HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/12/17-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 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 Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Bums, District 9
Absent:
Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
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, December 17, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Members Bivens absent.
11. INVOCATION - Reverend Lee Ann Bryce, First Congregational United Church
of Christ
The invocation was provided by Reverend Lee Arm Bryce, First Congregational United Church
of Christ.
Ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER
10, 2013
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of December 10, 2013, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member
Bivens absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-26613 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-26613 be withdrawn
from the Council agenda.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18080 - Authorize Payment to the Atmos Gas Cities Steering Committee
in the Amount of $37,061.00 to Fund Participation in Dockets, Rate Cases and
Other Proceedings Related to Gas Utility Regulations (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the payment of
$37,061.00 to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund participation in current and
upcoming dockets, rate cases and other proceedings related to gas utility regulations.
2. M&C G-18081 - Authorize Payment of 2014 Membership Dues to the Texas
Coalition of Cities for Franchise Utility Issues in the Amount of$27,500.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the payment of the City's
2014 membership dues to the Texas Coalition of Cities for Utility Issues in the amount of
$27,500.00.
3. M&C G-18082 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Maj4di Fahiem d/b/a 1st Choice Limousines &
Transportation Service, to Operate Ten Limousines Within the City of Fort
Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS
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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 10 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Magdi
Fahiem d/b/a I st Choice Limousines & Transportation Service is qualified and financially able to
conduct a limousine service within the City; Magdi Fahiem d/b/a 1st Choice Limousines &
Transportation Service has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code;
Magdi Fahiem d/-b/a I st Choice Limousines & Transportation Service presented facts in support
of compelling demand and necessity for 10 limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the
City will best be served by the addition of 10 limousines upon City streets, alleys and
thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21061-12-2013 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Magdi Fahiem d/b/a I st Choice Limousines & Transportation Service 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 10 limousines for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Magdi Fahiem d/b/a I st Choice Limousines
& Transportation Service subject to and conditioned on Magdi Fahiem d/b/a 1st Choice
Limousines & Transportation Service complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI
of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
4. M&C G-18083 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Rep,arding Renewal Application of Advance Transportation Solutions, 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; Advance
Transportation Solutions, LLC, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service
within the City; Advance Transportation Solutions, LLC, has complied with the requirements of
Chapter 34 of the City Code; Advance Transportation Solutions, 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. 21062-12-2013 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Advance Transportation Solutions, 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 Advance Transportation Solutions, LLC, subject to and conditioned on
Advance Transportation Solutions, LLC, 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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5. M&C G-18084 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Choice Transport to Operate Three
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 three limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Choice
Transport is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; Choice
Transport has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Choice Transport
presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for three limousines; the general
welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of three limousines upon
City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21063-12-2013 granting the
privilege of operating authority to Choice Transport 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 three limousines for a one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for
written acceptance by Choice Transport subject to and conditioned on Choice Transport
complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended.
6. M&C G-18085 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Section of Cravens Road
from East Berry Street to Dowdell Road from January 6, 2014 Through October
18, 2014 for Construction of a Bridge Over Wildcat Branch Creek and the
Temporary Closure of Ayers Avenue and Avenue E Near the Intersection of East
Rosedale Street from December 18, 2013 Through March 17, 2014 to Expedite
Construction of a Roundabout as Part of the East Rosedale Street Enhancement
Project (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary closure of
Cravens Road from East Berry Street to Dowdell Road from January 6, 2014, through October
18, 2014, for bridge construction activities; and authorize the temporary closure of Avenue E and
Ayers Avenue at specific locations near the intersection of East Rosedale Street from December
13, 2013, through March 17, 2014, to expedite construction of a Roundabout as part of the East
Rosedale Street Enhancement Project.
7. M&C G-18086 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Rep-arding Renewal Application of Hogue & Munifth, Inc. d/b/a ALT Worldwide
Chauffeured Services, to Operate Twenty Limousines Within the City of Fort
Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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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 20 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Hoque &
Mumith, Inc. d/b/a ALT Worldwide Chauffeured Services is qualified and financially able to
conduct a limousine service within the City; Hoque & Mumith, Inc. d/b/a ALT Worldwide
Chauffeured Services has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Hoque
& Mumith, Inc. d/b/a ALT Worldwide Chauffeured Services presented facts in support of
compelling demand and necessity for 20 limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the
City will best be served by the addition of 20 limousines upon City streets, alleys and
thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21064-12-2013 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Hoque & Mumith, Inc. d/b/a ALT Worldwide Chauffeured Services 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 20 limousines for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Hoque & Mumith, Inc. d/b/a ALT Worldwide
Chauffeured Services subject to and conditioned on Hoque & Mumith, Inc. d/b/a ALT
Worldwide Chauffeured Services complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of
the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
8. M&C G-18087 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Limo in DFW, 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; Limo in
DFW is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; Limo in
DFW has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Limo in DFW
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. 21065-12-2013 granting the privilege
of operating authority to Limo in DFW 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 Limo in DFW subject to and conditioned on Limo in DFW complying with all
requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
9. M&C G-18088 - Authorize Payment to Energy Transfer Fuel, LP, in the Amount
of $221,467.58 for the Construction of a Twenty-Four Inch Casing Extension on
its Twenty-Inch Old Ocean 9004 Pipeline to Accommodate the Construction of
Old Decatur Road from WJ Boaz Road to McLeroy Boulevard (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment to Energy
Transfer Fuel, LP, in the amount of $221,467.58 for the construction of a 24-inch casing
extension on its 20-inch Old Ocean 9004 pipeline to accommodate the construction of Old
Decatur Road from WJ Boaz Road to McLeroy Boulevard.
