HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/03/25-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 25,2014
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zirn"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
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 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Todd Hearnsberger, Bethesda Community Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Todd Hearnsberger, Bethesda Community Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 18,
2014
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth that
the minutes of the Regular meeting of March 18, 2014, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were oo items tobc continued or withdrawn bystaff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication C-26733 was \0001od in
District 9 and not District 7.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made amotion, seconded by Mayor Pro 1rm Zimmerman,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes tn 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
the Fire Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
_ M&C G-18162 - Adopt Ordinance Afflusting Authorized Civil Service StaffinJ4 in
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21178-03-
2014 ununodiog the Fire [)cpadnocnt Stuffing [)njinamon No. 20522-12-2012, 10 restore 24
positions in the firefighter classification; providing for adoption by noferoouc of stutcnouni of
intent and purpose ioadopting this ordinance.
B. Purchase of EQuipment, Materials,and Services - Consent Itenis
for Emery-eney Concrete and Steel Pipe Repair for the Water Department for a
Combined Amount Up to $80,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
— M&C P-11631 - Authorize Purchase Aareement with Hanson Pressure Pipe, Inc.,
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with Hanson Pressure Pipe, Inc., for emergency concrete and steel pipe repair for the VVa1cr
Department for u combined amount up to $80.000.00 for the first year.
C. Land - Consent Itenis
1. M&C L-15672 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Al!reement with the OrE!anization
of Hispanic Contractors Inc. d/b/a Re0onal Hispanic Contractors Association, for
Office Space in the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center at 1150 South Freewa
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
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The City Council approved the following r000rn000ndo1ioo: Authorize the City Manager to
execute u five-year Lease Agreement with the Organization of Hispanic Contractors [tic., d/h/u
Qogioou| Biopuoio Contractors Association, for office space at the Fort Worth Business
/\ooistaouc Center located at 11.50 South Freeway.
-' M&C L-15673 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 1.051 Acres of
Land Located at 12833 Timberland Drive for the Caylor Ground Storalze Tan
Proiect from North Tarrant Church of Christ, Inc., in the Amount of$80,000.00
and Pay Estimated Closinp_ Costs in an Amount Up to $5,000.00 for a Total Cost
of$85,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition o[ofee
simple interest in 1.051 uoo:o of land described as Abstract No. 265, ]om: [hiriuo Survey,
located at 12833 Timberland Drive` Fort Worth, Texas, for the Cay|oc Ground Storage Tank
Project from NorthTarrant Church of Christ, Inc.; find that the total purchase price in the amount
of$80,000.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager orhis designee to accept the
conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate instruments and pay estimated
closing costs in the amount up to $5,000.00 for utotal costs of$85,000.00.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Itenis
with the Citv of Watauga for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way
Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
_ M&C C-26724 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Apueement
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement vvith the City of Watauga for participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The City of Wokmgu will reimburse its
sbuo: of operations and oouiotnnuoce to ensure no cost to the City of Fort Worth with onuuu|
n:inoburaenonni estimated to be approximately $26,496.00. In addition, the City of Watauga will
reimburse the City o[Fort Worth for hs share of the Software Upgrade Agreement.
2' M&C C-26725 - Adopt Resolution Determinin2 that the Columbia at Renaissance
S(ware Affordable Housin2 Development to be Located at 3801 W.G. Daniels
Drive Si2nificantly Contributes to the City's Revitalization Efforts in the Berry
Hill-Mason Heiaghts Neiahborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 43O?-03-20l4
determining that the Columbia at Renaissance Square affordable housing development to be
)nootcd at 3801 W.G. Daniels Drive significantly contributes tn the City's revitalization efforts in
the Berry Hill-M,ason Heights Neighborhood Empowerment Zone.
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3' M&C C-26726 - Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of $350,000.00 f Urban
Development Action Grant Prop_ram Income in the Form of a Forgivable Loan to
Precision Projects International, LLC for the Renovation of the Historic Parker
Browne Buildin Located at 1212 East Lancaster Avenue, Authorize Execution of
a Loan Agreement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COU-NCIL DISTRICT
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $350,UO0.O0ofUrban Development Action Grant program iuooros in the form of
forgivable loan to Precision Projects )uteruutionuL L[C, for the renovation of the historic Parker
Browne building located at 1212 Buat Lancaster Avenue; authorize the City Manager or his
designee to execute u Loon Agreement and any related documents with Precision Projects
iotccnodonuL [LC, for five-year |ouo 0crno beginning no the date of execution; authorize the
City Manager or his designee to amend the Loan Agreement if necessary to achieve project goa|s
provided that the aoueudouon1 is within the scope of the project and in 0000p1iunon with City
policies and applicable laws and regulations governing use of federal funds; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21179-03-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of $350,000.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as
reflected above.
