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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CORRECTION
AUGUST 13, 2013
A review of the audio/video recording of the August 13, 2013, regular City Council meeting
revealed that the motion for M&C L-15602 (found on page 15 of 17) was recorded incorrectly in
the August 13, 2013, regular City Council meeting minutes.
The following is an exact transcription of the motion as stated by Council Member Shingleton
and seconded by Council Member Espino:
Motion was made by Council Member Shingleton, seconded by Council Member Espino that the
Fort Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain for the Main Line
and Connector Track for the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project; to acquire a 1.71 acre
parcel for a permanent right of way, a 1.169 acre parcel for a non-exclusive dam easement, a
0.863 acre parcel for a non-exclusive grading easement, a 0.5865 acre parcel. for a temporary
access right-of-way, a 0.499 acre parcel for a pipeline easement, and a 0.634 acre parcel for a
temporary construction easement from the Vann Cattle Yards, Inc., legally described as portions
out of the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract 1259 and located on the north side of U.S. Highway
287 north of Bonds Ranch Road West, The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
This correction will be incorporated into the official minutes of the August 13, 2013, regular City
Council meeting.
Mary J. Kay,
City Secret
March 13, 2014
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2013
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 Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Price introduced Mr. James Porter as "Mayor for the Day". She added that James was a
10-year old student at Southwest Christian Academy. She presented him with a certificate, a
gavel and a key to the City.
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor for the Day Porter called the
regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13,
2013, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102,
it. INVOCATION - Reverend Reginald Andrews, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Reginald Andrews, Shiloh Missionary Baptist
Church.
111. 'PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6,
2013
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that minutes of the Regular meeting of August 6, 2013, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Corrununication C-26387 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-17967- Authorize Transfer in the Amount of$1,299,455.00 from Various
Funds to the Specially Funded Capital Proiects Fund to Fund a Portion of
Enterprise Resource Planning Phase 11 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount
of $1,299,455.00 to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund from the following funds -
Municipal Parking Fund ($99,494,00), the Solid Waste Fund ($586,304.00), the Storm Water
Utility Fund ($435,939.00), and the Culture and Tourism Fund ($177,718.00); and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No, 20856-08-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $1,299,455.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of financing a portion of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Phase It
System.
2. M&C G-17968 - Adopt Resolution Nominating Carolina Beverage Group, LLC,
Manufacturing and Distribution Facility at 13300 Park Vista Boulevard as an
Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303
Texas Government Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4229-08-2013
nominating Carolina Beverage Group, LLC, manufacturing and distribution facility at 13300
Park Vista Boulevard as an enterprise project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter
2303, of the Texas Government Code.
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3. M&C G-17969 - Adopt Resolution Nominating NGC Renewables, LLC
Manufacturing Plant at 5500 Alliance Gateway as an Enterprise Project,
Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government
Code(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4230-08-2013
nominating NGC Renewables, LLC, manufacturing plant at 5500 Alliance Gateway as an
enterprise project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, of the Texas
Government Code,
4. M&C G-17970 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Silver West, Inc., to Operate Thirty
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: Silver West, Inc., has performed
satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; the service provided continues to meet
the public necessity and convenience as defined by Chapter 34 of the City Code; Silver West,
Inc., is qualified to conduct its business and continues to comply with the requirements of
Chapter 34 of the City Code; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by
the continued operation of 30 limousines by Silver West, Inc.; and adopt Ordinance No. 20857-
08-2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Silver West, Inc., 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 30 limousines for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Silver West, Inc., and conditioned on Silver
West, Inc., complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
5. M&C G-17971 - Adopt Resolution to Re-Appoint Diana Medina Helm as Hearin
Officer in and for the City of Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau and
Designating the Hearin Officer to Conduct Hearings and Appeals Pursuant to
Chapters 10, 12.5, 22 and 34 of the City Code and to Perform Other Duties
Assigned (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4231-08-2013
to re-appoint Diana Medina Helm as Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations
Bureau for a two-year term effective August 23, 2013, and designating the Hearing Officer to
conduct hearings and appeals pursuant to Chapter 10, 12.5, 22, and 34 of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth (1986), as amended, and to perform other duties assigned.
