HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/01/07-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTI1, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7,2014
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tonoVV.B. '^Zim"Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Gspioo` District
Council Member Daniel Sumhh, District
Council Member(]ynmM. Bivons, District 5
Council Member Junguu Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shiog|ek)n, District
Council Member Kelly /\||en Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fu||eovvider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
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With aquorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price oo||ed the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council 10 order at 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber ofthe Fort Worth City Hall, 1000Tbruck-moMoo Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION -Dr. Jim Conner, Genesis United Methodist Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. Jim Conner, Genesis United Methodist Church.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONS111)ERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER
Motion: Council Member Sourtb noudc nnootiun, seconded by Mayor Pro tnnn Zimmerman,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting ofDcocnnber 17' 2013, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes toOnays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM T14E CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council PZ-3046 be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED ORVVITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council MonubccSbing|eton made umotion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes tO0nays.
A. General - Consent Items
Rata Allocation of the Denton Central Appraisal District's Bud2et for January
Throup-h December 2014 in the Amount Up to $60,927.36 (AILL COUNCIL
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment of the City of
Fort Worth's assessed pro-rata allocation nf the Denton Central Appraisal. District's 2014 budget
for the months of January through December 2014 in the annouot up to $60,927.36.
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Rata Allocation of the Tarrant Appraisal District's Bud2et for January Throu2h
December 2014 in the Amount Up to $2,276,090.66 (AILL COUNCIL
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment io the amount up
10 $2,276,090.66 for the City of Fort Worth's nsocmsod pro-rata o||noa1ion of the Tuouot
Appraisal District's 2014 budget for the months of January through December 2014.
3. M&C G-18101 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Re2ardine Applicatioil of Prime Limousine Inc. d/b/a Prime Limousine, to
Operate Tbree Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance
Grantin Sueb 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 tbcon limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Pdono
Limousine Inc. d/b/o pdoun Limousine is qualified and financially able to conduct ulimousine
service within the City; yrinuo Limousine Inc. d/h/u Prime Limousine has complied with the
requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Pclonn Limousine Inc. d/h/u Prime Limousine
presented facts io support 0f compelling demand and necessity for three |iruOuSinou; the general
welfare ofthe citizens o{the City will best bnserved by the addition of three limousines upon
City sincots, o||cyn and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21074-01-2014 gyoohog the
privilege of operating authority tn Prime Limousine Inc. d/b/uPrime Limousine for the use ofthe
streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the Oh/ in the conduct of its limousine business,
which sbu|| consist of the operation of three limousines for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance hv Prime Limousine Inc. d/h/uPdnne Limousine
subject to and conditioned on Phnun Limousine Inc. d/b/u Prime Limousine complying with all
requirements of Chapter 34, /\dic|n VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1486), as
amended.
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4. M&C G-18102 - Adopt Ordinance to Establish a Water Main Capacity Charp_e in
the Amount of $53,002.00 per Million Gallons per Day for a Thirty-Six Inch
Westside III Water Main to Serve Customers from the Westside Water
Treatment Plant and to Establish the Boundary Area, Pursuant to Chapter 35,
Article 111, Division IV, Water Main Capacity Charges, Section 35-87 Throu2h
35-93 of the City Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21080'01-
2014 adopting u water main oupuoily charge pursuant 0n Chapter 35 of the City Code, as
amended (1986), &rtio|oIII, Division "Water Main Capacity Churgcs", Sections 35'87through
35-93, for u City-initiated 36-inch Wostside I|| Water Main to serve customers from the
VVontsidc Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $53,002.00 per nnl||ion gallons per day, in
accordance with Sections 35-90 and 35-92; and establish the boundary area for the water main 10
allow the Water Department to assess oreimbursement to the City, pursuant to Section 35-93(b).
