HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/04/15-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 15,2014
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jung-us Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Bums, District 9
Absent:
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. 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 10:06 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas,
with Council Member Espino absent.
11. INVOCATION - Pastor Everette Carpenter, House of Praise
The invocation was provided by Pastor Everette Carpenter, House of Praise.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 8,
2014
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of April 8, 2014, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins that Mayor and Council Communication C-26765 be withdrawn from the
Consent agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communications G-18138 and C-
26765 be withdrawn from the Council agenda.
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-18138 Revised be
continued to the May 6, 2014, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18173 - Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas-Fort Worth International
Airport Board Resolution 2014-03-058, Amending Appendix 1 of the Code of
Rules and Regulations of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board to
Include Streets Constructed as a Part of Southgate Plaza and Their
Corresponding Speed Limits (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21196-04-
2014 by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, approving Resolution No. 2014-03-058 of
the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board amending Appendix 1 of the Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport Board's Code of Rules and Regulations to include streets constructed
as a part of the Southgate Plaza and their corresponding speed limits; providing for a fine not to
exceed $500.00 per day for any violation thereof
2. M&C G-18174 - Adopt Ordinance Amending the Fort Worth City Code to
Clarify the Employee Disciplinary Process (Section 2-181), Repeal Existing
Provisions Related to the Disciplinary Appeals Board and Personnel Regulations
(Sections 2-182 through 2-184), Enact a New Section 2-182 Outlining the
Disciplinary Appeal Process, Enact a New Section 2-183 to Provide for Selection
and Appointment of Hearing Officers, Enact a New Section 2-184 to Charge the
City Manager with Adopting Personnel Rules and Regulations and Make a
Conforming Change in Section 2-83 of the City Code to Delete a Reference to the
Disciplinary Appeals Board (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21197-04-
2014 Amending Chapter 2, "Administration", Article V, "Human Resources", of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by revising Section 2-181, "Dismissal,
Suspension or Demotion", to clarify the employee disciplinary process; repealing Sections 2-182,
2-183 and 2-184; enacting a new Section 2-182 to govern the disciplinary appeal process;
enacting a new Section 2-183 to establish criteria for selection and service of neutral hearing
officers; enacting a new Section 2-184 to charge the City Manager with adopting personnel rules
and regulations; amending Chapter 2, "Administration", Article 111, "Boards and Commissions",
by revising Section 2-83, "Number of Members and Terms of Service; Establishment to Places",
to delete a reference to the Disciplinary Appeals Board.
3. M&C C-18175 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Re2ardinI4 Renewal Application of AETS, LLC, to Operate Fifteen Limousines
Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Grantin14 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; AETS,
LLC, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; AETS,
LLC, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; AETS, LLC,
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. 21198-04-2014 granting the privilege
of operating authority to AETS, LLC, 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 AETS, LLC, subject to and conditioned on AETS, LLC, complying with all
requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
4. M&C G-18176 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Segment of Mallard Creek
Street from April 16, 2014 to May 11, 2014 and a Segment of Seventeen Lakes
Boulevard from May 12, 2014 to June 6, 2014 for Construction Activities on
Litsey Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary closure of
a segment of Mallard Creek Street from Litsey Road to Duck Creek Lane beginning April 16,
2014, through May 11, 2014, and a segment of Seventeen Lakes Boulevard from Litsey Road to
Duck Creek Lane beginning May 12, 2014, through June 6, 2014, for construction activities on
Litsey Road.
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5. M&C G-18177 - Authorize Temporai-Y Closure of a Segment of North Riverside
Drive at Fossil Creek Boulevard Intersection BelZinninlZ April 16, 2014 Throulth
August 20, 2014 for Construction of a Proposed Roundabout (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the ternporary closure of
a segment of North Riverside Drive at Fossil Creek Boulevard intersection beginning April 16,
2014, through August 20, 2014, for construction of a proposed roundabout.