10. M&C G-18089 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regardinp, Renewal Application of Walsh Integrity Investments, LLC d/b/a
AirCar, to Operate Twenty 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 20 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Walsh
Integrity Investments, LLC d/b/a AirCar is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine
service within the City; Walsh Integrity Investments, LLC d/b/a AirCar has complied with the
requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Walsh Integrity Investments, LLC d/b/a AirCar
presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for 20 limousines; the general
welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of 20 limousines upon City
streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21066-12-2013 granting the privilege
of operating authority to Walsh Integrity Investments, LLC d/b/a AirCar 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 20 limousines for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Walsh Integrity Investments, LLC d/b/a
AirCar subject to and conditioned on Walsh Integrity Investments, LLC d/b/a AirCar complying
with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
11. M&C G-18090 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Appropriations in the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund in the Amount of
$250,000.00 for the Purpose of Purchasing Permissible Law Enforcement Goods
and Services and Decreasing the Assigned Fund Balance by the Same Amount
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21067-12-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Federal
Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$250,000.00, decreasing the assigned fund balance by the
same amount, for the purpose of purchasing permissible law enforcement goods and services.
12. M&C G-18091 - Authorize the Use of Funds in the Restricted Residual Account
for the 2004 Capital Improvement Program Fire Safety Improvements
Proposition Four Totaling $154,105.00, Authorize Execution of an Architectural
Services Agreement in the Amount of$149,105.00 with RPGA Desij4n Group, Inc.,
Provide for Additional Funding for Staff Time and Other Miscellaneous Expenses
for a Total Proiect in the Amount of$1,54,105.00 to Design the Relocation of Fire
Station No. 17 to the New Public Safety Trainin2 Center Site (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the use of funds in the
Restricted Residual Account for the 2004 Capital Improvement Program Fire Safety
Improvements Proposition Four in the amount of$154,105.00 for a new project that is within the
voted purposes of the bonds; and authorize an Architectural Services Agreement in the amount
of$149,105.00 with RPGA Design Group, Inc., to design the relocation of Fire Station No. 17 to
the new Public Safety Training Center site.
13. M&C G-18092 - Authorize Execution of a Settlement Agreement with Don E.
Hansen for the Termination of an Administration Buildhip, Lease and Ramp
Space License Agreement at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for the
Purpose of Renovation of the Administration Building, Authorize Payment in the
Amount of $500,000.00 to Don E. Hansen in Settlement of All Claims, Authorize
Use of Mineral Lease Revenue from CitV Airports and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Declare the necessity to acquire the
leasehold interest in Suite 119 in the Administration Building and the associated ramp space near
the Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for the demolition,
renovation, and expansion of the Administration Building; authorize the execution of a
Settlement Agreement with Don E. Hansen for the termination of City Secretary Contract No.
35891, M&C C-22425, as amended by Amendment No. 1, City Secretary Contract No. 35891-
Al, M&C C-24248, for Suite 119 in the Administration Building and associated ramp space at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; authorize the payment in the amount of$500,000.00
to Don E. Hansen in settlement of all claims related to the termination of the Administration
Building Lease and Ramp Space License Agreement; adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21068-12-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal
Air-ports Fund in the amount of$500,000.00 and decreasing the unassigned fund balance by the
same amount, for the purpose of payment to Don E. Hansen for the acquisition of leasehold
interest and termination of City Secretary Contract No. 35891, M&C C-22425 and Amendment
No. 1, City Secretary Contract No. 35891-A1, M&C C-24248; authorize the one-time use of
revenue derived from mineral leases on City-owned airports in the amount of $500,000.00 to
replenish the fund balance in the Municipal Airports Fund to comply with the Financial
Management Policy requirement of 20 percent, as allowed under the Financial Management
Policy; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21069-12-2013 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of $500,000.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of funding the replenishment of the fund balance in the
Municipal Airports Fund; and authorize the transfer in the amount of $500,000.00 from the
Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Municipal Airports Fund.
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14. M&C G-18093 - Authorize Use of $399,956.00 in Tree Removal Fee Revenue to
Fund the Community Tree Planting Program and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the use of$399,956.00 of
Tree Removal Fee Revenue to fund the Community Tree Planting Program; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21070-12-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Community Tree Planting Program Fund in the amount of $399,956.00, from available
funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11613 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with Aqua
Metrics, Atlas Utility Supply Company and Master Meter to Provide Water
Meters and Appurtenances for the Water Department for a Combined Amount
Up to $1,400,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase
Agreements with Aqua Metrics, Atlas Utility Supply Company and Master Meter to provide
water meters and appurtenances for the Water Department for a combined amount up to
$1,400,000.00 for the first year.
