HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-28 - City Council - Regular - MinutesCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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 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
Absent:
Council Member Dr. Mia Hall, District 6
Staff Present:
Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
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 10:06 a.m. on Tuesday,
October 28, 2025, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort
Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Pastor Damon Halliday, The Key Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Damon Halliday, The Key Church.
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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.
There were no special presentations.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Chapa requested that M&C 25-0975 be withdrawn.
City Secretary Goodall read into the record a correction for M&C 25-1018 that the
appropriation ordinance listed is not needed.
Adrian Smith completed a speaker card in opposition to M&C 25-1010 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Daniel Haase completed a comment card undecided in regards to M&C 25-1016.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lauersdorf,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Hall
absent.
A. General -Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0999 (CD 7) Authorize Amending Two Infrastructure Construction
Agreements with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Inc. to Provide
Greater Flexibility in Project Budgeting and Delivery with No Change to the List
of Projects or Overall Funding, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend Fiscal
Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28084-10-2025
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2. M&C 25-1001 (CD 3 and ETJ) Adopt Ordinance to Establish a Sewer Main
Capacity Charge in the Amount of $842,432.26 Per Million Gallons Per Day for
the Ventana Lift Station and Sewer Mains, and Establish the Boundary Area for
the Capacity Charge Pursuant to Chapter 35, Article III, Division 5 Sections
35-94 through 35-100 of the City Code
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 28085-10-2025
3. M&C 25-1004 (ALL) Adopt Amended and Restated Appropriation Ordinance for
the Water Department's Lead Service Line Replacement Project to Correct Fiscal
Year and Properly Align Project Funding
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28086-10-2025
4. M&C 25-1007 (ALL) Approve Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 1 of
Denton County Proposal Seeking City Consent to Issue the District's Unlimited
Tax Road Bonds, Series 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $9,645,000.00
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 25-1009 (ALL) Approve Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 2B of
Denton County Proposal Seeking City Consent to Issue the District's Unlimited
Tax Road Bonds, Series 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,530,000.00
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 25-1010 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to Enact Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Budget Adjustments by Reallocating Funds in the Amount of
$300,000.00 and $172,000.00 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the State Asset
Forfeiture Fund and Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund, Respectively, and Authorize
Associated Transfers for the Purpose of Funding Fiscal Year 2026 Operating
Expenses and to Continue Previously Approved Projects that Impact the Safety,
Wellness, and Resiliency of the Police Department, Fire Department, and
Community (City Project No. P00035)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28087-10-2025,
28088-10-2025, and 28089-10-2025
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7. M&C 25-1015 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances Increasing Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Municipal Parking Capital Project Fund in the
Amount of $409,938.73, and Decreasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in
the Fund Balance, for the Purpose of Funding the Garage Parking Programmable
Project, and Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget and the Fiscal Years
2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28090-10-2025 and
28091-10-2025
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-1002 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements for
Water Meter Pumps and Gasket Parts with David-Tehoungue Ltd Co, Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC, and Han -Boone International Inc. in a Collective Amount Up to
$300,000.00 for the First Year with Four One -Year Renewal Options for the
Same Amount for the Water Department
Motion: Approved.
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0998 (ETJ Near CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Development
Agreement with GRBK Edgewood LLC, for Approximately 858 Acres of Land
within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in Tarrant County known as Shelton
Ranch
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 25-0994 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendments to Non -Exclusive
Agreement with Identified Vendors for Information Technology Infrastructure in
the Amount of $2,300,000.00 for a Revised Shared Annual Authority of
$6,600,000.00 with Four One -Year Renewal Options at a Ten Percent Annual
Increase for the Information Technology Solutions and Water Departments
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 25-0996 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contract with Tyler Technologies,
Inc. Using a Cooperative Purchase Agreement for Electronic Citation Solution
Annual Licenses, Maintenance, Professional Services, and Related Hardware in an
Annual Amount Up to $350,000.00, with Four One -Year Renewal Options in the
Same Amount for the Information Technology Solutions Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 25-0997 (CD 3) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $644,070.00 for
Engineering Related Professional Services for the Bomber Spur Trail Phase II
Project
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 25-1003 (CD 7, CD 10 and ETJ) Authorize Execution of Amendment No.