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6, M&C G-17972 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Courts, Article 11,
Parkina Violations Bureau, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Amending
Sections 10-17 "Hearinp, Officer" to add Powers and Duties, 10-18 "Parkin2
Citations" to Clarif-
irService of Citation and to Extend the Time to Contest, 10-19
"Presumption of Ownership" to Establish Exceptions to Vehicle Owner Liability,
10-20 "Hearin2s" to Provide Contest of Citation Online and Via Mail, and 10-21,
"Appeal" to Clarify the Appeal Process and Increase the Fifin2 Fee, and Adop
Resolution Authorizing the Hearing Officer to Administratively Close
Adjudicated Parkinp, Citations Based on Certain Criteria (ALL COUNCIL
The City Council approved the following no: Adopt Ordinance No. 20858-08-
2013 amending Chapter )O "Courts," Article 11 "Parking Violations 8ureuu," of the Code ofthe
City 0f Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by amending Section l0-l7, "Heating Officers"
to add powers and duties; Section l0-\Q, "Parking Citations" to clarify service ofcitation and to
extend the time to contest; Section I0'i9` "Presumption o[()vvucrmhiy" to establish exceptions to
vehicle ovvne, liability; Section 10-20, "Hearings" to provide contest of citation online and via
nzui|; and Section 10-21, "Appeal" tn clarify the appeal process and increase the filing fee; and
adopt Resolution No. 4232-08-2013 authorizing the Hearing K}fficnr in the Parking Violations
Bureau toudroioiVbutivcly close adjudicated parking citations based ou certain criteria.
B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials, and Services - Consent Items
Supplies and Exercise Equipment, Usin2 Cooperative Contracts for Ci
Departments in the Amount of$800,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
_ M&C P-11566 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Aereements for Athletic, Gym
The City Council approved the following re000000codabou: Authorize non-exclusive purchase
agreements for athletic, gym supplies and exercise equipment, using Texas Association of
School Boards BuyBoard Contract No. 413-12 and Texas Multiple Award Schedule Cooperative
Contract No. 5-78040 for City departments iu the amount of$Q00'0O0.00.
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C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15598 - Authorize Direct Sale to the City of Fort Worth of Two Tax-
Foreclosed Properties Located at 2807 NW 18th Street and 2813 NW 18th Street
in the Amount of$200.00 for Flood Control Purposes and Authorize the Purchase
of the Properties (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of two tax-
foreclosed properties described as Lots 5 and 6, Block 133 Belmont Park Addition, 2807
Northwest 18th Street, and Lots 2A, 3A and 4, Block 134, Belmont Park Addition, 2813
Northwest 18th Street, to the City of Fort Worth in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas
Tax Code for a sale price in the amount of $200-00 for flood control purposes; authorize the
purchase of 2807 Northwest 18th Street and 2813 Northwest 18th Street in the total amount of
$200.00; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the
properties to complete the purchase and sale.
2. M&C L-15599 - Authorize Acceptance of a Dedication Deed from AIL
Investment, LP, for 0.060 Acres of Land in the William McCowen Survey,
Abstract No. 999 for the Extension of General Worth Drive to the West of Old
Denton Road at No Cost to the Citv of Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a
dedication deed from AIL Investment, LP, for 0.060 acres of land located in the William
McCowen Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas, for the extension of General Worth
Drive to the west of Old Denton Road at no cost to the City of Fort Worth; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to accept and record the appropriate instruments to complete the
conveyance.
