up to two one-year renewals.
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman and Council Members Scarth, Jordan and Bums stated
that they had a banking relationship with JP Morgan Chase Bank, but there was no conflict of
interest when voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11595 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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D. Land
1, IM&C L-15631 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Cobb Park for the Installation and Relocation of Sanitary Sewer Lines and
Associated Infrastructure (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational
Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Cobb Park for the
installation and relocation of sanitary sewer lines and associated infrastructure; find that the
proposed installation and relocation of the sanitary sewer lines and associated infrastructure
includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland and will be constructed in
Cobb Park located at 1600-3000 Cobb Drive, located south of Rosedale Street, north of Avenue
G, west of Hall Street, east of Duval Street, east of Cobb Park Drive West, east of Old Mansfield
Road, bisected by Maddox Avenue, Berry Street and U.S. Highway 287, east of Glen Garden
Drive, north and west of Cobb Drive and west of Burchill Road; and close the public hearing and
authorize the use of approximately 0.12 acre of Cobb Park for the installation and relocation of
sanitary sewer lines and associated infrastructure,
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and gave a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication L-15631 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26522 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Arts Council of Fort
Worth and Tarrant County .00 from the
General Fund to Promote Artistic and Cultural Activities for Fiscal Year 2014
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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N was cocnnzmeodcd that the City C*uuoJ authorize execution of u contract with the Arts
Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Inc., in the unu0uo1 of $1,350,000.00, from the
(}euerui Pood to pn`nook: artistic and cultural activities for Fieoo1 Year 2014.
Motion: Council Member Sbiog|etoumade mnnodoo, seconded byCouncil Member Scurth,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26522 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 4 ayes ioOnays.
2. M&C C-26523 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with United Wav of Tarrant
County in the Amount of $210,750.00 to Fund Various Or�iaiiizations and
Coordinate At-ea ALencies and Social Service Pro2rarns for the Benefit of the
Entire Fort Worth Community for Fiscal Year 2014 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with United Way
Df Tarrant County, in the amount of$7lA,75U.0U` to fund various organizations and n000]io8ie
area agencies and social service programs for the benefit of the entire Fort Worth community for
Fiscal Year 20l4.
Motion: Mayor Pro tonuZimmerman made ankodnu' seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26523 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 4 ayes {o0nays.
3. M&C C-26524 - Authorize Execution of Enpineerin2 Services Apreements with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Freese and Nichols, Inc., Ourston Roundabout
En2ineerin2 Inc., and TranSystems Corporation Consultants in a Total Amount
Not to Exceed $1,700,000.00, for the Design of Roundabout Intersections Over a
Twentv-Fotir Month Time Period (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was cnoouunendod that the City Council authorize the execution of Engineering Services
Agreements with 8indey-Bornand Associates, Inc., io the amount of$50O,OOO.00` Fzoexc and
Nichols, Inc., in the ornouo1 of $500,000,00, 0urmtwo I(noudobou1 Engineering, Inc., in the
amount of $200,000.00 and 7`ruoSymicrum Corporation Consultants, in the amount of
$500,000.00, for engineering design and professional mtrvioom related to the design of general
intersection improvements and roundabouts over o24-ruooih time period.
Motion: Council Member 3biug|eLoo made o motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26524 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes toOnays.
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4. M&C C-26525 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of $1,336,606.22 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay
2013-16 at Multiple Locations Throughout the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3, 4,8 and 9)
U was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of contract with ILB
Contracting, I.I.C' in the amount of $1,330,606,.22, for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface
Overlay 20l3'lMou approximately 8.37 lane miles at multiple locations.
Motion: Council Member 3oartb made omotion, seconded by Mayor Pro tcnuZimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26525 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes \o0nays.
