HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/10/29-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tern 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 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Executive Pastor Allan McBrayer, City on 12 Hill Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Allan McBrayer, City on a Hill Church.
Ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER
22, 2013
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of October 22, 2013, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18052 - Authorize Settlement of Claim Filed Against the City of For
Worth Entitled Randy Addington, Rick Addington and Sherri Davison
Individually, as the Representatives of the Estate of Billie Joe Addington,
Deceased in the Amount of$250,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a payment in the amount
of $250,000.00 to Randy Addington, Rick Addington and Sherri Davison, Individually and as
Representatives of the Estate of Billie Joe Addington, Deceased, and Anderson Law Finn in
settlement of the referenced claim; and authorize the appropriate City personnel to execute any
release and agreement necessary to complete the settlement.
2. M&C G-18053 - Adopt Ordinance Adiusting the Authorized Civil Service
Staffing in the Fire Department by Adding One Fire Captain Position and
Deletini!One Fire Lieutenant Position (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21014-10-
2013 adding one position in the Captain classification; removing one position in the Lieutenant
classification; adjusting the total number of authorized positions at each classification (rank) in
the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2013-2014; providing for adoption by reference of a
Statement of Intent and Purpose in adopting this ordinance.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials,and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11596 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with The Stovall Corporation for
Fuel System Installation Maintenance and Repair in the Amount Up to
$100,250.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with The Stovall Corporation for fuel system installation maintenance and repair services in the
amount up to $100,250.00 for the first year.
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C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15632 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax Foreclosed Property Located at
502 Grand Avenue to PCI Grand Avenue, LLC, for a Sales Price in the Amount
of $31,740.00, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax
foreclosed property located at 502 Grand Avenue to PCI Grand Avenue, LLC, for a sales price,
in the amount of $31,740.00, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code; and
authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to
complete the sale.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. IM&C C-26529 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Systems Agreement
with the City of Grapevine 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
Communication Systems Agreement with the City of Grapevine for participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The City of Grapevine will reimburse its
share of operations and maintenance to ensure that there is no cost to the City of Fort Worth,
with such annual reimbursement being estimated to be approximately in the amount of
$7,000.00. In addition, the City of Grapevine will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for its share
of the Software Upgrade Agreement.
2. M&C C-26530 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Fort Worth
Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to Assist Minority and Women
Business Enterprises and Small Businesses for a Cost Not to Exceed $117,457-00
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, in an amount not to
exceed $117,457.00, to assist minority and women business enterprises and small businesses for
the period of October 30, 2013, through September 30, 2014.
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3. M&C C-26531 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Fort Worth Hispani
Chamber of Commerce to Assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and
Small Businesses in an Amount Not to Exceed $135,551.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in an amount not to exceed
$135,551.00, to assist minority and women business enterprises and small businesses for the
period of October 30, 2013, through September 30, 2014.
4. M&C C-26532 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $368,556.50 for
Paving, ADA Ramps and Traffic Signal Improvements at Two Intersections,
North Beach Street at Western Center Boulevard and South Hulen Street at
Granbury Road and Provide for Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Proiect
Total in the Amount of$504,362.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
construction contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of
$368,556.50, for paving, ADA ramps and traffic signal improvements at two intersections, North
Beach Street at Western Center Boulevard and South Hulen Street at Granbury Road, and
provide for project costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount of$504,362.00.
5. M&C C-26533 - Authorize Execution of a Settlement Agreement with JLB
Contracting, LLC., in the Amount of $29,439.10 for Reconciliation of Hot Mix
Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay Contract at Multiple Locations Throughout
the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Settlement Agreement with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $29,439.10, to correct an
underpayment by the City to the contractor for reconciliation of Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete
Surface Overlay Contract at multiple locations throughout the City of Fort Worth.
6. M&C C-26534 - Adopt 2013 Prevailing Wage Rates for City Awarded Public
Works Projects (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following reconunendation: Adopt the 2013 Prevailing Wage
Rates for City-awarded Public Works projects.