3. M&C L-15600 - Authorize Acceptance of Three Dedication Deeds from AIL
Investment, LP, and Hillwood Multifamily Land, LP, for a Total of 9.796 Acres of
Land in the William McCowen Survey, Abstract No. 999 for the Amador Drive
and Monterra Boulevard Paving, Draina2e and Street Light Improvement
Projects at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize acceptance of three
dedication deeds from AIL Investments, LP, and Hillwood Multifamily Land, LP, for a total of
9.796 acres of land located in the William Cowen Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County,
Texas, for the Amador Drive and Monterra Boulevard paving, drainage and street light
improvements projects to construct the extension of Amador Drive and Monterra Boulevard west
of Old Denton Road at no cost to the City of Fort Worth; and authorize the City Manager orlus
designee to accept and record the appropriate instruments to complete the conveyances,
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D. Planning & Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3029 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley Between Eldridge Street and
Sanuinet Street for Additional Parking for the Expansion of the Lena Pope
Home (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20859-08-
2013 vacating and extinguishing a 16-foot wide alley right-of-way, situated in Block 4,
Chamberlin Arlington Heights Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tan-ant County,
Texas; and containing approximately 0.184 acres of land, more or less, between Eldridge Street
and Sanguinet Street for additional parking for the expansion of the Lena Pope Home; 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-3030 - Authorize Initiation of Rezoning for Certain Properties on 2450
North Crowley Cleburne Road, 8900 Block West Cleburne Road, and 10701
McCart Avenue, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
initiate certain zoning changes on 2450 North Crowley Cleburne Road, the 8900 block of West
Cleburne Road, and 10701 McCart Avenue, in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26386 - Authorize Amendment No. I to City Secretary Contract No.
43972, a Community Facilities Agreement with Casseo Development Co., Inc., to
Add City Participation in an Amount Not to Exceed $501,298.60 for the
Construction of Storm Drain Improvements Adnacent to the Chisholm Trail
Parkway and Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facilities Maintenance
Agreement with Edwards Geren, Ltd. and Riverhills Homeowners Association,
Inc., for Maintenance of Associated Storm Water Detention Ponds (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 43972, a Community Facilities Agreement
with Cassco Development Co., Inc., to add City participation in an amount not to exceed
$501,298.60 for the construction of storm drain improvements adjacent to the Chisolm Trail
Parkway; and authorize the execution of a Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Agreement with
Edwards Geren, Ltd., and Riverhills Homeowners Association, Inc., for maintenance of
associated storm water detention ponds for the property generally known as Riverhills, a
residential subdivision and a part of the Edwards Ranch-Clearfork development, through which
the Chisholm Trail Parkway passes, with locations of the facilities as shown on the attachments
hereto.
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3. M&C C-26388 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to Economic Development
Program Agreement with Renaissance Square, LLC, City Secretary Contract No
39287, to Extend the Completion Deadline Pertaining to the Renaissance Square
Development at U.S. Highway 287 and East Berry Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT
8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 3 to the Economic Development Program Agreement with Renaissance
Square, LLC, City Secretary Contract No. 39287, to extend the completion deadline for the
Renaissance Square Development at U.S. Highway 287 and East Berry Street from December
31, 2013, to December 31, 2014.
4. M&C C-26389 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in
the Amount of $348,498.41 for the Construction of Ray White Road from North
Beach Street to 150 Feet East of Stoneside Terrace, Provide for Proiect Costs and
Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $465,033.60 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount
of$126,969.60 from the Water and Sewer Fund, the amount of$45,007.40 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and the amount of $81,962.20 to the Sewer Capital Project Funds; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 20860-08-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $45,007.40, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding a contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., for the construction of Ray White Road
from North Beach Street to 150 feet east of Stoneside Terrace; adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 20861-08-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $81,962.20, from available funds, for the same purposes as
reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in the
amount of$348,498.41.
