HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/05/20-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20, 2014
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 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
Ronald P. Gonzales, Assistant 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 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
IL INVOCATION - Reverend Roy Edwards, Great Commission Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Roy Edwards, Great Commission Baptist Church.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 13,
2014
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that
the minutes of the Regular meeting of May 13, 2014, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL RETURNS BY CITY SECRETARY
A. Special. Election Held on May 10, 2014, on the Continuation of the Fort Worth
Crime Control. and Prevention District for Five Years and Continuation of the
District's One- Half Cent Sales Tax for Five Years
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Assistant City Secretary Gonzales advised the Council that before them was the certifications of
the tabulations of the official election returns from Tarrant and Denton Counties for the Special
Election held on Saturday, May 10, 2014, for continuation of the Fort Worth Crime Control and
Prevention District for five years and the continuation of the District's one-half cent sales tax for
five years. He stated that the certified cumulative returns for such election reported were as
follows:
For: 12,134
Against: 2,219
He further stated that the proposition received a favorable majority vote and was passed. He
advised that a motion was necessary to acknowledge the receipt of the certification of official
election returns and that they be filed of record in the City's Election Register.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that receipt of the certification of the official returns of the Special Election held on
May 10, 2014, on the continuation of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention
District for five years and continuation of the District's one-half cent sales tax for
five years, be acknowledged and that they be filed of record in the City's Election
Register. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
B. Special Election Held on May 1.0, 2014, on the Question of the Issuance of Ad
Valorem Tax Supported Public Securities for the 2014 Capital Improvement
Prol4rarn
Assistant City Secretary Gonzales advised the Council that before them was the certifications of
the tabulations of the official election returns from Tarrant and Denton Counties for the Special
Election held on Saturday, May 10, 2014, on the question of the issuance of ad valorem tax
supported public securities for the 2014 Capital Improvement Plan. He stated that the certified
cumulative returns for such election were reported as follows:
Proposition No. I
The issuance of public securities for street and transportation improvements in the aggregate
principal amount of$219,740,000.00
For: 11,879
Against 2,406
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Proposition No. 2
The issuance of public securities for parks, recreation and community center improvements in
the aggregate principal amount of$31,440,000.00
For: 11,888
Against: 3,095
Proposition No. 3
The issuance of public securities for library system improvements in the aggregate principal
amount of$12,650,000.00
For: 11,093
Against: 3,142
Proposition No. 4
The issuance of public securities for fire safety improvements in the aggregate principle amount
of$9,285,000.00
For: 11,704
Against: 2,539
Proposition No. 5
The issuance of public securities for municipal court improvements in the aggregate principal
amount of$1,530,000.00
For: 9,586
Against: 4,577
Proposition No. 6
The issuance of public securities for municipal service facility improvements in the aggregate
principal amount of$15,080,000.00
For: 9,624
Against: 4,517
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Proposition No. 7
The issuance of public securities for animal care and control facility improvements in the
aggregate principal amount of$2,350,000.00
For: 11,055
Against: 3,180
He further stated that the aforesaid propositions received a favorable majority vote and were
passed and that the public securities authorized by the aforesaid proposition may be issued and
the ad valorem tax supporting said public securities may be levied by the City within the limits
prescribed by law. He added that a motion was necessary to acknowledge the receipt of the
certification of official election returns and that they be filed of record in the City's Election
Register.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the receipt of the certification of the official returns of the Special Election held
on May 10, 2014, on the question of the issuance of ad valorem tax supported
public securities for the 2014 Capital Improvement Program, be acknowledged and
that they be filed of record in the City's Election Register. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Special Election Held on May 10, 2014, for the Purpose of Eleetin2 a City Council
Member for City Council District 9 to Serve the Remainder of an 'Unexpired
Term
Assistant City Secretary Gonzales advised the Council that before them was the certifications of
the tabulations of the official election returns from Tarrant County for the Special Election held
on Saturday, May 10, 2014, for the purpose of electing a City Council member for City Council
District 9 to serve the remainder of an unexpired term. He stated that the certified cumulative
returns for such election were reported as follows:
Juan Rangel: 152 votes
Berme Scheffler: 278 votes
Arm Zadeh: 1,006 votes
Ed Lasater: 772 votes
Greg Hughes: 548 votes
Margot Garza: 459 votes
He further stated that the certified cumulative results showed that no candidate received a
majority of the total number of voted received by all candidates for the office of City Council
Member District 9; therefore, no candidate could be declared elected to that place. He added that
in accordance with Chapter IV, Section 2, of the City of Fort Worth Home Rule Charter, a runoff
election was hereby declared necessary to fill Place 9 on the City Council. He advised that a
motion was necessary to acknowledge the receipt of the certification of official election returns
and that they be filed of record in the City's Election Register.
