HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/01/14-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2014
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Bums, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
L 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 7:11 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Th-rockmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend James C. Brown, Sweet Home Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend James C. Brown, Sweet Home Baptist Church.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 7,
2014
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 7, 2014, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18107 - Authorize Purchase of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance
Policy for 2014 from Safety National Casualty Corporation Through McGriff,
Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., in the Amount of$553,585.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of an Excess
Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy from Safety National Casualty Corporation through
McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., in the amount of$553,585.00.
2. M&C G-18108 - Approve Extension of ln*ur_y Leave-of-Absence Pay Benefits in
the Amount of $49,150.14 for Police Officer John Bell for the Period of January
30, 2014 Through July 29, 2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve an extension of injury
leave-of-absence pay benefits in the amount of$49,150.14 for Police Officer John Bell for a six-
month period beginning January 30, 2014, and extending through July 29, 2014.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11616 - Authorize Purchase of a F-550 Off Road Lube Truck for the
Equipment Services Department from Caldwell Country Ford in the Amount of
$107,924.00 Using a Cooperative Contract (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of an F-550
off road Tube truck for the Equipment Services Department from Caldwell Country Ford, in the
amount of $107,924.00 using Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No.
358-10.
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C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15649 - Authorize Payment to Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity
Inc., in the Amount of$8,764.70 in Settlement of a Claim Against the Citv of Fort
Worth, Authorize Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 2624 Stuart to
Habitat for Humanity Inc., and Accept Ownership of Property Located at 2101
May Street from Habitat for Humanity Inc. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the sale of tax-foreclosed
property described as Lot 21, Rogers and Stuart Addition, located at 2624 Stuart Drive to Fort
Worth Area Habitat for Humanity Inc., in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code
and authorize payment by the City of Fort Worth of the purchase price in the amount of
$8,764.70, plus closing costs, in settlement of claim by Habitat for Humanity Inc.; authorize the
execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the
sale; and authorize the acceptance of property located at 2101 May Street from Habitat for
Humanity Inc.
2. M&C L-15650 - Authorize Direct Sale of Five Tax-Foreclosed Properties Located
at 2722 Columbus Avenue,1312 South Henderson Street, 4520 Miller Avenue, 0
North Freeway, and 313 Sargent Street for a Total Amount of $52,050.92, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2
8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of five tax-
foreclosed properties located at 2722 Columbus Avenue, described as the north part of 1,ot 24,
Block 61, Rosen Heights #1 Addition, 1312 South Henderson Street, described at Lot 4R, Block
A, King Subdivision, Field Welch Addition, 4520 Miller Avenue, described at I_,ot 7, Block A,
Kaywood Heights Addition, 0 North Freeway, described as Lot 6, less right-of-way, Block 2,
Greenway Place East Addition, and 313 Sargent Street, described as Lot 4, Block B I, Turner
Subdivision Beacon Hill, for a total amount of$52,050.92, in accordance with Section 34.05 of
the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments
conveying the properties to complete the sales.
3. M&C L-15651 - Authorize Redemption of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
5936 Humbert Avenue by John E. Hudson in the Amount of $23,127.85, in
Accordance with Section 34.21(e) of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT
21
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the redemption of the tax-
foreclosure property located at 5936 Humbert Avenue by John E. Hudson in the amount of
$23,127.85, in accordance with Section 34-21(e) of the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the
execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property.
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4. M&C L-15652 - Authorize Acquisition of an Easement Interest for Permanent
Drainage in 0.035 Acres of Land and an Easement Interest for Temporary
Construction in 0.036 Acres of Land Owned by Alexander L. Nicol and Katherine
Nicol Located at 3882 South Hills Circle for the Arundel Storm Drain
Improvement Project, Authorize Payment in the Amount of $192,638.00 and Pay
Estimated Closing Costs Up to $4,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of an
casement interest for permanent drainage in 0.035 acres of land and an easement interest for
temporary construction in 0.036 acres of land owned by Alexander L. Nicol and Katherine Nicol
located at 3882 South Hills Circle for the Arundel Storm Drain Improvement Project; find that
$192,638.00 is just compensation for needed property interest; authorize payment of
$192,638.00 to Alexander L. Nicol and Katherine Nicol, along with payment of the estimated
closing costs up to $4,000.00, for acquisition of the easement interests; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to execute all documents related to the acquisition of the easement
interests, accept the conveyances and record the appropriate instruments.