5. M&C C-26390 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 39749 with Standard Parking Corporation in the Amount of
$145,000.00 for the Management and Operation of the Will Rogers Memorial
Center and Fort Worth Convention Center Parkin Facilities to Increase the
Reimbursement Amount for Fiscal Year 2013 for a Total Reimbursement in the
Amount of$1,423,998.70 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 39749 with Standard Parking Corporation for
the management and operation of the Will Rogers Memorial Center and Fort Worth Convention
Center Parkin Facilities to increase the amount of reimbursement in the amount of$145,000.00
for operating expenses for a total reimbursement of$1,423,998.70 for Fiscal Year 2013,
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-^ M&C C-26391 - Authorize Execution of an A2reement with the United States
Department of Justice, DruLy Enforcement Administration for Reimbursement of
Overtime Costs in the Amount Up to $103,213.50 for Participation in the North
Texas Hiuh Intensity Drug Traffickin1l Area Task Force Group 2 for Fiscal Year
2014 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance C_ L COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the fb||ovviug cn00000zeodudon: Authorize the execution of an
ogzeccurnt with the United 8Lutoa Deyndonoo( of Justice, Drug Eofbrocouont Administration for
participation in the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2 for
Fiscal Year 2014; authorize the uoucptuuon of the amount up to $103`213.50 for the
reimbursement of overtime costs for six officers assigned to the North Texas High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20062-08-2013
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the (]cootu Fund in the ocuouuL of
$103`213.50` upon execution of the agreement, for reizuboruonuout of overtime costs associated
with participation io the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2
for Fiscal Year 20l4.
7. M&C C-26392 - Authorize Execution of an Apreement with the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to Continue
Participation in the Dru Enforcement Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Airpor
Task Force, Authorize Acceptance of the Amount Up to $34,404.50 for the
Reimbursement of Overtime Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with the United States Department o[Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to
continue participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Task
Force; authorize the acceptance of the amount up to $34,404.50 for the ccinokuraezneot of
overtime costs for two officers assigned to the Task Force; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 20863-08-2013 increasing emiinuotod receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $34,404.50, upon execution of the ogT0000cuL, for the purpose of reimbursement of
overtime costs associated with the continuing operation of the Task Force.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1^ OCS - 1894 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damnes and/or In*uries
End of Consent Agenda
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E. Award of Contract- Removed from Consent Agenda
2. M&C C-26387 - Authorize Change of Use and Expenditure of Additional HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds in the Amount of $600,000.00 to
Decatur-An(ale Ltd., in the Form of a Subordinate Loan for the Development of
the Decatur-Angle Apartments to be Located at Angle Avenue and Old Decatur
Road, Authorize Execution of a Conditional Commitment and Contract,
Authorize Substantial Amendment to the City's 2009-2010 and 2011-2012 Action
Plans and Substitution of:Funding Years (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26387 be continued to the August 20,
2013, Council meeting. The motion carried unan=imously 9 ayes to 0 flays.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for the Fort Worth Cats Championship Baseball
.Week
Council Members Shingleton and Espino presented a proclamation for the Fort Worth Cats
Championship Baseball Week to Mr. Scott Berry, Director of Business Development, and Mr.
John Bryant, former U.S. Congressman and Co-Owner, Fort Worth Cats. He stated that this year
marked the 125th anniversary of the beginning of professional baseball in Fort Worth. He added
that the Fort Worth Cats, 2013 Regular Season Champions of the United Baseball League, were
offering reduced playoff ticket prices in an effort to "pack the park for the playoffs". He further
stated that the 2013 Championship Playoff Series would be played at the historic LaGrave Field
on Thursday, August 15, 2013, tl-irough Monday, August 19, 2013, if Games 4 and 5 were
necessary. He stated that the City of Fort Worth encouraged all residents to attend the games and
show their support for the Fort Worth Cats as they sought to claim their 17th league
championship title for Cowtown.
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2. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition for the Fort Worth Mountain Biker's
Association
Council Members Scarth and Shingleton presented a proclamation to Mr. Larry Colvin,
President, Fort Worth Mountain Biker's Association. He stated that the City of Fort Worth
hereby recognized the Fort Worth Mountain Biker's Association for their extraordinary efforts in
the construction and maintenance of the mountain bike trails at Gateway Park and Marion
Sansom Park. He further stated that the mission of the Fort Worth Mountain Biker's Association
(FWMBA) was to promote mountain biking, obtain land access, and to build and maintain
sustainable mountain biking and hiking trails in City of Fort Worth parks. He added that
FWMBA promoted safety and beginner programs, club meetings, and rides and trail workdays
and that the FWMBA, a non-profit mountain bike club, had contributed over 10,000 volunteer
man hours building nearly 20 miles of single-track bike trail at Gateway Park and Marion
Sansom Park which gave the residents of Fort Worth quality mountain bike trails and saved tax
payers hundreds of thousands of dollars. He pointed out that the FWMBA raised all of the
money needed to build these trails, and their membership had supported the effort by having
food and drinks provided for all volunteers, and the FWMBA had raised money in the private
sector, as well as state grants through the resources of the Texas Parks and Wildlife's
Recreational Trail Program. He added with a successful grant application already approved in
2012 for Gateway Park and one pending for 2013 at Marion Sansom Park, the leaders of
FWMBA would continue to pursue appropriate funding sources on all levels to make these trails
even better.
