HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/04/22-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
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Mayor Betsy Price
Council Member Salvador Bxpinn, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scudb, District
Council Member GynuBivons, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis 8hingloton, District
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District X
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Mayor Pro K:nn W.B. ^'Zinu" Zimmerman, District
Present:Staff
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fu1|enwidnr, City Attorney
Mucy}. Kayaor, City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
With uquorunn of the City Council K4ernbcrn present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014' in the City
Council Chamber ofthe Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 -[brockmodoo Street, Fort Worth, Texas,
with Mayor Pro t000 Zimmerman absent.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Nathan Tucker, Alliance Community Fellowship
The invocation was provided by Pastor Nathan Tucker, Alliance Community Fellowship.
in. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15,
Motion: Council Member Burns made motion, seconded by Council MonoberBivouo, that
the minutes of the Regular meeting ofApril 15, 2014, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to nays, with Mayor Pro tenn Zinnrncrooun ubaeoL
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-26776 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Shingleton 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 Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18186 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Receipts and
Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of $150,000.00 for
Purposes of Funding Capital Expenses Related to City Cable Facilities (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21209-04-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
amount of $150,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding certain capital costs
associated with the City's cable facilities.
2. M&C G-18187 - Adopt Ordinance Updatinp_ Unit Prices for the City of Fort
Worth's Unit Price Construction Contracts (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: adopt Ordinance No. 21210-04-2014
updating unit prices for City participation in certain Community Facilities Agreements.
3. M&C G-18188 - Approve Settlement of a Claim Asserted by David Underwood in
the Amount of$62,500.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the settlement of a claim
asserted by David Underwood; authorize a payment in the amount of $62,500.00 to David
Underwood and Fillmore Law Firm, LLP, in full and complete settlement of the referenced
claim; and authorize the appropriate City personnel to execute and releases and agreements
necessary to complete the settlement.
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4. M&C G-18189 - Approve Findin2s of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Reaardin2 Application of Dooni Inc. d/b/a Dooni Limousine Transportation to
Operate Three Limousines Within the Citv of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance
Grantin2 Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Tbe City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the (}round Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation o[three limousines upon the City vtnnote, alleys and thoroughfares; [)ooni
Inc. d/b/u I}ooni Limousine Transportation, is qualified and financially oh|e to conduct o
limousine service within the City; [)ooni Inc. d/b/u I)ooni Limousine Transportation, has
complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; I)000i Inc. d/h/u [)ooni
Limousine Transportation, pccscorcd facts in support ofcompelling dononod and necessity for
three limousines; the Qcncns| welfare of the citizens of the City will hcat be served by the
addition of three (inzouoiocm upon City streets, ol\tyx and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance
No. 21211'04-2014 granting the privilege of operating authority to I)ooni Inc. d/b/a I)ooni
Limousine Transportation, for the use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City
in the conduct of its limousine business, v/biob sbu|| consist of the operation of three limousines
for uone-year period beginning on the effective date; providing fbrvvritteo uooeptuuoc by Dooni
Inc. d/b/uI}ooui Limousine Transportation, subject to and conditioned onD000i Inc. d/b/uDooni
Limousine Transportation, complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article l/\ of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth /i9Dd\, usamended.
5' M&C G-18190 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Re2ardin2 Application of Jerry Andrew Harris and Ruby Gilbert Harris d/b/a
Harris Limousines, to Operate Two Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth
and Adopt Ordinance Grantin2 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 two limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Jerry
Andrew Harris and Ruby Gilbert I larris d/b/a Harris Limousines, is qualified and financial[y able
to conduct u limousine service within the City; Jerry Andrew Dardxuud Ruby Gilbert Harris
d/b/uDunris Limousines, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code;
Jerry /\udcen/ Harris and Ruby Gilbert Harris d/b/uDunrix Limousines, presented facts in support
of compelling doonuod and necessity for two limousines; the general welfare ofthe citizens of the
City will hest be served by the addition of two limousines upon City streets, uiirys and
thoroughfares; and adopt ()rdiouooe No. 21212-04-2014 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Jerry Andrew I larris and Ruby Gilbert Harris d/b/a Hari-is Limousines, for the use of
the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct ofits limousine business,
vvhiob sbu|| consist ofthe operation of two limousines for one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Jerry Andrew Harris and Ruby Gilbert Harris
d/b/uBurris Limousines, ou|jnot to and conditioned on Jerry /\odn:w Harris and Ruby (}i|hcc1
Harris d/b/u Harris Limousines, complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, /\diu|e VI of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth (\9Qd), usamended.
