HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/07/15-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 15, 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 M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Absent:
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 2014, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckrnorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, with
Council Member Burns absent.
II. INVOCATION- Reverend Ryan Baer, Riddea Presbyterian Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Ryan Baer, Ridglea Presbyterian Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF JUNE 10, 2014 AND SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
JUNE 30, 2014
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of June 10, 2014, and the Special
Called meeting of June 30, 2014, be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Burns absent.
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V. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO COUNCIL MEMBER ELECT
ANN ZADEH
City Secretary Kayser administered the Oath of Office to Council Member-Elect Ann Zadeh.
Council Member Zadeh took her place at the dais.
VI. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANN ZADEH
AND REMARKS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Zadeh expressed appreciation to former Council Member Joel Burns for his
service. She also expressed appreciation to her family, friends and citizens for their support.
Through videoconferencing, former Council Member Joel Burns welcomed Council Member
Zadeh to the Fort Worth City Council and City Manager Cooke to the City of Fort Worth.
The City Council welcomed Council Member Zadeh and City Manager Cooke. They also
expressed appreciation to former City Manager Tom Higgins for his service to the citizens of
Fort Worth and for his contributions to economic development within the City.
VII. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-26846 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda.
VIII. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-26846 be continued
to the July 22, 2014, Council meeting.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18242 -Authorize Appointment of Mr. Ron Parker, Home Builder, to the
City's Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, Place 9 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
appoint Mr. Ron Parker, Home Builder, to the City's Construction and Fire Prevention Board of
Appeals Place 9, effective July 15, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1, 2015.
2. M&C G-18243 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase of $100,000.00 in the
Maximum Amount to be Paid to S.G. Johndroe, III and the Law Firm Cantey
Hanger, LLP, as Outside Counsel for Legal Matters Related to the Alliance
Airport Runway Extension Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed
$1,600,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4326-07-2014
authorizing a $100,000.00 increase to the maximum amount to be paid to S.G. Johndroe, III, and
the law firm of Cantey Hanger, LLP, as outside legal counsel for the Alliance Airport Runway
Project for a total amount not to exceed $1,600,000.00 to complete the acquisitions of these
properties.
3. M&C G-18244 - Re-Adopt Fort Worth Permanent Fund Investment Policy and
Strategy (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Re-adopt the Fort Worth Permanent
Fund Investment Policy and Strategy.
4. M&C G-18245 - Authorize Execution of a Final Release of Lien for Property
Owned by Prime Rail Interest, Inc., and Reduce Interest Rate from Eight Percent
to One Percent for the Remainder of the Loan (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Execute a Final Release of Lien for
property owned by Prime Rail Interest, Inc., upon receipt of $705,666.14 from Prime Rail
Interest, Inc.; reduce the interest rate from eight percent to one percent for the remainder of the
loan contingent upon receipt of the final payment from Prime Real Interest, Inc., in the amount
of$705,666.14.
5. M&C G-18246 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Carey Limousine Dallas, Inc., to Operate Sixty
Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such
Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Carey Limousine Dallas, Inc., has performed
satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; the service provided continues to meet
the public necessity and convenience as defined in Chapter 34 of the City Code; Carey
Limousine Dallas, Inc., is qualified to conduct its business and continues to comply with Chapter
34 of the City Code; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the
continued operation of 60 limousines by Carey Limousine Dallas, Inc.; and adopt Ordinance No.
21300-07-2014 granting the privilege of operating authority to Carey Limousine Dallas, Inc., for
the use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine
business, which shall consist of the operation of 60 limousines for a one-year period beginning
on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Carey Limousine Dallas, Inc., subject
to and conditioned on Carey Limousine Dallas, Inc., complying with all requirements of Chapter
34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
6. M&C G-18247 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of John Michael Gokey, Garvin William Harding, Tucker
Evans, Jr., Gordon Earnest Cowan and Daryl James Gresham d/b/a Garvin
Harding, to Operate Six Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt
Ordinance Granting Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of six limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; John
Michael Gokey, Garvin William Harding, Tucker Evans, Jr., Gordon Earnest Cowan and Daryl
James Gresham d/b/a Garvin Harding are qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine
service within the City; John Michael Gokey, Garvin William Harding, Tucker Evans, Jr.,
Gordon Earnest Cowan and Daryl James Gresham d/b/a Garvin Harding have complied with the
requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; John Michael Gokey, Garvin William Harding,
Tucker Evans, Jr., Gordon Earnest Cowan and Daryl James Gresham d/b/a Garvin Harding
presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for six limousines; the general
welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of six limousines upon City
streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21301-07-2014 granting the privilege
of operating authority to John Michael Gokey, Garvin William Harding, Tucker Evans, Jr.,
Gordon Earnest Cowan and Daryl James Gresham d/b/a Garvin Harding 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 six limousines for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by John Michael Gokey, Garvin William
Harding, Tucker Evans, Jr., Gordon Earnest Cowan and Daryl James Gresham d/b/a Garvin
Harding subject to and conditioned on John Michael Gokey, Garvin William Harding, Tucker
Evans, Jr., Gordon Earnest Cowan and Daryl James Gresham d/b/a Garvin Harding complying
with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
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7. M&C G-18248 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Jesse L. Perry, Jr. d/b/a Limo-Scene, to
Operate Three Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance
Granting Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Jesse L. Perry, Jr. d/b/a Limo-Scene has
performed satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; the service provided continues
to meet the public necessity and convenience as defined in Chapter 34 of the City Code; Jesse L.
