HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/02/18-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
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 Burris, District 9
Absent:
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council. to order at 10:09 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
11. INVOCATION - Pastor Eric Gronberz Trinity Lutheran Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Eric Gronberg, Trinity Lutheran Church.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY
11, 2014
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of February 11, 2014, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
absent.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18124 would be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18124 would be
continued to the March 4, 2014, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem.Zimmerman absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18124 - Authorize Submission of a Letter of No Obiection to the Foreign
Trade Zones Board to Expand Foreign Trade Zone No. 196 in the Alliance
Airport Corridor (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication G-18124 be
continued to the March 4, 2014, Council meeting.
2. M&C G-18125 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Rep,ardinf4 Renewal Application of RHP Property GT, LP d[b/a Gaylord Texan
Resort and Convention Center, to Operate Fifteen Limousines Within the City of
Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of 15 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; RHP
Property GT, LP d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center is qualified and financially
able to conduct a limousine service within the City; RHP Property GT, LP d/b/a Gaylord Texan
Resort and Convention Center has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; RHP Property GT, LP d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center presented facts
in support of compelling demand and necessity for 15 limousines; the general welfare of the
citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of 15 limousines upon City streets, alleys
and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21124-02-2014 granting the privilege of operating
authority to RHP Property GT, LP d/b/a Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center for the
use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine
business, which shall consist of the operation of 15 limousines for a one-year period beginning
on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by RHP Property GT, LP d/b/a Gaylord
Texan Resort and Convention Center subject to and conditioned on RHP Property GT, LP d/b/a
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center complying with all. requirements of Chapter 34,
Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
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3. M&C G-18126 - Authorize Acceptance of a $4,500.00 Grant for the 2013-2014
Take Me Fishing? Prop-ram from the Recreational Boating and Fishing
Foundation's Youth Boating and FishinI4 Initiative and the National Recreation
and Park Association and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of grant
funds totaling $4,500.00 for the 2013-2014 Take Me Fishing Program from the Recreational
Boating and Fishing Foundation's Youth Boating and Fishing Initiative and the National
Recreation and Park Association to provide recreational boating and fishing experiences to youth
in Fort Worth; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21125-02-2014 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$4,500.00, subject to receipt of a
grant from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation's Youth Boating and Fishing
Initiative and the National Recreation and Park Association, for the same purpose as reflected
above.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11625 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Hiah Sierra Electronics and
OneRain Incorporated, for a Combined Amount Up to $164,913.00 for Advanced
High Water Warning System Equipment and Maintenance for the Transportation
and Public Works Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with High Sierra Electronics and OneRain Incorporated, for advanced high water warning
system equipment and maintenance for the Transportation and Public Works Department for a
combined amount up to $164,913.00.
2. M&C P-11626 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Trash Can Liners with All
American Poly, for all City Departments in the Amount Up to $65,500.00 for the
First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for
trash can liners with All American Poly, for all City Departments in the amount up to $65,500.00
for the first year.
C. Land - Consent Items
I M&C L-15660 - Authorize Purchase of Property Located at 6113 Joe Ella Lane
and 8605 Marks Lane from Kemil Pilotte and Margaret Joyce Hammond,
Guardians for Glenolan Pilotte in the Amount of$175,000.00 plus Approximately
$15,000.00 in Closine Costs, Dedicate Property as Parkland for the Fort Worth
Nature Center and Refuge and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21126-02-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Parks Dedication Fees
Fund in the amount of$190,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of purchasing 6113 Joe
Ella Lane and 8605 Marks Lane for the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge; approve the
purchase of the property located at 6113 Joe Ella Lane and 8605 Marks Lane from Kemil Pilotte
and Margaret Joyce Hammond, Guardians for Glenolan Pilotte in the amount of $175,000.00
plus closing costs estimated at $15,000.00; authorize the execution of the appropriate closing
documents to complete the purchase; and accept the property and dedicate the property as
parkland upon acceptance.
2. M&C L-15661 - Authorize Direct Sale of Two Tax Foreclosed Properties Located
at 3420 James, Avenue and 2717 Virginia Court for a Total Sales Price in the
Amount of $22,782.19, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of two tax
foreclosed properties located at 3420 James Avenue described as Lot 6, Block 51, out of the John
C. Ryan South Addition and 2717 Virginia Court described as Lot 12, Block 2, Jarrell Oakhurst
Addition for a total sales price in the amount of$22,782.19, in accordance with Section 34.05 of
the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and record the
appropriate instruments conveying the properties to complete the sales.