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6. M&C G-18191 - Approve Findin2s of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Rej!ardin2 the Renewal Application of Ti-avis Dean Stowers d/b/a LoneStar
BikeCabs to Operate Ten Pedicabs Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt
Ordinance Grantin Such Authority (AILL 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 10 pedicabs upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Travis Dean
31owcrsd/h/o L000Stur0ikoCubo, is qualified and fioaociaUyable to conduct apedicub service
within the City; Travis Douu Stowers d/b/u LouoS1ur 0ikoCahx, has complied with the
requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Travis Dean Stovvcmd/h/a LoneStorBikeCubs,
presented facts in support of compelling donouud and u000naliy for lO pudionhn; the general
;vn1[bn: of the citizens of the City will best boserved by the addition of 10 pedicubs upon City
streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21213-04-2014 granting the privilege
of operating authority to Travis Dean Stowers d/b/u Louo5tur BikcCnbs` for tbo use of the
streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its pedicab business, which
xhuU consist ofthe operation of 10 podioubs for u one-year period beginning on the effective
dote; providing for written acceptance by Travis Dean Stowers d/b/aLoneS1urBiknCubo, auhioot
to and conditioned on Travis Dean 8tox'cxs d/b/u LnocStor E)ikeCohs` complying with all
requirements of Chapter 34` }\dio\n VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
7. M&C G-18192 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Se2ment of Varden Street
from Old Denton Road to Pendery Lane Beginning May 1, 2014 Through July 25,
2014 for Construction Activities (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary Closure of
a scgnneo1 of \/andeu Street from 0|d Denton Road to Peudcry Lane beginning May l, 2014'
through July 25, 20l4` for construction activities.
B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials, and Services- Consent Items
Mobility National Accounts LLC, to Increase the Amount by $1,000,000.00 for a
New Total Annual Amount of$1,500,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS1
~ M&C P-11642 - Authorize Amendment to the Purchase Aueement with AT&T
The City Council approved the following r000nno/nodu1ioo: Authorize an umondnoout to the
Ponzbomu Agreement with AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC, to ioorouso the amount by
$l`0OO`0O0.00 for a new total annual amount of$),500`000.00.
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2. M&C P-11643 - Authorize Resection of all Bids Received for Loop Detector
Replacement Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the rejection of all bids
received for Loop Detector Replacement Services.
3. M&C P-11644 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Continental Pole &
Lighting and Structural & Steel Products Inc., for a Combined Amount of
$461,750.00 for Streetlight Poles for the Transportation and Public Works
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Purchase Agreements
with Continental Pole & Lighting and Structural & Steel Products, Inc., for a combined amount
of$461,750.00, for streetlight poles for the Transportation and Public Works Department.
4. M&C P-11645 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Graffiti Abatement Services
with J&H Mobile Powerwashinii Co., LLC, in an Annual Amount Up to
$90,000.00 for the Parks and Community Services Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for
graffiti abatement services with J&H Mobile Powerwashing Co., LLC, in an annual amount up
to $90,000.00 for the Parks and Community Services Department.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26773 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Voice Products, Inc.,
in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,991.00 to Purchase, Implement, and Provide
Training, Support and Maintenance for the NICE IEX Workforce Management
Software Using State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract
No. DIR-SDD-1960 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Voice Products, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,991.00 to purchase,
implement, and provide training, support and maintenance for the NICE IEX Workforce
Management software, using State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No.
DIR-SDD-1960.
2. M&C C-26774 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Tarrant County College District 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)
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The City Council approved the following nnoonunucndu1ion: Authorize the nznoohon of a
Communications 8Ys0cno Agreement with the Tarrant County College District (TCCD) for
participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. TCCD will
noinohuoc its share of operations and maintenance toensure no cost to the City of Fort Worth
with annual o:inuhurstrncn< estimated to be approximately $33,408.00. In addition, TCCD will
reimburse the City of Fort Worth for its share of the Software UpgradoAgreement.