Perry, Jr. d/b/a Limo-Scene is qualified to conduct its business and continues to comply with
Chapter 34 of the City Code; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by
the continued operation of three limousines by Jesse L. Perry, Jr. d/b/a Limo-Scene; and adopt
Ordinance No. 21302-07-2014 granting the privilege of operating authority to Jesse L. Perry, Jr.
d/b/a Limo-Scene 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 three limousines for a
one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Jesse L.
Perry, Jr. d/b/a Limo-Scene subject to and conditioned on Jesse L. Perry, Jr. d/b/a Limo-Scene
complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended.
8. M&C G-18249 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Limo Valet, LLC, to Operate Five Limousines
Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Limo Valet, LLC, has performed
satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; the service provided continues to meet
the public necessity and convenience as defined in Chapter 34 of the City Code; Limo Valet,
LLC, is qualified to conduct its business and continues to comply with Chapter 34 of the City
Code; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the continued
operation of five limousines by Limo Valet, LLC; and adopt Ordinance No. 21303-07-2014
granting the privilege of operating authority to Limo Valet, 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 five limousines for a one-year period beginning on the effective date;
providing for written acceptance by Limo Valet, LLC, subject to and conditioned on Limo Valet,
LLC, complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth (1986), as amended.
9. M&C G-18250 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Beret Moore d/b/a Moore's Airport
Transportation Service to Operate One Luxury Truck Limousine Within the City
of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Consider and adopt the following findings of
the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Beret Moore d/b/a Moore's Airport Transportation
Service has performed satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; the service
provided continues to meet the public necessity and convenience as defined in Chapter 34 of the
City Code; Beret Moore d/b/a Moore's Airport Transportation Service is qualified to conduct its
business and continues to comply with Chapter 34 of the City Code; the general welfare of the
citizens of the City will best be served by the continued operation of one luxury truck limousine
by Beret Moore d/b/a Moore's Airport Transportation Service; and adopt Ordinance No. 21304-
07-2014 granting the privilege of operating authority to Beret Moore d/b/a Moore's Airport
Transportation Service 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 one luxury truck
limousine for a one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance
by Beret Moore d/b/a Moore's Airport Transportation Service subject to and conditioned on
Beret Moore d/b/a Moore's Airport Transportation Service complying with all requirements of
Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
10. M&C G-18251 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Town Square Limo Service, LLC, to Operate
Seven Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting
Such Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Town Square Limo Service, LLC, has
performed satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; the service provided continues
to meet the public necessity and convenience as defined in Chapter 34 of the City Code; Town
Square Limo Service, LLC, is qualified to conduct its business and continues to comply with
Chapter 34 of the City Code; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by
the continued operation of seven limousines by Town Square Limo Service, LLC; and adopt
Ordinance No. 21305-07-2014 granting the privilege of operating authority to Town Square
Limo Service, 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 seven limousines for a
one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Town
Square Limo Service, LLC, subject to and conditioned on Town Square Limo Service, LLC,
complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11670 - Authorize Contract with Smart City Networks, Limited
Partnership, to Provide Exclusive Communications Services for Facility Users
and Exhibitors at the Fort Worth Convention Center (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a contract with Smart
City Networks, Limited Partnership, to provide exclusive communications services for facility
users and exhibitors at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
2. M&C P-11671 - Authorize Sole Source Agreement for Cem-Lime Super Slurry
with TXI Cement Treated Materials d/b/a TXI Operations, LP, in the Amount Up
to $150,000.00 for the First Year for the Transportation and Public Works
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement for Cem-Lime Super Slurry with TXI Cement Treated Materials d/b/a TXI
Operations, LP, in the amount up to $150,000.00 for the first year for the Transportation and
Public Works Department.
3. M&C P-11672 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Hartwell
Environmental Corporation in the Amount Up to $300,000.00 for the First Year
for Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide Induction Equipment, Replacement Parts and
Repair Service for the Water Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement with Hartwell Environmental Corporation in the amount up to $300,000.00 for the
first year for chlorine and sulfur dioxide induction equipment, replacement parts and repair
service for the Water Department.
4. M&C P-11673 - Authorize Purchase of Seven Certified Police Motorcycles from
DFW Honda in the Amount of $193,918.98 for the Police Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of seven
certified police motorcycles from DFW Honda in the amount of $193,918.98 for the Police
Department.
5. M&C P-11674 - Authorize Purchase of Three 2015 Ford F450 Service Body
Trucks from Caldwell Country Ford in the Amount of $182,307.75, Using a
Cooperative Contract for the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of three
2015 Ford F450 service body trucks from Caldwell Country Ford in the amount of$182,307.75,
using Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 430-13 for the Water
Department.
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6. M&C P-11675 - Authorize Purchase of Eil4ht 2015 Police Interceptor Sport Utility
Vehicles from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford in the Amount of $201,049.44, Usina a
Cooperative Contract for the Police Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of eight
2015 Police Interceptor Sport Utility Vehicles from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford in the amount of
$201,049.44, using Texas Smartbuy Cooperative Contract No. 071-A1 for the Police
Department.
7. M&C P-11676 - Authorize Purchase of a 2015 Dump Truck from Southwest
International Trucks in the Amount of$169,994.40, Using a Cooperative Contract
for the Transportation and Public Works Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a 2015
dump truck from Southwest International Trucks in the amount of $169,994.40, using Texas
Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 430-13 for the Transportation and
Public Works Department.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15696 - Approve Settlement of Lawsuit Entitled City of Fort Worth v.