6. M&C G-18178 - Adopt Resolution Exempting Certain Vehicles Operated by the
Fire, Code Compliance and Aviation Departments from the Inscription
Requirements and Authorizing Use of Regular License Plates (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4311-04-2014
by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, providing an exemption from the inscription
requirement of Section 721.004 of the Texas Transportation Code for certain municipal vehicles
operated by the Fire, Code Compliance and Aviation Departments; and authorize the City
Manager to execute all documents pertaining to the application for regular license plates for
certain vehicles for the Fire, Code Compliance and Aviation Departments.
7. M&C G-18179 - Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $20,998.18 from the
General Fund to the Special Trust Fund to Reimburse Previously Incurred
Expenses (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount
of$20,998.18 from the General Fund to the Special Trust Fund to reimburse the Special Trust
Fund for previously incurred expenses that were improperly posted.
8. M&C G-18180 - Approve Appointment of Dave Westen and Jerry Hataway as
Substitute Hearing Officers for the Municipal Court Services Department -
Parking Bureau (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the appointment of Dave
Westen and Jerry Hataway as Substitute Hearing Officers for a two-year term.
9. M&C G-18181 - Adopt Entrance Fees and Swimming Lessons Registration Fees
for Forest Park Swimming Pool and Marine Park Swimming Pool for Fiscal Year
2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt entrance fees and swimming
lessons registration fees for Forest Park Swimming Pool and Marine Park Swimming Pool for
Fiscal Year 2014.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11639 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Rincon & Associates,
LLC, to Conduct a Market Research Study for School-Aud Children and Teens
as Part of the City's SPARC Initiative in the Amount Up to $89,751.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Rincon & Associates, LLC, to conduct a market research study for school-aged
children and teens as part of the City's Strengthening Program through Advocacy, Resources,
and Collaboration (SPARC) initiative in the amount up to $89,751.00.
2. M&C P-11640 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Rick's Tire Service, Inc., in
an Amount Up to $1,200,000.00 for the First Year, for Roadside Tire Services for
the Equipment Services Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with Rick's Tire Service, Inc., in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 for the first year, for roadside
tire services for the Equipment Services Department.
3. M&C P-11641 - Authorize Purchase of an Airport Rescue Firefighting Vehicle
from DACO Fire Equipment in the Amount of $593,989.00 Using a Cooperative
Contract for the Fire Department (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of an
Airport Rescue Firefighting Vehicle from DACO Fire Equipment in the amount of$593,989.00,
using the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract No. FS12-13 for the Fire
Department.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15676 - Authorize Acquisition of a Permanent Easement in 0.516 Acres of
Land and a Temporary Construction Easement in 0.354 Acres of Land Located at
2620 Keller Hicks Road from Ryan G. Aldis and Amanda D. Aldis in the Amount
of $119,995.00 for the Northside II 48-Inch Water Main, Phase 1 Improvement
Proiect and Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to $4,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a
permanent easement interest in 0.516 acres of land for a water facility easement and a temporary
construction easement on 0.354 acres of land for construction, from property located at 2620
Keller Hicks Road which is owned by Ryan G. Aldis and Amanda D. Aldis for the Northside 11
48-inch Water Main, Phase I Improvement Project, City Project No. 02082; find that the
$119,995.00 is just compensation for both the permanent and temporary easements; and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyances, record the appropriate
instruments and pay the closing costs up to $4,000.00.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3051 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of 13th Street and a Portion
of Texas Street Rights-of-Way to be Replatted as Additional Parking and
Landscaping (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21199-04-
2014 vacating and extinguishing portions of Texas Street and 13th Street, situated in the S.G.
Jennings Survey, Abstract No. 844 and the J. Childress Survey, Abstract No. 250, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, to be replatted as additional parking and landscaping; providing for
reversion of fee in said land; the retainment of existing utility easements; repealing all ordinances
in conflict herewith; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance
with City Policy (Mayor and Council Communication G-15624).