5. M&C G-18103 - Adopt Ordinance to Establish a Water Main Capacity Charge in
the Amount of$41,032.00 per Million Gallons per Day for a Thirty-Inch Westside
fV Water Main to Serve Customers from the Westside Water Treatment Plant
and to Establish the Boundary Area, Pursuant to Chapter 35, Article 111, Division
fV, Water Capacity Charges, Sections 35-87 Throu2b 35-93 of the City Code
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the |h||nvvioQ ncoonunucnduUoo: Adopt Ordinance No. 2|08i-0i-
2014 adopting u water main capacity uburgc pursuant to Chapter 35 of the City Code, as
amended (1986), f\dio|o |IL Division "Water Main Capacity Charges", 5uuhoos 35-87 through
35-93' for u City-initiated 30-inch Westside IV Water Main to serve customers from the
Wcotaide Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $41,032.00 per ooi|)ioo gallons per day, in
accordance with Sections 35-90 and 35-92; and establish the boundary area for the water main to
allow the Water Department to uoscxx acoinubursooneot to the City, pursuant to Section 35-93(h).
6. M&C G-18104 - Adopt Ordinance to Establish the Sewer per Acre Char2e in the
Amount of $774.00 per Acre for an Ei2hteen-Inch Sewer Main to Serve
Customers from the Westside Water Treatment Plant and to Establish the Basin
Boundaries, Pursuant to Chapter 35, Article III, Division 3, Sewer per Acre
Char2es, Sections 35-81 Throup_h 35-86 of the City Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21082'01-
2014 adopting per acre charge pursuant to Chapter 35 of the City Code, as amended (1986)`
Article ID, Division ] "Sewer Per Acre Charges", 8eohnos 35-81 through 35-86` for uCity-
initiated 18-inob sovvcr main in the amount of $774.00 to serve ouaUnnnero from the VVnstside
Water Treatment Plant and to establish basin boundaries.
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.00 for Drainap_e
Desi2n Review Services, Increasin the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in
the Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of $250,000.00, Decreasinp- the
Available Cash Balance by the Same Amount, and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
~ M&C C-26617 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services A2reement with
The City Council approved the h)ikop/ing recommendation: Authorize the execution of o
Professional Services &grecrncn1 with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for an amount not to cxoccd
$250,000.00 for drainage design ro,iovv services; and adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21083-01-2014 increasing the osbouaicd receipts and appropriations in the
Sk)onvvater Dd|iLy Fund in the amount of$250,000.00, doom:naing the available cash ha|onoo by
the same amount, for the same purpose ao reflected above.
_, M&C C-26618 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42162, an En2ineerin2 Services Af!reement with Teague Nall and
Perkins, Inc., in the Amount of $130,930.00 for the Desi2n of Old Denton Road
from Golden Trian2le Boulevard to Herita2e Trace Parkway for a Revised Total
in the Amount of$797,047.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the 5n||ovving ncuonnnocndsdion: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 42162, on Engineering Services Agreement
with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the amount of$130,930.00 for the additional design work
on Old Denton Road from Golden Triangle Boulevard 1n Heritage Trace Parkway.. thereby
revising the total contract amount Lo$797,O47.00.
3. M&C C-26619 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to Citv Secretary
Contract No. 42187, an Engineeriny_ A2reemeut with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in
the Amount of $58,201.00 for Additional Enyineerin2 Desif!n of the Burchill
Channel Improvements Prolect, Thereby Revisin2 the Total Contract Amount to
$594,206.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the 5n|lnvviog recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 0o City Secretary Contract No. 42187` an Engineering Agreement with Freese
and Niobn|y, Inc., in the onnouut of$58,201.00 for additional engineering design of the 0urohi||
Channel lnnpnovccnoo1a project, thereby revising the total contract amount 0o $594`206.00.
4. M&C C-26620 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 36481, an En2ineerin2 Ap_reement with DeOtte, Inc., in the Amount
of$49,875.00 for Additional Engineering Desipn of the Butler - McClure Culvert
Improvements Prooect, Thereby Revisin the Total Contract Amount to
$262,274.90 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 36481, an Engineering Agreement with
DeOtte, Inc., in the amount of $49,875.00 for additional engineering design of the Butler-
McClure Culvert Improvements project, thereby revising the total contract amount to
$262,274.90.
