HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/08/26-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2014
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Absent:
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
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 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas,
with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan absent.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend H. Montgomery, Jr., Fellowship Missionary Baptist
Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Roland E. Walton, Greater True Light Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF AUGUST 19, 2014
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of August 19, 2014, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and
Council Member Jordan absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0
nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan absent.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18294 - Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Proiect
Grant for Fort Worth Alliance Airport from the Texas Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division, if Offered, in the Amount Up to $50,000.00,
Accept Contribution from Alliance Air Services in the Amount Up to $50,000.00
for the City's Grant Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a
Routine Airport Maintenance Project grant for Fort Worth Alliance Airport from the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Aviation Division, in the amount up to $50,000.00;
authorize the acceptance of the contribution from Alliance Air Services in the amount up to
$50,000.00 for the City's match; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21394-08-2014
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in -the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of
$100,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding a TxDOT, Aviation Division,
Routine Airport Maintenance Project grant for Fort Worth Alliance Airport, contingent upon the
receipt of the grant from TxDOT and contribution from Alliance Air Services.
2. M&C G-18295 - Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Proiect
Grant for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport from the Texas
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, if Offered, in the Amount Up to
$50,000.00, Authorize Use of Gas Lease Revenue in the Amount Up to $50,000.00
for the City's Grant Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a
Routine Airport Maintenance Project grant, if offered, for Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Aviation Division, in the
amount up to $50,000.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21395-08-2014 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of
$50,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding a TxDOT, Aviation Division,
Routine Airport Maintenance Project grant match for Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport; authorize the transfer in the amount of$50,000.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project
Fund to the Airport Grants Fund for the City's match; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21396-08-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in
the amount of$100,000.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
3. M&C G-18296 - Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project
Grant for Fort Worth Spinks Airport from the Texas Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division, if Offered, in the Amount Up to $50,000.00,
Authorize Use of Gas Lease Revenue in the Amount Up to $50,000.00 for the
City's Grant Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a
Routine Airport Maintenance Project grant, if offered, for Fort Worth Spinks Airport from the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Aviation Division, in the amount up to
$50,000.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21397-08-2014 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of $50,000.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of funding a TxDOT, Aviation Division, Routine Airport
Maintenance Project grant match for Fort Worth Spinks Airport; authorize the transfer in the
amount of$50,000.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Airport Grants Fund for
the City's match; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21398-08-2014 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of $100,000.00, from
available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11690 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Rocket Red Ltd., in the Amount Up to $185 000.00 for Professional Services
Associated with a Marketing Program to Generate Business and Increase
Revenues at Meacham and Spinks Airports ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Rocket Red, Ltd., in the amount of $185,000.00 for
professional services associated with a marketing program to generate business and increase
revenues at Meacham and Spinks Airports.
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C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15710 - Authorize Redemption of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
4800 Wichita Street by Ala Hamed Jaber in the Amount of $101053.52 in
Accordance with Section 34.21(e) of the Texas Tax Code COUNCIL DISTRICT
8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the redemption of the tax-
foreclosed property located at 4800 Wichita Street by Ala Hamed Jaber in the amount of
5101,053.52, in accordance with Section 34.21(e) of the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to execute and record the appropriate instruments conveying the
property.
2. M&C L-15711 - Authorize Leases with Various Tenants Currently Occupying
Offices at the Building Located at 900 Monroe Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize lease contracts with
various tenants who currently occupy the building at 900 Monroe Street for the same space and
rental rate as their current leases for a term to end on December 31, 2015.
3. M&C L-15712 - Authorize Conveyance of 0.3050 Acres of Land Located in the
CentrePort Area to CentrePort Venture, L.P., and Accept Avilzation Easement
and Release from CentrePort Venture, L.P. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a General
Warranty Deed conveying a .3050 acre tract of land in the Vincent J. Hutton Survey, A-681, City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to CentrePort Venture, L.P.; and authorize the acceptance,
filing and recording by the City of an Avigation Easement and Release from CentrePort Venture,
L.P., covering the property conveyed, in favor of the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board, previously known as the Dallas-Fort Worth
Regional Airport or successor thereof.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26929 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42227, an Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract
with the Texas Commission on Environmental Ouality for the Operation and
Maintenance of Nitrop_en Oxides Monitorin6 Network in the Amount of
$35,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $185,384.00, Apply Indirect Costs at
Approved Percentage Rate and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 4)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 42227, an Intergovernmental Cooperative
Reimbursement Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the
operation and maintenance of nitrogen oxides monitoring network at a maximum amount of
$35,000.00 for a total contract amount of$185,384.00 for the contract period September 1, 2014,
through August 31, 2015; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21399-08-2014 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$35,000.00 in Fiscal
Year 2014-2015, for the same purpose as reflected above; and apply the indirect cost at the rate
of 21.48 percent in accordance with the terms of the Intergovernmental Cooperative
Reimbursement Contract.