4. M&C C-26727 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 39645, an Engineering Services Agreement with Dunaway
Associates, LP, in the Amount of$274,556.00 for Additional Endneerint! Services
for Avondale Haslet Road from U.S. Highway 287 to Willow Creek Drive,
Resultinfz in a Revised Total Contract in the Amount of$1,432,340.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
/\nucndnocoi No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 39645 with Dunaway Associates, LF!
increasing the scope of work for additional design engineering services for Avondale Haslet
Road from U.S. Highway 287 to VViUov/ Creek Drive, for u net change in the amount of
$274,556.00, thereby revising the original contract amount tu $1,432`340-00.
5' M&C C-26728 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Amement with
J.S. Ground Engineering, L.L.C., in the Amount of $250,000.00 for Design o
Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following m:conu mend utioo: Authorize the execution of u
Poote*mloou| Services Agnconuout with J.S. Ground Engineering, LLC, in the amount of
$250,000.00 for the design of miscellaneous storm drain improvements.
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6' M&C C-26729 - Authorize Sole Source Purebase Agreement for Video
Inc., for an Initial Five Montli Term in an Amount Not to Exceed $216,490.00 and
Authorize Five Annual Renewal Options in an Amount Not to Exceed $501,000.00
Annually (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize uSole Source Purchase
Agreement for video surveillance equipment and management system with TASE8
International, Inc., for an initial five-month tc,nu in an amount not to cz000d $216,490.00; and
authorize fiveannual renewal options inno amount not to exceed $50|,OOO.00 annual|y.
7' M&C C-26730 - Autborize Execution of Amendment and Exercise the Buy-Ou
Option Contract with Johnson County Special Utility District for the Certificate
of Convenience and Necessity, City Secretary Contract No. 33926, Provide
Consent to Terminate the At!reements for Sale of Treated Water, City Secretary
Contract No. 33925 and Sewer Service Billin2, CitV Secretary Contract No. 33928
with Johnson County Special Utility District, Authorize Application for Transfer
of Part of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 10081 to the City, and
Autborize Water and Wastewater Service at 1.25 Times the Retail Rate to the
Bridges Development, Located at the Southeast Intersection of FM 1187 and
Floyd Hampton Road, Pursuant to City Code Section 35-60B, Uses Outside City
(Ad'acent to COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following n:oononotmdo1ion: Authorize amendment and cxc,oiso
of the Buy-Out Option Contract with Johnson County Special Utility District for the Certificate
of Convenience and Necessity, City Secretary Contract No. 33920; provide consent to terminate
the agreements for su|o of treated v/n1cr, City Secretary Contract No. 33925 and sewer service
billing, City Secretary Contract No. 33928 with Johnson County Special l}diiiy District;
authorize the application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for transfer of part
of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 10081 to the City; and authorize water and
wastewater service at 125 hnnea the retail rate to the Bridges development, located at the
southeast intersection of FM 1187 and Floyd Hampton Road, pursuant to City Code Section 35-
60B' Uses Outside City.
8. M&C C-26731 - Autborize Execution of an Engineerinf! Agreement with HDR
Enineerinz Inc.,in the Amount of$502,532.00 for Marine Creek Drainage Basin
Parallel Interceptor Improvements at Various Locations Witbin the Marine
Creek Draina2e Basin, Provide for Pro*ect Management, Real Property,
Acquisition and Utility Coordination Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of
$512,532.00, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the {oxnxter of
$512"532.00 from the 0Vutcr and Scvvoc Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21180-03-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund ln the amount of $5l2'532.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding u contract with 8Dgl Engineering, Inc, and related costs for Marine Creek
Drainage Basin Parallel Interceptor improvements aivarious locations; and authorize execution
ofu contract with HI)K Engineering, |nc., in the amount of$502,532.0O for the same purpose us
reflected above.
9. M&C C-26732 - Authorize Execution of an Enineerin2 Ap-reement with CDM
Smith, Inc., in the Amount of $537,340.00 for the Desi2n of the Ro]]in2 Hills
Water Treatment Plant Flocculation Basins Improvements, Phase 6 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of$537,340.00 for the design of
the Rolling lliUo Water Treatment Plant Flocculation 8uuios Improvements, Phase 0.
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Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $58,400.00 for the Desi2n o
Streetseape and Trail Improvements Within the Ri2ht-of-Way of West Vickery
Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following n:oonnmondu1iou: Authorize the execution of an
Engineering Agreement with l{iou|ey-HOcnand Associates, Inc., in the amount o[$58,400.00for
the design of strcctxoape and trail improvements within the right-of-way of \Vo*t Vickery
Boulevard.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
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End o{Consent Agenda.
Ix. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
There were nospecial presentations, introductions, etc.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcomin and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro teno Zimmerman and Council MemhcrxBxpino, Sourth, Jordan, Allen
Gray and Bums announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council
districts.