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Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the receipt of the certification of the official returns of the Special Election held
on May 10, 2014, for the purpose of electing a City Council member for City
Council District 9 to serve the remainder of an unexpired term, be acknowledged
and that they be filed of record in the City's Election Registered. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V1. A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 10, 2014, ON THE
CONTINUATION OF THE FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND
PREVENTION DISTRICT FOR FIVE (5) YEARS AND THE CONTINUATION
OF THE DISTRICT'S ONE-HALF CENT SALES TAX FOR FIVE (5) YEARS
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution canvassing the returns and
declaring the results of the Special Election held on May 10, 2014, on the continuation of the
Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District for five (5) years and the continuation of the
District's one-half cent sales tax for five (5) years.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Resolution No. 4320-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
VII. AN ORDINANCE FINDING THAT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CONDUCTED
ON MAY 10, 2014, ON THE QUESTION OF ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC
SECURITIES WAS DULY AND LAWFULLY HELD; DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE ELECTION• AND EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT TO
REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance finding that the Special Election
conducted on May 10, 2014, on the question of issuance of public securities was duly and
lawfully held; declaring the results of the election; and expressing official intent to reimburse
expenditures with proceeds of ftiture debt.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Ordinance No. 21241-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
VIII. A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 10, 2014, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER FOR CITY
COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 TO SERVE THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED
TERM
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution canvassing the returns and
declaring the results of the Special Election held on May 10, 2014, for the purpose of electing a
City Council member for City Council District 9 to serve the remainder of an unexpired ten-n.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Resolution No. 4321-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
Ix. AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A RUN-OFF ELECTION BY THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, ON JUNE 21, 2014, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A
COUNCIL MEMBER FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 TO SERVE THE
REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance ordering a run-off election by the
qualified voters of City Council District 9 of the City of Foil Worth, Texas, on June 21, 2014, for
the purpose of electing a Council Member for City Council District 9 to serve the remainder of
an unexpired teen..
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Ordinance No. 21242-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
X. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
X1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18204 - Adopt Resolution Statim the City of Fort Worth Elects to
Remain Elit4ible to Participate in Tax Abatement Authorized by Chapter 312 o
the Texas Tax Code and Adopt New General Tax Abatement Policy (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11653 - Authorize Purchase Aareement for Janitorial Services with
American Facility Services, Inc., in the Amount of$350,000.00 for the First Year,
for the Library Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for
Janitorial services with American Facility Services, Inc., in the amount of $350,000.00 for the
first year based on best value for the Library Department.
D. PlanninjZ & Zonina - Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3054 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Alley and a Portion of
East Ramsey Street Between South Riverside Drive and Yuma Street to be
Replatted with the Affloinin$4 Property Owned by Martha Miranda (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21245-05-
2014 vacating and extinguishing portions of East Ramsey Street and an alley between South
Riverside Drive and Yuma Street, situated in Block 6, Ryan Southeast Addition, an addition to
the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be replatted with the adjoining property owned
by Martha Miranda; 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 fee value of the
vacated land in accordance with City Policy.