5. M&C L-15653 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.506 Acres of
Land in an Improved Lot Located at 6105 South Ridge Road from David A.
Frisby in the Amount of 5146,200.00 for the Greenfield Acres Drainage
Improvement Proiect, Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to $5,000.00 for a Total
Cost of $151,200.00 and Authorize the Payment of Relocation Assistance
Estimated in the Amount of 540,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.506 acres of land in an improved lot described as the east V2of Lot 10, Block
7, Greenfield Acres Addition, located at 6105 South Ridge Road, Fort Worth, Texas, from David
A. Frisby in the amount of$146,200.00 for the Greenfield Acres Drainage Improvement Project;
find that the total purchase price in the amount of $146,200.00 is just compensation; authorize
the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the
appropriate instruments and pay estimated closing costs up to $5,000.00; and authorize the
payment of relocation assistance estimated in the amount of$40,000.00.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3047 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Alley Between West
Rosedale Street and Oleander Avenue for Additional Property to Provide for a
Larger Building Footprint (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21092-01-
2014 vacating and extinguishing a portion of a public alley between West Rosedale Street and
Oleander Avenue adjacent to Lot IAR of E.E. Chase Subdivision of Block 13 of the Fields
Subdivision of the William Welch Survey, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas; containing approximately 220 square feet of land; providing for reversion of fee in said
land; the retainment of existing utility easements for a larger building footprint; and waive any
and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy (Mayor and
Council Communication G-15624).
2. M&C PZ-3048 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Alley Between South
Freeway and Evans Avenue for a New Gas Station and Convenience Store
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21093-01-
2014 vacating and extinguishing a portion of a 15-feet strip of land between South Freeway and
Evans Avenue in Block 20 of Hyde Park Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas; containing approximately 2,475 square feet of land; providing for the reversion of fee in
said land; the retainment of existing utility easements for a new gas station and convenience
store; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City
Policy (Mayor and Council Communication G-15624).
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26628 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority for Participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort
Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communication Systems Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority for
participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The Fort Worth
Transportation Authority 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 in the
amount of$80,640.00. In addition, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority will reimburse the
City of Fort Worth for its share of the Software upgrade Agreement.
2. M&C C-26629 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the City of Haltom City 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)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communication Systems Agreement with the City of Haltom City for participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The City of Haltom City 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 in the amount of$56,736.00. In addition, the City
of Haltom City will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for its share of the Software Upgrade
Agreement.
3. M&C C-26630 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority d/b/a Medstar for Participation
in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to
the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communication Systems Agreement with the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority dib/a
Medstar for participation in the City of Foil Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The
Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority d/b/a Medstar 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 in the amount of$75,744.00. In addition, the Area Metropolitan Ambulance
Authority d/b/a Medstar will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for its share of the Software
Upgrade Agreement.
4. M&C C-26631 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Town of Westover Hills for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's
Two-Way Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communication Systems Agreement with the Town of Westover Hills for participation in the
City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The Town of Westover Hills 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 in the amount of $6,336.00. In
addition, the Town of Westover Hills will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for its share of the
Software Upgrade Agreement.
5. M&C C-26632 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.00 for Drainage
Design Review Services, Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in
the Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of $250,000.00, Decreasing the
Available Cash Balance by the Same Amount and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for an amount not to exceed
$250,000.00 for drainage design review services; and adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21094-01-2014 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of$250,000.00, decreasing the available cash balance by
the same amount, for the same purpose as reflected above.
6. M&C C-26633 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43783 with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the Amount of$240,421.86 to
Rehabilitate Street Sections of Pate Drive, Putnam Street, Stark Street, Park Hill
Drive, Dryden Road and Alton Road, Thereby Increasing the Total Contract
Amount to $1,968,473.22 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3, 5 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount
of $120,242.02 from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $60,121.01 to the Water
Capital Projects Fund and $60,121.01 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21095-01-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $60,121.01 from available funds, for the purpose of
funding the execution of Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 43783 with JLB
Contracting, LLC; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21096-01-2014 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$60,121.01 from
available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 43783 with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of
$240,421.86 to rehabilitate sections of Pate Drive, Putnam Street, Stark Street, Park Hill Drive,
Dryden Road and Alton Road, thereby increasing the total contract amount to $1,968,473.22.