3. M&C L-15662 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Amendment with RYLB FW
Properties, LP, for Leased Space Located at 307 West Seventh Street for the
Enterprise Resource Planning Program to Expand the Leased Premises and to
Extend the Term (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a Lease
Amendment with RYLB FW Properties, LP, or leased space located at 307 West Seventh Street
for the Enterprise Resource Planning Program to expand the leased premises to include offices
and 20 parking spaces formerly used by the Fire Department and to extend the term until
February 28, 2017, for a rental rate of$17.50 per square foot.
4. M&C L-15663 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.124 Acres in
an Improved Lot for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvements Proiect
Located at 3501 Lebow Street from Antonio Martinez in the Amount of
$40,600.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $3,000.00 for a
Total Cost of$43,600.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 0.124 acres in an improved lot described as Lot 18, Block 16, Dixie Wagon
Manufacturing Addition, located at 3501 Lebow Street, Fort Worth, Texas, from Antonio
Martinez for $40,600.00; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $40,600.00 is just
compensation-, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just
compensation, record the appropriate instruments and pay estimated closing costs in the amount
up to $3,000.00 for a total cost of$43,600.00.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26668 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Ca
Cook & Associates, in the Amount of$96,430.00 for the Design and Engineering
of Park Improvements in Eugene MeCray Park at Lake Arlington, Oakmont
Linear Park South, Hallmark Park and Jefferson Davis Park and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of$96,444.00 for Park Improvements at
Jefferson Davis Park (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5, 6, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21.127-02-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Gas Lease Project
Fund in the amount of $96,444.00 from available funds for park improvements at Jefferson
Davis Park; and authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Caye Cook &
Associates, in the amount of$96,430.00 for park improvements as Eugene McCray Park at Lake
Arlington, Oakmont Linear Park South, Hallmark Park and Jefferson Davis Park.
2. M&C C-26669 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for the 2014 U.S. Department of Energy
Weatherization Assistance Program Up to $300,000.00, Authorize Related
Contracts, Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acceptance of tj.S.
Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program grant funds from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2014 Weatherization Assistance Program
up to $300,000.00; authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments,
extensions and renewals, in accordance with City policies and regulations, with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the grant funds for program year January 1,
2014, through December 31, 2014; authorize a waiver by the City of indirect costs; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21.128-02-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of $300,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the same purpose as reflected above.
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VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1914 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
Ix. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC..
Mayor Price introduced Ms. Heidi Swartz, Executive Director from the Cowtown Marathon.
Ms. Swartz announced that the Cowtown Marathon would be held on Saturday, February 22,
2014, and invited everyone to attend.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Bivens, Jordan and Burns announced upcoming and recent
events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Chanizes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in members on boards and commissions.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
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XIII. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution AypointinI4 Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Downtown TIF)
It was recorm-vended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and appointing a
chairperson for the Board (Downtown TIF).
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Resolution No. 4293-02-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
XIV. ORDINANCE
1. An Ordinance Ordering a Special Election by the Qualified Voters of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, on May 10, 2014, for the Purpose of Electing a City Council
Member for City Council District 9 to Serve the Remainder of an Unexpired
Term
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance a special election by the qualified
voters of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on May 10, 2014, for the purpose of electing a City
Council member for City Council District 9 to serve the remainder of an unexpired term.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Ordinance No. 21129-02-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18127 - Authorize Application for a Customs User Fee Airport
Designation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and Adopt Resolution
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize application for Customs User Fee Airport
designation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security for Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport; and adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of an
application to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, for the
same purpose as reflected above.
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-181.27 be approved and Resolution No.
4294-02-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26670 - Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of Local Proiect
Advanced Funding Agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation in
the Aggregate Amount of $73,709,317.00, Including $6,631,831.00 in City Funds
from the 2008 Capital Improvement Bond Program, for Construction of Three
New Bridges Associated with the Trinity River Vision Pro*ect on Henderson
Street, North Main Street and White Settlement Road, Consistent with the Citv's
Limit of $26.6 Million on Expenditures for the Trinity River Vision Pro*ect and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of Local
Project Advanced Funding Agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation in the
collective amount of $73,709,317.00 for the construction of three new bridges on North Main
Street, Henderson Street and White Settlement Road over the future Trinity River Vision By-
Pass Channel; authorize acceptance of $18,365,782.00 in construction funds from the Tarrant
Regional Water District; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Street Improvements 2008 Fund in the amount $18,365,782.00 from
Tarrant Regional Water District funds; and authorize pre-payment to Texas Department of
Transportation in the amount of$18,365,782.00 from the Street Improvements 2008 Fund for the
remaining local portion of construction costs in accordance with the Local Project Advanced
Funding Agreement.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26670 be approved and Resolution No.