2. M&C PZ-3055 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley Between 26th Street and
25th Street in the Historic Stockyards to be Replatted with the Adjoining
Property Owned by Exhibits Building Partnership for a New Hotel and Parkin
Garage (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21246-05-
2014 vacating and extinguishing a portion of an alley between 26th Street and 25th Street in the
Historic Stockyards, situated in Lots I through 21, Block 21, M.G. Ellis Addition, an addition to
the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be replatted with the adjoining property owned
by Exhibits Building Partnership for a new hotel and parking garage; providing for the reversion
of fee in said land; the retaining of existing utility easements; repealing all ordinances in conflict
herewith; and waive any and all fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26803 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System A14reement
with the Burling-ton Northern Santa Fe Railway Police for Participation in the
CitV 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 recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4322-05-2014
providing that the City of Fort Worth elects to remain eligible to participate in property tax
abatement, pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Chapter 312
of the Texas Tax Code, as amended and establishing a Tax Abatement Policy governing certain
tax abatement agreements; and adopt the updated General Tax Abatement Policy, including
guidelines and criteria, governing certain property tax abatements granted by the City of Fort
Worth.
2. M&C G-18205 - Authorize Assessment and Collection of a $40.00 Vehicle
Inspection Fee by the Police Department for Conducting Reassignment of Vehicle
Identification Number Inspections, Pursuant to Texas Transportation Code
Section 501.033 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the assessment and
collection of a $40.00 vehicle inspection fee by the Police Department for conducting
reassignment of Vehicle Identification Number inspections, pursuant to Texas Transportation
Code, Section 501.033.
3. M&C G-18206 - Approve Extension of Iniury Leave-of-Absence Pay Benefits in
the Amount of $34,104.98 for Firefighter Anthony Lewandowski Beginning May
21, 2014 Through November 19, 2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve an extension of injury
leave-of-absence pay benefits in the amount of $34,104.98 for Firefighter Anthony
Lewandowski beginning May 21, 2014, through November 19, 2014.
4. M&C G-18207 - Authorize Agreements with Various Individual Class Instructors
for the Parks and Community Services Department, Authorize Addition or
Removal of Contract Instructors, as Needed, in Accordance with the Terms of the
Agreements, Authorize Transfer of Revenue and Expenditures from the Special
Trust Fund to the Parks and Community Services Department General Fund and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize agreements with various
individual class instructors, as specified on the Fiscal Year 2014 Contract Instructors' List, for
the Parks and Community Services Department for Fiscal Year 2014; authorize the addition or
removal of contract instructors, as needed, in accordance with the terms of the agreements; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21243-05-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $454,341.00 from fees collected through agreements
with various individual class instructors for the Parks and Community Services Department; and
authorize the transfer of revenue and expenditures from the Special Trust Fund to the Parks and
Community Services Department General Fund and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21244-
05-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
$318,038.70, subject to receipt of a transfer of revenue and expenditures from the Special Trust
Fund for the same purpose as reflected above.
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (131,,617)
Police for participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The
BNSF Police will reimburse its share of operations and maintenance to ensure no cost to the City
of Fort Worth with annual reimbursement estimated to be approximately $2,016.00. In addition,
BNSF Police will reimburse the City of Fort Worth for its share of the Software Upgrade
Agreement.
2. M&C C-26804 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System A14reement
with Southlake Specialtv Hospital LLC, 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 Fort
Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with Southlake Specialty Hospital LLC, for participation in
the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for interoperable communications in
situations involving mutual aid or other multi-agency operations at no cost to the City of Fort
Worth.
3. M&C C-26805 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Economic Program
Agreement, City Secretary No. 43920 with Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC, to
Extend the Completion Deadline Related to Wal-Mart Proiect at Avondale-Haslet
Road East of U.S. Highway 287 to July 31, 2014 (COUNCIL DISTRCT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. I to Economic Development Program Agreement, City Secretary Contract No.
43920 with Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC, to extend the completion deadline related to the Wal-
Mart project at Avondale-Haslet Road east of U.S. Highway 287 to July 31, 2014.
4. M&C C-26806 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 35495, an Engineering Agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc.'
in the Amount of $30,147.00 for Additional Engineering Design of the Loving
Avenue Culvert and Channel Improvements Proiect, Thereby Revising the Total
Contract Amount to $303,243.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 35495, an Engineering Agreement with Stream
Water Group, Inc., in the amount of$30,147.00 for additional engineering design of the Loving
Avenue Culvert and Channel Improvements project, thereby revising the total contract amount to
$303,243.00.