Eueene Wiley, et al, Cause No. PR2012-00291 in the Amount of $225,000.00 to
Acquire Property Interests for the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the settlement of a lawsuit
entitled City of Fort Worth v. Eugene Wiley, et al., Cause No. PR-2012-00291 arising from the
eminent domain lawsuit the City filed to acquire the property interests for the Alliance Airport
Runway Extension Project in the amount of $225,000.00, plus closing costs not to exceed the
amount of$5,000.00.
2. M&C L-15697 - Authorize Direct Sale of City-Owned Property Located at 400 E.
Hattie Street to Chris John Rydberg in the Amount of $12,000.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Option Agreement to sell City fee-owned surplus property located at 400 East Hattie Street to
Chris John Rydberg in the amount of$12,000.00, in accordance with Chapter 272.001(b)(1) of
the Texas Local Government Code; and authorize the execution of an appropriate deed
conveying the property to Chris John Rydberg and record the deed, if the terms of the option are
satisfied.
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3. M&C L-15698 - Authorize Purchase of Property Located at 8521 Shelby Lane
from Mark A. Coleman and Kristy K. Coleman in the Amount of$150,000.00 plus
Approximately $10,000.00 in Closing Costs, Dedicate Property as Parkland for
the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21306-07-2014 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Dedication Fees
Fund in the amount of $160,000.00, from available funds, for the purchase of the property
located at 8521 Shelby Lane; approve the purchase of the property located at 8521 Shelby Lane
from Mark A. Coleman and Kristy K. Coleman in the amount of$150,000.00 plus closing costs
estimated at $10,000.00; authorize the execution of the appropriate closing documents to
complete the purchase; and accept the property and dedicate the property as parkland for the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge upon acceptance.
4. M&C L-15699 - Authorize Assignment of Option Contract from Centreport
Venture, L.P., to Sell Approximately 150.03 Acres to Centreport DFW
Development, LLC, and Approximately 57.27 Acres to Centreport TRS Venture,
Inc., for a Total of Approximately 207.30 Acres (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Assignment of Option
Contract from Centreport Venture, L.P., to sell approximately 150.03 acres described as the
Vincent J. Hutton Survey, Abstract No. 681, to Centreport DFW Development, LLC, and
approximately 57.27 acres described as the James J. Goodman Survey, Abstract No. 583, to
Centreport TRS Venture, Inc., for a total of approximately 207.30 acres.
5. M&C L-15700 - Authorize Direct Sale of Property Located at 5318 Ramey
Avenue to Turner's Chapel Church of God in Christ in the Amount of$4,215.88,
in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of property
described as Tract 11703A, Abstract No. 1914, John Q. St. Clair Survey, located at 5318 Ramey
Avenue to Turner's Chapel Church of God in Christ in the amount of$4,215.88, in accordance
with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to
execute and record the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26839 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the City of Dallas 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)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communication Systems Agreement with the City of Dallas 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.
2. M&C C-26840 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Tarrant County Hospital District 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
Communication Systems Agreement with the Tarrant County Hospital District 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-26841 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth 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
Communication Systems Agreement with the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort
Worth 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.
4. M&C C-26842 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Contract with
Industrial Hygiene and Safety Technology, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed
$130,000.00 per Contract Year for Industrial Hygiene, Asbestos and Mold
Assessment Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recormnendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Contract with Industrial Hygiene and Safety Technology, Inc., for
industrial hygiene, asbestos and mold assessment services not to exceed an amount of
$130,000.00 per contract year, for a term of one year with the option to renew for three
additional terms of one year each.
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5. M&C C-26843 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Bradley Douglas
Construction Services, LLC, in the Amount of $505,573.40 for Concrete Street
Restoration at Thirteen Locations (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Bradley Douglas Construction Services, LLC, in the amount of $505,573.40 for
Concrete Street Restoration 2014-9 at 13 locations.
6. M&C C-26844 - Authorize Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth
Independent School District for Maintenance of the Luella Merrett Stormwater
Management Facility (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District for
maintenance of the Luella Merrett Stormwater Management Facility.
7. M&C C-26845 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43747, a Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering
Group, Inc., for Task Order Assignments Up to an Amount of $350,000.00 and
Extend Contract Termination Date to July 10, 2019, Thereby Decreasing the
Contract Amount to $2,300,000.00 (All COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 43747, a Professional Services Agreement
with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for task order assignments up to an amount of$350,000.00
and extend the contract termination date to July 10, 2019, thereby decreasing the contract amount
to $2,300,000.00.
8. M&C C-26846 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 44165, an Engineering Services Agreement with Bridgefarmer &
Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $131,637.20 for the Design of Parker-
Henderson Road from Mansfield Highway to Martin Street, Thereby Establishing
a Total Contract Cost of$564,704.85 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication C-26846 be
continued to the July 22, 2014, Council meeting.
9. M&C C-26847 - Authorize Acceptance of an Additional Award in the Amount of
$89,120.30 in Fiscal Year 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds from
the Texas Department of Public Safety, Authorize Execution of Related
Documents and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of an
additional award in the amount of$89,120.30 from the Texas Department of Public Safety to the
City of Fort Worth under the Fiscal Year 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program Urban Area
Security Initiative grant, CFDA No. 97.067 and execution of any related documents and
agreements; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21307-07-2014 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$89,120.30, subject to receipt of a Fiscal Year 2012 Homeland Security
grant from the Texas Department of Public Safety, for the purpose of strengthening local and
regional emergency preparedness efforts.