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Former Board and Commission
Members
Council Member Allen Gray recognized the following individuals for their service on Boards
and Commissions but they did not attend the meeting:
Mr. Percy Henderson, for his service on the Art Commission, from September 9, 2008, through
April 9, 2013.
Ms. Wendy Vann Roach, for her service on the Board of Adjustment - Commercial and the Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment, from June 20, 2006, through February 12, 2013.
Ms. Shirley Bryant, for her service on the Board of Adjustment - Residential, from October 26,
2010, through June 4, 2013.
Mr. Joe Martinez, for his service on the Building Standards Commission, from March 31, 2009,
through February 5, 2013.
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Mr. Jim Tidwell, for his service on the City Plan Commission and the Capital Improvements
Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees, from October 13, 2009, through April 16,
2013.
Mr. Jacinto Ramos, Jr., for his service on the Community Development Council, from October
19, 2010, through June 18, 2013.
Ms. Erma Bonner Platte, for her service on the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission,
from May 8, 2007, through September 27, 2012,
Mr. Daniel Hernandez, for his service on the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Worth, from
September 25, 2007, through October 10, 2012.
Mr. Olawale Rotimi, for his service on the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities,
from July 27, 2010, through January 22, 2013.
Mr. Jackson Wilson, for his service on the Urban Design Commission, from October 25, 2005,
through April 9, 2013.
Council Member Allen Gray presented Certificates of Recognition to the following former Board
and Commission members:
Ms. Victoria Bargas, for her service on the Art Commission, from October 20, 2009, through
April 9, 2013.
Ms. Kim Martin, for her service on the City Plan Commission and the Capital Improvements
Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees, from July 18, 2006, through February 12,
2013.
Ms. Linda Christie, for her service on the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board from
December 8, 2009, through June 28, 2013.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upeomin and Recent Events
Council Member Allen Gray invited all to attend a private public partnership between
Morningside Middle School and Morningside Children's Partnership for a back-to-school event
on Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Morningside Middle School,
located at 2751 Mississippi Avenue. She also requested that the Council meeting be closed in
honor of Dr. Clarence J. Brooks, brother of Commissioner Roy C. Brooks, who had passed away
over the weekend.
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Council Mcrnhcc Scat-th announced that the second of the District 4 2014 Bond Election
Meetings would bc held oo Saturday, August 17, 2013 ot9:00a.cu. u( the Heritage Church nf
Ctuimt` located at42Ol Heritage Trace Parkway and invited all tnattend.
Council Member Bums announced that there would bo u Community Coffee event with Mayor
Price and binnsc|fou Thursday, August l5, 20l3, mth:00p.cu. ut Avoca Coffee, located ut |3ll
West Mu8nw|iaAvenue.
Mayor Price announced that there would beu Rolling Town Hall ooWednesday, August 21,
2013, at Texas Wesleyan University, \oouLcd at 1201 Wesleyan Street, and she invited all to
attend.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition ofcitizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was uo 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
Mnod`ar Scodb made a motion, nc000dnd by K4uvur Pro tunu Zimmerman that the
individuals listed below be appointed/reappointed to the various Boards and
Coouniusioou as reflected, effective August 13, 2013, with tooum czpidog as
indicated. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to0nays.
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee:
Reappointment of Ms. Elena Cook to Place 4, with a term expiring October 1, 2014.
Fort Worth Human Relations Commission:
Appointment of Mr. CluiutopbcrAb Leong 0zPlace |, with u term expiring October ), 20l5.
Appointment nfMs. Sharon Herrera to Place 3, with u term expiring October \' 2015.