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XIII. PRESENTATIONS BY `THF.. CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 1924 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
XIV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Fort Worth Cats Baseball Dav
Council Member Shingleton presented a proclamation for Fort Worth Cats Baseball Day to Mr.
Scott Berry, Director of Business Development, Fort Worth Cats.
Assistant City Secretary Gonzales advised that Mayor and Council Communications G-18211,
G-18213, C-26808 and C-26809 were donations and would be moved up on the Council agenda.
B. General
4. M&C G-18211 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation from Various
Contributors in the Amount of$4,445.00 for the Purchase of Smoke Detectors and
Fire Safety Education Materials and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation in
the amount of $4,445.00; authorize the purchase of smoke detectors and fire safety education
materials for the Fire Safety Education Section of the Fire Department, in accordance with City
regulations and state laws; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $4,445.00, subject to receipt of
monetary donations from various contributors, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Council Member Scarth advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this issue.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Con-u-nunication G-18211 be approved with appreciation
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21247-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried 8
ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Scarth.
6. M&C G-18213 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation from the Fort Worth Safe
Communities Coalition of Ten Automated External Defibrillators Valued in the
Amount of$13,780.00 for Use by the Parks and Community Services Department
Athletics Division On-Site Field Monitors at City Sports Complexes (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a donation from the Fort
Worth Safe Communities Coalition of 10 automated external defibrillators valued in the amount
of$13,780.00 for use by the Parks and Community Services Department Athletics Division On-
Site Field Monitors at the City's sport complexes.
Mayor Price presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Debbie Krauser, Fort Worth Safe
Communities Coalition.
Council Member Jordan advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this issue.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18213 be approved. The
motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Jordan.
F. Award of Contract
2. M&C C-26808 - Authorize Interlocal Agreement with Educational Service Center
Region 11 for Distance Learning Program at the Central Library, Authorize
Acceptance of Donation from The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation in the
Amount of $1.4,000.00 for Distance Learning Consortium Membership Fees and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize an Interlocal Agreement with Educational
Service Center Region 11 for a Distance Learning Program at the Central Library; authorize the
acceptance of a donation from The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation in the amount of
$14,000.00 to fund the Distance Learning Consortium membership for three years; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Gifts
Fund in the amount of$14,000.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26809 be approved with appreciation
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21248-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-26809 - Authorize Execution of a License A14reement with The Fort
Worth Public Library Foundation to Renovate and Improve Youth Center Spaces
at the Central Library (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a License Agreement with
The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation to renovate and improve Youth Center spaces at the
Central Library.
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Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26809 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Scarth, Bivens and Shingleton 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.
XVI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Appointment of City Manager
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mr. David Cooke be appointed as City Manager and that Human Resources
conduct final negotiations. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. Chanj4es in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
XVII. 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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XVIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18208 - Authorize Application for a Federal Grant Under the 2014
Transportation Alternatives Program in the Amount of $3,000,000.00 for East
Extension to the Trinity Trails and $3,000,000.00 for Pedestrian and Bicycle
Improvements Associated with the Trinity River Vision - Central City White
Settlement Bridge Project and Authorize Pledge of Local Matchirip, Funds in the
Amount of $600,000.00 from the 2014 Bond Program for the Trinity Trails
Project (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4, 5 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the application for federal grant funding for
the 2014 Transportation Alternatives Program in the amount of$3,000,000.00 with a local match
of$600,000.00 for an east extension to the Trinity Trails, and $3,000,000.00 for pedestrian and
bicycle improvements associated with the Trinity River Vision's Central City White Settlement
Bridge project.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18208 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C G-18209 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Four-S-Limo, LLC, to Operate Sixteen Limousines
Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council consider and adopt the following findings of the
Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience require the operation
of 16 limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Four-S-Limo, LLC, is qualified
and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; Four-S-I,imo, t.1-C, has
complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Four-S-Limo, [,I,C, presented
facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for 16 limousines- the general welfare of
the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of 16 limousines upon City streets,
alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt an ordinance granting the privilege of operating authority to
Four-S-Limo, IA.,C, 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 16 limousines for a
one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Four-S-
I.imo, f1C, subject to and conditioned on Four-S-Limo, LLC, complying with all requirements
of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18209 be approved and
Ordinance No. 21249-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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3. M&C G-18210 - Adopt Ordinance Increasing the Number of Authorized Positions
in the Classification of Police Officer in the Police Department by Ten, Thereby
Increasing the Total Number of Authorized Civil Service Positions by Ten (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance adjusting the total number of
authorized sworn positions in the Police Department effective May 31, 2014, by adding 10
positions in the classification of officer, thereby increasing the total of authorized civil service
positions from 1549 to 1559; providing a statement of purpose and intent.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18210 be approved and Ordinance No.