4295-02-2014 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21130-02-201.4 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman
absent.
2. M&C C-26671 - Adopt Policy on Requests for Resolutions for Applications to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2014 Competitive 9%
Housing Tax Credits, Adopt Resolutions for 2014 Applications for Multifamily
Housing Developments Located at Various Sites Throughout the City, and
Approve Development Funding for Zenstar Development, LLC and Columbia
Renaissance Square 1, L.P. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt policy on requests for resolutions for
applications to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2014 Competitive
9% Housing Tax Credits; acknowledge receipt of requests for support for 2014 Competitive 9%
Housing Tax Credit applications for the following developers:
• Avondale Apartments developed by AMTEX Avondale, LP, an affiliate of AMCAL
Multi-Housing Inc., located at Avondale Haslet Road and Route 287, Fort Worth, Texas
• Columbia at Renaissance Square developed by Columbia Renaissance Square 1, LP, an
affiliate of New Columbia Residential, LLC, located at 3801 W.G. Daniels Drive, Fort
Worth, Texas
• Sabine Place Apartments (Rehab) developed by Think Housing Development LLC, an
affiliate of Alara Ventures, LLC and Preservation Partners Development 111, LLC'
located at 1215 Terminal Road, Fort Worth, Texas
• Art at Palladium View developed by Zenstar Development, LLC, located at Westpoint
Boulevard and West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas
• Heritage Park Vista Phase Two developed by Heritage Park Vista Housing Partners Two,
Ltd., an affiliate of NuRock Acquisitions, LLC, located at 8729 Ray White Road, Fort
Worth, Texas
• Churchill at Champions Circle developed by Churchill at Champions Circle Community,
L.P., an affiliate of Churchill Residential, Inc., located at Champions Circle, Fort Worth,
Texas
• Reserve at Boat Club Road developed by MV Residential Development, LLC, an affiliate
of Miller-Valentine Operations Inc., located at Boat Club Road and Cromwell-Marine,
Fort Worth, Texas
• HomeTowne at Presidio Junction developed by HomeTowne at Presidio Junction, LP, an
affiliate of Integrated Housing Solutions, LLC, located at Harmon Road and Presidio
Vista Drive, Fort Worth, Texas
Adopt resolutions for 2014 applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for the multi-
family housing developments reflected above in accordance with the policy; and approve
development funding from City HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds in the
amount of$1,500,000.00 to Zenstar Development, LLC and in the amount of$1,200,000.00 to
Columbia Renaissance Square 1, L.P., such funding to be conditioned upon, among other things,
an award of Housing Tax Credits and satisfactory completion of federal requipments.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26671 be approved as amended and that
Home Towne at Presidio Junction receive a resolution of support instead of a
resolution of no objection since the application meets the policy guidelines and
Resolution Nos. 4296-02-2014, 4297-02-2014, 4298-02-2014, 4299-02-2014,
4300-02-2014, 4301-02-2014, 4302-02-2014 and 4303-02-2014 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
absent.