2. M&C P-11614 - Authorize Purchase of a F-350 Command Center Truck from
Caldwell Country Ford Using a Cooperative Contract for the Fire Department in
the Amount of$77,808.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a F-350
Command Center truck from Caldwell Country Ford using Texas Association of School Boards
Cooperative Contract No. 358-01 for the Fire Department in the amount of$77,808.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15645 - Authorize Execution of a Rescission of Notices of Restriction to
Remove the Wetlands Mitigation Easement from Approximately 34.72 Acres
Located on the Northeast Quadrant of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport,
Subject to Approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Rescission of Notices of Restriction to remove the wetlands mitigation easement from
approximately 34.72 acres located on the northeast quadrant of the Dallas/Fort Worth
.International Airport, subject to approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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2. M&C L-15646 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 8 to Purchase
Agreement with Cypress Equities 1, LP, City Secretary Contract No. 35571, to
Extend Option to Purchase City-Owned Property in the Evans and Rosedale
Project Area for an Additional Fifteen Months (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 8 to the Purchase Agreement with Cypress Equities 1, LP, City Secretary
Contract No. 35571, in order to extend its option to purchase City-owned property in the Evans
and Rosedale Project area for an additional 15 months; and authorize the execution of an
appropriate deed conveying the property to Cypress Equities 1, LP, and record the deed if terms
of the Purchase Agreement, as amended, are satisfied.
3. M&C L-15647 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee-Simple interest in 0.142 Acres of
Land for Right-of-Way Located on the Southwest Corner of Cromwell Marine
Creek Road and Marine Creek Parkway, from Marine Creek of Texas 3-V for
$40,200.00 and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $1,500.00 for a Total in the
Amount of$41,700.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee-
simple interest in 0.142 acres of land for right-of-way located on the southwest comer of
Cromwell Marine Creek Road and Marine Creek Parkway in the Alexander F. Albright Survey,
Abstract No. 1849, Tract 11, Tarrant County, Texas, from Marine Creek to Texas JV; find that
the price of$40,200.00 is just compensation for the purchase of the night-of-way; and authorize
the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, record the appropriate instruments
and pay the estimated closing costs up to $1,500.00 for a total in the amount of$41,700.00.
D. Planning & Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3044 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Alley, a Portion of
Bellaire Drive North and the Remaining Portions of Grisham Way and Mid Court
Within the Texas Christian University Campus for a New Dormitory, Parkin
and Multi-Purpose Student Set-vices Buildinp_ (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21071-12-
2013 vacating and extinguishing portions of an alley and Bellaire Drive North and the remaining
portions of Grisham Way and Mid Court within the Texas Christian University (TCU) Campus
located in Block 22 of the Bellaire Addition and Block 12 of the TCU Addition, additions to the
City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; containing approximately 28,975 square feet of land
for a new dormitory, parking and multi-purpose student services building; providing for
reversion of fee in said land; the retairu-nent of existing utility casements; repealing all ordinances
in conflict herewith; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the located land in accordance
with City Policy (Mayor and Council Communication G-15624).
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E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26601 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the City of Kennedale 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 System Agreement with the City of Kennedale for participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The City of Kennedale will reimburse its
share of operations and maintenance to ensure no cost to the City of Fort Worth with annual
reimbursement estimated to be approximately $20,160.00. hi addition, the City of Kennedale
will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for its share of the Software Upgrade Agreement.
2. M&C C-26602 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with e-Watch Corporation to
Provide Implementation Services, End-User Training and Annual Maintenance
and Licensinp, for a Consolidated Video Security System in the Amount Up to
$400,000.00 Annually for the Fire Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a contract
with e-Watch Corporation to provide implementation services, end-user training and annual
maintenance and software licensing for a consolidated video security system in an amount up to
$400,000.00 annually for the Fire Department.
3. IM&C C-26603 - Authorize Amendment to Mayor and Council Communication C-
24710 for the Conditional Commitment and Contract for HOME Investment
Partnership Program Grant Funds to Cornerstone Assistance Network Housing
Development Corporation for the Development of Single Family Houses in the
Polytechnic Neighborhood to Comply with United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development Requirements, Reduce the Number of Houses to be
Constructed to Two, and Authorize Release of City Liens (COUNCIL DISTRICT
5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the amendment to Mayor
and Council Communication C-24710 that approved a conditional commitment and contract with
Cornerstone Assistance Network Housing Development Corporation for HOME Investment
Partnerships Program grant funds to change certain terms in the Mayor and Council
Communication to comply with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
requirements, and specifically to remove Community Housing Development Organization
proceeds, include a developer fee, and reduce the number of houses to be constructed from three
to two; and authorize the release of any City liens on properties located at 3220, 3229, and 3233
Fitzhugh Avenue in the Polytechnic Neighborhood to be acquired by Cornerstone Assistance
Network Housing Development Corporation, as sites for the construction of the houses.
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4. M&C C-26604 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with International
Sister Cities Association of Fort Worth, Inc., for Office Space in the City Hall,
Annex Building in the Amount of $100.00 Each Year for Five Years (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Lease
Agreement with International Sister Cities Association of Fort Worth, Inc., for office space in the
City Hall Annex Building in the amount of$100.00 per year for a term of five years beginning
on January 1, 2014, and expiring on December 31, 2018.
