HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-30 - City Council - Regular - MinutesCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tem Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4
Council Member Deborah Peoples, District 5
Council Member Dr. Mia Hall, District 6 (arrived at 10:40 a.m.)
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11 (via video)
Staff Present:
Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
Mayor Parker recognized Everett Sherrieb as Mayor for the Day.
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the City
Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday,
September 30, 2025, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort
Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Pastor Robert Sample, Holy Tabernacle Church of God in
Christ
The invocation was provided by Mayor Pro tem Flores.
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PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS - (State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance
to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. 25-5459 Recognition in Honor of World Homeless Day
Council Member Hill presented a Certificate of Recognition in honor of World
Homeless Day.
2. 25-5470 Recognition in Honor of Donald Boren
Council Member Nettles presented a Certificate of Recognition to Donald Boren.
3. Recognition to Lena Pope's SAFeR Program's 1 Oth Anniversary
Council Member Crain presented a Certificate of Recognition for Lena Pope's SAFeR
Program's 1 Oth Anniversary.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Chapa requested that M&C 25-0866 be withdrawn.
Adrian Smith completed a speaker card in opposition of M&C 25-0916 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill, that the
Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 9-0 Council Members Dr. Hall and
Martinez were off the dais.
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A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0916 (ALL) Adopt Resolution Retaining the Law Firm of Winstead,
LLC, in an Amount Up to $100,000.00, as Outside Counsel for Federal Funding
Issues
Motion: 0916-Approved. Resolution No. 6167-09-2025
2. M&C 25-0917 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. Ito the
Emergency Medical Service Interlocal Agreement with the Metropolitan Area
EMS Authority d/b/a MedStar Mobile Healthcare to Extend the Agreement's End
Date from September 30, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 25-0919 (ALL) Authorize the Financial Management Services Department
to Process Financial Transactions Transferring Excess Cost of Issuance Funds and
Moving Unappropriated Bond Proceeds from Project Funds to Corresponding
Debt Service Funds and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28007-09-2025,
28008-09-2025, and 28009-09-2025
4. M&C 25-0920 (ALL) Authorize the Financial Management Services Department
to Process Financial Transactions Necessary to Facilitate Clean-up and Close-out
from Identified Legacy Capital Project Funds to Corresponding New Capital
Project Funds, General Fund, or General Debt Service Fund with No New
Appropriations Required; and Adopt Ordinance Reducing Appropriations in the
2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund by $10,318.58
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28010-09-2025
5. M&C 25-0926 (ALL) Authorize Reappointment of Denashia Lawson as a
Member of the City of Fort Worth Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service
Commission for a Three -Year Term Expiring on October 1, 2028
Motion: Approved.
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6. M&C 25-0929 (CD 6, CD 7, and CD 3) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
Allocating a Total of $14,145,000.00 in Previously Assigned Fund Balance for the
McCart Avenue and McPherson Boulevard, Bailey Boswell East, and Camp
Bowie Boulevard at Horne Street Capital Projects, and Amend the Fiscal Year
2025 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
(2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 2801 1-09-2025 and
28012-09-2025
7. M&C 25-0930 (CD 5) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Ratifying a Total of
$6,898,996.50 in Current Appropriations Associated with the American Airlines
Headquarters Enhanced Community Facilities Project in Identified Funds to
Clarify Authorization and to Effect Intent of Mayor and Council Communications
C-28898 and 25-0612 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$1,042,623.00 for the City's Match Requirement in the American Airlines
Headquarters Enhanced Community Facilities Project
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28013-09-2025 and
28014-09-2025
8. M&C 25-0934 (ALL) Authorize Reallocation of Transportation Impact Fees,
Pay -As -You -Go Funds, and Stormwater Revenue Bonds 2020 Funds in Eligible
Projects in the Cumulative Amount of $485,227.40 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28015-09-2025 and
28016-09-2025
9. M&C 25-0936 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to Enact Fiscal Year 2025
Budget Adjustments by Reallocating Operating Funds in the Amount of
$1,808,180.00 from the Property Management Operating Budget to the General
Capital Projects Fund, Authorize Associated Transfers, and Amend the Fiscal
Year 2025 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28017-09-2025 and
25018-09-2025
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10. M&C 25-0943 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$2,700,000.00 for the Purchase of Gas Compressor Rehabilitation, Inspection,
and Repair Services and to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal
Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28019-09-2025