5. M&C C-26621 - Authorize Execution of a Three-Year Contract with Halff
Associates, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $660,000.00 to Provide Geographic
Information Systems Services for the Transportation and Public Works
Department Stormwater Management Division and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a three-
year contract with Halff Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $660,000.00 for
Geographic Information System services for the Transportation and Public Works Department
Stormwater Management Division; and adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No.
21084-01-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund
in the amount of $660,000.00, and decreasing the available cash balance of the Stormwater
Utility Fund by the same amount, for the same purpose as reflected above.
6. M&C C-26622 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Increase Appropriations in
the Amount of $52,000.00 for the Purpose of Receiving Reimbursable Funds for
Overtime Costs for the Police Department's Fugitive Unit's Participation in the
United States Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task Force (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21085-01-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$52,000.00, subject to receipt of funds from the United States Marshals Service, for
the purpose of reimbursing the City of Fort Worth for overtime costs for the Police Department's
Fugitive Unit's participation in the United States Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task
Force.
7. M&C C-26623 - Authorize Execution of a Sole Source Agreement with SunGard
Public Sector, Inc., for Continued Software Maintenance and Support for the
Water Department's Customer Information and Billing System for an Annual
Amount Up to $105,070.65 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Sole
Source Agreement with SunGard Public Sector, Inc., for continued software maintenance and
support for the Water Department's customer information and billing system for an annual
amount up to $105,070.65.
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8. M&C C-26624 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. I to City Secretary
Contract No. 43155, an En2ineerin2 Aj!reement with Hazen and Sawyer, PC, in
the Amount of $128,894.00 for a Total Revised Contract in the Amount of
$481,157.00 for the Villa2e Creek WRF Gravity Belt Thickener Addition Desi2n
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
N0. I to City Secretary Contract No. 43155, an Engineering Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer,
PC, in the amount of$128`894.00 for the \/iUogc Creek WQF Gravity Belt Thickener Addition
Design, thereby increasing the contract amount to $4Q),|57.OU.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
-^ OCS - 1909 - Notice of Claims for Alle2ed Damaj!es and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
D.
-^ M&C PZ-3046 - Adopt Ordinance Vacatin2 a Portion of West Broadway Avenue
and a Portion of Grain2er Street Between West Broadway Avenue and West
Peter Smith Street for a New Medical Office Buildin (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an o,dbnuoot vacating and extinguishing a
portion of West Broadway and a portion of Grainger Street between West Broadway Avenue and
West Peter Smith 8bcnt, situated in Block 36, Jennings South Addition, unaddition k) the City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and containing approximately 0.706 or 20,498 square 6:ct
acre ofland more or less for unew ouodiou| office building; providing for reversion of fee in said
land; providing that the City shall retain all existing utilities easements; and waive any and all
purchase fee value of the vacated |uod in u000rduooc with City Policy (Mayor and Council
Communication G-|5h24).
Motion: Council Member Bums made u motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council PZ-3046 be continued to the January 14, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to0nays.
8X. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Lake Worth Centennial Year
Council Member Sbing!eton presented u pvoo\uooa1ioo for Lake Worth Centennial Year to Mr.
Bob Crow, Committee Chair, Lake Worth Centennial Year Committee. Be s\o1rd that Lake
Worth was b0nue to the Fort Worth Nature Center and Dcbugc and had been an essential water
resource for Fort Worth residents and those of other |noo| municipalities. He added that the
shores of Lake Worth had served as the home of major uirorntf manufacturers and the Naval Air
Station/Joint Airforce Base, and the centennial anniversary highlighted the of those who engaged
in historic and ouonunueotu| ioidnhvmo to protect the Lake's environmental health.