5. M&C C-26605 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 21 with the Texas
Department of Transportation in the Amount of $103,547.77, with City
Participation in the Amount of $59,954.16, for the Ongoing Construction of East
Rosedale Street from IB-35W to US 287, Thereby Increasin14 the Total Contract
Amount to $18,380,884.77 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 21 with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of$103,547.77, with
City participation in the amount of$59,954.16, for the construction of East Rosedale Street from
IH-35W to US 287, thereby resulting in an overall increase of the project amount to
$18,380,884.77; and authorize payment to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount
of$62,448.25, which includes the City participation plus 4.16 percent for engineering and other
project costs, for Change Order No. 21 .
6. M&C C-26606 - Authorize Execution of a Reimbursement Agreement and
Payment to Millennium Telcom, LLC d1b/a OneSource Communications, in the
Amount of $212,482.00 for the Relocation of Approximately 6,600 Feet of
Overhead Wire to Underground Facilities that are Located Aloula Old Denton
Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Reimbursement Agreement and payment to Millennium Telcorn, LLC d/b/a OneSource
Communications, in the amount of$212,482.00 for the relocation of approximately 6,600 feet of
overhead wire to underground facilities that are located along Old Denton Road.
7. M&C C-26607 - Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Agreement with Western Center Reserve, LLC on Property Located East of Blue
Mound Road, Between Western Center Boulevard and Watauga Smithfield Road
Containing 10.660 Acres of Land in the Josiah Walker Survey, Abstract 1602 and
the James A. Bradford Survey, Abstract 183, at no Cost to the City (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement with Western Center Reserve, LLC, on property
located east of Blue Mound Road, between Western Center Boulevard and Watauga Smithfield
Road, containing 10.660 acres of land in the Josiah Walker Survey, Abstract No. 1602, and the
James A. Bradford Survey, Abstract No. 183, at no expense to the City.
8. M&C C-26608 - Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understandiny, with
the City of Arlington and the City of Dallas to Participate in the North Texas
Anti-Trafficking, Team, Authorize Acceptance in an Amount Up to $60,000.00
from the Department of Justice Through the City of Arlington from the Fiscal
Year 2013 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Traffickiny, Grant,
Authorize Matchinp, Funds in an Amount Up to $172,348.80 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Arlington and Dallas to participate in the
North Texas Anti-Trafficking Team; accept an amount up to $60,000.00 from the Fiscal Year
2013 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking Grant; authorize the City to
provide an in-kind match in the amount of $172,348.80 associated with an officer's salary for
two years; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21072-12-2013 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$232,348.80, subject to the receipt up to
$60,000.00 grant from the Fiscal Year 2013 Enhanced Model to Combat Human Trafficking and
an in-kind match of$172,348.80 from the City of Fort Worth, for the same purpose as reflected
above.
9. M&C C-26609 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
a Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program High Priority Grant from the United
States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration in an Amount Up to $315,234.80 to Conduct Commercial Motor
Vehicle Enforcement and Public Outreach, Authorize Execution of the Grant
Agreement for Acceptance of Grant Funds, Authorize Matching Funds in an
Amount Up to $93,106.91 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for and
authorize acceptance of, if awarded, a Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program High Priority
Grant from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration in an amount up to $315,234.80; authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement
with the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration to conduct Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Public Outreach;
authorize the City to provide an in-kind match associated with the grant of 22.80 percent of the
total project cost in the amount up to $93,106.91; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21073-12-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$408,341.71, subject to receipt of the grant, for the same purpose as reflected above.
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10. M&C C-26610 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Freese and Nichols,
Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $87,512.00 to Update the Water Conservation
Plan ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $87,512.00, to
update the Water Conservation Plan.
11. NI&C C-26611 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with North Texas
Contracting, Inc., in the Amount of $455,324.00 for DFW Airport Reclaimed
Water Delivery System Flush Line and Provide for Project Costs and
Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of $495,090.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with North Texas Contracting, Inc., in the amount of$455,324.00 for the DFW Airport
Reclaimed Water Delivery System Flush Line and provide for project costs and contingencies
for a project total in the amount of$495,090.00.
12. M&C C-26612 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with
Aqua Utilities, Inc., and the Resort at Eagle Mountain Lake, L.P., to Sell
Supplemental Treated Water on a Temporary Basis for the Resort at Eagle
Mountain Lake (ETJ NEAR COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Execute a contract with Aqua
Utilities, Inc., for the treated water service extension from January 1, 2014, to December 31,
2016, for the Resort at Eagle Mountain Lake, L.P., pursuant to the terms and conditions in
Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 31939.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1908 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages andJor Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
F. Award of Contract- Removed from Consent Agenda
13. M&C C-26613 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Cay
Cook & Associates in the Amount of$96,430.00 for the Design and Engineering of
Park Improvements in Eugene McCray Park at Lake Arlington, Oakmont Linear
Park South, Hallmark Park and Jefferson Davis Park and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5, 6, 8 and 9)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication C-26613 be
withdrawn fi•om the Council agenda.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Results of the 2013 Employee Food Drive
City Secretary Kayser presented the results of the 2013 Employee Food Drive, as follows:
Dollar Total: $59,041.81
Pounds: 35,135
Mr. Bo Soderbergh, Executive Director of the Tarrant Area Food Bank, and Mr. Charles
Boswell, President of the Tarrant Area Food Bank Board of Directors, accepted a ceremonial
check in the amount of$70,754.14 representing the total value of the City's contributions.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Espino 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.