11. M&C 25-0951 (ALL) Repeal Ordinance No. 27927-09-2025 and Adopt Revised
Ordinance Prescribing Civil Service Salaries for the Fire Department Effective
October 1, 2025
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 28020-09-2025
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0921 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Purchase Agreement with SP
Plus, LLC, an Authorized Reseller of Metropolis Capital Holdings LLC or
Affiliates, Using a Cooperative Contract to Provide Maintenance, Repair, and
Operations (MRO) Services for an Annual Amount Up to $800,000.00, for the
Initial Three Year Term with the Option to Renew for Two Additional One -Year
Renewal Options in the Same Amount for the Transportation & Public Works
Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 25-0922 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Texas Industrial Security, Inc. and Deltacon Global Inc. dba Deltacon
Security for Security Guard Services in an Annual Combined Amount Up to
$220,000.00 for the First Year and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for
the Same Annual Amount for the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 25-0923 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Anytime Pump Service Company d/b/a CIE, Odessa Pumps and Equipment, Inc.,
and Smith Pump Company, Inc., for Vertical and Centrifugal Pump Parts and
Repair in an Annual Amount Up to $2,000,000.00 for the First Year and
Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Amount for the
Water Department
Motion: Approved.
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4. M&C 25-0924 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements for
Equipment Rental with Herc Rentals Inc, RDO Equipment Co, and United Rentals
(North America), Inc in an Annual Amount Up to $800,000.00 for the Initial Term
and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Amount for the
Water Department
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0912 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of an Amendment to Sole Source
Agreement with Selectron Technologies, Inc. in the Amount of $302,446.32 for a
Revised Total Contract Amount of $876,898.77, for the Addition of a
Cloud -Based Module and Enhancements for the Existing Atlas Insight Platform for
the Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 25-0913 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Euna Solutions,
Inc., Utilizing a Cooperative Contract for a Turnkey Electronic Bidding System
in the Amount of $135,000.00 for the First Year with Four One -Year Renewal
Options with a 3-5% Increase Per Year for the Information Technology Solutions
Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 25-0914 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of a Contract in an Annual Amount
up To $164,423.44 with The Sanborn Map Company, Inc., for the Information
Technology Solutions Department using a Cooperative Agreement, for Geospatial
Imaging Services with a Three -Year Term and One Mandatory One -Year
Renewal for a Four -Year Total Contract Amount of $657,693.75, and Authorize
One (1) Additional One -Year Renewal Option
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 25-0915 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Sigma
Surveillance, Inc. Using a Cooperative Contract at a First Year Amount of
$3,050,000.00 with a 10% Annual Increase for City Departments through the
Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
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5. M&C 25-0925 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Professional Services Agreement
with Institute for Success and Leadership Training dba iSALT for Soft -Skills,
Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Career Development Training in an
Annual Amount Up to $250,000.00 for the First Year and Authorize Four
One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount for All City
Departments
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 25-0928 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $590,200.00 for the Design
of Panther Island Bridges Phase 1 Project Over the Proposed Tarrant Regional
Water District Canal C
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 25-0931 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount
of $1,000,000.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for
Project Development and Design Services for the Linwood & West 7th Flood
Mitigation Program for a Revised Contract Amount of $2,000,000.00
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 25-0932 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. I in the Amount
of $1,000,000.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc., for Project Development and Design Services for the McCart Berry Flood
Mitigation Program for a Revised Contract Amount of $1,500,000.00
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 25-0933 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of a Reimbursement Agreement with
Atmos Energy Corporation in the Amount of $419,000.00 for Gas Facilities
Relocations to Accommodate the Randol Mill Hazardous Road Overtopping
Mitigation Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Stormwater
Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28021-09-2025 and
28022-09-2025
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10. M&C 25-0938 (ALL) Authorize Execution of the Fourth Amendment to Contract
with Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Inc., to Increase the Contract
Value for the UpSpire Program by $1,857,962.40, for a New Annual Amount Up
to $4,500,000.00, to Support Illegal Campsite Clean -Up and Citywide Litter
Control for the Environmental Services Department
Motion: Approved.