2. Recoanition of Citizens
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There was oo recognition ofcitizens.
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3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval o[ceremonial travel.
'--^ PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Chan2es in Membership on Boards and Commissions
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There were uo changes iu membership oo boards and commissions.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMNUTTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution Adoptinp_ the Citv of Fort Worth's 2014 Federal Le2islativ
It was r000nunuooded that the City Council adopt oresolution adopting the City of Fort Worth's
2014 Federal Legislative Program.
Motion: Council Member So4rth made omotion, seconded by Council Member Sbing)otoo`
that Resolution No. 4308-03-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to0nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26717 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year 'fax Abatement Aereement
with Paulos Properties LLC, to Redevelop an Existin2 Buildin-, into an Office and
Treatment Center for Behavioral Health on Property Located at 1500, 1502 and
1504 E. Lancaster Avenue in the Evans and Rosedale Nei2hborhood
Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (Continued from a Previous
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It was rruonon000ded that the City Council authorize the execution of five-year Tax /\bo1onuent
Agreement with Pau|os Properties LLC, to redevelop an existing building into an o[fioo and
treatment 000tor for behavioral health on property described as the north part of Lot l, and the
south part ofLots l and 2, Block 93, Texas & Pacific Railway Addition, City of Fort VVodb,
Tarrant County, Texas, located 1.500` 1502 and l504 East Lancaster Avenue io the Evans and
Rosedale Neighborhood Boopovvonncut Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
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Motion: Council Member /\|)eo {}ray made u motion, seconded by Council 84rnobnr
8hiog|ctoo, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26717 he approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to0nays.
2. M&C C-26734 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Prolvarn
A2reement with The Dannon Company, Inc., for Improvements to the
Manufacturin2 Facility Located at 1300 West Peter Smith Street (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
lt was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Economic Development
Program Agreement with The I)oouoo Company, inc., for the investment amount of
$21`000`000.00 in business personal property improvements tothe manufacturing facility located
at 1300 West Peter Smith Street.
Mr. Michael App\oman' 2600 Block of 8igbvicvv Tnrruoc` completed u oononueot card in
opposition of Mayor and Council Communication C-26734.
Motion: Council Member Bums made motion, seconded by Council McoobtrOhiug|ctoo`
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26734 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes toOnays.
3. M&C C-26735 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Pro2ram
Ap-reement with MillerCoors LLC, for Improvements to the Facility Located at
7001 South Freeway (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was rcoonunocoded that the City Council authorize the execution ofon Economic Development
Program f\Qrcomont with Ml||orCoura LLC, for the investment amount of at |cunt
$71,500`000.00 in nnu| and business property for the improvements to the facility located at 7001
South Freeway,
Mr. Michael App|cmon, 2600 Block of 8ighvisvv Tenuoc` uonup\otcd a oononucut cord in
opposition of Mayor and Council Communication C-2673j.
Motion: Council Member /\||cu Gray made o motion, seconded by Mayor Pro toou
Ziournernnuu, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26735 be approved with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to0nays.
4. M&C C-26736 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Pro2ram
Amement with Victory Packay-in, L.P., or an Affiliate for the Development of a
New Production Facility Located at 1510f""Grand River Road in the Centreport
Business Park (COUNCIL DISTRIC151 '
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Economic Development
Pnognnzn Agreement with Victory Packaging L.9., or an affiliate for the dcvc}npcncnt of new
production facility located at 15 101 Grand River Road in the Centreport Business Park.
Mr. Michael /\pp]croao, 2600 Block of 8igbviep/ Terrace, oorup]ctod u connr000t card in
opposition of Mayor and Council COMM uui cation C'26736.
Motion: Council Member E|ivens nnudc unnntion, seconded by Mayor Pro tenn Zin000ernouu,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26736 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to0nays.
5. M&C C-26737 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. I to City Secretary
Contract No. 28571, an Interlocall Cooperative Wastewater Aereement with the
City of Grand Prairie to Serve the CentrePort Area - Rivervark Industrial
Development (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
lt was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. | to City /
Secretary Contract No. 28571, an |ntcdoca) Cooperative Wastewater Agreement with the City of |
Grand Prairie to serve the Ceo1rc9ort Area- }livorpurk Industrial Development.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26737 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes toOnays.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Diana Wilson, 58}6 Village Court Circle #J2h, appeared before Council relative tocleanup,
streetlights and sidewalks VnMansfield Highway.
XVI. EXE CUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being oo further business, Mayor Price oJioonucdthe Regular meeting ut 10:31 a.m.
Tbcoo minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the |" day of April, 2014.
Attest: �� &
Mary J. Kays Betsy Priqp,
City Secre"' Mayo
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