10. M&C C-26848 -Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Goodwin
and Marshall, Inc., in the Amount of $98,500.00 for Engineering and Design of
Park Improvements in Forest Park(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Goodwin and Marshall, Inc., in the amount of $98,500.00 for
engineering and design of park improvements in Forest Park.
11. M&C C-26849 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Shield
Engineering Group, PLLC, in the Amount of $183,722.00 for the Design of Park
Improvements at Oakland Lake Park, Sylvania Park, Lost Spurs Park and J.T.
Hinkle Park and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4, 7
and 8
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount
of$63,422.00 from the Stormwater Utility Fund to the Park Gas Wells Leases Project Fund for
the J.T. Hinkle Park Channel Study; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21308-07-2014
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Gas Well Leases Project Fund in the
amount of$63,422.00 from available funds for J.T. Hinkle Park; and authorize the execution of
an Engineering Agreement with Shield Engineering Group, PLLC, in the amount of$183,722.00
for the design of park improvements at Oakland Lake Park, Sylvania Park, Lost Spurs Park and
J.T. Hinkle Park.
12. M&C C-26850 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Raydon,
Inc., in the Amount of$90,699.62 for Parking Lot and Roadway Improvements at
North Z Boaz Park(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Construction Contract with Raydon, Inc., in the amount of $90,699.62 for parking lot and
roadway improvements at North Z Boaz Park.
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13. M&C C-26851 - Authorize Execution of an EnRineerina Agreement with Pape-
Dawson Engineers, Inc., in the Amount of$78,900.00 for DesiL'n and Preparation
of Construction Documents for a New Irrigation Pump Station at Pecan Valley
Golf Course and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21309-07-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Golf Gas Lease Capital
Project Fund in the amount of$500,000.00 for the Pecan Valley Golf Course; and authorize the
execution of an Engineering Agreement with Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., in the amount of
$78,900.00 for the design and preparation and construction documents for a new irrigation pump
station at Pecan Valley Golf Course.
X. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1927 -Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
X1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation by Kids Who Care
Ms. Deborah Jung, Executive Director and Ms. Kathryn Albright, Business Operations Director
for Kids Who Care (KWC) introduced the KWC International Delegation and members of the
KWC Summer KidPower Leadership Team.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18253 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
B. General
2. M&C G-18253 - Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation for the
Purchase of Equipment for Various Fire Stations in the Amount of $12,078.00,
Authorize Transfer from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund in the
Amount of $12,078.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation fiom
an anonymous donor in the amount of$12,078.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Gifts Fund in the amount of $12,078.00,
subject to receipt of a grant from an anonymous donor, for the purpose of purchasing equipment
for various fire stations; authorize the transfer from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund in
the amount of $12,078.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $12,078.00, from available funds, for the
same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the purchase of equipment for various fire
stations in accordance with City regulations and state laws.
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Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18253 be approved with appreciation
and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21310-07-2014 and 21311-07-2014 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members 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.
XIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Ms. Rosalinda Martinez be appointed to Place 2 of the Library Advisory
Board, effective July 15, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1, 2014. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mr. Daniel Sanchez be appointed to Place 2 of the Community Action Partners
Council, effective July 15, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1, 2014. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. 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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XV. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Authorizing a Multipurpose Arena and Adjacent Support Facilities
at the Intersection of Harley Street and Gendy Street as a Venue Project, in
Accordance with Chapter 334, Texas Local Government Code, and Designating
Methods of Financing for the Proiect, Subiect to Voter Approval at an Election
Called For Such Purpose
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing a multipuipose arena
and adjacent support facilities at the intersection of Harley Street and Gendy Street as a venue
project in accordance with Chapter 334, Texas Local Government Code, and designating
methods of financing for the project, subject to voter approval at an election called for such
purpose.
Mr. Daniel Hostler, 1904 Columbus Avenue, completed a comment card in support of the
resolution.
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 block of Highview Terrace, completed a comment card in
opposition to the resolution.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Resolution No. 4327-07-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
2. A Resolution Appointing Ann Zadeh as a Member of the Boards of Various Non-
Profit Corporations Benefitting the City of Fort Worth
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Ann Zadeh as a member
of the boards of various non-profit corporations benefitting Fort Worth, effective July 15, 2014,
and with terms expiring as follows:
Entity: Expiration of Term:
AllianceAirport Authority, Inc. July 1, 2015
Central City Local Government Corporation April 30, 2015
Fort Worth Local Development Corporation July 1, 2015
Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation July 1, 2015
Lone Star Local Government Corporation May 31, 2015
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Resolution No. 4328-07-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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XVI. 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 June 27, 2014.
1. SP-14-006 - (CD 7) - LVG Investments, 5306-5336 (evens) White Settlement Road;
required site plan for PD-724 for mixed-use (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Site Plan SP-14-006 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
2. ZC-14-062 - (CD 5) - Tarrant Acquisitions LTD., 2600-2800 blocks Precinct Line
Road; from: "0-2" Floodplain and "F" General Commercial to: "TL-N" Trinity
Lakes Neighborhood District (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Mr. Dennis Hopkins, 2131 North Collins Street, P.O. Box 637, Arlington, Texas, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-062 and was recognized by Mayor Price but
did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-062 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
3. ZC-14-063 - (CD 9) - JCO Properties L. P., 3908 & 3912 Locke Avenue; from:
"A-5" One-Family to: "FR" General Commercial Restricted (Recommended for
Denial by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-063:
Mr. Jiro Schell, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600
Mr. Jerry Courter, 3801 West Freeway
Motion: Council Member Zadch made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-063 be approved.