11. M&C 25-0940 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Reallocating Appropriations
in the General Fund to Reduce the Non -Departmental Department General
Operating & Maintenance Category in an Amount Up to $10,896.31 and
Increase the Non -Departmental Department Transfer and Other Category by the
Same Amount, for the Purpose of Transferring Funds from the General Fund in
an Amount Up to $10,896.31 to the Grants Operating Federal Fund for the City's
Match Requirement for a FEMA Grant for the 2021 Winter Storm
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28023-09-2025
12. M&C 25-0941 (CD 5) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$1,000,000.00 for Emergency 15-Inch Sanitary Sewer Leak Repair South of the
Hart Street and Interstate Highway 820Intersection to Effect a Portion of Water's
Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28024-09-2025
13. M&C 25-0942 (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of Funds from the Sale of Platted
Lake Worth Lots in the Amount of $80,000.00, Authorize the Use of Funds from
the Water and Sewer Fund in an Amount of $80,000.00 for the Purpose of
Transferring to the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget to Effect a Portion
of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28025-09-2025 and
28026-09-2025
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14. M&C 25-0944 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances Increasing Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Amount of $13,865,588.00 in the Water Impact Fee Fund
and in the Amount of $18,143,557.00 in the Sewer Impact Fee Fund for the Purpose
of Transferring to the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to Pay Debt Associated with
Impact Fee -Eligible Projects
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28027-09-2025 and
28028-09-2025
15. M&C 25-0945 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with FG Aledo Development, LLC, with City Participation in an Amount Up to
$8,226,491.34 for Oversizing Approximately 18,000 Linear Feet of Sewer Mains to
Various Pipe Sizes for Anticipated Future Growth in West Fort Worth, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal
Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28029-09-2025
16. M&C 25-0946 (CD 2) Accept Tarrant Regional Water District Reimbursement in
an Amount Up to $20,300,071.29 in Relation to the Fort Worth Central City
Expenditures Incurred by the City of Fort Worth Water Department and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances to Effect a Portion of Water's Fiscal Years
2025-2029 Capital Improvements Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28030-09-2025, 25031-09-2025,
28032-09-2025, 28033-09-2025, and 28034-09-2025
17. M&C 25-0947 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Venus Construction,
Inc., in the Amount of $12,774,900.00, for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2022, WSM-J Project, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to Effect a
Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28035-09-2025 and
28036-09-2025
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18. M&C 25-0948 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of
$245,849.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for
the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2023 WSM-W Project for a
Revised Total Contract Amount of $995,731.00, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to
Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital
Improvement Program, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances Reallocating Funds from
the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund and Amend Transportation and Public
Works Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28037-09-2025, 28038-09-2025,
and 28039-09-2025
19. M&C 25-0949 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
LandDesign, Inc. in the Amount of $193,300.00 for Evans Plaza Improvements
Project
Motion: Approved.
20. M&C 25-0950 (CD 3 and CD 6) Authorize Execution of Artwork Commission
Contract with Artist Sarah Ayala in an Amount Up to $138,477.00 for Fabrication,
Delivery, Installation, and Contingencies for Artwork to be Located at the New Fire
Station No. 16, 5701 Lovell Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, 76107(2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 25-5460 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Flores, Council Members Crain, Lauersdorf, Peoples, Nettles, Beck, and
Martinez 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.
Sayeda Bilqees Syed appeared before Council undecided regarding Item 25-5458.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Item 25-5420:
Bob Willoughby
Mendi Tackett
Patrice Jones
Alexander Montalvo
EJ Carrion
Chris Wood appeared before Council undecided in regards to Item 25-5420.
Ken Shimamoto completed a speaker card in opposition to Item 25-5420 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
David Martinez appeared before Council undecided in regards to M&C 25-0927.
Adrian Smith completed a speaker card in support of M&C 25-0927 and in opposition of
M&C 25-0939 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
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PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
1. 25-5461 Board Appointment - District 3
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Emi Luk be appointed to the Library Advisory Board with
a term effective September 30, 2025, and expiring October 1, 2027; and the
following individuals be re -appointed to the following boards and
commissions effective September 30, 2025, and with terms expiring
October 1, 2027, except for the Building Standards Commission which will
end on September 30, 2027:
• William Runyon Jr. — second term — Aviation Advisory Board
• Jonathan Lynden — first term — Building Standards Commission
• Stephanie Muzi — second term — Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission
• Joseph Romero — second term — Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory
Commission
• Tom Carr — second term — Urban Design Commission
Motion passed 11-0.