3. M&C C-26775 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with Texas Department of Public Safety for Participation in the City of Fort
Worth's Public Safety Radio System for Interoperable Communications in
Mutual Aid or Other Multi-Agency Operations at No Cost to the City of For
Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following vcoononuoodm<ioo: Authorize the cxcoudoo of a
Communications System /\grccroeot with the Texas Ocpurbneut of Public Safety for
participation in the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for iutcroptrmh|e
commun i cations in situations involving mutual aid or other multi-agency operations at no cost to
the City of Fort Worth.
4' M&C C-26777 - Authorize Execution of a Services Agreement Between the City
of Fort Worth and the U.S. Marshals Office in Fort Worth in an Estimated
Amount of S21,300.00 in Revenue for the Equipment Services Department to
Provide Fuel, Vehicle Maintenance and Car Wash Services for the Marshals Fleet
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following nnoorumrndohoo: Authorize the execution of u
Services /\grccnocut with the U.S. Marshals' 0fOoc of Fort Worth in an estimated amount of
$31,300.00 in vcvcouo for the Equipment Services Department to provide fuel, vehicle
maintenance and car wash services for the Marshals' fleet of 14 sedans and sport utility vehicles.
5. M&C C-26778 - Aprify for and Accept, if Awarded, a Grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, in an Amount Up t
S3,000,000.00 for the Design and Construction of a North Perimeter Road at Fort
Worth Spinks Airport, Authorize City's Ten Percent Grant Match in an Aniount
Up to S300,000.00, Adopt Resolution and Appropriation Ordinances (COT-ACIL
DISTIRJCT 6)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Apply for and accept, if awarded, a
grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Aviation Division, in an amount
up to $3,000,000.00 for the design and construction of a North Perimeter Road at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport; authorize the use of revenue derived from mineral leases on City-owned airports
in an amount up to $300,000.00 for the City's 10 percent grant match; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21214-04-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports
Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of$300,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of
funding a match for the design and construction of a new North Perimeter Road at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport; adopt Resolution No. 4316-04-2014 authorizing funding in the amount of
$300,000.00 in available gas well revenue funds for a match for the same purpose as reflected
above, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary contracts
associated with this project with TxDOT; authorize a transfer in an amount up to $300,000.00
from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Airport Grants Fund for the City's 10 percent
grant match; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21215-04-2014 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of $3,300,000.00, from
available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
6. M&C C-26779 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Carollo
Engineers, Inc., in the Amount of $149,000.00 for the Village Creek Water
Reclamation Facility Phase 1 - Basis of Design for Enclosure of Gaseous Chlorine
and Sulfur Dioxide Storage Facilities (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $149,000.00 for the
Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Phase 1 - Basis of Design for Enclosure of Gaseous
Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide Storage Facilities.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1921 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract- Removed from Consent Agenda
4. M&C C-26776 - Authorize Execution of an Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 43743, an Agreement with Unified Fine Arts Services, LLC, for
Transportation, Storage, Delivery, and Installation of Tabachin Ribbon, in an
Amount of $14,663.50 for a Total Revised Contract Amount Not to Exceed
$44,663.50, Authorize Execution of an Agreement with The Fain Group, Inc., to
Oversee Site Preparation for Tabachin Ribbon in an Amount Up to $41,624.70 and
Provide for City Inspection Costs and Contingencies in an Amount of $8,628.80
for a Total Project Cost in the Amount of$137,448.32 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an anncndnncni to City
Secretary Contract No. 43743, an ogroonoeot with Unified Fine /\ds Services, LLC, for
transportation, storage, delivery, and installation of7bbuc&/n Ribbon, for u total contract amount
not to exceed $44,663.50; and authorize execution of an agreement with The Fain Group, Inc., to
oversee site preparation for Tabaehin Ribbon in an amount up to $41,624.70.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made aouo<ion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26776 be continued to the May 6, 2014"
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously O uyou to 0 nays, with Mayor
Pro teno Zimmerman absent.
Ix. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation on 9th Annual Fort Worth Tandy Hills Prairie Fest
Day
Council Member Allen Gray presented u proclamation oo 9th Annual Fort Worth Tandy Hills
Prairie Fest Day to Mr. Don Young, President of Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area.
