HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/08/19-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19,2014
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
Council Member Ann Zadeh, 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 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Dr. John Liao, Chinese Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. John Liao, Chinese Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 12,
2014
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
the minutes of the Regular meeting of August 12, 2014, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication P-11686 withdrawn
from the Council agenda.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
City Secretary Kayser that under the discussion portion of Mayor and Council Communication
C-26924, 1.029 increase" should be changed to "$0.29 increase".
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman 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-18283 - Adopt Ordinance Amendinlz Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3,
Section 2-134, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Administration, Powers and
Duties of the Department of Internal Audit, to Make Performance Audits Routine
Audits Under the City Code (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21379-08-
2014 amending Chapter 2 "Administration", Article IV "Departments", Division 3, "Department
of Internal Audit", Section 2-134, "Administration, Powers and Duties of the Department of
Internal Audit" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, to make
performance audits routine audits under the City Code; providing that this ordinance shall be
cumulative of all prior ordinances and repeal conflicting ordinances.
2. M&C G-18284 - Adopt Ordinance AmendinjZ Section 10-3, Chapter 10 (Courts),
of the City Code to Expand the Duties of the Chief Judge (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21380-08-
2014 amending Section 10-3, Chapter 10 (Courts), of the City Code to expand the duties of the
Chief Judge and additionally require the Chief Judge to establish rules for the judicial
administration of the municipal courts, including establishing rules for maintaining the
uniformity in procedures in each municipal court; call periodic meetings, at least quarterly, of all
municipal judges and substitute judges to review the procedures which establish uniformity of
procedures in the court system and to discuss any other issues of importance for the
administration of the municipal court; assign municipal judge to classes and courses, as needed;
receive and investigate judicial complaints, as needed, and forward the result of any investigation
to the Ad Hoc Municipal Court Advisory Committee; and perform evaluations of the municipal
judges twice a year and to provide the evaluation to the Ad Hoc Municipal Courts Advisory
Committee.
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3. M&C G-18285 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
RegardinI4 Renewal Application of About DFW Co. d/b/a AboutFW Car &
Limousine Services, to Operate Four 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: About DFW Co. d/b/a AboutFW Car &
Limousine Services has performed satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; the
service provided continues to meet the public necessity and convenience, as defined by Chapter
34 of the City Code; About DFW Co. d/b/a AboutFW Car & Limousine Services is qualified to
conduct its business and continues to comply with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; About DFW Co. d/b/a AboutFW Car & Limousine Services is qualified to conduct its
business and continues to comply with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; and the
general welfare of its citizens of the City will best be served by the continued operation of four
limousines by About DFW Co. d/b/a AboutFW Car & Limousine Services; and adopt Ordinance
No. 21381-08-2014 granting the privilege of operating authority to About DFW Co. d/b/a
AboutFW Car & Limousine Services 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 four
limousines for a one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written
acceptance by About DFW Co. d/b/a AboutFW Car & Limousine Services subject to and
conditioned on About DFW Co. d/b/a AboutFW Car & Limousine Services complying with all
requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
4. M&C G-18286 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Rep_arding Renewal Application of Echo Transportation Solutions, LLC, 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: Echo Transportation Solutions, LLC, has
performed satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; the service provided continues
to meet the public necessity and convenience, as defined by Chapter 34 of the City Code; Echo
Transportation Solutions, LLC, is qualified to conduct its business and continues to comply with
the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; and the general welfare of its citizens of the
City will best be served by the continued operation of six limousines by Echo Transportation
Solutions, LLC,; and adopt Ordinance No. 21382-08-2014 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Echo Transportation Solutions, 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 six limousines for a one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for
written acceptance by Echo Transportation Solutions, LLC, subject to and conditioned on Echo
Transportation Solutions, LLC, 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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5. M&C G-18287 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Re2ardin2 Application of Paradise Limo Inc to Operate One Luxury. Truck
Limousine 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 one luxury truck limousine upon the City streets, alleys and
thoroughfares; Paradise Limo, Inc., is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine
service within the City; Paradise Limo, Inc., has complied with the requirements of 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 Paradise Limo, Inc.; and adopt Ordinance
No. 21383-08-2014 granting the privilege of operating authority to Paradise Limo, 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 one luxury truck limousine for a one-year period
beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Paradise Limo, Inc., subject
to and conditioned on Paradise Limo, 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-18288 - Adopt Fire Department StaffinjZ Ordinance to Amend Ordinance
No. 21325-07-2014 to Increase the Number of Authorized Captain Positions by
Three, Increase the Number of Authorized Deputy Chief Positions by Two,
Decrease the Number of Authorized Firefighter Positions by Two, Resulting- in an
Overall Increase of Authorized Positions by Three, to be Effective September 1,
2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt the Fire Department Staffing
Ordinance No. 21384-08-2014 amending the Fire Department Staffing Ordinance No. 21325-07-
2014 to add three positions to classification of captain; to add two positions to the classification
of deputy chief, to remove two positions from the classification of firefighters, resulting in an
overall increase of authorized positions by three, to be effective September 1, 2014; providing
for adoption by reference of a statement of intent and purpose in adopting this ordinance.