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7. M&C C-26535 - Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Contract with
Stanley Architects and Artisans, Inc., in an Amount Up to $81,473.00 for
Fabrication, Delivery, and Installation of Public Artwork on the Fossil Creek
Brid,2e Located at Riverside Drive, Between Fossil Creek Boulevard and Western
Center Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Artwork Commission Contract with Stanley Architects and Artisans, Inc., in an amount up to
$81,473.00, for fabrication, delivery, and installation of public artwork on the Fossil Creek
Bridge located at Riverside Drive, between Fossil Creek Boulevard and Western Center
Boulevard.
8. M&C C-26536 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 35237, an EnOneerins! Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the
Amount of $114,944.00 for Additional Engineering Analysis and Design of the
Glen Gardens Drainage Improvements Project, Thereby Increasing the Total
Contract to the Amount of$392,199.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 35237, an Engineering Agreement with Halff Associates,
Inc., in the amount of$114,944.00, for additional engineering analysis and design of the Glen
Gardens Drainage Improvements Project, thereby increasing the total contract to the amount of
$392,199.00.
9. M&C C-26537 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. I to City Secretary
Contract No. 43831, in the Amount of $109,831.00, with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, for the Kim Oak Circle and Haltom Road Drainage Improvements
Project, Thereby Increasing the Total Contract to the Amount of $984,146.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Change
Order No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 43831, in the amount of$109,831.00, with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, for the Kings Oak Circle and Haltom Road Drainage Improvements
Project, thereby increasing the total contract to the amount of$984,146.00.
10. M&C C-26538 - Authorize Rejection of Bids Received for the Provine Outfall
Drainage Improvements and Authorize Re-Advertisement (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the rejection of bids
received for the Provine Outfall Drainage Improvements and authorize re-advertisement.
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11. M&C C-26539 - Authorize Application for a Fiscal Year 2014 Staffing for
Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security for the Fire Department and Approve Acceptance, if
Awarded, in the Amount Up to $3,389,040 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the application for a
Fiscal Year 2014 Staffing and Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant award from the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the Fort Worth Fire Department, in the amount up to
$3,389,040.00, to fund the restoration of 24 firefighter positions that were eliminated for Fiscal
Year 2014; authorize the acceptance and execution of a grant contract with U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, if the grant is awarded, for the total amount of the award; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21015-10-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund, in the amount of $3,389,040.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, for the same purpose as reflected above.
12. M&C C-26540 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. I to City Secretary
Contract No. 43328, an Engineering Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, in the
Amount of $19,400.00 for Additional Design of Drainage Improvements Near
Taxiway Delta at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Authorize the
Amount of $10,000.00 for Associated Proiect Management, Administration and
Related Expenses and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the use of revenue
derived from mineral leases on City-owned airports for Amendment No. I to City Secretary
Contract No. 43328, in the amount of$29,400.00, for additional design services for the drainage
improvements near Taxiway Delta at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21016-10-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund, in the amount of$29,400.00, from available funds, for the
put-pose of funding Amendment No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 43328, an Engineering
Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize
the execution of Amendment No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 43328 with Garver, LLC, in
the amount of $19,400.00, for additional design for the drainage improvements near Taxiway
Delta at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and authorize the amount of$10,000.00 for
associated project management, administration and related expenses.
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13. M&C C-26541 - Authorize Use of Revenue Derived from Mineral Leases on City
Owned Airports in the Amount Up to $80,000.00 for the Design and Construction
of Texas Way Pavement Improvements at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport Authorize Engineering Agreement with Garver, LLC, in the Amount of
$22,600.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the use of revenue
derived from mineral leases on City-owned airports, in the amount up to $80,000.00, for the
design and construction of Texas Way pavement improvements at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21017-10-2013 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund, in the amount of$80,000.00,
from available funds, for the purpose of funding an Engineering Agreement with Garver, LLC,
for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Garver, LLC, in the amount of$22,600.00.