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Ms. Julie Johneox be appointed to Place 3 on the Fort Worth Commission for
Women effective December 17, 2013, and with a term expiring October 1, 2015,
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens
absent.
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zinuriennan that the
individuals listed below be appointed/reappointed to the Art Commission, effective
December 17, 2013, with terms expiring as indicated:
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Appointment:
• Ms. Sally Packard to Place 6 (Practicing Artist), with a term expiring
September 30, 2014
Reappointments:
• Ms. Robyne Kelly to Place I (Community Representative), with a term
expiring September 30, 2015
• Ms. Dana M. Compton to Place 3 (Community Representative), with a term
expiring September 30, 2015
• Mr. Arthur Weinman to Place 5 (Arts Professional - Design), with a term
expiring September 30, 2015
• Ms. Bethany Dodson to Place 7 (Community Representative), with a term
expiring September 30, 2015
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens
absent.
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. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution Appointing Witham W. Meadows to the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport Board of Directors, Place 7
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing William W. Meadows
to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors, Place 7 effective December
17, 2013, and with a term expiring January 31, 2018.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4273-12-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
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XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. IM&C G-18094 - Authorize a 26-Month Waiver of Street Rental Fees Estimated at
$273,250.00 Related to Street Closures Necessary to Accommodate the
Construction of a New South Tower and Permanent Urgent Care Unit at Cook
Children's Medical Center (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a 26-month waiver of street rental fees
related to street closures necessary to accommodate the construction of a new South Tower and
new Permanent Urgent Care Unit at Cook Children's Medical Center.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18094 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council:
Mr. Rick Merrill, 801 7th Avenue
Mr. Jason Williamson, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400
Council Member Jordan advised that he had filed a Conflict of Lnterest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would be abstaining from voting on this itern.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18094 be approved. The motion carried
7 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Jordan and Council Member
Bivens absent.
2. M&C G-18095 - Authorize Payment to the Standing Steering Committee of Oncor
Electric Delivery Service Area Cities in the Amount of $74,121.00 to Fund
Participation in the Current and Upcoming Utility Dockets and Rulemakinp_
Related to Electric Utility Regulation at the Texas Public Utility Commission
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the payment to the Steering Committee of
Oncor Electric Delivery Service Area Cities in the amount of$74,121.00 to fund participation in
the current and upcoming electric utility dockets and rulemaking related to electric utility
regulation at the Texas Public Utility Commission.
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.
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Motion: Council Member Sbingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18095 be approved. The motion carried
7 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Scarth and Council Member
Bivens absent.
3. M&C G-18096 - Authorize Continuation of the Military Pay Supplement Benefit
and Military Leave Fund Policy Until December 31, 2014 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the continuation of the Military Pay
Supplement Benefit and Military Leave Fund Policy until December 31, 2014.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18096 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens
absent.
4. M&C G-18097 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Section of Meadowbrook
Drive from Oakland Boulevard to Rand Street from December 23, 2013 Through
January 5, 2014 for Water and Sewer Line Replacement Activities and the
Temporary Closure of a Section of West Terrell Avenue from Sixth Avenue to
Seventh Avenue from January 6, 2014 Through March 17, 2014 for Construction
Activities at Cook Children's Medical Center (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize temporary closure of Meadowbrook Drive
from Oakland Boulevard to Rand Street from December 23, 2013, through January 5, 2014, for
water and sewer line replacement activities; and authorize the temporary closure of West Terrell
Avenue form Sixth Avenue to Seventh Avenue from January 6, 2014, through March 17, 2014,
for construction activities associated with development at Cook Children's Medical Center.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18097 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council:
Mr. Rick Merrill, 801 7th Avenue
Mr. Jason Williamson, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400
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 Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18097 be approved. The motion carried
7 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Jordan and Council Member
Bivens absent.
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5. IM&C G-18098 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Supportiny, the
,Application of WS Storage LP, for a Municipal Settinp, Designation for the
Property Comprised of Thirteen Lots Within the 2700 Block of White Settlement
Road, Whitmore Street, and Weisenberper Street, Fort Worth, Texas, to the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Adopt Ordinance Prohibiting
the Potable LJse of Designated Groundwater from Beneath the Site (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing on the application of WS
Storage LP, for approval of a Municipal Setting Designation for the property located at 2721
White Settlement Road, 2711, 2717, 2720, 2721, 2724, 2725, 2728, and 2729 Whitmore Street,
and 2716 and 2720 Welsenberger Street, Fort Worth, Texas, a 2.12-acre site more fully described
in the metes and bounds description included with the resolution, to allow the public the
opportunity to give testimony; adopt a resolution in support of the application of WS Storage LP,
to the Texas Comi-mission on Environmental Quality for a Municipal Setting Designation for
2721 White Settlement, Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt an ordinance amending the Code of the
City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 12.5, "Environmental
Protection and Compliance", Article IV "Groundwater and Surface Water Quality", by amending
Appendix "A" "Municipal Setting Designation Sites in Fort Worth", by the addition of Section
24 designating CFW-MSD-0024, providing for the prohibition of the use of groundwater for
potable and irrigation purposes in CFW-MSD-0024; providing a fine lip to $2,000.00 for each
offense in violation of the ordinance.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Clarence Reed, Environmental Program Manager, Transportation and Public Works
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18098 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council:
Mr. Kyle Ballard, 750 North St. Paul, Suite 200
Mr. Howard Gilberg, 750 North St. Paul, Suite 200
Mr. Kenneth Trarm-n, 1904 Industrial Boulevard
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zinu-nen-nan,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication No. G-18098
be approved and Resolution No. 4274-12-2013 and Ordinance No. 21074-12-2013
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member
Bivens absent.