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City Attorney Fullenwider advised Council Member Zadeh to revise the motion to approve the
owner-requested zoning changes.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-063 be approved with revised request for "PD-FR"
zoning requiring the owner to install landscaping of shrubs, bushes, groundcover
and/or trees across the rear yard of the subject property in order to screen the rear
elevation of the proposed building from Locke Avenue residences. An irrigation
system shall also be installed to maintain such landscape area; and with waiver of
site plan requested. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. ZC-14-064 - (CD 5) - Tarrant Acquisitions LTD/Kenneth Newell, 9501 Trammel
Davis Road; from: "O-1" Floodplain to: "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for_permanent concrete batch plant; site plan included. (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Dennis Hopkins, 2131 North Collins Street, P.O. Box 637, Arlington, Texas, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-064 and was recognized by Mayor Price but
did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-064 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
5. ZC-14-066 - (CD 9) - HDH Financial, LLC., 1401, 1405, 1409 Pulaski Street;
from: "NS-T51" Near Southside/Urban Center to: "G" Intensive Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
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.
Mr. George Montague, 801 Seventh Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-14-064 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-066 be approved. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays
with 1 abstention by Council Member Jordan.
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6. ZC-14-067 - (CD 7) - Roanoke 35/114 Partners, L. P., 15360 Blue Mound Road;
from: PD-502 "PD/SU" Planned Development Specific Use for all uses in "MU-2"
High Intensity Mixed-Use excluding detached single-family units. All development
within this zoning district subject to "Easement, Release and Disclosure
Agreement" related to noise; site plan waived to: "PD/MU-2" Planned
Development for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use excluding
detached single-family units and waivers to primary building street frontages,
building entrances and building setbacks. All development within this zoning
district subject to "Easement, Release and Disclosure Agreement" related to
noise; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Mr. Tony Sisk, 5605 North Macar-thur Boulevard, Irving, Texas, appeared before Council in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-067.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-067 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
7. ZC-14-068 - (CD 8) - G.G.T., L.P., 2916 Glen Garden Avenue & 4215 Mitchell
Boulevard; from: "A-21" One-Family to: "PD/SU" Planned Development
Specific Use for distillery and associated uses, restaurant, retail, guest cottages,
events, and a security residence with "I" Light Industrial development standards
and with a waiver for height, plus A-21 uses; site plan waiver requested.
(Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-068:
Mr. Troy Robertson, 901 West Vickery Boulevard (provided handouts)
Ms. Terri Walker-Burston, 2608 Timberline Drive
Mr. Jim Austin, 2401 Scott Avenue (provided handouts)
Mr. Monnie Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane
Pastor B.R. Daniels, Jr., 3135 Lomita Street
Mr. Tim Morton, 1501 Handley Drive
Mr. Chad Nelson, 611 Medina Drive, Keller, Texas
Mr. Douglas Henderson, 2624 Brighton Drive, Flower Mound, Texas
Dr. Joan C. Hubbard, 11691 Adam Court, Ponder, Texas
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-068:
Mr. G. Malcolm Louden, 709 Alta Drive
Ms. Cynthia Morrison, 2242 East Loop 820
Mr. Mike Sadler, 4040 Old Mansfield Road
Ms. Cara Kennemer, 3208 Chaparral Lane
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The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-14-068:
Mr. Howard Ratliff, Jr., representing Glen Crest Civic League, 2781 Glen Garden Drive
(provided handouts)
Mr. Vaughn Durham, 2200 Hooks Lane
Mr. Cleveland Harris, 1037 Colvin
Mr. Paul Darwin, 8740 Thistle Ridge Terrace (provided handouts)
Mr. Bruce Devlin, 3601 Foot Hills Drive
Ms. Marty Leonard, 1411 Shady Oaks Lane
Mr. Gary Fezzey, 4311, 4315, and 4201 Mitchell, and 3000 North Glen Garden (provided
handouts)
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-14-068:
Ms. Faye Richardson, 3800 Clotell
Mr. Rod Oliver, 3425 James Avenue
Ms. Colleen Wells, 6400 Dovenshire Terrace
Ms. Amiel Weathers, 2221 Ridgeview
Mr. Tom Willhoite, 2916 Glen Garden Drive
Ms. Diana Wilson, 5816 Village Court Circle#326
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-068 be denied.
Council Member Jordan asked if the considered site plan was included in the handout provided
by Mr. Robertson.
Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa advised that the handout contained the conceptual site
plan.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Scarth, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-068 be approved with the conceptual
site plan. The motion carried 7 ayes to 2 nays with Council Members Bivens and
Allen Gray casting the dissenting votes.
The meeting recessed at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened at 10:14 p.m.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Zoning Dockets ZC-14-069 through ZC-14-077 were surplus
properties and advised that the Council would consider them all under one vote.