D. Planning & ZoninI4 - Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3066 - Authorize Initiation of Rezoning for Properties Located at 1409 -
1511 (Odds) Illinois Avenue, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the initiation of certain
zoning changes for the properties located at 1409 - 1511 (Odds) Illinois Avenue from "PD 1002"
Planned Development/Specific Use for a friary to "A-5" One-Family, in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan.
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26921 - Amend Mayor and Council Communications C-25369 and C-
25662 to Authorize Extending the Term of the Loan of HOME Investment
Partnerships Program Grant Funds to FW Hunter Plaza, L.P., for the
Redevelopment of the Hunter Plaza Apartments to Twenty Years (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend Mayor and Council
Communications C-25369 and C-25662 to extend the term of the loan of HOME Investment
Partnerships Program Grant funds to FW Hunter Plaza, L.P., for the redevelopment of the Hunter
Plaza Apartments to 20 years.
2. M&C C-26922 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 39328, with Laughley Bridge & Construction Inc., in the Amount of
$114,781.71, for the Robin-Denver Storm Drain Reconstruction Proiect, Thereby
Revising the Total Contract Amount to $1,940,301.71 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 39328, with Laughley Bridge & Construction Inc., in
the amount of $114,781.71, for the Robin-Denver Storm Drain Reconstruction Project, thereby
revising the total contract amount to $1,940,301.71.
3. M&C C-26923 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43988 with The Fain Group, Inc., in the Amount of $167,261.10 to
Furnish and Install Traffic Management Communication Conduits Along West
Rosedale Street from 8th Avenue to Forest Park Boulevard and Additional
Landscape Improvements, Thereby Increasing the Total Construction Amount to
$4,053,318.33 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 43988 with The Fain Group, Inc., in the amount of
$167,261.10 to furnish and install traffic management communication conduits along West
Rosedale Street from 8th Avenue to Forest Park Boulevard and additional landscape
improvements not previously specified, thereby increasing the total construction amount to
$4,053,318.33.
4. M&C C-26924 - Authorize Execution of the First Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 28358-E1 with Waste Management, Inc. for Collection of
Residential Garbage, Refuse and Bulky Waste, Recyclables, Certain Commercial
Solid Waste, Yard Waste, C&D and Large Brusb (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 28358-E1 with Waste Management of Texas,
Inc., for reduction in recycle rewards program rates and to structure future rate increases to be
based on meeting specified performance goals, and for collection of residential garbage, refuse
and bulky waste, recyclables, certain commercial solid waste, yard waste C&D and large brush.
5. M&C C-26925 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
CP&Y, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $468,966.00 for Engineering and
Construction Management Services Associated with Certain Airport Development
Proiects at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with CP&Y, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $468,966.00 for
engineering and construction management services associated with certain airport development
projects at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
6. M&C C-26926 - Authorize Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the Amount of$247,548.00 for
the Community Services Block Grant Program for Program Year 2014, Authorize
Related Contract Amendment, Waive Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of
additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
in the amount of$247,548.00 for the Community Services Block Grant for Program Year 2014;
authorize the execution of an amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 45395, as previously
amended, with the TDHCA to accept the additional grant funds and extend the term of the
agreement, if necessary; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21385-08-2014 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$247,548.00 subject to
receipt of a grant from the TDHCA for the 2014 Community Services Block Grant Program; and
waive indirect costs.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1931 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
There were no special presentations, introductions, etc.
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X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Espino, Shingleton and Zadeh
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.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Ms. Teresa Marie Ayala be appointed to Place 2 of the Parks and Community
Services Board effective August 19, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1,
2014. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mr. Justin Reeves be appointed to Place 3 on the Zoning Commission and the
Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zoning Commission effective August 19, 2014, and
with a term expiring October 1, 2015, and Mr. Ramon Guajardo, Jr., be appointed
to Place 3 on the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission effective August
19, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1, 2015. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Ms. Dori Boone-Costantino to Place 7 to the Appeals Board effective August
19, 2014, and with a term expiring September 30, 2015. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mr. Billy Ray Daniels, Jr., be appointed to Place 8 on the Historic
and Cultural Landmarks Commission effective August 19, 2014, and with a term
expiring October 1, 2014. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. Council Proposal No. 299 - Waiver of all Temporary Encroachment Fees for the
Closure of Streets Related to the Trinity Habitat for Humanity Jimmy and
Rosalyn Carter Work Pro'ect from October 4 - 12 2014
Note: Council procedure provides that Council Proposals are introduced at one meeting and
followed by Council action at the next Council meeting.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. ORDINANCES
City Secretary Kayser read the caption of each ordinance in its entirety and advised that Council
action was not necessary at this time and the items would remain open until adoption of the
budget and tax rate ordinances.