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X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcomin and Recent Events
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Council Member Allen Gray announced upcoming and recent events within District 8.
-' Recopnition of Citizens
There was on recognition ofcitizens.
-' Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was noapproval of ceremonial travel.
'--' PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Chanaes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
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There were nn changes in membership oo 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.
X0H. ZONING HEAR.ING
The Notice of Bpcoin| 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 N/o/Y6 Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
o[the City o[Fort Worth, no December 20, 20\3.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. ZC-13-144 - (CD 7) - J. C. Lindsey Family LTD Partnership, 1714 Avondale
Haslet Road; from: "PD-712" Planned Development/Sl2ecific Use for all uses in
"E" Neit!hborhood Commercial; site plan required to: "A-5" One-Family
(Recommended for Denial without Pre*udice by the Zoninp_ Commission)
M,. Don Plunk, 14001 I)u||us Parkway, l |tb Boor, Dallas, appeared before Council in support
of the denial oy Zoning Docket ZC'|3-\44,
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Mr. Dacus Lindsey, |774 Avondale Haslet Road, completed a speaker card in support ofthe
denial of Zoning Docket ZC'}3 144 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket ZC'13 |44 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes toUnays.
Neitzhborhood Commercial to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Nei2hborhood Commercial plus auto sales and detailin2 as part of the sales
business; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoninp,
Mr. Larry Wallace, 1703 North 9oyoo Drive, completed n speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC 13-173 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan nnudo u motion, seconded by Council Member Shiog|oion,
that Zoning Docket ZC'13'i73 be approved. The motion uonled unanimously 9
ayes to0nays.
3. SP-13-007 - (CD 2) - Ultimate Properties/Dennis Young, 2842-2850 Western
Center Boulevard; to: Amend "PD-948" site plan to expand mini-storap_e facility
(Recommended for Approval by the Zonint!Commission)
Motion: Council Member Espioo made umotion, seconded by Council MembcrSbiug|eion,
that Site Plan SP-13-007 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
4. SP-13-010 - (CD 9) - Great Dane Holdings, LLC, 3300 Hulen Street; to: Amend
"PD-805" site plan to add a new commercial buildin2 and parkinp,
(Recommended for Approval by the ZoninjZ Commission)
Mr. Jinn 8ohc||, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed n speaker card in support ofSite Plan
SP-13-010 and was recognized by Mayor Price was did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Bums made amotion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zirnrncrmun`
that Site Plan OP-|3'0|0 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
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5. SP-13-011 - (CD 9) - Town Center Mall LP, 4200 South Freeway, 250 E. Bolt
Street, 220 W. Seminary Drive; to: Amend "PD-369" site plan to remove the
arena and add two pad sites (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Site Plan SP-13-011 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
6. ZC-13-180 - CD 7 - City of Fort Worth/Petition for Hillcrest Addition 1900-
2300 blocks of Carleton and Western Avenues; from: "B" Two-Family and
"B/HC" Two-Family/Historic & Cultural Overlay to: "A-5" One-Family and
retain "HC" Historic & Cultural Overlay (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Mr. Si Rowlett, 2220 Carleton Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-13-180 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-180 be continued to the February 4, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. SP-13-012 - (CD 9) - FW River Plaza, LP/West Bend, 1701 River Run; to: Amend
"PD-798" site plan to change the location, size and type of buildings proposed
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Michael Bennett, 2429 Rogers Avenue, appeared before Council in support of Site Plan SP-
13-012.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Site Plan SP-13-012 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
8. ZC-13-181 - (CD-ALL) - City of Fort Worth Planning_ & Development
Department, Text Amendment: Fairmount Southside Historic District Standards:
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being
Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of The
City of Fort Worth (1986), to amend: Chapter 4 "Zoning Districts" Article 4
"Overlay Districts", Section 4.401, "Historic Preservation Overlay Districts
("HSE," "HC," "DD")" to revise in its entirety the design guidelines for the
Fairmount Southside Historic District
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-181 be approved with appreciation and Ordinance No.