Reappointment of Ms. Lisa G. Thomas to Place 4, with a term expiring October 1, 2014.
Reappointment ofMs. Tracey Micbo[ to Place 5, with u term expiring October l' 2015.
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Reappointment of Mr. Hao Tran to Place 10, with a term expiring October 1, 2014.
Reappointment of Ms. Carla McKenzie to Place 11, with a term expiring October 1, 2015.
X11. 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.
XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-17973 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Article V1, Stoppina, Standing and Parkin, of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, as Amended, AmendinLy Sections 22-194 how Parking Meter and
Space to be Used, to Allow Parking of Multiple Motorcycles in a Single Marked
Parking Space at Certain Parking Meter Locations, 22-197 Manner of Parking, to
Specify how Motorcycles may Park and 22-198 Marking of Spaces, Parkin
Within, to Provide for Sign Placement(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 22 "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic," Article VI "Stopping, Standing and Parking," of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by amending Section 22-194 "How Parking Meter and
Space to be Used," to allow parking of multiple motorcycles in a single marked parking space at
certain parking meter locations; Section 22-197 "Manner of Parking," to specify how
motorcycles may park; and Section 22-198 "Marking of Spaces; Parking Within," to provide for
sign placement.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem.
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-17973 be approved and
Ordinance No. 20864-08-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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2. M&C G-17974 - Conduct Public Hearing and Consider the Fiscal Year 2014
Crime Control and Prevention District Budget in the Amount of $59,378,477.00
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing, as required by law,
regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget totaling
in the amount of $59,378,477.00; and consider the Fiscal Year 2014 Crime Control and
Prevention District Budget.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Marianne Makar, Sr. Management Analyst, Police Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
the public hearing be closed and that City Council reject the Fiscal Year 2014
Crime Control and Prevention District Budget as set forth in Mayor and Council
Communication G-17974 and return the budget to the Crime Control and
Prevention District Board. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15601 - Authorize Conveyance of an Easement to Oncor Electric Delivery
LLC, for the Upgrade of Electrical Equipment and Appurtenances on 0.054 Acres
of Land at 6401 Bridge Street to Serve the Randol Mill Pump Station (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the conveyance of an easement to Oncor
Electric Delivery LLC, for the upgrade of electrical equipment and appurtenances on 0.054 acres
of land located in the Edward Taylor Survey, Abstract No. 1561, Tract No. 1C01, at 6401 Bridge
Street, to serve the Randol Mill Pump Station; and authorize the executing and recording
necessary documents to complete the conveyance.
Council Member Scai-th advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would be abstaining from voting on this item.
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Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman n\udc u motion, mcouoded by Council Member
Sbio8]e000, that Mayor and Council [orunuuoicmdon I~-15801 be approved. The
motion carried 8 ayes to O ouya with i abstention by Council Menohez8oudh.
2. IM&C L-15602 - Rescind Mavor and Council Communications L-15283 and L-
15548, Authorize Condemnation by Erninent Domain of a 1.71 Acre Parcel for a
Permanent Right-of-Way, a 1.169 Acre Parcel for a Non-Exclusive Dam
Easement, a 0.863 Acre Parcel for a Non-Exclusive Grading Easement, a 0.5865
Acre Parcel for a Temporary Access Ripht-of-Way, a 0.499 Acre Parcel for a
Pipeline Easement, and a 0.634 Acre Parcel for a Temporary Construction
Easement from Vann Cattle Yards, Inc., Le2a]l-v Described as Portions Out of the
Henry Robertson Survey Abstract No. 1259 so as to Exchide Mineral Interests,
Acquire Non-Exclusive Dam and Grading Easements and Accluire Temporary
Access Ri2ht-ofWay for the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport in Lieu of Exclusive Easements (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
{t was recommended that the City Council rescind Mayor and Council COxnuzuoicuti0omI.-l52D3
and L-15548; declare that public convenience and necessity require the acquisition for the right-
of-way and easements for the Main Line and Connector Track from the \/uno CuU|c Yards, Inc.,
property, as part ofthe Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project; authorize the City Manager