2. Presentation to Recoanize Green Off Contest Families
Mr. Brandon Bennett, Code Compliance Director recognized the following Green Off Contest
fbroj|ien:
Ms. Ann Parker and Mr. Dan Parker, District 7
Ms. Ginger Watson and Mr. Steve Watson, District
Council Member Sbiog|etoo presented u Codifiuotc of Recognition to the Parker family and
Council Member Burns presented u Certificate ofRecognition to the Watson family.
Mc 8cooctt announced that the Watson family was the winner of the Green ()f[ Contest and
stated that they would receive an energy efficient thermostat.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Couoci| Communication G-1 8195 vvms n donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
B. General
3. M&C G-18195 - Authorize Acceptance of Donations from the Fort Worth Garden
Club and the Monerief Endowment Valued at $276,000.00 for Infrastructure
Repairs and Improvements in the Historic Rose Garden Colonnade and Oval
Rose Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and Authorize Acceptance of a
Donation from the Fort Worth Garden Club Valued at $37,150.00 for Up2raded
Woodwork and Countertops in the Deborah Beims Moncrief Garden Center at
the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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|\ was rcconunocodcd that the City Council authorize the acceptance oPdonations from the Fort
VVodb Garden Club and the MonccinfEudovvoorot valued at $276,000.00 for infirastructu,e
repairs and irnprovnrnonia in the historic Rose Garden Colonnade and Dvui |lmee Garden at the
Fort Worth Botanic Garden; and authorize the acceptance of donation for the Fort Worth
Garden Club valued at $37,150.00 for upgraded woodwork and countertops in the Deborah
Beggs K4000riof Garden Center nt the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Council Mcnohec Sbing\etoo presented u Certificate of Recognition to Ma. Mauric Reynolds,
President of the Fort Worth Garden Club, and Mu. Mary Lynn Garrett, Monoric[ Endovvnnoot
Committee Chair.
Motion: Council Member SbiugleLou made amotion, seconded by Council MeooherBspinm,
that Mayor and Coonci| Communication G'l8l95 bo approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes Lo0 nays, with Mayor Pro Loon Zimmerman absent.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcomiin2 and Recent Events
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Mayor Price and Council Menohnra Eapiuo` }onJau` Sbiog|ttnn, Allen Gray and Burns
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2.
There was uo recognition ofcitizens.
-^ Approval of Ceremonial Travel
Ihcrc was nV approval of ceremonial travel.
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Chanes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR CONINH-JNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS ANID/OR CITY COUNCIL CONINUTTEES
There were no presentations and/or oon000uuico1ioua from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
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B. General
1. M&C G-18193 - Adopt Ordinance Expanding the FreeVort Tax Exemption from
Ad Valorent Taxation of Freeport Goods that are Aircraft Parts (ALL COUNCIL
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance expanding the exemption from ad
valorem taxation of Freeport Goods that are aircraft pans, as authorized by Article 8, Section i']
of the Texas Constitution and Texas Tax Code 6vextending the date on which those goods must
bc transported outside the State of Texas from l75 \o730 days after acquisition inorimportation
into the State.
The [b|iovviug individuals appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18193:
Mr. Brian Chase, 6O0 East Uurot Boulevard, Huru1, Texas
Mr. David Boociou, 6912 \/iotn Ridge Drive \Ncs<
Ms. /\susonoDesendiz, l527 North Main Street
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication {]-l8l93 be approved and Ordinance No.
21216-04-2014 bo adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to0 nays, with
Mayor Pro toou Zimmerman absent.
2. M&C G-18194 - Adopt Ordinance Amendina Chapter 7, Article IV of the City
Code to Eliminate Appeals from the Buildin2 Standards Commission to the
Appeals Board (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
1t was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter "Buildings",
Article \\/ "Minimum Building Standards Code", by amending Division 2 "Administration",
Section 7'78 "Appeals Board" of the Code of the City o[Fort Worth, Texas (\486), uaamended,
to change the described purpose o[the Appeals Board by eliminating appeals Omnu the Building
Standards Commission; hy deleting Division 4 "Administrative and Civil Remedies", Section 7-
107 "Review by Appeals Board", to remove the ability of person to appeal adooisioo of the
Building Standards Cononuixoioo to the &ppoo|a Board; by unouudiug Bco<lon 7-108 "Judicial
Review", to provide for judicial ,uviuvv of decisions of the Building Standards Commission
directly nn District Court.