21086-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 21087-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18105 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year
2014 for Rollover Encumbrances from Various Funds (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt the supplemental appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the indicated funds in the amount of
$33,967,599.00, decreasing the unaudited available cash or available fund balance, as indicated
below, by the same amount, for the purpose of encumbrance rollovers and designated
expenditures:
1. General Fund in the amount of $9,915,517.00 and decreasing the unaudited, assigned
fund balance by the same amount;
2. Municipal Airports Fund in the amount of $22,749.00 and decreasing the unaudited,
available cash by the same amount;
3. Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $7,239,324.00 and decreasing the unaudited,
available cash by the same amount;
4. Solid Waste Fund in the amount of$406,144.00 and decreasing the unaudited, available
cash by the same amount;
5. Municipal Parking Fund in the amount of $22,507.00 and decreasing the unaudited,
available cash by the same amount
6. Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of$4,997,859.00 and decreasing the unaudited,
available cash by the same amount;
7. Information Systems Fund in the amount of$481,297.00 and decreasing the unaudited,
available cash by the same amount;
8. Capital Project Services Fund in the amount of$70,009.00 and decreasing the unaudited,
available cash by the same amount;
9. Equipment Services Fund in the amount of $279,206.00 and decreasing the unaudited,
available cash by the same amount;
10. Environmental Protection Fund in the amount of $120,500.00 and decreasing the
unaudited, assigned fund balance by the same amount;
11. Red Light Enforcement Fund in the amount of$420,000.00 and decreasing the unaudited,
assigned fund balance by the same amount;
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l2. Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of$3,i69,57O.O0 and decreasing the unaudited,
assigned fund balance by the same amount; and
13. Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the unomunL of $6,822,917.00 and
decreasing the unaudited, assigned fund balance hy the same amount.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zlnnnnernuuo made umotion, seconded by Council Mrouhrr Bcmrth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18105 bo approved and Bupp|rnorotu|
Ordinance No. 21088-01'2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to0nays.
2. M&C G-18106 - Authorize Submission of a Letter of Support to the Foreip-n-
Trade Zones Board to Expand Forei2n-Trade Zone No. 168 in Mercantile
Business Park(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the submission of letter of support to the
Foreign-Trade Zones Board to expand Foreign-Trade Zone No. 168 in Mercantile Business Pork.
Mc Brian Randolph, 2650 Mowchnnn Boulevard, completed o speaker card in support ofMayor
and Council Communication (}-|QiO6 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish tn
address Council.
Mr. Terry Parent, 4008 Mockingbird Lane, CoUryvi||c, completed o comment card in support of
Mayor and Council ConnnuunicabooG'i8i06.
Motion: Council Member Sco,th made amotion, seconded by Council Member Bspioo, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18106 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to0nays.