7. M&C C-26634 - Adopt Resolution in Support of the City of Hurst's Application
for Flood Protection Planning Grant Assistance from the Texas Water
Development Board, Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Hurst in the Amount of$9,000-00 to Participate in a Watershed Study of
the Valley View Branch Watershed Within the City of Hurst, the City of Bedford,
and the City of Fort Worth, Contingent on the Award of Grant Funds to the City
of Hurst by the Texas Water Development Board (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4275-01-2014
supporting the City of Hurst's application for Flood Protection Planning Grant Assistance filed
with the Texas Water Development Board; and authorize the execution of an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Hurst in the amount of$9,000.00 to participate in a Watershed Study
of the Valley View Branch Watershed within the City of Hurst, the City of Bedford, and the City
of Fort Worth, contingent upon an award of grant funds to the City of Hurst by the Texas Water
Development Board.
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8. M&C C-26635 -_Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Freese & Nichols
Inc., in the Amount of $320,000.00 for Miscellaneous Stream Geomorpholoyical
Assessments to Control Erosion (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $320,000.00 for technical services
provided for miscellaneous stream geornorphological assessments to control erosion.
9. M&C C-26636 - Authorize Execution of Agreements for Street Light Installation
Services City-Wide with Bean Electrical, Inc., and Independent Utility
Construction Incorporated Each in the Amount Up to $500,000.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
1'he City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
agreement for task order-based installation of street lights with Bean Electrical, Inc., in the
amount up to $500,000.00 with a term of one year and providing two additional renewal options
at the earlier expiration of the funds or time; and authorize execution of an agreement for task
order-based installation of street lights with Independent Utility Construction Incorporated in the
amount up to $500,000.00 for a term of one year and providing two additional renewal options at
the earlier expiration of the funds or time.
10. M&C C-26637 - Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Agreement with Lena Pope Home, Inc., for Property Located on the Corner of
Donnelly Avenue and Sanauinet Street, Containing 0.336 Acres of Land in Lot
IR, Block 4, Chamberlin Arlington Heights Addition, at no Expense to the City
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Storrnwater Facility Maintenance Agreement with Lena Pope Home, Inc., for property located
on the comer of Donnelly Avenue and Sanguinet Street, containing 0.336 acres of land in Lot
IR, Block 4, Chamberlin Arlington Heights Addition, at no expense to the City.
11. M&C C-26638 - Autborize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42547, an Engineering Services Agreement with Transystems
Corporation Consultants in the Amount of $48,910.00 for Design Surveys and
Subsurface Utility Engineering to Prepare the Final Design of a Four-Lane
Divided Arterial Road on Mark IV Parkway from the Westbound Frontage Road
of IH-820 to Cantrell-Samson Road in North Fort Worth for a Revised Total
Contract in the Amount of$393,069.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 42547, an Engineering Services Agreement with
Transystems Corporation Consultants in the amount of$48,910.00, for the collection of design
surveys and subsurface utility engineering in order to prepare plans for the final design of a four-
lane divided arterial roadway on Mark IV Parkway from westbound frontage road of IH-820 to
Cantrell-Samson Road in north Fort Worth for a revised total contract in the amount of
$393,069.00.
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12. M&C C-26639 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to Citv Secretary
Contract No. 28384, a Hangar Lease Agreement with GHA Terminal, LLC, for
Site Expansion and Add a Lease Renewal Option for Lease Site IIN Located at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 28384, a Hangar Lease Agreement with GHA
Terminal, LLC, for site expansion and add a lease renewal option for lease site 11N located at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
13. M&C C-26640 - Authorize Design-Build Contract with CP&Y, Inc., in the
Amount of $859,189.60 for the Fabrication and Installation of Online Water
Quality Monitorint! Stations at Various Locations for the Fort Worth Water
Department (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 7, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter
into a design-build contract with CP&Y, Inc., in the amount of $859,189.60, for set-vices
associated with the design, fabrication and installation of Online Water Quality Monitoring
Stations at various locations for the Fort Worth Water Department.