2. M&C C-26930 - Authorize Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative
Reimbursement Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Ouality in an Amount Not to Exceed $36,101.67 for the Operation of Local Air
Pollution Particulate Emission Monitoring Sites and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality in an amount not to exceed $36,101.67 for the operation of local air
pollution particulate emission monitoring sites for the period of September 1, 2014, through
August 31, 2015; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21400-08-2014 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$36,101.67 in Fiscal Year 2015,
for the same purpose as reflected above; and apply indirect costs at the most recently approved
rate of 21.48 percent for the Transportation and Public Works Department.
3. M&C C-26931 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45508 with Conatser Construction TX, L.P., in the Amount of
$139,455.00 for a Revised Total Contract in the Amount of $2,171,000.00 for
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2009 WSM-I on Fairway Drive,
Authorize Transfer from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer
Capital Proiects Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount of
$139,455.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21401-08-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$139,455.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2009, WSM-
I; and authorize the execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 45508 with
Conatser Construction TX, L.P., in the amount of$139,455.00 for a total revised contract in the
amount of$2,171,000.00 for the same purpose as reflected above.
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4. M&C C-26932 - Authorize Execution of an Engineeriniz Agreement with Shield
En2ineerina Group, PLLC in the Amount of$244,534.00 for Water and Sanitary
Sewer Replacement Contract 2014 WSM-A on NW 14th Street NW 15th Street
NW 20th Street NE 35th Street NE 36th Street Pearl Avenue Oscar Avenue
and Decatur Avenue, Provide for Project Management, Utility Coordination and
Material Testinst Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of $262,534.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$262,534.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$155,720.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$106,814.00; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21402-08-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $155,720.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014, WSM-A; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21403-08-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $106,814.00, from available funds, for the
same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Shield Engineering Group, PLLC, in the amount of $244,534.00 for the same purpose as
reflected above.
5. M&C C-26933 - Authorize Execution of an Engineerin1l Agreement with
Visintainer Engineering, PLLC, in the Amount of $260,428.00 for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014, WSM-C on Akers Avenue, Blevins
Street, Colonial Street, North Retta Street, North Sylvania Avenue, Oakhurst
Scenic Drive, Donna Street, May Street, West Spurgeon Street, Whitmore Street
and Hammond Street, Provide for Project Management, Utility Coordination and
Material Testing Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of $278,428.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$278,428.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$165,257.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$113,171.00; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21404-08-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $165,257.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of Water Replacement Contract 2014, WSM-C; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21505-08-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $113,171.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected
above; and authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Visintainer Engineering,
PLLC, in the amount of$260,428.00 for Water Replacement Contract 2014, WSM-C on Akers
Avenue, Blevins Street, Colonial Street, North Retta Street, North Sylvania Avenue, Oakhurst
Scenic Drive, Donna Street, May Street, West Spurgeon Street, Whitmore Street and Hammond
Street.
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6. M&C C-26934 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 44281, an Engineering Agreement with Brown & Gay Engineers,
Inc., in the Amount of$301,462.00 for a Total Revised Contract in the Amount of
$1,636,031.00 for Northside II 48-Inch Water Main, Phase I, from Heritage Trace
Parkway to Alta Vista Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 44281, an Engineering Agreement with Brown
& Gay Engineers, Inc., in the amount of$301,462.00 for the Northside II 48-inch Water Main,
Phase I, from Heritage Trace Parkway to Alta Vista Road, thereby increasing the contract
amount to $1,636,031.00.
7. M&C C-26935 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Baird,
Hampton & Brown, Inc., in the Amount of $94,985.00 for the Design of Park
Improvements at Northside Park, Terry Park, High Crest Park and
Summerfields Park (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Baird Hampton & Brown, Inc., in the amount of$94,985.00 for the
design and engineering of park improvements at Northside Park, Terry Park, High Crest Park
and Summerfields Park.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1932 -Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
Mr. Drew Martin, Assistant Athletic Director, Texas Christian University, and mascot Super
Frog, presented T-shirts to Mayor Price and the City Council to participate in "Go Purple
Fridays" from August 29, 2014, through December 1, 2014.