3 in the Amount of $247,810.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc. for Alignment Study and Sixty Percent Design of the
Northside III 54-Inch Water Transmission Main Project and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years
2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28092-10-2025
5. M&C 25-1005 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Sole Source Agreement with
Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of a Gas Chromatograph with Mass
Spectrometer, Gas Chromatograph with Mass Spectrometer and Purge and Trap
System, Software and Support Services for the Water Department in an Amount
Up to $285,732.04
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 25-1008 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement
with Garver, LLC in an Amount Up to $450,000.00 for Design of the Runway
18R-36L and Taxiways Alpha & Charlie Reconstruction Project at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport
Motion: Approved.
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7. M&C 25-1011 (ALL) Authorize the Application for, and if Awarded, the
Acceptance of, the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
Grant for Fiscal Year 2025 from the United States Department of Justice, Office
of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in an Amount Up
to $407,049.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States
Department of Justice, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28093-10-2025
8. M&C 25-1013 (CD 2, CD 3, CD 5, CD 8, and CD 9) Authorize Execution of an
Amendments to the Agreements with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant
County, Inc. and Violence Intervention and Prevention Fort Worth to Allow a 4%
Annual Increase of Funding in the Combined Amount of $190,671.55, for a
Yearly Amount up to $2,430,127.67 for Fiscal Year 2026 and $2,527,332.77 for
Fiscal Year 2027 for a Total Program Amount up to $4,957,460.44 to Continue
Operation of Gang Intervention Programs for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 25-1014 (ALL) Authorize Application for, and if Awarded, Authorize the
Acceptance of Two Grants from the Texas Veterans Commission in a Total
Amount Up to $800,000.00 for Assistance to Veterans with Security Deposits,
Rent, Mortgage, Utility Assistance and Accessibility and Safety Modifications to
their Homes, Approve Execution of Applicable Grant Contracts, Waive Indirect
Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28094-10-2025
10. M&C 25-1016 (CD 5, CD 8 and CD 11) Adopt the Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Amendment No. 1 to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for the Oakland Boulevard and Miller Avenue Safe
Streets Project, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement
Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6178-10-2025
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11. M&C 25-1017 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of a Discretionary Service Agreement
with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC in the Amount of $312,331.81 for the
Relocation of Electrical Infrastructure and Equipment for the Extension of the
Everman Parkway Project (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
12. M&C 25-1018 (ALL) Authorize Settlement with the Estate of Ms. Rae Jean
Seybold and Payment in the Total Amount of $250,000.00 for Full and Final
Settlement of All Claims Related to a January 30, 2025 Motor Vehicle Accident at the
Intersection of West Rosedale & South Henderson Street between a City of Fort
Worth Fire Engine, While En Route to an Emergency, and a Private Passenger
Automobile Operated by Ms. Rae Jean Seybold, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and
Authorize City Personnel to Execute and File the Necessary Documents to Dispose of
this Claim
Motion: Approved. City Secretary Goodall read into the record that the
appropriation ordinance listed in the M&C is not needed.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 25-5522 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Flores, Council Members Peoples and Beck 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.
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Adrian Smith completed a speaker card in support of Item 25-5552 and was recognized
by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Gwen Johnson completed a speaker card in support of Item 25-5518 and was recognized
by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Item 25-5518:
Daniel Bennett
Lon Burnam
Reed Bilz
Charles Bilz
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
1. 25-5525 Board Appointment - District 2
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Andy Bearden be appointed to the City Plan Commission
with a partial term effective October 28, 2025, and expiring October 1,
2026. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Hall absent.
2. 25-5554 Board Appointment - District 8
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Shawana Washington be appointed' to the Library Advisory
Board with a partial term effective October 28, 2025, and expiring October
1, 2026. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Hall absent.
PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or
City Council committees.
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RESOLUTIONS
1. 25-5552 A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Raymond Hill as the Fort
Worth Fire Chief on an Interim Basis
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Resolution No. 6179-10-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Hall absent.
2. 25-5518 A Resolution Casting the City of Fort Worth's Allotted Votes for the Board
of Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal District and Directing Giving of Notice
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Peoples made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Item 25-5518 be continued to November 4, 2025, Special Called
Council Meeting. Motion passed 9-0, One recusal from Council Member
Blaylock and Council Member Hall absent.