14. M&C C-26641 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. I to City Secretary
Contract No. 45076 with Cole Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $276,969.60
for Additional Park Improvements in the Marine Creek Park Corridor for a
Revised Contract Amount of$2,661,834.70 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 45076 with Cole Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$276,969.60 for additional park improvements in the Marine Creek Park Corridor for a revised
contract amount of$2,661,834.70.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1910 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC,
1. Presentation of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Mayor Price introduced Mr. Ed Bass, Chairman, Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show.
He gave a brief presentation and handed out Stock Show badges to members of the City Council.
City Secretary Kayser stated that Mayor and Council Communications G-18110 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
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B. General
3. M&C G-18110 - Authorize Acceptance of Donations Valued at $80,000.00 from
Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc., for Various Improvements to the Fort Worth
Botanic Garden (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of donations valued at
$80,000.00 from the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc., for various improvements to the Fort
Worth Botanic Garden.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18110 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price announced DFW Airport's 40'h Anniversary. She stated that the first flight arrived
just after midnight on January 13, 1974, from New York. She added that the airport continued to
fuel economic activity in the region and would for decades to come.
Council Member Allen Gray announced upcoming and recent events within District 8.
2. Recomnition 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: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Scatth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mr.
Bradley C. Haskovec be appointed to Place 3 of the Animal Shelter Advisory
Committee effective January 14, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1, 2015.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mr. Bob Riley be appointed to Place 4 of the Board of Adjustment - Commercial
effective March 1, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1, 2014, The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or commurl cations from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution to Notify the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement Fund
of the City of Fort Worth that the Fort Worth City Council Intends to Consider
and Vote on Amendments to the Retirement Ordinance for Fire Fighters Hired
Before July 1, 2014, and Fire Fighters Hired After July 1, 2014, that will Reduce a
Non-Accrued Benefit Provided by the Retirement System
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to notify the Board of Trustees of
the Employees' Retirement Fund of the City of Fort Worth that the Fort Worth City Council
intends to consider and vote on amendments to the retirement ordinance for fire fighters hired
before July 1, 2014, and fire fighters hired after July 1, 2014, that will reduce a non-accrued
benefit provided by the retirement system.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4276-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
2. A Resolution Appointiniz Members to the Area Metropolitan Ambulance
Authority Board
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Dr. Darrin D'Agostino
and re-appointing Dr. Rajesh Ghandi to the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority Board
effective January 14, 2014, and with terms expiring September 30, 2016.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4277-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18068 - Approve FindinEts of City of Fort Worth Municipal Judge Benita
F. Harper Regarding the Application of Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab
Service to Operate Eighty Taxicabs Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt
Ordinance Grantint! Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council Consider and adopt the following recommendations
of City of Fort Worth Municipal Judge Benita F. Harper: that Maredi Corporation d/b/a United
Cab Service has provided to the Ground Transportation Coordinator a satisfactory application for
operating authority under Fort Worth Code of Ordinances section 34-203; that Maredi
Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service has demonstrated the probable permanency and quality of
service, the experience in rendering such services in neighboring areas, and the past record and
experience in claims handing (there were no judgments) to claimants relating to operations; that
Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service has demonstrated the financial ability to provide
the service described in the application, and respond to claims arising thereunder by reason of
business operations, injury to persons or damage to property resulting from operation of a
vehicle for hire service; the character and condition of Maredi Corporation's d/b/a United Cab
Service vehicles satisfy all requirements of the City of Fort Worth for taxicabs; that Maredi
Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service and its officers, directors and persons with an economic
interest have the necessary character and past operating record to operate as requested under the
application; that all taxicabs in Maredi Corporation's d/b/a United Cab Service [fleet] are
dedicated to servicing Fort Worth or neighboring areas; the information presented during the
hearing demonstrates that the public necessity and convenience as defined in the Fort Worth
Code of Ordinances will be served by the granting of the application; that the general welfare of
the citizens of the City of Fort Worth will best be served by authorizing Maredi Corporation
d/b/a United Cab Service to operate 80 taxicabs upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and
adopt an ordinance granting the privilege of operating authority to Maredi Corporation d/b/a
United Cab Service for the use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in its
conduct of its taxicab business, which shall consist of the operation of 80 taxicabs for a one-year
period beginning on the effective date; specifying the terms and conditions of the grant;
providing a severability clause; making this ordinance cumulative of all ordinances; providing
for a penalty; and providing for written acceptance by Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab
Service subject to and conditioned on Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service complying
with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
Mr. Kelly Hollingsworth, 1225 Corporate Drive, Suite H, appeared before Council in support of
Mayor and Council Communication G-18068.