2. 25-5465 Board Appointment - District 7
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles,
that Cheraya Pena be appointed to the Community Development Council
with a term effective September 30, 2025, and expiring October 1, 2027.
Motion passed 11-0.
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3. 25-5466 Board Appointment - District 8
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Andre Sims be appointed to the City Plan Commission with a
partial term effective September 30, 2025, and expiring October 1, 2026.
Motion passed 11-0.
4. 25-5467 Board Appointment - District 9
Motion: Council Member Beek made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Steven Halliday be appointed to the Urban Design Commission
with a term effective September 30, 2025, and expiring October 1, 2027.
Motion passed 11-0.
5. 25-5468 Board Appointment - District 11
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that the following individuals be appointed to the following boards
and commissions with a term effective September 30, 2025, and expiring
October 1, 2027:
• Juan Manuel Acosta — first term — Community Development Council
• Maomi Dillard — first term — Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory
Commission
and that the following individuals be re -appointed to the following boards
and commissions effective as described below:
• Leslie Sheilds — Second Term effective September 30,
2025, and ending
October 1, 2027 —
Library Advisory Board
• Mia Moss —
Second Term effective September 30,
2025, and ending
October 1, 2027 —
Urban Design Commission
• Rick Herring
— Second Term effective September 30,
2025, and ending
October 1, 2027 —
Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission
• Stephanie Thompson
— First Term effective September 30, 2025, and
ending September
30, 2027 — Building Standards Commission
• Andre Acuna
— Second Term effective September 30,
2025, and ending
October 1, 2025 —
Aviation Advisory Board
• Greg Huges
— Second Term effective September 30,
2025, and ending
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October 1, 2025 — Park and Recreation Advisory Board
Motion passed 11-0.
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.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 25-5420 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Setting
the Regularly Scheduled City Council Work Sessions and City Council Meetings for
January 2026 through December 2026 and Making Conforming Changes to the City
Council Rules of Procedure and Updates to Reflect Changes in State Law
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Peoples that Resolution be adopted as amended to include the following
changes:
Section 1:
• Change the start time for the afternoon work session from 1 p.m. to 2
p.m. and the start time of the executive session from noon to 1 p.m.
Section 3:
• Add language requiring the City Manager to include a public comment
section at the end of each day meeting
Motion failed 4-7, Mayor Parker, Mayor Pro tem Flores, and Council
Members Crain, Lauersdorf, Hill, Blaylock, and Martinez casting dissenting
votes.
Council Member Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill that Resolution No. 6168-09-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 7-4,
Council Members Peoples, Dr. Hall, Nettles, and Beck casting dissenting
votes.
2. 25-5456 A Resolution Authorizing the Initiation of Rezoning for Certain Properties in
the Rosemont Neighborhood in Council Districts 9 and 11 in Accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beek, that Resolution No. 6169-09-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
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3. 25-5457 A Resolution Authorizing the Honorary Designation for Todd Michael
"Leon" Bridges Along a Portion of S Calhoun Street Bordered by East Vickery
Boulevard and East Broadway Avenue
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Resolution No. 6170-09-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
4. 25-5458 A Resolution Nominating Candidates for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of
Directors
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Flores,
that Resolution No. 6171-09-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 10-1, Council
Member Peoples casting the dissenting vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 25-5464 Conduct Second Public Hearing for Proposed City -Initiated Full -Purpose
Annexation of Approximately 4.282 Acres of Wagley Roberts Road and
Right -of -Way (AX-25-003), in Tarrant County, North of Bonds Ranch Road and
West of Willow Springs Road, in the Far Northwest Planning Sector (FUTURE
COUNCIL DISTRICT 10)
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lauren Prieur b. Public
Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Lauren Prieur, Director of Transportation and Public Works, was available for
questions.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that the public hearing be closed and Item 25-5464 be adopted. Motion
passed 11-0.