21250-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C G-18212 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 Water and Sewers,
Article III, Division 3, Sewer Per Acre Charles and Division 4 Water Main
Capacity CharLyes of the City Code to Revise the Criteria and Calculation for
Reimbursement of These Charles (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 35, "Water and
Sewers", of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by amending Article III,
Division 3, "Sewer Per Acre Charges", Subsection 35-82 (d) and Subsection 35-83 (a); and
amending Article III, Division 4, "Water Main Capacity Charges", Subsection 35-88, definition
of developer-initiated approach water main, and Subsection 35-92 (3) to remove the length and
size of pipe requirement.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18212 be approved and Ordinance No.
21251-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Planning & Zoning
1. M&C PZ-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 Meeting)
It was recommended 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 Worth; 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. AX-13-006), in the 6900 block of Boat
Club Road, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits
of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes;
providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort
Worth, Texas.
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Mr. Jim Schell, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor
and Council Communication PZ-3049 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3049 be approved and Ordinance No.
21252-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C PZ-3052 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Twelfth Street and a
Portion of Throckmorton Street Excess Rights-of-Way to be Replatted with the
Adioinin2 Property Owned by the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth for Additional
Parking and Landscaping (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (Continued from a Previous
Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance vacating and extinguishing
portions of Throckmorton Street and 12th Street rights-of-way, situated in the J. Childress
Survey, Abstract No. 250, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be replatted with the adjoining
property owned by the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth for 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).
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3052 be approved and Ordinance No.
21253-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C PZ-3056 - Adopt Resolution to Physically Close a Portion of an Alley
Between Lilac Street and Hawthorne Avenue at the Request of Richard Ricetti for
Security Purposes (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the closure of a portion
of an alley located between Hawthorne Avenue and Lilac Street at the request of Richard Ricetti
for security purposes.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member SI-lingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3056 be approved and Resolution No.
4323-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26807 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Basecom,
Inc., in the Amount of$444,527.00 for Improvements to Commercial Space on the
West Side of the Houston Street Parking Garage First Floor and Provide for
Desip,n, Staff Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of
$583,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a construction contract with
Basecom, Inc., in the amount of$444,527.00 for improvements to the commercial space on the
west side of the Houston Street Parking Garage first floor and provide for design, staff costs and
contingencies for a project total in the amount of$583,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26807 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIX. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of May 6, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-13 1.
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" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Denial witbout Prejudice
by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Jim Schell, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-13 1. and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Zoning Docket ZC-13-131 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to
0 nays.
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 Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that the hearing be closed
and Ordinance No. 21254-05-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
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X.X. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Donriel Ballard, 3100 Hamilton Avenue, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to
police assistance with harassment and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street, appeared before Council relative to Mayor and
Council's response to Code citations and a letter he received from the City Manager.
Council Member Bivens requested that Mr. Willoughby meet with her after the Council meeting.
Mr. Steven Hosch, 3713 Hulen Street, appeared before Council. relative to Sundance Square and
the Stockyards obtaining energy efficient hydrogen train transit.
XXI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XXII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:43 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 3rd day ofJuiTc;-2UT-4`
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Ronald P. Gonzales( 04le �y Price
Assistant City Secret ry M yor
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