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Ms. Jennifer Garcia, 1801 Virginia Street, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication G-18068 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18068 be approved.
City Attorney Fullenwider advised that Judge Harper recommended approval of this application
while serving in the capacity of an impartial hearing officer and not a municipal judge. She
added that the City Council appointed Judge Harper as a hearing officer by resolution adopted in
September 2013 to make a recommendation to the City Council on United's application. The
appointment was a result of due process concerns in the initial proceedings and this was a unique
situation. The referral to the "court" in the M&C was in error and the attachment signed by
Judge Harper was not an order of the court but a recommendation to the City Council in her
capacity as a hearing officer. Judge Harper, as a hearing officer, had no authority to order the
Council to issue United's request for operating authority.
Motion: Council Member Scarth amended his motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18068 be approved with the
clarification that Municipal Judge Benita Harper recommended approval of the
application of Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service while serving in the
capacity of a hearing officer, not as a municipal judge, and the record should reflect
the clarification provided by City Attorney Fullenwider in the M&C and the
attachment and Ordinance No. 21097-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried 5
ayes to 4 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Bivens,
Jordan, and Allen Gray casting the dissenting votes.
2. M&C G-18109 - Approve 2013 Ad Valorem Tax Roll (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the 2013 Ad Valorem Tax Roll.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18109 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15654 - Authorize Sale of Two Hundred Ninety Tax-Foreclosed
Properties in the Aaaret!ate Amount of$1,043,203.62, in Accordance with Section
272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax
Code, Subiect to the Consent of All Other Taxiny, Entities Who Were Parties to
the Foreclosure Lawsuits (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the sale of 290 tax-foreclosed properties in
the amount of $1,043,203.62, in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local
Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code, subject to the consent of all other
taxing entities who were parties to the foreclosure lawsuits; and authorize the execution and
recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the properties to the highest bidders in
compliance with the bid form specifications to complete the sale.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmen-nan,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15654 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Planning & Zoning
1. M&C PZ-3046 - Adopt Ordinance Vacatins! a Portion of West Broadway Avenue
and a Portion of Grainger Street Between West Broadway Avenue and West
Peter Smith Street for a New Medical Office Building (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance vacating and extinguishing a
portion of West Broadway Avenue and a portion of Grainger Street between West Broadway
Avenue and West Peter Smith, situated in Block 36, Jennings South Addition, an addition to the
City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and containing approximately 0.4706 or 20,498
square feet acre of land more or less for a new medical office building; providing for reversion of
fee in said land; providing that the City shall retain all existing utilities; and waive any and all
purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy (Mayor and Council
Communication G-15624).
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3046 be continued to the January 28, 2014,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C PZ-3049 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 21.0 Acres of Land in the 6900 Block of
Boat Club Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council consider instituting and adopting an ordinance
declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of
Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of an approximately 21.0 acre tract of land situated in
the William E. Conwill Survey, Abstract No. 342, situated about 8.7 ri-ffles north 35 degrees west
of the Courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-13-006), in the 6900 block of Boat
Club Road, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits
of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes;
providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort
Worth, Texas.
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City Secretary Kayser stated that Zoning Docket ZC-13-131 was the companion case to Mayor
and Council Communication PZ-3049 and would be moved up on the agenda:
The City Council, at its meeting of November 19, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-13 1.