1. An Ordinance Setting Forth an Itemized Estimate of the Expense of Conducting
Each Department, Division, and Office of the Municipal Government of the City
of Fort Worth for the Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2014, and Ending
September 30, 2015, and Appropriating Money for the Various Funds and
Purposes of Such Estimate, Including an Appropriation of Money to Pay Interest
and Principal Sinking Fund Requirement on Outstanding General Indebtedness;
and Authorizing the Director of Financial Management Services
Department/Chief Financial Officer to Make Certain Transfers and Allocations
Up to Budgeted Amounts; and Ratifying City-Council-Approved Appropriation
Ordinances Effecting This Budget; and Incorporating the Budget on File With the
City Secretary as Revised by City Council; and Prohibiting the Expending,
Obligating, or Committing of Funds in Excess of Appropriations or Actual
Available Resources; and Establishing a Legal Level of Control; and Providing
for Public Hearings on This Ordinance Before the Entire City Council Sitting as a
Committee of the Whole; and Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing a
Savings Clause; and Providing for the Repeal of All Ordinances and
Appropriations in Conflict with the Provisions of this Ordinance; and Providing
for the Publication and Final Passage Thereof
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2. An Ordinance Providing for the Levy and Collection of an Annual Ad Valorem
Tax on All Property, Real, Personal and Mixed, Situated Within the Territorial
Limits of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and All Personal Property Owned In
Said City of Fort Worth, Texas, on the First Day of January, A.D. 2014, Except
Such Property as May be Exempt from Taxation by the Constitution and Laws of
the State of Texas; and Providing for a Penalty; and Providing a Severability
Clause; and Providing a Savinas Clause for the Repeal of All Ordinances in
Conflict with the Provisions of This Ordinance; and Providing for the Publication
and Final Passage Thereof
XIV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Appropriation Ordinance and Ad
Valorem Tax Lew Ordinance
It was recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year
2014-2015 appropriation ordinance and ad valorem tax levy ordinance.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Aaron Bovos, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Management Services Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
The public hearing was continued to the August 26, 2014, Council meeting.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18289 - Adopt Temporary Ordinance Establishing a Clean Zone
Restricting Certain Activities in and Around Sundance Square Plaza and Along
Main Street North to the Tarrant County Courthouse from August 29 2014
Through Auaust 30, 2014 in Conjunction with ESPN College Game Day Event
Broadcasts (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance prohibiting certain activities and
establishing a Clean Zone in certain areas around Sundance Square Plaza and Main Street
between 3rd Street and the Tarrant County Courthouse in connection with activities related to
ESPN's broadcast programming for College Game Day event and associated activities in the
Plaza celebrating the opening weekend of NCAA college football season; and naming an
effective date of August 29, 2014, and an expiration date of August 30, 2014.
Mayor Price advised that she filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's
Office and would refrain from voting on this issue.
Mayor Price asked Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman to preside on this M&C.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18289 be approved and Ordinance No.
21386-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays with 1 abstention
by Mayor Price.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman returned the meeting to Mayor Price.
2. M&C G-18290 - Adopt Ordinance Changing the Name of McAlister Road
Between Hemphill Street and McAlister Road to Archbury Road (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance changing the name of McAlister
Road between Hemphill Street and McAlister Road to Archbury Road; making this ordinance
cumulative of all other ordinances affecting street names; repealing all ordinances in conflict
herewith.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18290 be approved and Ordinance No.
21387-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C G-18291 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Article VI Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 2 Parking Meters,
Section 22-192(b)(3) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth to Designate Veterans
Day as a Parking Meter Holiday and Delete Washington's Birthday as a Parking
Meter Holiday (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 22 "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic", Article VI "Stopping, Standing and Parking", Division 2 "Parking
Meters", of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by amending Section
22-192 "Hours Meters to Operate; Information to be Shown on Meters" to designate Veterans
Day as a parking meter holiday and delete Washington's birthday as a parking meter holiday;
providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances and repeal conflicting
ordinances.
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Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18291 be approved and Ordinance No.