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2. M&C 25-0935 (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Adopting the
Vision Zero Safety Action Plan and the Vision Zero Goal to Eliminate Traffic
Fatalities and Serious Injuries in the City of Fort Worth by 2050
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Chelsea St. Louis; b. Public
Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Chelsea St. Louis, Transportation and Public Works Department, was available for
questions.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Flores,
that the public hearing be closed and Resolution No. 6172-09-2025 be
adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 hearing
had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram, the official newspaper of
the City of Fort Worth, on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
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1. ZC-25-131 (CD 8) Black Mountain Power LLC, Rhett Bennett / Ridgecrest, Villa,
Reznikoff, Alumbaugh, Brandt, Skelley, Dunnagan Trust & Bradley / Bob Riley,
Halff Associates, 7600, 7740, 7780 Forest Hill Drive, (119.98 acres) ie: From"AG"
Agricultural, "MH" Manufactured Housing, "A-5" One -Family Residential & "F"
General Commercial To: Add additional property to "PD1435" "PD/I" Planned
Development for "I" Light Industrial uses limited to a Data Center, governmental uses
and educational uses (excluding correction facility and probation or Parole office),
health care facilities, religious uses, utilities, grocery store, office, retail sales general to
add additional property with development standards for increased setback adjacent to
all residential districts, increase the maximum building height to 70 ft. for data center
use; primary entrance from Forest Hill Drive; site plan waiver requested
(Recommended for Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission to reduce total
acreage by 0.92 acres, site plan required)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-25-131:
Bob Riley
Rhett Bennett
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket
ZC-25-131:
Amon Ibrahim
Jackson Weston
Sue Weston
Barbara Curtty
Jenifer Reiner
Jessica Gonzales
Paris Sanchez
Jessica Hall
The following individuals completed
Docket ZC-25-131and were recognized
the Council Chamber:
Sue Allen
Adrian Smith
a speaker card in opposition to Zoning
by Mayor Parker but were not present in
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-131 be approved and waive the site plan.
Motion passed 11-0.
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2. ZC-25-132 (CD 8) Black Mountain, Rhett Bennett / Moning, Nanowsky, Walls,
Coleman, Simon, Hernandez, LFS Trust and Stephenson, Bauer & Dewar / Bob
Riley, Halff Associates, 3760, 3816, 3850, 3900, 3930, 3950, 4050, 4700 & 4712
Lon Stephenson Road and 7500 Anglin Drive (45.30 acres) From: "AG" Agricultural
To: Add additional property to "PD1420" Planned Development/Specific Use for
Data Center, educational uses, governmental uses (excluding correction facility and
probation or Parole office), health care facilities, recreation, religious uses, utilities,
grocery store, office, retail sales general; to add additional property, developed to "I"
Light Industrial standards with development standards for building setback along Lon
Stephenson minimum of 80 feet, no tree removal within 25 feet of Lon Stephenson
Road, southern ROW line; where no existing trees exist in the 25-foot buffer along
Lon Stephenson right-of-way line, a minimum 50% canopy tree planting will be
planted and credited to the Urban Forestry requirements; primary entrance and
address request for the Data Center will be from Forest Hill Drive; site plan required
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-25-132:
Bob Riley
Rhett Bennett
Aditya Panangat appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket
ZC-25-132.
Adrian Smith completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-25-132
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-132 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
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3. ZC-25-133 (CD 10) Tradition Investors, LLC / Tyler Wallach, Jackson Walker LLP /
Ty Thompson, 1101 Highway 114, (19.55 total acreage (2.67 acres to be rezoned)
From: "A-5" One -Family Residential (Tract 1-2.67 acres) To: Tract 1: PD1363
"PD/D" Planned Development for all uses in "D" High Density Multifamily for
detached multifamily and Amend Development Regulations for PD 1363 "PD/D"
Planned Development for all uses in "D" High Density Multifamily for detached
multifamily with a maximum density of 24 units per acre with development standards
for unit locations, allow fencing between building and street, allow units to front, side
or back the public right-of-way and allow a front yard setback at 10 ft., waiver of the
MFD submittal; site plan required (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Tyler Wallach before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-25-133.
Ty Thompson completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-25-133
but did not wish to speak.
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-133 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
4. ZC-25-134 (CD 11) David King, 3821, 3833 E. lst. Street, (0.31 acres) From: "B"
Two -Family Residential, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "J" Medium Industrial
To: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
David King before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-25-134.