14. M&C C-26542 - Authorize Payment in the Amount of $188,380.56 to Conatser
Construction TX, LP, for Emergency Work to Repair a Twenty Inch Water Main
Break in the 4100 Block of Ranch View Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment, in the amount
of$188,380.56, to Conatser Construction TX, LP, for emergency work to repair a 20-inch water
main break in the 4100 block of Ranch View Road.
15. M&C C-26543 - Authorize Execution of a Uniform Wholesale Wastewater
Agreement with the City of Watauga (Adiacent to COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a Unifon-n
Wholesale Wastewater Agreement with the City of Watauga.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1902 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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Ix. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation by Fort Worth Sister Cities to Recognize Partnership with Fort
Worth Police Department Officers for Training with Sister City of Toluca,
Mexico
Mr. Michael Bennett, Chair Elect, Fort Worth Sister Cities, introduced Mr. Manny Reyes, Vice
Chair, Toluca Committee and Retired Fort Worth Police Detective, and Officer Daniel Segura,
Fort Worth Police Department. Officer Segura briefly shared his experiences in Toluca and Mr.
Reyes presented Mayor Price with the gift from Toluca Mayor Martha Hilde Gonzales.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Council Members Espino, Bivens, Shingleton, Allen
Gray and Bums announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council
districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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.
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XIII. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution Authorizing the Historic Preservation Officer to Submit Revised
Design Standards and Guidelines for the Fairmount Southside Historic District
for Consideration by the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Historic
Preservation Officer to submit revised design standards and guidelines for the Fairmount
Southside Historic District for consideration by the Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4257-10-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11597 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with GEO
Specialty Chemicals, Inc., and General Chemical Performance Products LLC, for
Liquid Polyalurninurn Chloride for the Water Department in a Combined
Amount Up to $1,500,000.00 for the First Year(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc., and General Chemical Performance Products LLC, for liquid
polyalurninum chloride for the Water Department in a combined amount up to $1,500,000.00 for
the first year.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council P-11597 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C P-11598 - Authorize Purchase A2reernent for Police Equipment and
Supplies Usiny- a Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Contract
for the Police Department in the Initial Amount Up to $2,500,000.00 (AL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of police equipment and
supplies using a Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Contract No. 680-A1 for
the Police Department in the initial amount up to $2,500,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council P-11598 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26544 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Whitney Smith
Company, Inc., for Executive Search Consultant Services for a City Manager for
Twenty-Five Percent of the Starting Base Salary for Professional Services and Up
to$3,000.00 for Related Expenses (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Whitney Smith Company, Inc., for executive search consultant services for the recruitment and
selection of a City Manager for 25 percent of the starting base salary for professional services
and up to $3,000.00 for related expenses.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council C-26544 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of October 15, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-143.
L ZC-13-143 - (CD 3) - Lockheed Martin Recreation Association Inc., Eta[. 5750 &
5780 Bellaire Drive South and 3400 Bryant Irvin Road; from: "A-5" One-Family,
"C" Medium Density Multifamily, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "G"
Intensive Commercial, and "OM"" Office Midrise to: "G" Intensive Commercial
and "PD/MU-2" Planned Development for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed-Use with a waiver for height and to exclude uses; site plan waiver
recommended. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Robert Rearden, 3455 Lantern Hollow Street, completed an undecided speaker card relative
to Zoning Docket ZC-13-143 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-143 be continued to the December 3, 2013, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Leroy Comley, 2604 Market Avenue, appeared before Council relative to his concerns about
the treatment and experiences he has had with local cab companies and other items.
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Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to
sidewalks, cutting of the trees, bullying of the elderly, police officer's use of force and
prostitution in her neighborhood.
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, appeared before Council relative to neighborhood issues
with trash and dead trees blocking the alleys, prostitution, a homicide that took place at the
Union Gospel, Mission, and requested that extra funding be given to the Vice Squad and the
Transportation and Public Works Department.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:45 a.m.
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These minutes approved by4ie Fort Worth City Council on the 5`h day of November, 2013.
Attest: Apprp .
NUy-J. I +r etsy Price
City Secretary Mayor