8. ZC-14-069 - (CD 9) - City of Fort Worth Planning& Development,2829 S. Adams
Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
9. ZC-14-070 - (CD 9) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 419 W. Boyce
Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
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10. ZC-14-071 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department,
2007 N. Commerce Street; from: "K" Heavy Industrial to: "ER" NeiLhborhood
Commercial Restricted (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
11. ZC-14-072 - (CD 9) - City of Fort Worth PlanninLy & Development Department,
1911 Galveston Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
12. ZC-14-073 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department,
2916 Gipson Street; from: "J" Medium Industrial to: "A-5" One-Family
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
13. ZC-14-074 - (CD 4) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department,
4405 Goddard Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
14. ZC-14-075 - (CD 9) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department,
2017 May Street; from: "I" Light Industrial to: "A-5" One-Family
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
15. ZC-14-076 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department,
415 S. Sylvania Street; from: "I" Light Industrial to: "A-5" One-Family
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
16. ZC-14-077 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department,
1725 E. Tucker Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) ,
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-14-069 through ZC-14-077 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
17. ZC-14-078 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department,
3014 Vanhorn Avenue; from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "A-5" One-
Family (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-078 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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18. ZC-14-085 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, Stockyards
Area, Generally bounded by the Fort Worth & Western Railroad, NE 28th Street,
N. Main Street, and NE 23rd Street; from: "J" Medium Industrial, "J/DD"
Medium Industrial/Demolition Delay, "K" Heavy Industrial, "K/DD" Heavy
Industrial/Demolition Delay, "K/HC" Heavy Industrial/Historic & Cultural,
"K/HSE" Heavy Industrial/Highly Significant Endangered, and "MU-2/HSE"
High Intensity Mixed-Use/Highly Significant Endangered to: "PD/MU-2"
Planned Development for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use, plus
stockyards, stables, and brewery, Blacksmithing or wagon shop, Brewpub,
Brewery, distillery or winery, Circus, Feed store, no processing/milling, Furniture
sales, with outside storage/display (new/used), Livestock auction, Manufacture of
basket material, bicycles, boots/shoes, boxes, caskets, Outdoor sales kiosks, Stable,
commercial, riding, boarding or rodeo arena, Stockyards or feeding pens
(commercial and noncommercial), Vehicle sales or rental-including automobiles,
motorcycles, boats or trailers-maximum of 6 vehicles for outdoor display, Vendor,
transient, Veterinary clinic w/outdoor kennels, retaining historic overlays. The
above regulations will apply within the Stockyards Planned Development/MU-2
District: One-story 18 foot minimum height; site plan required. All variances and
modifications to this PD-MU2 district shall be heard by the Zoning Commission
and City Council. (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a brief overview of the existing zoning and historical designation, as well
as the proposed "PD/MU-2" zoning and its comparison to the "K" Heavy Industrial zoning. She
added that the Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City designated the proposed area as a mixed-
use growth center. She explained that mixed-use was defined as a mix of commercial and
compatible residential uses. She stated that the "K" Heavy Industrial zoning and "J" Medium
Industrial zoning was not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, but that the proposed mixed-
use zoning were consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and would be compatible with
surrounding land uses and zoning. She added that the proposed change would not affect the
existing local historic designations, state designations or the National Register historic district.
She advised that the zoning change would only affect the base zoning and all other current
historic designations would remain in place and that any changes would have to be reviewed by
the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission. She further added that the proposed change
would retain the historic overlays, with approved uses listed in Zoning Docket ZC-14-085, and
with site plan required.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-085:
Mr. Gary Brinkley, 130 East Exchange Avenue
Mr. Mike Costanza, 9366 Tranquil Acres Road
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The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-085:
Ms. Pam Minick, 131 East Exchange Avenue
Mr. Billy Minick, 131 East Exchange Avenue
Ms. Tabbatha Konen, 9309 Harbour View Lane
Ms. Mary Costanza, 9366 Tranquil Acres Road
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-14-085:
Mr. Steve Murrin, 200 RM 2871
Mr. Phillip Murrin, 10201 Camp Bowie West (provided handouts)
Mr. Don Jury, 436 Haltom Road
Mr. Concho Minick, 3667 Monticello Drive
Ms. Melissa Wade Hunter, 3923 Lafayette Avenue (provided handouts)
Mr. Paul Hunter, 3923 Lafayette Avenue
Ms. Rosalie McLeod, P.O. Box 136691
Ms. Clara Ruddell, 5134 Mitchell Saxon Road (provided handouts)
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street
Mr. H.B. "Hub" Baker, 121 East Exchange Avenue
Mr. Wayne Ludwig, 2848 Major Street
Mr. Jack Edmonson 1505 North Riverside Drive
Ms. Jerre Tracy, representing Historic Fort Worth, Inc., 1110 Perm Street(provided handouts)
Mr. John Pritchett, 6836 Brants Lane
Ms. Kate Stephens, 1310 Odd Street
Mr. Cheyenne Minick, 8717 Overland Drive, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning
Docket ZC-14-085 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
The following individuals completed a speaker cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-14-085
and were recognized by Mayor Price but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Mr. John Roberts, 3629 Ryan Avenue
Mr. Cye Wagner, 2324 Medford Court West
Ms, Lezlie Monteleone, 3305 Moss Hollow
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-14-085:
Mr. Devon Dawson, 131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 140
Mr. Matt Johnson, 3612 Monticello Drive
Mr. Chad Arnette, 4832 Lafayette Avenue
Mr. Daniel McCarthy, 2013 Windsor Place
Mr. Kevin Cruickshank, 4005 Marys Creek Drive
Mr. Dianne Schafer-Walker, 8717 Overland Drive
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Mr. Henry Walker, 8717 Overland Drive
Mr. David Drez, 6 Westover Road
Ms. Dawn Minick, 3667 Monticello Drive
Ms. Pam Meridith, 2912 Cliffridge Lane
Ms. Susan DeVault, 1505 North Riverside Drive
Ms. Lori Humphries, 8900 Landmark Lane
Ms. Cara Kennemer, 3208 Chaparral Lane
Ms. Colleen Wells, 6400 Dovenshire Terrace
Mr. Wesley Moncrief, 2117 Spanish Trail
Mr. Nathan Krieger, 121 East Exchange Avenue
Ms. Diana Wilson, 5816 Village Court Circle 4326
Ms. Sandra Dennehy, 3124 College Avenue
Ms. Anna Hart, 2416 Ryan Place Drive
Mr. Robert Adams, 2216 Huntington Lane
Mr. Adam Schwartz, 1310 Odd Street
Mr. Cecil Smith, 5325 Colony Hill Road
The following individuals completed undecided speaker cards relative to Zoning Docket ZC-14-
085:
Mr. B. Douglas Harman, 2222 Winton Terrace East(provided handouts)
Ms. Marty Humphrey, 131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 113 (provided handouts)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-14-085 be approved adding the modifier "new" for vehicle
sales.