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3. M&C C-26672 - Authorize Execution of Economic Development Program
Agreement with Clearfork Development Company, LLC, or an Affiliate Related
to a Mixed-Use Proiect to be Constructed Near the Southwest Intersection of
West Vickery Boulevard and South Hulen Street due South of Chisholm Trail
Parkway (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Economic
Development Program Agreement with Clearfork Development Company, LLC, or an affiliate
(subject to subsequent, non-material changes agreed to by the parties) related to Clearfork, a
mixed-use project to be constructed near the southwest intersection of West Vickery Boulevard
and South Hulen Street due south of Chisholm 'frail Parkway; and find that the terms and
conditions of the agreement constitute custom-designed economic development program, as
recommended by the 2014 Comprehensive Plan and authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas
Local Government Code.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26672 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
4. IM&C C-26673 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Raymond and Janet M. Brown for the Construction of an Addition to a
Single Family Dwelling on Property Located at 3408 Cockrell Avenue in the
Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five-year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Raymond and Janet M. Brown for the construction of an addition to a single-
family house on property located at 3408 Cockrell Avenue in the Berry/University
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council. Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26673 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor'Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
5. M&C C-26674 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Toniya Lynnette Hart Burton for the Rehabilitation of a Single-Familv
House on Property Located at 5909 Houghton Avenue in the Ridglea/Como
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five-year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Toniya Lynette Hart Burton for the rehabilitation of a single-family house on
property located at 5909 Houghton Avenue in the Fidglea/Como Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and
Basic Incentives.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26674 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
6. M&C C-26675 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to Tax Abatement
Agreement with AT Industrial Owner 7 LLC, and Carolina Beverage Group,
LLC, to Modify Commitments for Installation of New Taxable Business Personal
Property at 13300 Park Vista Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
to the Tax Abatement Agreement with AT Industrial Owner 7 LLC and Carolina Beverage
Group, LLC (City Secretary Contract No. 45085), to modify the commitments for installation of
new taxable business personal property at 13300 Park Vista Boulevard, which will be the
location of a new manufacturing and distribution center for Carolina Beverage Group, LLC.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26675 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
7. M&C C-26676 - Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Construction Portion of a
Local Proiect Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation, Authorize the Execution of a Contract with Austin Brifte &
Road, LP, in the Amount of $10,742,244.51 for the Construction of Altamesa
Boulevard f/k/a Dirks Road, from Granbury Road to the Chisholm Trail Parkway
and Provide for Pro*ect Costs and Contingencies for a Pro'ect Total in the
Amount of $12,031,313.85 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the construction portion
of a project pursuant to a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department
of Transportation to design and construct the Altamesa Boulevard, f/k/a Dirks Road, widening
from two lanes to six lanes, divided from the Chisholm Trail Parkway, f/k/a future Southwest
Parkway (SH 121), to Granbury Road; authorize the transfer of $5,522,313.85 from the 2007
Critical Capital Projects Fund to the Grants Capital Projects Fund for use towards the City's
required matching funds and project and contingencies; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Capital Projects Fund in the amount
of$12,031,31.3.85, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize
the execution of a contract with Austin Bridge & Road, LP, in the amount of$10,742,244.51 for
the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26676 be approve and Resolution No.
4304-02-2014 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 211.31-02-2014 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zirmnerman
absent.
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8. M&C C-26677 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of$1,370,926.35 for the Reconstruction of the Intersection of North
Riverside Drive at Fossil Creek Boulevard as a Multi-lane Roundabout, Provide
for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of
$1,724,900.46 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with JLB
Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $1,370,926.35 for the reconstruction of the intersection of
North Riverside Drive at Fossil Creek Boulevard as a multi-lane roundabout, provide 1`6r project
costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount of$1,724,900.46.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26677 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
9. M&C C-26678 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with The Fain Group, Inc., in
the Amount of $2,942,280.86 for the Reconstruction of the Intersection of North
Riverside Drive at Northern Cross Boulevard as a Multi-Lane Roundabout,
Provide for Project Costs and Continizencies for a Project Total in the Amount of
$3,578,763.33 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with The Fain
Group, Inc,, in the amount of$2,942,280.86 for the reconstruction of the intersection of North
Riverside Drive at Northern Cross Boulevard as a multi-lane roundabout, provide for project
costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount of$3,578,763.33.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26678 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
10. M&C C-26679 - Authorize Execution of an A14reement for Traffic Signal
,Construction Task Order Services Citywide with Bean Electrical, Inc., in an
Amount Up to $1,376,325.77 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council. authorize execution of an agreement for task order
based ci)nstruction of traffic signals with Bean Electrical, Inc., in an amount up to $1,376,325.77
with a term of one year and providing two additional renewal options at the earlier expiration of
funds or time.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26679 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
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XVI. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of February 11, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-158:
1. ZC-13-158 - (CD 2) - Rita & Blas Rodriguez, 2421 Pearl Avenue; from: "A-5"
One-Family to: "PD/A-5" Planned Development for all uses in "A-5" One-Family
plus inside storage of roofing materials only; site plan included. (Recommended
for Denial by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket ZC-13-158 be denied. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
XVIL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Tony Abbs, 6062 Copperfield Drive #844, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to
Fort Worth Police Department customer service and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street 4125, appeared before Council relative to Section I IA-
52,Nuisance Abatement.
Ms, Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to the
bus route on Mansfield Highway.
XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:40 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Foil Worth City Council on the 4th day of March, 2014.
Attest:
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City Secret.ary C�a