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Blaylock, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-134 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
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5. ZC-25-136 (CD 8, 9, 11) City of Fort Worth, Near Southside Map Amendment, To:
Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort
Worth, being Ordinance No. 21653, as Amended, Codified as Appendix A of the
code of City of Fort Worth, to Amend Sections of the Near Southside Development
Code as Provided By Section 4.1305.C. "Property Development Standards" of
Section 4.1305, "Near Southside ("NS") District of Article 13, "Form Based Districts"
of Chapter 4, "District Regulations" To Update Certain Maps; To Revise Appendix B:
"Maps", Exhibit B.19: Near Southside and Exhibit B.20: Near Southside Core Zones.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-136 be approved and Ordinance No.
28040-09-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
6. ZC-25-143 (CD 7) Henry B Paup / Benchmark Bank / Teal Loftis, 5020 Collinwood
Avenue, (0.57 acres) From: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted To: "PD/E"
Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial excluding liquor
or package store, convenience store with development standards for signage in the
front yard setback and structures in rear yard setback; site plan included
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles,
that Zoning Docket ZC-25-143 be approved. Motion passed 11-0
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the
above -listed cases, Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 28041-09-2025 be adopted. Motion
passed 11-0.
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 25-0866 (CD 10)
Authorize
Execution of a Tax
Increment Financing
Development Agreement
with the
Board of Directors
of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number
Two, City
of Fort Worth, Texas,
in an Amount Up to
$1,500,000.00 for Public
Improvements Associated with
Traffic Signals and
Pedestrian Improvements
at State
Highway 114 and Championship Parkway
within the Boundaries of
the Tax
Increment Reinvestment
Zone Number Two
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: It was the consensus of the Council that M&C 25-0886 be withdrawn
and act on M&C 25-0866 (REVISED).
2. M&C 25-0866 (REVISED) (CD 10) Authorize Execution of a Tax Increment
Financing Development Agreement with the Board of Directors of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Fort Worth, Texas, in an Amount Up to
$1,500,000.00 for Public Improvements Associated with Traffic Signals and
Pedestrian Improvements at State Highway 114 and Championship Parkway
within the Boundaries of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Nettles, that M&C 25-0866 (REVISED) be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 28042-09-2025 be adopted. Motion passed
11-0.
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3. M&C 25-0918 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Series 2025 Taxable
Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation in an Aggregate
Principal Amount Not to Exceed $6,500,000.00 for the Water Department's Lead
Service Line Replacement Project, Approving Sale of the Certificates to the Texas
Water Development Board, Authorizing Necessary Agreement and Instruments
Relating Thereto, and Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject; Adopt
Resolution Authorizing Principal Forgiveness Agreement in the Amount of
$6,765,306.00 and Related Escrow Agreement; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill,
that M&C 25-0918 be approved, Resolution No. 6173-09-2025, Ordinance
No. 28043-09-2025, and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28044-09-2025,
28045-09-2025, and 28046-09-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
D. Land
1. M&C 25-0937 (CD 10) Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in
Approximately 3.147 Acres of Land Located at 701 West Bonds Ranch Road,
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76131 from Wagley Robertson Neighborhood
Shops by Slate, LLC in the Amount of $2,000,000.00 for the Bonds Ranch -
Wagley Robertson Project, Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to
$15,000.00, Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement
Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Martinez, that M&C 25-0937 be approved. Motion passed
11-0.
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F. Award of Contract
City Secretary Goodall read into the record that M&C 25-0927 should say Alcon
Research, LLC.
1. M&C 25-0927 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of an Economic Development
Program Agreement with Alcon Research, Inc., or an Affiliate, for Up to
Seven Annual Grants in a Total Combined Amount Not to Exceed $6,000,000.00
for the Expansion of Manufacturing Facilities for Vision Care and Surgical Device
Products in the City of Fort Worth Subject to Certain Investment and
Employment Commitments
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that M&C 25-0927 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
2. M&C 25-0939 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreements with Fort Worth,
Keller, and Northwest Independent School Districts, as Well as Lena Pope Home,
Inc., to Operate the School Resource Officer Program, for Fiscal Year 2026 in the
Total Amount of $9,181,328.63 as Funded by the Crime Control & Prevention
District
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Beck, that M&C 25-0939 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
with a recusal from Council Member Dr. Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 12:27 p.m.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 4th day of November, 2025.
Attest: App d:
4-1
nnette S. Goodall Mattie arker
ity Secretary Mayor
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