1. ZC-1.3-131 - (CD 2) - Texas American Properties, 6900-7000 block of Boat Club
Road; from: Unzoned and "PD-670" Planned Development for a facility to create
manufactured homes to: "A-5" One-Family, "C" Medium Density Multifamily
and "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Denial without PI-Ciudice
by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3049 and Zoning Docket ZC-13-131
be continued to the March 18, 2014, Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26642 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the City of Crowley 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)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Communications System
Agreement with the City of Crowley for participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way
Public Safety Radio System. The City of Crowley 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 in the amount of$55,584.00. In addition, the City of Crowley will reimburse
the City of Fort Worth for its share of the Software Upgrade Agreement.
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 itern.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26642 be approved. The motion carried
8 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Jordan.
2. M&C C-26643 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount of $1,149,334.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2003, STM-B on Willis Avenue from Old Benbrook Road
to Southwest Boulevard, Provide for Pro*ect Costs and Contingencies for a
Proiect Total in the Amount of $1,243,306.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $1,243,306.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$1,109,354.00 and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$133,952.00; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$1,109,354.00 from available funds, for the purpose of funding a
contract with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2003, STM-B; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$133,952.00 from available
funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with
Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of$1,149,334.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26643 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21098-01-2014 and 21099-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-26644 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Woody Contractors,
Inc., in the Amount of $1,011,464.25 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2009, WSM-J on Meadowbrook Drive and Sycamore Terrace, Provide
for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of
$1,087,464.25 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $1,087,464.25 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
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$846,399.25 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $241,065.00; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$846,399.25 from available funds, for the purpose of funding the
execution of a contract with Woody Contractors, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2009, WSM-J; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $241,065.00
from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a
contract with Woody Contractors, Inc., in the amount of$1,011,464.25.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26644 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21100-01-2014 and 21101-01-2014 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C C-26645 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with S.J. Louis Construction
of TX, Ltd., in the Amount of $1,048,899.50 for Water Relocation on State
Highway 114, Part 2, from Championship Parkway to F.M. 156 and Provide for
Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of
S 13 1.1,399.50 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with S.J. Louis
Construction of TX, Ltd., in the amount of $1,048,899.50 for Water Relocation on State
Highway 114, Part 2, from Championship Parkway to F.M. 156 and provide for project costs and
contingencies for a project total. in the amount of$1,111,399.50.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26645 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of December 10, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-143.
2. ZC-13-143 - (CD 3) - Lockheed Martin Recreation Association Inc., Etal. 5750 &
5780 Bellaire Drive South and 3400 Bryant Irvin Road; from: "A-5" One-Family.,
"C" Medium Densitv Multifamily, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "G"
Intensive Commercial, and "OM" Office Midrise to: "G" Intensive Commercial
and "PQ/MU-2" Planned Development for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed-Use with a waiver for minimum height and to exclude uses; site plan
waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Ms. Flora Brewer, 6708 Ashbrook Drive, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-13-143.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-13-143:
Mr. Malcolm Street, 2812 River Forest Drive
Mr. R.J. Grogan, Jr., 2808 Fairmont, Dallas
Mr. Jefferson Edwards, 3241 Rosemeade Drive, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Zoning Docket ZC-13-143.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-143 be continued to the February 4, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The City Council, at its meeting of December 17, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-15 8.
3. 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 roorinp, materials only; site plan included. (Recommended
for Denial by the Zoninf! Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-158 be continued to the February 4, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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
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of the City of Fort Worth, on December 30, 2013.
4. ZC-14-005 - (CD 9) - Fort Worth Midtown RV Park, 2906 W. 6th Street; from:
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "IJR" Urban Residential (Recommended for
Approval by Zonins! Commission)
Mr. Robert Baldwin, 3904 Elm 4B, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-
14-005 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-005 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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 Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 21102-01-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Michelle Lowry, 9925 Westridge Road, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to
police assistance regarding criminal activity and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Roy Walker, 800 Chase Circle, appeared before Council relative to the National Association
of Men United.
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to clean-
up efforts on Mansfield Highway.
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XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
'there being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:46 p.m. in
memory of Officer Diana Ruelas, Code Compliance Department, who passed away on January 9,
2014.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 2 g1h day of January, 2014.
Attest:
Mary J. Ka��'e
Mayor
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City Secretary