5. M&C C-26526 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC.
in the Amount of$3,978,902.65 for the Construction of Old Decatur Road from W
J Boaz Road to McLeroy Boulevard, Provide for Proiect Costs and Contingencies
for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $5,338,144.90, Authorize Execution of an
Interlocal Agreement witb the City of Saginaw in the Amount of $62,935.00,
Accept Reimbursement in the Amount of $5,504.55 from the City of Sa2inaw for
Costs Related to Si2nal Installation and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council accept reimbursement from the [ib/ of Saginaw, in
the amount 0[$5,5V4.55, for costs related to traffic signal installation at Cromwell Marine Creek
Road and Old Decatur Road; authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Saginaw, iu the amount of$62,935.0A` for reimbursement nf City ofFort Worth's costs related to
the installation of trees and irrigation along Old Decatur Road; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated rcocip1a and appropriations in the l-pVVGas Well Revenues Fund, in the
amount 0f$4,672,264.80, from available funds, for the purpose 0[improvements to Old Decatur
Road, from VVl Boaz Road to Mol.croy Boulevard; authorize the transfer, in the amount of
$085`880.00, from the Water and 3cvver Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appu)ydudonm in the Water Capital
Projects Fund, fi000 available tbudm, for the same purpose as reflected uhnvc; and authorize the
execution of a contract with }I.B Contracting, I.I.C' in the uno0uot of$3,978.902.65.
Motion: Council Member Sbiug)stoo made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espbuo,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26526 bc approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 2l0i2-l0-2Ol3 and 2i0l3-i0-2O)3be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes tVOnays.
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6. M&C C-26527 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to Flag Vehicle Registrations of Motor
Vehicle Owners who are Delinquent in the Payment of a Civil Penalty and Whose
Vehicle is Alletled to Have Been Involved in a Violation of the Automated Red
Light Enforcement Program (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of an
Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to flag registrations of
vehicles whose owners are alleged to be delinquent in the payment of civil penalties imposed by
the City's Automated Red Light Enforcement Program.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26527 be approved and Resolution No.
4256-10-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. M&C C-26528 - Authorize Interlocal Agreement with the City of Crowley to
Respond to Requests for Assistance with Fire Protection and First Responder
Requests on Medical Incidents for the Protection of Life and Property (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Crowley for mutual fire protection and first responder requests on medical incidents for the
protection of life and property.
Council Member Jordan 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: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26528 be approved. The motion carried
8 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Jordan.
XIV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of October 15, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-112.
1. ZC-13-112 - (CD 2) - North Side Stockvard Property, 107 NW 28th Street; from:
"MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use to: "PD/MU-2" Planned Development for all
uses in "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use plus car wash and auto tube; site plan
included. (Recommended for Denial by the Zoniny- Cornmission)(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 November 5, 2013, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to Code
Compliance citations and ordinances.
Mr. Joe Waller, 2533 Castle Circle, appeared before Council relative to Lake Worth and
concerns with the dredging project.
Ms. Tommie Henton, 5017 Wilmington Drive, appeared before Council relative to a correction
to information previously presented about the Mother's Day celebration at the Como Center.
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, appeared before Council relative to trash, drugs and
prostitution in Lancaster area.
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to
bullying of the elderly and mentally ill, street lights and sidewalks.
Mayor Price requested that the Special Presentation be heard at this time.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
L Special Presentation by Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Related to Texas Christian
University and Southern Methodist University Game
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings presented barbeque dinner from Pecan Lodge in Dallas to Mayor
Price and the Fort Worth City Council members, Mayor Price stated that since TCU won the
game against SMU, Mayor Rawlings had to fulfill the bet of feeding lunch to the Council. She
also presented him with a purple TCU shirt.
Citizen Presentations resumed at this time.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to a new Handley Meadowbrook
Senior Complex in Handley Park:
Mr. Ted Willis, 715 Adolphus Circle#2402 (presented handouts)
Ms. Judy Taylor, 2604 Stark Street
Ms. Tina Louisa Dawson, 1500 Engblad Drive
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XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER; SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:35 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 29th day of October, 2013.
Attest: ApproyWr 11
„ Price
City Seca Mayor