Council Member Jordan requested that the motion include the preparation of a form-based code
to include traffic and parking studies.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a revised motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-085 be approved by adding the modifier "new"
to vehicle sales, that there be a form-based code prepared and that traffic and
parking studies be performed. The motion carried 8 ayes to 1 nay with Council
Member Zadeh casting the dissenting vote.
There being no one else 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 Bivens, that the hearing
be closed and Ordinance No. 21312-07-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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XVII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18252 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Funding
Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Texas
Department of Transportation in the Amount of$2,566,120.00 with a $641,530.00
Local Cash Match Provided by Summer Sycamore I, LTD, for the Summer Creels
Transit-Oriented Development Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize Execution of a Development
Agreement with Summer Sycamore I, LTD, for the Vertical Construction
Component of the Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a
Funding Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of$2,566,120.00 for the design and
construction of the Summer Creek Transit-Oriented Development Sustainable Development
Infrastructure Project; authorize the acceptance of a reimbursement grant in the amount of
$2,566,120.00 from NCTCOG and TxDOT to the Grants Fund; authorize acceptance of a local
cash match contribution in the amount of $641,530.00 from Summer Sycamore I, LTD, to the
Grants Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Grants Fund by $3,207,650.00, from a Funding Agreement with NCTCOG and TxDOT in
the amount of $2,566,120.00 with a $641,530.00 local cash match provided by Summer
Sycamore I, Ltd., for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a
Development Agreement with Summer Sycamore 1, LTD, for the vertical construction
component of the Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18252 be approved and Resolution No.
4329-07-2014 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21313-07-2014 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15701 - Approve Lease Agreement with Quicksilver Resources, Inc., in
the Amount of $21,966.00 for Natural Gas DrillinjZ Under 7.322 Acres, Including
5.4915 Net Mineral Acres more or less, of City-Owned Property Known as Dale
Earnhardt Way Located at Texas Motor Speedway (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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It was recommended that the City Council approve a Lease Agreement for natural gas drilling
under 7.322 acres, including 5.4915 net mineral acres, more or less, of City-owned property
located at Texas Motor Speedway known as Dale Earnhardt Way with Quicksilver Resources,
Inc., in the amount of$21,966.00 for a two-year primary term.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15701 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C L-15702 - Authorize Acquisition of Property Located at 900 Monroe Street
from Monroe Street Professional Building, Ltd., in the Amount of $3,000,000.00,
plus an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000.00 for Closing Costs and Other Expenses
Associated with Acquisition of the Property, and $453,000.00 for Renovation and
IT Infrastructure to Prepare the Building for Occupancy and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessments Fund in the amount of $1,099,715.24
from available funds to allow for a transfer to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
authorize a transfer in the amount of$1,695,683.95 from the Special Assessments Fund to the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$2,833,250.55, from available funds for the purchase of the Gordon Swift Building at 900
Monroe Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102; authorize the purchase of the property located at 900
Monroe Street (Gordon Swift Building) in the amount of$3,000,000.00, plus an amount not to
exceed $70,000.00 for closing costs and other expenses associated with acquisition of the
property, and renovations/IT infrastructure in the amount up to $453,000.00; and authorize the
acceptance of all leases and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all appropriate
instruments to complete the acquisition and lease assignments.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15702 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21314-07-2014 and 21315-07-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C L-15703 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain for a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.020 Acres of Land Owned by James L. Sims and Located at 100 East
Hurst Boulevard for Right-of-Way for the Norwood Drive Improvement Project
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
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It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.020 acres of land for road improvements on
property owned by James L. Sims described as Tract IIA, Abstract No. 330, Simon Cotrail
Survey, located at 100 East Hurst Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, were unsuccessful due to an
inability to agree on purchase price for needed property interest; declare the necessity to acquire
the fee simple interest in the property for the Norwood Drive Improvement Project; authorize the
City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to acquire the described
fee simple interest in the property; authorize payment pursuant to an award of commissioners or
a negotiated settlement; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept and record
appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
the Fort Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to
acquire 0.020 acres of land for fee simple interest from James L. Sims needed for
the improvements to the existing Norwood Drive. The fee simple interest to be
acquired is described by metes and bounds and depicted by survey exhibit attached
to this Mayor and Council Communication. The tract of land is located in Tract
IIA, Abstract 330, Simon Cotrail Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, also known as
100 East Hurst Boulevard. The land rights will be used for the Norwood Drive
Improvement Project. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26852 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Advanced Paving
Acquisition, Ltd., in the Amount of $2,321,645.10 for 2014-4 Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete Street Rehabilitation at Multiple Locations Throughout the City of Fort
Worth and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 4, 7
and 8
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a transfer in the amount of$1,160,822.55
from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $580,411.28 to the Water Capital Projects
Fund and $580,411.27 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $580,411.28, from available funds, for the purpose of funding a contract with
Advanced Paving Acquisition, Ltd., for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete 2014-4 Street Rehabilitation
at multiple locations; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$580,411.27, from available
funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with