C. Purchase of Eguipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11615 - Authorize Purchase of 135 Police Interceptor Vehicles from
Silsbee Ford, Usiny a Cooperative Contract for the Police Department in the
Amount of$3,335,445.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the pur*buar of 135 police interceptor
vehicles from Silsbee Ford, using Tarrant County Cooperative Contract No. 2012-151 for the
Police Department in the amount of$3,335,445.0O.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made u motion, ecooudcd by Council Member Bbing]nton,
that Mayor and Council Cnnonouoicobon P-1.161.5 be approved. The nnodoo carried
unanimously 9 ayes to0nays.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26625 - Authorize Reiection of All Competitive Sealed Proposals for the
Construction of Roundabouts on North Riverside Drive at Fossil Creek
Boulevard, North Riverside Drive at Northern Cross Boulevard and Mercantile
Drive at Meacham Boulevard and Authorize Re-Advertisement (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council reject all competitive sealed proposals for the
construction of roundabouts on North Riverside Drive at Fossil Creek Boulevard, North
Riverside Drive at Northern Cross Boulevard and Mercantile Drive at Meacham Boulevard and
authorize re-advertising the construction for bids or proposals.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26625 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C C-26626 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, L.P., in the amount of $2,031,545.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2009, WSM-I on Azteca Drive, Brentwood Drive, Cienegas
Circle, Jill Lane, Kentwood Place, Ravenswood Drive, Warrington Court,
Vinewood Street and Brentwood Stair Road, Provide for Project Costs and
Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of $2,148,492.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $2,148,492.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of$949,620.00 to the Water Capital Projects
Fund and in the amount of $1,198,872.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$949,620.00 from available fiends, for the purpose of executing a
contract with Conatser Construction TX, L.P. for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2009, WSM-I on Azteca Drive, Brentwood Drive, Cienegas Circle, Jill Lane,
Kentwood Place, Ravenswood Drive, Warrington Court, Vinewood Street and Brentwood Stair
Road, provide for project costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount of
$2,148,492.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$1,198,872.00 from available
funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Conatser Construction TX, L.P., in the amount of $2,031,545.00 for the same
purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26626 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21089-01-2014 and 21090-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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3. M&C C-26627 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with M.E. Burns
Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,181,784.00 for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Contract 80, Part 2 on Dillard Street, Andrew Avenue, Bethun
Street, Walker Street, Willspoint Court, Diraper Street, Sunshine Drive, Fitzhuj4h
Avenue, Carol Avenue and Two Easements, Provide for Proiect Costs and
Continuncies for a Project Total in the Amount of $1,252,238.00 and Adopt
Approeriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
U was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fond in the uonouotof$7O,454.OU to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund, for the purpose of funding u contract with M.E. Burns Construction, Inc. for
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 80, Part on Dillard StnccL Andrew Avenue, Bethune
Street, Walker Street, \Vl||spointCourt, Draper Street, Sunshine Drive, Fitzhugh Avenue, Carol
Avenue and two easements, provide for p jnctooniuund contingencies for oproject total in the
amount of $1`252,238.00; and authorize the execution of u contract with M.E. Burns
Construction, Inc., in the amount of$1,181,784.00 for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member 8ivonn made umotion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26637 he approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 2|09l-0l-ZO|4 bc adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9ayes
toUnays.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Dianna VVi|sno, 5816 Village Course Circle 9326, completed u Citizen Presentation card
relative to the lights on Mansfield Bighvvny and to protest the possible demolition of the
Lancaster Post Office and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
Ms. Janice Colston, 1421 Terbcd [unc, appeared before Council relative toBdnrvi||c gas well
leaks.
Mr. Gary Dogno' 2117 Rolling Creek Run, appeared before Council relative to concerns
regarding Communication between gas operators, City gas inspectors and first responders in case
of gas we]i site incidents.
Ma. Mary [{e||ebor, 7901 Bundo| &4ii| Road, appeared before Council ro|u(ivc to the Bdcrvi|ic
gas drilling incident.
Mayor Price advised Ms. Colston, Mr. Bngun and Mu. Kelleher to meet with Mr. Rick Trice,
Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department.
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Mr. George Barnes, 9300 Helmick Avenue, appeared bcDbnc Council relative to Lake Como Area
Council funding.
Mayor Price advised Mr. Barnes (o meet with Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, uppconnd before Council relative to uobonge in
the nuisance ordinance.
Mayor Price advised Mr. Willoughby to meet with Assistant City Manager Charles Daniels.
Mr. Robert Bnurom, 6329 Wa)ruven Circle, oonnp|c1cd u Citizen Presentation card relative 10 the
misuse of'City police and the poor response to the ice storm and was recognized by Mayor Price
but not in the Council Chamber.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTAC104ENT B
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:54 p.m. in
memory o[former Mayor Bob Bolen who passed away January 6, 20l4.
These minutes approved by the Fort VVnrt m b City on the l4 day of January, 2014.
Attest:
City Secretary