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D. Land
1. M&C L-15648 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain for Permanent
and Temporary Easements in 1.104 Acres of Land Owned by Multiple Property
Owners Including Members of the Pate and Miller Families and Related Trusts,
Texas Wesleyan University, Texas Christian University and Austin College for a
Permanent Drainage Facility, Permanent Slope and Temporary Construction
Easements, Located on Altamesa Boulevard Between Bryant Irvin Road and
Granbury Road for the Widening of Altamesa Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT
6)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowners listed below to acquire permanent and temporary easements in 1.104 acres of land
for Permanent Drainage Facility, Permanent Slope and Temporary Construction Easements on
property located on the south side of Altamesa Boulevard between Bryant Irvin Road and
Granbury Road, were unsuccessful. The joint owners of the property are:
A. Bank of America, N.A., Trustee of the following Grantor trusts:
• A.M. Pate Jr., Marital Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• A.M. Pate, Jr., Charitable Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• A.M. Pate III Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Sheila Lynn Pate Wolfe Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• The Charles Patrick Pate Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Sharon Lansden Pate Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Adlai Preston Pate Trust Under the Will of A.M Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Charles Patrick Pate, Jr. Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Mason Lansden Pate Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Christopher Todd Miller Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Christopher Todd Miller Revocable Trust under the Agreement dated December 7,
1996
• Charles Patrick Pate, Jr., Revocable Trust under the Agreement dated June 7, 2007
• Mason Lansden Pate Revocable Trust under the Agreement dated June 28, 2007
B. Charles Patrick Pate, Individually
C. Texas Wesleyan University, having taken title as Texas Wesleyan College
D. Texas Christian University
E. Austin College
Declare the necessity to acquire the permanent and temporary easement interests in the property
for the Altamesa Boulevard (formerly known as Dirks Road) Improvement project; authorize the
City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to acquire the described
permanent and temporary easement interests in the property; authorize payment pursuant to an
award of commissioners or a negotiated settlement; and authorize the City Manager or his
designee to accept and record the appropriate instruments.
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Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Fort Worth City Council approve Mayor and Council Communication L-
15648 and authorize use of the power of eminent domain to acquire easement
interests in 0.395 acres of land for a permanent drainage easement, 0.395 acres of
land for a permanent slope easement, and 0.314 acres of land for a temporary
construction easement, for a total acquisition of 1.104 acres of land to be used for
the Altamesa Boulevard (formerly known as Dirks Road) Improvements Project.
The 1.104 acres will be acquired from a single tract of land owned by multiple
property owners. The property owners are:
A. Bank of America, N.A., Trustee of the following Grantor trusts:
• A.M. Pate Jr., Marital Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• A.M. Pate, Jr., Charitable Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr.,
Deceased
• A.M. Pate III Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Sheila Lynn Pate Wolfe Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr.,
Deceased
• The Charles Patrick Pate Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr.,
Deceased
• Sharon Lansden Pate Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Adlai Preston Pate Trust Under the Will of A.M Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Charles Patrick Pate, Jr. Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr.,
Deceased
• Mason Lansden Pate Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr., Deceased
• Christopher Todd Miller Trust Under the Will of A.M. Pate, Jr.,
Deceased
• Christopher Todd Miller Revocable Trust under the Agreement dated
December 7, 1996
• Charles Patrick Pate, Jr., Revocable Trust under the Agreement dated
June 7, 2007
• Mason Lansden Pate Revocable Trust under the Agreement dated June
28, 2007
B. Charles Patrick Pate, Individually
C. Texas Wesleyan University, having taken title as Texas Wesleyan College
D. Texas Christian University
E. Austin College
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The tract of land is located on the south side of Dirks Road between Bryant Irvin
Road and Granbury Road in Abstract No. 64.1, J.F. Heath Survey, Tarrant County,
Texas, The land nights are necessary for the Altamesa Boulevard Improvements
Project in order to construct drainage improvements and to re-grade the adjacent
property as a result of the widening of Altamesa Boulevard to a six-lane divided
principal arterial from Bryant Irvin Road to Granbury Road. The permanent
drainage, permanent slope, and temporary construction easements are depicted by
the map attached to Mayor and Council Communication L-15648. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
E. Planning & Zoning
1. M&C PZ-3045 - Adopt Proposed Amendments to the Master Thoroughfare Plan
to Realign Major Thoroughfares in the Far West and Far Southwest Sectors of
City of Fort Worth and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and Remove FM 1187 as the
Outer Loop (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 and ETJ - TARRANT and PARKER
COUNTIES)
It was recommended by the City Plan Commission that the City Council adopt the proposed
amendments to the Master Thoroughfare Plan (MT-013-001) to realign major thoroughfares in
the Far West and Far Southwest sectors of City of Fort Worth and extraterritorial jurisdiction and
remove FM 1187 as the outer loop. Mr. Chuck Stark, 6221 Southwest Boulevard, completed a
speaker card in support of Mayor and Council Commurfication PZ-3045 and was recognized by
Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3045 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26614 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with S.J. Louis Construction
of Texas, Ltd., in the Amount of $2,690,105.72 for the Construction of Eastern
Hills Drainage System Improvements Phase 2 and Provide for Contingencies and
Construction Services for a Total Project Cost Jin the Amount of $3,183,105.72
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with S.J. Louis
Construction of Texas, Ltd., in the amount of$2,690,105.72 for the construction of Eastern Hills
Drainage System Improvements Phase 2 and provide for contingencies and construction services
for a total project cost in the amount of$3,183,105.72.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26614 be approved with appreciation to
staff. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member
Bivens absent.