and his designee, TcauSymtenom` to attempt to acquire through cnuioenl d0000io proceedings,
under Texas \uvv, the six Vann Cattle Yards, Inc., ccml property parcels for their fair-market
values through good-faitb negotiations with the owner, and if such negotiations are unsuccessful,
authorize the City Attorney to acquire the described railroad rigbt-of-vvuyby fee-simple title,
temporary ocoeao right-of-way, piye\Lun smoeruso1, non-exclusive duco ouueooeut, non-exclusive
grading ouacnueut, and temporary construction easement as well as any remainders of the parcels
where the acquisition of same would be rc0000-&u1)y prudent, but acquire no odoe,u\ interests
of the parcels; authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments; and
authorize the payment, pursuant to on award of commissioners and upon negotiated settlement in
lieu of condemnation 6y eminent domain.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15602 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously gayes toOnays.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26393 - Authorize Execution of an Easement and Ripht-of-Way
Ap-reement with the Fort Worth and Western Railroad, in an Amount Not to
Exceed $3,500,000.00, for Easements and a Right-of-Way equired to Construct
Improvements on Dirks Road at the Existing Fort Worth Western Railroad
Brid2e Crossin (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 6)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution ufum easement and right-of-
way mgreooucot with the Fort Worth and WooLcru Railroad in an amount not to exceed
$3,500'000.00 for eauezoouLa and u right-of-way required to facilitate inpooveoucutu to Dirks
Road ot the Fort Worth and Western Railroad bridge crossing.
Council Member Jordan stated that with the new redistricting that Mayor and Council
Counnuriou\iou [-26393 was entirely in District b now. He further stated that Dirks Road
would be reopened ou Monday August l9` 2O/3.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Comi-nunication C-26393 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes toOnays.
2. M&C C-26394 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction,
TX, LP, in the Amount of $3,982,719.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Relocations for the Trinity River Vision - Central City Proiect and the Trinity
Uptown Service Area Phase I - Bridge and Channel Relocations, Parts 6 and 12,
White Settlement Road Bridge Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations, Authorize
Additional Expenditure for Project Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of
$4,175,519.00, Consistent with the City's Limit of $26.6 Million on Expenditures
for the Trinity River Vision Proiect and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the 3puoiu) Trust Fund in the uououu( of $2,138'091.42` from
available funds, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Water Capital Projects Fuudfor
the purpose of funding o contract with CouaMnr Construction, TX, LP, for vvurcr and sanitary
mevvor coniu relocations for the Trinity River Vision Ceubu\ City Project and the Trinity
Uptown Service Area Phase l Bridge and Channel Relocations, Part h and 12, White
SctUenuoo< Rood Bridge n/utez and mmrikxry sewer relocations; authorize the transfer of
$2`136,601.42 from the Special Trust Fund (Trinity River Vision Project) to the Water Capital
Projects Fund; udoptau appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Water Capital Projects Fuodiotbeucnouutof$2,l36,h9).42, froounveiiuhlcfbodo, fbr {be
same purposes as reflected above; and authorize the execution of the contract io the amount of
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Motion: Council Member Bums made u motion, seconded b» Council Mcmhex8bdugb:k/o,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26394 be approved and Appn0pdu<i0o
Ordinance Nos. 20005-O8'2O)3 and 20800-O9'2Ul3ho adopted. The motion carried
unanimously g ayes to0nays.
X.1V. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Stephen Hall, 904 Collier Street, appeared before Council relative to the budget.
Mayor Price expressed her appreciation to M . Bo\yx concern and explained that cnuoy City
dopurboon13 were faced with significant budget cuts but that the Police Department's budget
continued to grow. She stated that public safety would continue to be a priority ofthe Council,
and they would continue to monitor response times and ciiine trends as the year progresses.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XV]. 'ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pnioe adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:99 p.m. in
memory uf Dr. Clarence J. Brooks, brother of Commissioner Roy C. Brooks.
These minutes approved bythe Fort Worth City Council oo the 20 t" day nf August, 20l3.
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Attest: �pP
City Secr tapf Mayor