21388-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C G-18292 - Adopt Ordinance Repealing and Restating Chapter 34 Vehicles
for Hire, Article VI Ground Transportation for Hire of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance repealing and restating Chapter
34, "Vehicles for Hire" Article VI "Ground Transportation for Hire", of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended in its entirety.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18292 be approved and Ordinance No.
21389-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C G-18293 - Adopt Ordinance EstablishinlZ a Pay Rate Adjustment for
Municipal Court Judj4es Andrew T. Bradshaw and Robert Neel McDonald
Effective August 23, 2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance establishing a pay rate adjustment
for Municipal Court Judges Andrew T. Bradshaw and Robert Neel McDonald to be effective
August 23, 2014.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18293 be approved and Ordinance No.
21390-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11686 - Authorize At4reement with Petroleum Solutions, Inc., in the
Amount Up to $150,000.00 for the First Year for Fuel Management and
Implementation Services for the Equipment Services Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus that Mayor and Council Communication P-11686 be withdrawn from the
Council agenda.
E. Plannine & Zoning
1. M&C PZ-3064 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the City-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 64.3 Acres of Land, Located in Northeast
Tarrant County, South of Wall Price Keller Road and West of US Hi hwa 377
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance declaring certain findings;
providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for
full-purpose annexation of a certain 64.3 acres (0.10 square miles) of land, more or less, out of
the John Edmonds Survey, Abstract No. 457, located in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, south
of Wall Price Keller Road and west of US Highway 377 (Case No. AX-11-009), which said
territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas;
providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication PZ-3064:
Mr. Kevin Nichols, 9704 Corral Drive
Ms. Rachael Cooksey, 9720 Wagon Court
Ms. Laramie Steward, 9733 Corral Drive
Mr. William Biggerstaff, 9704 Wagon Court
Mr. Lathan Tolbert, 9750 Rock Dove Circle
Mr. Preston Cooksey, 9720 Wagon Court
Mr. Kelly Blackwell, 9700 Wagon Court
Council Member Scarth requested that Ms. Dana Burgdoff, Deputy Director, and Randle
Hardwood, Director, Planning and Development Department, provide additional information
about the annexation service plan and inspections.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3064 be approved and Ordinance No.
21391-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26927 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Tax Abatement
Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 44728, with NGC Renewables, LLC, to
Extend the Completion Deadline for the First Phase of a Corporate Headquarters
and Manufacturing Facility Proiect Located at 5500 Alliance Gateway Freeway
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the
Tax Abatement Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 44728, with NCG Renewables, LLC, to
extend the completion deadline for the first phase of a corporate headquarters and manufacturing
facility project located at 5500 Alliance Gateway Freeway from June 30, 2014, to June 30, 2015.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26827 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C C-26928 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
a Grant from the United Way of Tarrant County in the Amount Up to
$250,000.00 for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, Authorize
Execution of Agreement with the United Way of Tarrant County, Authorize
Allocation of a Portion of Assigned Staff Time Valued in the Amount of
$25,000.00 as an In-Kind Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council ratify the application for and authorize acceptance of,
if awarded, a grant from the United Way of Tarrant County in the amount up to $250,000.00 for
the operation of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program; authorize the execution of the
related Grant Agreement with the United Way of Tarrant County; authorize the allocation of a
portion of assigned staff time valued in the amount of $25,000.00 as in in-kind match for this
grant; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of$275,000.00, subject to the receipt of a grant from United Way
of Tarrant County, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26928 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21392-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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 August 1, 2014.
1. SP-14-007 - (CD 8) - Brian Nelson, 3700 Millhty Mite; to: Amend site plan for
"PD-916" Planned Development to expand school buildings (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Brian Nelson, representing HKS Architects, 350 North St. Paul Street, Suite 100, Dallas,
Texas, completed a speaker card in support of Site Plan SP-14-007 and was recognized by
Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Site Plan SP-14-007 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2014
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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 Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the hearing
be closed and Ordinance No. 21393-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
XVII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to issues with
Code Compliance.
Mr. Derrick Warren, 7512 Teakwood Court, appeared before Council relative to Cottonwood
Creek/Sandy Lane Park Creek erosion.
Council Member Bivens requested Mr. Warren meet with Mr. Doug Wiersig, Transportation and
Public Works Department Director, Mr. Richard Zavala, Parks and Community Services
Department Director and Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa.
City Attorney Fullenwider advised that page 15 of the Budget Ordinance was corrected and that
the corrected version of the ordinance would be used for publication.
XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:12 p.m. in
memory of Ms. Susan Bagby Tilley, the first chairwoman for Mayfest and the Van Cliburn
Foundation, and Mr. Luther Adkins, long time executive of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 26`h day of August, 2014.
Attest: 6:.t"'
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Mary J. yse e
City Secretary Ma r