2. M&C C-26615 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, Two
Grants from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Comprehensive
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the Amount of $906,763.51 and for the
Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the
Amount of$91,683.52, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreements, Adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance, Authorize Expenditure and Transfer in
the Amount of $250,429.00 from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund to the Grants
Fund for the City's Grant Match Requirement and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the application for and acceptance of, if
awarded, two grants from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2015
Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of$906,763.51 and for the
Fiscal Year 2015 Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the
amount of $91,683.52; authorize the execution of related Grant Agreements with the Texas
Department of Transportation, if grants are awarded; adopt a supplemental appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the State Asset Forfeiture Fund in
the amount of $250,429.00, decreasing the assigned fund balance by the same amount, for the
purpose of funding the local grant match requirement for the Texas Department of
Transportation Fiscal Year 2015 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grants;
authorize the transfer in the amount of$250,429.00 from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund to the
Grants Fund for the City's grant match requirement; and adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$1,248,876.03, subject to receipt of the grants, for the purpose of implementing increased
enforcement of traffic safety related laws and to increase public education about traffic safety
issues.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26615 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 21075-12-2013 and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21076-12-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
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3. M&C C-26616 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc.
d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the Amount of $2,977,235.00 for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 79, on Riverside Drive, Berry Street,
Ellis Ranch Trail, Fairway Drive, Glen Garden Drive, Stardust Lane and Three
Easements, Provide for Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the
Amount of $3,122,552.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a transfer in the amount of $145,317.00
from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$145,317.00, from available funds, for the purpose of executing a
contract with William J. Schultz, Inc, d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, for Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 79; and authorize the execution of a contract with William J.
Schultz, Inc, d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount of $2,977,235.00, for the
same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26616 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21077-12-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
XV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting, of December 3, 2013, continued the hearing for Zoning Docket
ZC-13-158.
1. ZC-13-158 - (CD 2) - Rita & Blas Rodriguez, 2421 Pearl Avenue; from: "A-5",
One-Family to: "PD/A-5" Planned Development for all uses in "A-5" One-Family
plus inside storage of roofiniz materials only; site plan included. (Recommended
for Denial by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-158 be continued to the January 14, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member
Bivens absent.
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The City Council, at its meeting of December 3, 2013, continued the hearing for Zoning Docket
ZC-13-160.
2. ZC-13-160 - (CD 2) - Mario SantiestebanIMSCTLS Properties, LLC, 2723 Pearl
Avenue; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(Recommended for Approval. by the Zoning- Commission (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-160 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
The City Council, at its meeting of December 3, 2013, continued the hearing for Zoning Docket
ZC-13-161.
3. ZC-13-161 - (CD 2) - Anthony Williams & Jehad Mesh Mesh, 3024 Refugio
Avenue; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "PD/ER" Planned Development for all uses
in "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted plus restaurant with front yard
parking; site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval as
Amended to PD/ER plus restaurant and front yard parking) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-161 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
The City Council, at its meeting of December 3, 2013, continued the hearing for Zoning Docket
ZC-1 3-166.
4. ZC-13-166 - (CD 2) - NW 28th Street Properties, 1500 NW 28th Street, 2808-2812
Prairie Street; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all
uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus outside storaf4e of two dumpsters and
one trailer; site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval, by the
Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. David Hopkins, 1509 Northwest 28th Street, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-166 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket ZC-13-166 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
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The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on November 22, 2013,
5. SP-13-008 - (CD 9) - Midtown Retail, L. P., 2217 Midtown Lane; to: Amend site
plan "PD-558 to remove a building and add a parkinji lot. (Recommended for
Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission to include landscape plan)
Ms. Brandy O'Quinn, 2801 Willing Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Site Plan
SP-13-008 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Site Plan SP-13-008 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays with Council Member Bivens absent.