Advanced Paving Acquisition, Ltd., in the amount of $2,321,645.10 for the same purpose as
reflected above.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26852 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21316-07-2014 and 21317-07-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C C-26853 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc., in
the Amount of $5,986,315.00 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, HMAC 2014-5,
Hot-in-Place Recycling Street Rehabilitation at Multiple Locations Throughout
the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 5, 6 and 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Cutler
Repaving, Inc., in the amount of$5,986,315.00 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, HMAC 2014-5,
Hot-in-Place Recycling Street Rehabilitation at multiple locations throughout the City of Fort
Worth.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26853 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-26854 - Authorize Payment for Reimbursement of Third-Party Expenses
Related to the Easement and Right-of-Way Agreement with the Fort Worth and
Western Railroad in an Amount Not to Exceed $269,831.00 for the Construction
of Altamesa Boulevard, Formerly Known as Dirks Road, from Chisholm Trail
Parkway, SH 121 to Granbury Road and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessments Fund in the amount of$269,831.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of the construction of Altamesa Boulevard, formerly known as
Dirks Road, from Chisholm Trail Parkway (SH 121) to Granbury Road; authorize the transfer in
the amount of$269,831.00 from Future Improvements in the Special Assessments Fund to the
2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$269,831.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize a
payment for reimbursement of third-party expenses related to the Easement and Right-of-Way
Agreement with Fort Worth and Western Railroad in an amount not to exceed $269,831.00 for
the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26854 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21318-07-2014 and 21319-07-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. M&C C-26855 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 44255 with McMahon Contracting, LP, in the Amount of
$252,668.11 for the Construction of Old Denton Road from Heritage Trace
Parkway to Golden Triangle Boulevard, Thereby Increasing the Total Contract
Amount to $6,518,809.65 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Change Order No. 3 to City
Secretary Contract No. 44255 with McMahon Contracting, LP, in the amount of$252,668.11 for
the construction of Old Denton Road from Heritage Trace Parkway to Golden Triangle
Boulevard, thereby revising the total contract amount to $6,518,809.65.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26855 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C C-26856 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Multatech Engineering, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,800,000.00 for the
Design of Timberland Boulevard from US 377 to Excelsior Lane and Park Vista
Boulevard from Caylor Road to Timberland Boulevard and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the 2014 Bond Program Fund in the amount of $1,800,000.00,
from available funds, for the purpose of the design of Timberland Boulevard from US 377 to
Excelsior Lane and Park Vista Boulevard from Caylor Road to Timberland Boulevard; and
authorize the execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with Multatech Engineering, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000.00 for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26856 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21320-07-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
6. M&C C-26857 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with PM Construction &
Rehab, LLC, in the Amount of $1,445,511.90 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Contract No. 83 on Aberdeen Drive, Roanoake Street, Penrose
Avenue, Willis Avenue, Ewing Street, Davenport Avenue, Provide for Project
Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of $1,520,512.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $1,520,512.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $1,520,512.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding Water and
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 83; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with PM Construction & Rehab, LLC, in the amount of$1,445,511.90 for the same purpose as
reflected above.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26857 and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21321-07-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
7. M&C C-26858 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz Inc
d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the Amount of $4,145,081.00 for
Clear Fork Drainage Basin M-210 Water and/or Sanitary Sewer Improvements,
Part _4, on Colonial Parkway, Simondale Drive, Wilshire Boulevard, Glenco
Terrace, Ward Parkway, Lynncrest Drive and Heritage Park Plaza, Provide for
Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the Amount of
$4,354,433.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with William J.
Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount of$4,145,081.00 for Clear
Fork Drainage Basin M-210 Water and/or Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Part 4, on Colonial
Parkway, Simondale Drive, Wilshire Boulevard, Glenco Terrace, Ward Parkway, Lynncrest
Drive and Heritage Park Plaza, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in
the Amount of$4,354,433.00.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26858 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVIII. PUBLIC HEARING
1. First Public Hearing for a Proposed Owner-Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 808.3 Acres of Land in Denton County, Located South of SH 114 E€
and West of FM 156 (AX-14-001, 14400-17000 Blocks SH 114)
It was recommended that the City Council open the first public hearing for a proposed owner-
initiated annexation of approximately 808.3 acres of land in Denton County, located south of SH
114 and west of FM 156 (AZ-14-001, 14400 through 17000 blocks of SH 114).
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Leo Valencia, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIX. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Elira Sulejmani, 2700 Ben Avenue, completed a citizen presentation card relative to
expanding public transportation to outlying areas and was recognized by Mayor Price but was
not present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street, completed a citizen presentation card relative to Code
issues and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Cecil Collier, representing Friends of Cobb Park, 6200 Pershing, appeared before Council
relative to Cobbfest.
XX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 12:14 a.m., in
memory of Pastor Maurice Edward Barnes of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, who was also a
former member of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority Board, Zoning Commission and
advisor for the Trinity Habitat for Humanity.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 22'd day of July, 2014.
Attest: =' Approved:
Mary y ��J. Ka .B. "Zito immerman
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