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26761 - Authorize Amendment to Mayor and Council Communication C-
26027 to Revise the Scope of an Enhanced Community Facilities Agreement with
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., for the Reconstruction of Norwood Drive, Increase
City's Participation in the Proiect by $175,000.00 for Total Participation Not to
Exceed $1,945,000.00, Extend Completion Deadline for the Proiect and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21200-04-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Transportation Impact
Fee Fund in the amount of$175,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of reconstruction
of Norwood Drive between Trinity Boulevard and State Highway 10; and authorize the
amendment of Mayor and Council Communication C-26027 to revise the scope of an Enhanced
Community Facilities Agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., for the same purpose as
reflected above, increasing the City's participation in the project by $175,000.00 for total
participation not to exceed $1,945,000.00, and extending the completion deadline for the project
to September 30, 2015.
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2. M&C C-26762 - Authorize Execution of a Consent to Assignment of Tax
Abatement Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 33805, by Park Ridge Multi-
Family LP, for the Construction of the Berkeley Apartments Located at 2001
Park Hill Drive in the Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone to
Berkeley Apartments Phase I LLC (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Consent to Assignment by Park Ridge Multi-Family LP, of their rights, duties and obligations
under its Tax Abatement Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 33805, for the construction of
the Berkeley Apartments located at 2001 Park Hill Drive in the Berry/University Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone to Berkeley Apartments Phase I LLC.
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 Block of Highview Terrace, completed a comment card in
opposition to Mayor and Council Communication C-26762.
3. M&C C-26763 - Authorize Execution of a Consent to Assignment of Economic
Development Program Agreements for Trinity Bluff Development by LPC Trinity
Parks LP to SWF Trinity Bluffs, LLC or an Affiliate, City Secretary Contract
Nos. 35326 and 35327, as Amended and a Consent to Collateral Assignment by
SWF Trinity Bluffs, LLC or an Affiliate to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute a Consent to Assignment of certain Economic Development Program Agreements City
Secretary Contract Nos. 35326 and 35327, as amended by LPC Trinity Parks LP to SWF Trinity
Bluffs, LLC or an affiliate; and authorize the City Manager to execute a Consent to Collateral
Assignment of those Economic Development Agreements by SWF Trinity Bluffs, LLC or an
affiliate to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
4. M&C C-26764 - Authorize Execution of One-Year Annual Contracts with
Renewal Options for Geotechnical, Material, and Environmental Testing for
_Various City Construction Proiects with Apex Geoscience, Inc., ETTL Engineers
& Consultants, Inc., Ful4ro Consultants, Inc., Globe Engineers, Inc., Gorrondona
& Associates, Inc., Landtec Engineers, LLC, Rone Engineering Services, Ltd., and
T. Smith Inspection & Testing, LLC, with a Fee Not to Exceed $300,000.00
Annually Per Firm (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute individual contracts with Apex Geoscience, Inc.; ETTL Engineers & Consultants, Inc.,
Fugro Consultants, Inc., Globe Engineers, Inc., Gorrondona & Associates, Inc., Landtec
Engineers, LLC, Rone Engineering Services, Ltd., T. Smith Inspection & Testing, LLC, for
geotechnical, material and environmental testing for various City construction projects. The
term of each contract is one-year with two one-year renewal options. The annual amount of each
contract is up to $300,000.00.
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5. M&C C-26765 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $652,600.00 for the
Design of North Beach Street from Fossil Creek Boulevard to Northeast Loop 820
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication C-26765 be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and removed from the Council agenda entirely.
6. M&C C-26766 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Durable
Specialties, Inc., in the Amount of $748,000.00 for Installation of New Traffic
Signals, Paving Improvements, Median Modifications, Sidewalks and ADA
Ramps at Two Intersections, North Riverside Drive at Western Center Boulevard
and FM 1187 at Hemphill Street and Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies
for a Project Total in the Amount of$914,185.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and
6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
construction contract with Durable Specialties, Inc., in the amount of$748,000.00 for installation
of new traffic signals, paving improvements, median modifications, sidewalks and ADA ramps
at two intersections, North Riverside Drive at Western Center Boulevard and FM 1187 at
Hemphill Street and provide for project costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount
of$914,185.00.
7. M&C C-26767 - Authorize Rejection of Bids Received for the White Lake Hills
Drainage Improvements - Willow Ridge Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the rejection of bids
received for the White Lake Hills Drainage Improvements - Willow Ridge Road.