6. SP-13-009 - (CD 8) - Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County Texas, 1327 E.
Lancaster Avenue; to: Amend "PD-477" site plan to reconfigure and reconstruct
buildings. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Site Plan SP-13-009:
Mr. Don Shisler, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue
Mr. Jim Schell, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600
Mr. Tod Hanson, 2570 River Park Plaza, Suite 100
Mr. Nicholas Petta, 3367 Medina Avenue
Mr. Ron Hall, 1900 McKinney
Mr. Stanley Maneikis, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue
Mr. Rodney Gregg, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue
Mr. Rickey Brantley, 2308 Winton Terrace West
Ms. Lauren Florea, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue#209
Mr. Peter Philpott, 20 Valley Ridge Road
Mr. Fred Closuit, 3417 West 4th Street
Mr. Michael McBride, 6300 Ridglea Place
Ms. Patti Maness, 832 Tennis View Court
Ms. Terry Slife, 7000 Oakmont Terrace
Ms. Gay Larson, 128 Deer Creek Drive, Aledo
Ms. Lorraine Young, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue #211
Ms. Deborah DeLay, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue
Mr. Frank Bytheway, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue
Ms. Kimberly Godde, 221 West Lancaster Avenue #4004
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Ms. Melissa Kinney, 3312 Lackland Road, Apt. 13, completed a speaker card in support of Site
Plan SP-13-009 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Site Plan SP-13-009:
Ms. Marti Lawrence, 2865 Hunter Street
Ms. Dorene McMakin, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue
Mr. James Tapscott, 2630 B Merrick
Ms. Ruth Bushnell, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue#109
Mr. Steve Phillips, 4208 Lone Oak Drive
Mr. Sherman Young, P.O. Box 470128
Ms. Maria Rogers, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue#208
Ms. Neva Fisher, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue#110
Ms. Melanie Vindeola, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue#105
Ms. Margie Lilly, 4821 Dexter Avenue
Mr. Glenn Adams, 309 West 7th Street
Ms. Chandra Geren, 4900 West Ridge Avenue
Ms. Lindsay Pate, 5012 Ranch View Road
Mr. Crawford Gupton, 1115 Belle Place
Ms. Susan Kennemer, 451 Cooks Lane
Ms. Denise Eby, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue
Ms. Seneca Wiggins, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue#106
Ms. Lisa McReynolds, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue
Ms. Andrea Vox-Afful, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of Site Plan SP-13-009:
Mr. Mike Phipps, 4451 Normandy Road
Ms. Mary Palomares, 8904 Hunters Glen Trail
Ms, Elaine Klos, 6420 Rosemont Avenue
Mr. Monnie Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane
Ms. Jo Vitek, 4-1.32 Benmar Street
Ms. Kathryn Kroll, 6208 Brentwood Drive
Ms. Lorraine Young, 1321 East Lancaster Avenue#211
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition of Site Plan SP-13-009:
Ms. Helen Chamberlin, 1612 North Edgewood Terrace
Ms. Carol Smith, 8920 Hunters Glen Trail
Ms. Peggy Terrell, 5025 Marble Falls Road
Ms. Jan Keefer, 4517 Meadowbrook Drive
Mr. Bill Keefer, 4517 Meadowbrook Drive
Mr. Paul Kerpoe, 6717 Craig Street
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Ms. Cindy Boling, 4717 Norma Street
Mr. Geoff Malecky, 2401 North Edgewood Terrace
Mr. Jim Marshall, 2216 Hawthorne Avenue
Ms. Donnette Moseley, 1801 Ederville Road South
Ms. Venessa Carpenter, 850 Hunters Glen Trail
Ms. Kristy Nauert, 5524 Glade
The following individuals completed undecided comment cards for Site Plan SP-13-009:
Mr. Scott Willingham, 737 Newport Road
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street#125
Ms. Cindy Rain, 1201 East 13th Street
Council Member Bums exited the meeting during the public healing and before the vote.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Site Plan SP-13-009 be denied. The motion failed 3 ayes to 4 nays, with Mayor
Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Espino and Shingleton
casting the dissenting votes and Council Members Bivens and Bums absent.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Espino, that Site Plan SP-13-009 be approved. The motion carried 6 ayes
to I nay, with Council Member Allen Gray casting the dissenting vote and Council
Members Bivens and Bums absent.
Council Member Espino left his place at the dais.
7. ZC-13-178 - (CD 7) - Baptist Foundation of Texas, 9500-10100 block North
Freeway/IH-35N; from: "AG" Agricultural, "C" Medium Density Multifamily,
and "OM" Office Midrise to: "A-5" One-Family, "C" Medium Density
Multifamily, and "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoninp, Commission)
Mr. Thad Brundrett, 316 Bailey Avenue, Suite 106, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-13-178 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-178 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Bivens and Bums
absent.
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There being no one else present desiring to be beard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 21078-12-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Espino, Bivens and Bums absent.
Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to the
street lights on Mansfield Highway.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 12:48 p.m. in
memory of Council Member Shingleton's father-in-law, Mr. George Coughlin.
These minutes approved by the Foil Worth City Council on the 7`h day of January, 2014.
Attest: A pp rov.ed:
Mary J.
etsy,P'rice
City Secretary