Motion: Council Member Shing|eton made nmotion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that 'Mayor and Council Communication G'18194 be approved and Ordinance No.
2|2L7-O4-20}4bo adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes toO nays, with
Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
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4. M&C G-18196 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Re-Desi2nafinj! the
Oakland Corners Area as a Neiahborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt
Ordinance Re-DesignafinjZ Fort Worth Nei2hborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 36 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 8) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing regarding the re-designation
of the Oakland Corners area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone
No. 36, pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code
Chapter 312; adopt a resolution to re-designate the Oakland Corners 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. 36, 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, pursuant to the Texas
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code, Chapter 312.
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.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18196 be
approved and Resolution No. 4317-04-2014 and Ordinance No. 21218-04-2014 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman absent.
E. Plannint! & Zonina- None
1. M&C PC-3049 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 21.0 Acres of Land in the 6900 Block of
Boat Club Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (Continued from a Previous Meefin)
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It was c000nonuondod that the City Council consider instituting and adopting an ordinance
declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of
Fort VVodb; providing for the annexation of an approximately 21.0 acre tract of land situated in
the William E. Conwill Survey, Abstract No. 342, situated about 8.7 miles north 35 degrees west
of the Courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. /\}{']3-006), in the 6900 block o[ Boat
Club Road, vvhiob said territory lies adjacent ioand adjoins the present corporate boundary limits
of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part oftaxes;
providing that the inhabitants thereof mho|| have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort
Worth, Texas.
Motion: Council Member Eopino made nmotion, seconded by Council Mnoubor8hing|cron,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3049bc continued \o the May 6, 20l4'
Council meeting. The motion ounicd u000i000ux|y 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor
Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26780 - Adopt Ordinance Amendin2 Chapter 15 Gas of the City Code,
Article 11, Section 15-40 Periodic Reports to Require Notice of a Transfer by Gas
Well Operators and Line Compressor Site Operators and Amending Article III,
Section 15-51 Gas Well Fees to Provide for an Annual Inspection Fee for Line
Compressor Sites (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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|t was recommended that the City Council adopt nn ordinance amending the Code ofOrdinances
of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by amending Chapter 15 "Gas", Article 11 "Gas
Well Drilling and Production", Section 15-40 "Periodic Reports", no require gas well operators
and line compressor operators to notify the gas inspector of any transfer of operations, and
amending Article D\ ''Gma Drilling and Production Fees", 8eohoo 15-51 "(]ms Well Fees", to
provide m fec for the annual inspection of line compressor site
s.
Motion: Council yNcnubor8biog|oton rnodenmotion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication C'267A0 be approved and Ordinance No.
21219-04-2014 bc adopted. The motion carried uoaoirnuun|y 8 ayes toOnays, with
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
2. M&C C-26781 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43762 with The Cornell FW Company, LLC, in the Amount of
$4,316,336.00 from Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for Additional Features at the
New Public Safety TraininE! Center as Requested by the Police and Fire
Departments, Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Design-Build of
the New Public Safety Traininp_ Center in the Amount of $101,406,033.00 and
Adopt APL)rol2riation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 22, 2014
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
appropriations in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount
of$2,357,000.00 and decreasing the restricted fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose
of executing Amendment No. 4 to the City Secretary Contract No. 43762 with The Cornell FW
Company, LLC, to complete the design and construction of the new Public Safety Training
Center; authorize the transfer of$2,357,000.00 from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Asset Forfeiture Fund to the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund in the
amount of $2,568,116.70 (which includes $211,116.70 in current year revenue), increasing
appropriations in the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $3,974,924.00 and
decreasing the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund restricted fund balance in the amount of
$1,262,924.07, the committed fund balance in the amount of$108,022.87 and the assigned fund
balance in the amount of $35,860.36 for the same purpose as reflected above; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund in the
amount of$341,412.00 and decreasing the restricted fund balance by the same amount, for the
same purpose as reflected above; authorize execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43765 with The Cornell FW Company, LLC, in the amount of$4,316,336.00 for
the same purpose as reflected above; and approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the design-
build of the Public Safety Training Center in the amount of$101,406,033.00.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26781 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21220-04-2014, 21221-04-2014 and 21222-04-2014 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman
absent.