Mr. Bill Thornton, President, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, announced that August 29,
2014, was also National College Game Day and encouraged citizens to wear the colors
representing their schools.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens, Allen Gray and Zadeh announced
upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
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2. Recoy-nition 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
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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 Project from October 4-12, 2014
It was proposed that the City Council authorize a waiver of all temporary street closure
encroachment fees related to the Trinity Habitat for Humanity Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter Work
Project, a World Habitat Day Event, from October 4 - 12, 2014.
Mr. Gary Yeager, Executive Director, Trinity Habitat for Humanity, appeared before Council
and expressed appreciation for the Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter Work Project.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Council Proposal No. 299 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan absent.
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. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Reappointing and Appointing Members to the Minority and Women
Business Enterprise Advisory Committee
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution reappointing and appointing
members to the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee, effective
October 1, 2014, and with terms expiring September 30, 2016.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Resolution No. 4348-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan absent.
2. A Resolution Accepting the Final Report of the Homelessness Task Force and
Appointing a Task Force on Permanent Supportive Housing
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the final report of the
Homelessness Task Force and appointing a Task Force on Permanent Supportive Housing,
effective August 26, 2014, and with terms expiring April 28, 2015.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Resolution No. 4349-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan
absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearin
City Secretary Kayser read the following:
Conduct Public Benefit Hearings for M&Cs BH-308 through BH-315 on the proposed FY 2014-
2015 budget and five year service plan; approve filing of the proposed 2014 assessment roll with
the City Secretary for public inspection, and following public comment, close the public hearings
and set the final hearings for September 9, 2014 for the following PIDs:
• Public Improvement District No. 1, Downtown;
• Public Improvement District No. 6, Park Glen;
• Public Improvement District No. 7, Heritage;
• Public Improvement District No. 8, Camp Bowie;
• Public Improvement District No. 11, Stockyards;
• Public Improvement District No. 12, Chapel Hill;
• Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff; and
• Public Improvement District No. 15, Sun Valley
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
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1. M&C BH-308 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Re2arding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Bud et Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2014 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 1, Downtown (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 1, Downtown, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, which has
been prepared by the Downtown Public Improvement District Advisory Board; approve the
filing of the proposed 2014 Assessment Roll for the Downtown Public Improvement District
with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 9,
2014, at 7:00 p.m. for final approval of the Downtown Public Improvement District's Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2014 Assessment Roll.
2. M&C BH-309 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2014 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 6, Park Glen (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 6, Park Glen, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; approve the
filing of the proposed 2014 Assessment Roll for the Park Glen Public Improvement District with
the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 9, 2014,
at 7:00 p.m. for final approval of the Park Glen Public Improvement District's Fiscal Year 2014-
2015 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2014 Assessment Roll.
3. M&C BH-310 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2014 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 7, Heritage (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4
and 7) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 7, Heritage, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; approve the
filing of the proposed 2014 Assessment Roll for the Heritage Public Improvement District with
the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 9, 2014,
at 7:00 p.m. for final approval of the Heritage Public Improvement District's Fiscal Year 2414-
2015 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2014 Assessment Roll.
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4. M&C BH-311 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2014 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 8, Camp Bowie (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3 and 7) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 8, Camp Bowie, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; approve the
filing of the proposed 2014 Assessment Roll for the Camp Bowie Public Improvement District
with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 9,
2014, at 7:00 p.m. for final approval of the Camp Bowie Public Improvement District's Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2014 Assessment Roll.
5. M&C BH-312 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2014 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 11, Stockyards (COUNCIL DISTRICT
2) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and method of assessment for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 11, Stockyards, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; approve the filing of the
proposed 2014 Assessment Roll for the Stockyards Public Improvement District with the City
Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 9, 2014, at 7:00
p.m. for final approval of the Stockyards Public Improvement District's Fiscal Year 2014-2015
Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2014 Assessment Roll.
6. M&C BH-313 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2014 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 12, Chapel Hill (COUNCIL DISTRICT
7) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 12, Chapel Hill, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; approve the
filing of the proposed 2014 Assessment Roll for the Chapel Hill Public Improvement District
with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a. public benefit hearing for September 9,
2014, at 7:00 p.m. for final approval of the Chapel Hill Public Improvement District's Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2014 Assessment Roll.
7. M&C BH-314 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2014 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC HEARING)
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It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; approve
the filing of the proposed 2014 Assessment Roll for the Trinity Bluff Public Improvement
District with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for
September 9, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. for final approval of the Trinity Bluff Public Improvement
District's Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2014 Assessment Roll.