8. M&C C-26768 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with EAS Contracting, L.P.,
in an Amount Up to $545,969.00 for Construction of Taxiway Alpha Lighting
Rehabilitation at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with EAS Contracting, L.P., in an amount up to $545,969.00 for construction of Taxiway Alpha
Lighting Rehabilitation at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
9. M&C C-26769 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. I to City Secretary
Contract No. 44516 with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction
Company, in the Amount of $261,882.00 for a Revised Total Contract in the
Amount of $2,471,993.00 for Water Replacement Contract 2009, WSM-P on
Hillerest Street, Authorize Transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund
to the Water Capital Projects Fund and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount
of$261,882.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of$248,942.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$12,940.00;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21201-04-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$248,942.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Change Order No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 44516 with
William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, for Water Replacement
Contract 2009, WSM-P; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21202-04-2014 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$12,940.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the
execution of Change Order No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 44516 with William J. Schultz,
Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount of$261,882.00 for a total contract in
the amount of$2,471,993.00 for the same purpose as reflected above.
10. M&C C-26770 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Gupta &
Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $749,398.00 for the Power System and Are
Flash Study at Various Water Treatment and Pumping Facilities (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Gupta & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $749,398.00 for the
Power System and Are Flash Study at various water treatment and pumping facilities.
V-111. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1.920 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1l. Presentation on FitWorth Ten-Week Challenge
Mr. Doug Reichardt, Iowa, Healthiest State Initiative, and Mr. Randy Reichardt, Live Healthy
America, presented the winning trophy for the FitWorth Ten-Week Challenge to Mayor Price
and Council Member Shingleton.
Council Member Shingleton presented the winning Corporate Cup to Ms. Nicki McGee, Director
of Health Promotions for UNT Health Science Center.
Mayor Price presented a Fort Worth Pride basket to the Reichardts to deliver to the City of Des
Moines Mayor Frank Crownie.
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2. Presentation on Mayfest Inc.
Ms. Elizabeth Basham, Mayfest Inc., gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on Mayfest Inc.
3. Presentation of Proclamation for Parliamentary Law Month
Council Member Bivens presented a Proclamation for Parliamentary Law Month to Ms. Cecilia
Bratton, Treasurer of the Fort Worth Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians.
4. Presentation of Proclamation for Fort Woof Doy Park Day
Council Member Scarth presented a Proclamation for Fort Woof Dog Park Day to Mr. Jason
Smith and Fort Woof Mayor Sasha, with the Fort Worth Dog Park Association, to celebrate the
I 0th Anniversary of the Fort Woof Dog Park.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Jordan, Shingleton, Allen Gray and Bums 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. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership 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 Appointing an Ad Hoc Task Force to Advise the City Council on
Opportunities to Streamline the Funding and Delivery of Services to Homeless
Persons in Fort Worth
It was recommended that the City Council appointing an ad hoc Task Force to advise the City
Council of opportunities to streamline the funding and delivery of services to homeless persons
in Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Resolution No. 4312-04-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18138 - Adopt Resolutions to Amend the City's General Tax Abatement
Policy and the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and
Basic Incentives to Revise Lanaune on Affordable Housiny- Commitments for
Residential Tax Abatement Projects (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council G-18138 be withdrawn from
the Council agenda.
2. _M&C G-18138 - (Revised) Adopt Resolutions to Amend the City's General Tax
Abatement Policy and the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement
Policy and Basic Incentives to Revise Language on Affordable Housing
Commitments for Residential Tax Abatement Projects (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council G-18138 Revised be continued
to the May 6, 2014, Council meeting.
Ms. Cindy Crain, 284 Gail Drive, Weatherford, Texas, completed an undecided speaker card
relative to Mayor and Council Communication G-18138 Revised and was recognized by Mayor
Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
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3. M&C G-18182 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $11,263,735.00
from the General Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund for Fiscal Year
2014 Contract Street Maintenance Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of
$11,263,735.00 from the General Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract Street
Maintenance Fund in the amount of $11,263,735.00, from available funds, for the purpose of
funding a portion of the Fiscal Year 2014 Street Maintenance Program.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18182 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21203-04-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
4. IM&C G-18183 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Re-Designating the
Berry/University Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt
Ordinance Re-Designating the Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 13 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 9) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing regarding the re-designation
of the Berry/University area Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No.
13, pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code Chapter
312; adopt a resolution to re-designate the Berry/University area as a Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone; and adopt an ordinance renewing and re-designating a certain area in the
City of Fort Worth as "Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.3, City of Fort
Worth, Texas"; providing the effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for
renewal of the Zone; and containing other matters related to the Zone.
5. M&C G-18184 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Re-Designating the
Lake Arlington Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt
Ordinance Re-Designating the Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 16 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing regarding the re-designation
of the Lake Arlington area Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 16,
pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code Chapter 312;
adopt a resolution to re-designate the Lake Arlington area as a Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone; and adopt an ordinance renewing and re-designating a certain area in the City of Fort
Worth as "Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 16, City of Fort Worth, Texas";
providing the effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal of the
Zone; and containing other matters related to the Zone.
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6. M&C G-18185 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Re-Designating the
Stop Six Area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt Ordinance Re-
Designating the Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No.
17 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing regarding the re-designation
of the Stop Six area Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 17,
pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code Chapter 312;
adopt a resolution to re-designate the Stop Six area as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; and
adopt an ordinance renewing and re-designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as
"Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 17, City of Fort Worth, Texas";
providing the effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal of the
Zone; and containing other matters related to the Zone.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-18183,
G-18184 and G-18185 be approved under one motion.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Administrative Assistant, Housing and Economic Development Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report on Mayor and Council Communications G-
18183, G-18184 and G-18185.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
the public hearings be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18183 be
approved and Resolution No. 4313-04-2014 and Ordinance No. 21204-04-2014 be
adopted, Mayor and Council Communication G-18184 be approved and Resolution
No. 4314-04-2014 and Ordinance No. 21205-04-2014 be adopted and Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-18185 be approved and Resolution No.4315-04-
2014 and Ordinance No. 21206-04-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26771 - Authorize Execution of Professional Services Agreement with
Tax Management Associates, Inc. also Known as TMA Audit Services, Inc., in an
Amount Not to Exceed $2,742,000.00 for Homestead Exemption Audits and Adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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APRIL 15,2014
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in. the amount of
$2,742,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding auditing services related to
existing homestead exemptions within City limits; and authorize the execution of a Professional
Services Agreement with Tax Management Associates, Inc., also known as TM.A Audit Services,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,742,000.00 for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication be continued to the May 13, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Espino absent.
2- M&C C-26772 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with DuBrolis LLC, to Redevelop an Existing Retail Center for Office, Retail and
Restaurant Use on Property Located at 1715-1721 W. Berry Street 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 DuBrolis LLC, to redevelop an existing retail center for office, retail
and restaurant use on property located at 1715 through 1721 West Berry Street 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 Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26772 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
XV. ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on March 30, 2014.
1. ZC-14-035 - (CD-ALL) - City of Fort Worth, Text Amendment: An Ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No.
13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of The City of Fort
Worth (1986), to amend: Section 4.405 "Airport/Airfield Overlay" ("AO")
District Of Article 4 "Overlay Districts", Of Chapter 4, "District Regulations" To
Add A New Section, Section 4.405G, "Fort Worth Alliance Airport", Providing
Regulations For Airport/Airfield Overlay Zone ("AO") Restrictions For The Fort
Worth Alliance Airport (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 15, 2014
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-037 be approved and Ordinance No. 21207-04-2014 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Espino absent.
2. ZC-14-036 - (CD 7) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, Fort Worth
Alliance Airport Overlay, South of the Fort Worth Alliance International Airport
with Fort Worth City limits: Generally bounded by SH 114, Old Denton Rd,
Keller Hicks, city limits, FM 156; from: multiple districts to: add an Airport
Overlay ("AO") zone (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Beverly Branham, 6487 Woodstock Road, appeared before City Council in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-14-03 6.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-036 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes
and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases, Council
Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the hearing be
closed and Ordinance No. 21208-04-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
XVIL EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:47 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 22nd day of April, 2014.
Attest:
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City Secre ary Mayor