3. 25-5551 A Resolution Approving, for Purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code, Obligations Issued by the Rosebud Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corporation for the Benefit of Texas Wesleyan University
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Resolution No. 6180-10-2025 be adopted. Motion passed
10-0, Council Member Hall absent.
4. 25-5526 A Resolution Approving for Purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, the Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to be Issued by
Trinity River Public Facility Corporation for Hughes House II
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain,
that Resolution No. 6181-10-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council
Member Hall absent.
5. 25-5535 A Resolution Designating the New Mitchell Neighborhood as the
Neighborhood Improvement Program Target Area for Fiscal Year 2026 and
Supporting the Use of $4,352,000 in Capital Funds for the Program
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that Resolution No. 6182-10-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Hall absent.
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6. 25-5517 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Granting
Conditional Consent of a Special District (Municipal Utility District) Pursuant to
Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution and the Inclusion of Approximately
857.416 Acres of Land into Said District; Making Findings Related thereto; and
Providing for an Effective Date
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Resolution No. 6183-10-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0,
Council Member Hall absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 25-0995 (CD 7) Conduct Public Hearing, Authorize the Use of a Portion of
Malaga Park for Water and Sanitary Sewer Mains, Establish a Maintenance Area, and
Authorize a Workspace Area
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Joel McElhany; 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
Joel McElhany, Park and Recreation Department, was available for questions.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles,
that the public hearing be closed and M&C 25-0995 be adopted. Motion
passed 10-0, Council Member Hall absent.
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C 25-0975 (CD 5 and CD 11) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the
Amount Up to $926,780.00 with Federal Participation in the Amount Up
to $520,000.00, State Participation in the Amount Up to $38,898.00, and Local
Participation in the Amount Up to $367,882.00, for the Stop Six Improvements —
Miller Avenue Project (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of the Council that M&C 25-0975 be withdrawn and act
on M&C 25-0975 (REVISED).
2. M&C 25-0975 (REVISED) (CD 5 and CD 11) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing
Execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation in the Amount Up to $926,780.00 with Federal Participation in the
Amount Up to $520,000.00, State Participation in the Amount Up to $38,898.00,
and Local Participation in the Amount Up to $367,882.00, for the Stop Six
Improvements — Miller Avenue Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Peoples, that M&C 25-0975 (REVISED) be approved,
Resolution No. 6184-10-2025 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
28095-10-2025 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Hall
absent.
3. M&C 25-1000 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Issuance and Sale of City of
Fort Worth, Texas General Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 2025, in an
Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $106,150,000.00; Establishing
Parameters with Respect to Sale of the Bonds; Delegating Authority to Effect Sale
of the Bonds by Competitive Bid or Negotiated Sale; Authorizing Escrow and
Other Related Agreements; and Enacting Related Provisions; Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance; and Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that M&C 25-1000 be approved, Ordinance No. 28096-10-2025,
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 28097-10-2025 be adopted. Motion
passed 10-0, Council Member Hall absent.
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4. M&C 25-1006 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Issuance and Sale of City of
Fort Worth Tax Notes, Series 2025B in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to
Exceed $25,000,000.00 and Enacting Other Provisions Related to the Subject; and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that M&C 25-1006 be approved, Ordinance No. 28098-10-2025,
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 28099-10-2025 be adopted. Motion
passed 10-0, Council Member Hall absent.
5. M&C 25-1012 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of the Following Items to Further the
Evans and Rosedale Urban Village Development Project (i) Loan Documentation
Relating to a Forgivable Loan for Up to $2,500,000.00 in Federal Funds Received
by the City from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and
(ii) Agreement for Evans and Rosedale Texas, LLC, or Another Affiliate of Royal
Capital, LLC, to Make Payments to the City in Lieu of Property Taxes and
Authorize Related Revisions to the Terms Outlined in M&C 25-0421 to Reflect
the Updated Deal Structure
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, that M&C 25-1012 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council
Member Hall absent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 10:33 a.m.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 2nd day of December 2025.
Attest: AA-d":.,
nnette S. Goodall Matti Parker
ity Secretary Mayor
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