3. M&C C-26782 - Authorize Execution of a Joint Election Agreement and Contract
with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator for an Election to be Held on
May 10, 2014 for the 2014 Bond Program Election, the Crime Control and
Prevention District Continuation Election and for the Special Election for the
Purpose of Electing a Council Member for City Council District 9 to Serve the
Remainder of an Unexpired Term and Authorize Estimated Seventy-Five Percent
Down Payment in the Amount of$352,600.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Joint Election Agreement
and Contract with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator for election services for the 2014
Bond Program Election, Crime Control and Prevention District Continuation Election, and the
Special Election for the purpose of electing a City Council Member for City Council District 9 to
be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014; and authorize an estimated 75 percent down payment in the
amount of$352,600.00 to the Tarrant County Elections Administrator.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26782 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman absent.
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL %2, 2Ol4
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4. M&C C-26783 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Advanced Pavirif!
Acquisition, Ltd., in the Amount of $1,972,,174.45 for Street Rehabilitation Hot
Mix Asphaltic Concrete 2014-1 at Multiple Locations Throughout the City of Fort
Worth and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3,6 and 9)
[L was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer offunds in the kztu| amount of
$986,087.22 from the Water and Sewer Fund to both the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$493,043.h2 and the Sewer Capital Projects FundinUhcumoontof$493,043.60; odopt
an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated nooclpts and appropriations in the VVcUcr Capital
Projects Fund io the amount of$4y3,043.62, from available funds, for the purpose pffunding
Street Rehabilitation Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete 2O14'| a1 multiple locations; and authorize the
execution ofa contract with Advanced Paving Acquisition, Lkj, in the amount of$l,g72,|74.45
for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: CouncUMccnbecJonduonoudcanoobou, sncondcdbyCououi| MurohcrShiog|ctou'
that Mayor and Council Communication C'26783 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 2\223-04-20)4and 2|224-04-20|4bo adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes iV0 nays, with Mayor Pro trnn Zimmerman absent.
5. M&C C-26784 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with S.J. Louis Construction
of Texas, Ltd, in the Amount of $8,525,144.45 for Northside 11 48-Inch Water
Main, Phase 1, Part I from Old Denton Road to Alta Vista Road, Pro ide for
Pro*ect Costs and Contin2encies for a Project Total in the Amount of
$8,925,459.45 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution ofa contract with S.J. Louis
Construction of Texas, Ltd., in the unu000( of $8,525,144.45 for Nodhside ll 48-inch Water
Main, Phase {, Part ) from Old Denton Road to Alta \/is<u Road, provide for project costs and
contingencies for uproject total in the amount o[$8,925,459.4j.
Motion: Council Monubec8biug|oton made umotion, seconded by Council %4enobrr2spioo,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26784 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to0 nays, with Mayor Pro tono Zimmerman absent.
6. M&C C-26785 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with James M. Williamson
in an Ainount Not to Exceed $144,000.00 for Consultin Services Related to the
City of Fort Worth's SPARC Initiative (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was reoOUononnded that the btyCounci| authorize the execution of an agreement with James
M. VViUiurosoo in an amount not to exceed $144'000.00 for consulting services related to the
City of Fort Worth's Strengthening Programs Through /\dvoouo?` Resources and Collaboration
(5PAKC) initiative for a term not to exceed two years effective March 10, 20l4.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 22, 2014
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Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26785 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
X11V. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of April 8, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-131:
1. ZC-13-131 - (CD 2) - Texas American Properties, 6900-7000 block of Boat Club
Road; from: Unzoned and "PD-670" Planned Development for a facility to create
manufactured homes to: "A-5" One-Family, "C" Medium Density Multifamily
and "E" Nei2hborbood Commercial (Recommended for Denial without Prejudice
by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Zoning Docket ZC-13-131 be continued to the May 6, 2014, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
absent.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no Citizen Presentations.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:42 a.m., in
memory of Mr. Lindy Berry, former TCU quarterback and stand out All-American football
player in 1949.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 6`h day of May, 2014.
Attest: A ,pr v6d-
Mary J. Kayser etsy Prime°
City Secretary Mai