8. M&C BH-315 - Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget, Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed 2014 Assessment
Roll for Public Improvement District No. 15, Sun Valley (COUNCIL DISTRICT
5) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments
on the proposed budget, Five-Year Service Plan and proposed method of assessment for Fort
Worth Public Improvement District No. 15, Sun Valley, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; approve the
filing of the proposed 2014 Assessment Roll for the Sun Valley Public Improvement District
with the City Secretary for public inspection; and set a public benefit hearing for September 9,
2014, at 7:00 p.m. for final approval of the Sun Valley Public Improvement District's Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan and 2014 Assessment Roll.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Ossana Hermosillo, Business Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication BH-312 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council:
Mr. Steve Murrin, 500 Northeast 23rd Street
Ms. Kristin Jaworski, 131 A East Exchange Avenue
Mr. Mike Costanza, 2517 Rodeo Plaza, completed an undecided comment card relative to Mayor
and Council Communication BH-212.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed for BH-308 through BH-315, approve filing of the
proposed 2014 assessment rolls with the City Secretary for public inspection, and
set the final hearings for September 9, 2014. The motion carried unanimously 7
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan
absent.
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B. General
1. M&C G-18297 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of$1,325,000.00
to Fund the Master Thoroughfare Plan Update from the TPW Gas Well Revenues
Fund (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the TPW Gas Well Revenues Fund in the amount of
$1,325,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the Master Thoroughfare Plan
update.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18297 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21406-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan absent.
2. M&C G-18298 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Authorize Application for and
Acceptance of a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Urban Outdoor Recreation
Grant in the Amount of$1,000,000.00, if Awarded, for the Northwest Community
Park Athletic Fields Proiect and Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Application
and Designating an Official to Act on Behalf of the City of Fort Worth in Dealing
with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive public comment
on the City's application for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Urban Outdoor Recreation
Grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the Northwest Community Parks Athletic Fields
Project; authorize the application for and acceptance of the grant, if awarded; and adopt a
resolution of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, designating Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager,
as being responsible for and acting for and on behalf of the City of Fort Worth in dealing with
the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the purpose of participating in the Local Park Grant
Program; certifying that the City of Forth Worth is eligible to receive program assistance;
certifying that the City of Fort Worth's matching share is readily available; and declaring that the
site known as Northwest Community Park has been previously dedicated for permanent public
park and recreational uses.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Joel McElhany, Capital Projects Manager, Parks and Community Services Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
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b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18298 be
approved and Resolution No. 4350-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council
Member Jordan absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15713 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Gateway Park for the Installation of Sanitary Sewer Lines and Associated
Infrastructure (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational
Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Gateway Park for the
installation of a sanitary sewer line and associated infrastructure; find that the proposed sanitary
sewer line and associated infrastructure includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the
parkland, including that the sewer line and associated infrastructure will be constructed in
Gateway Park; and close the public hearing and authorize the use of approximately 0.81 acres of
Gateway Park at 751 Beach Street, located east of Beach Street, north of 1-30 Tom Landry
Highway, south of First Street and west of Oakland Boulevard, for the same purpose as reflected
above.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
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C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication L-15713
be approved. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro
tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan absent.
2. M&C L-15714 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Martin Luther King Park for the Installation of a Sanitary Sewer Line and
Associated Infrastructure (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational
Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Martin Luther King Park
for the installation of a sanitary sewer line and associated infrastructure; find that the proposed
sanitary sewer line and associated infrastructure includes all reasonable planning to minimize
harm to the parkland, including that the sewer line and associated infrastructure will be
constructed in Martin Luther King Park; and close the public hearing and authorize the use of
approximately 0.145 acres of Martin Luther King Park located at 5565 Truman Drive, south of
Alexander Drive, west of Martin Luther King Park and north of Truman Drive, for the same
purpose as reflected above.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication L-15714
be approved. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro
tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan absent.
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3. M&C L-15715 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Titus Paulsel Park for the Purpose of Installing Storm Drainage Improvements
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational
Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Titus Paulsel Park for the
location of the proposed storm drainage improvements; find that the proposed storm drainage
improvements include all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland, including that
the improvements will be constructed in Titus Paulsel Park; and close the public hearing and
authorize the use of approximately 0.031 acres of Titus Paulsel Park located at 2000 Binkley
Street, east of McKenzie Street, south of Avenue L, west of the intersection of Thrall Street,
Avenue M and Binkley Street, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication L-15715
be approved. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro
tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26936 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Gabriela Orduno for the Construction of a Bakery on Property Located at
3301 E. Belknap Street in the Six Points Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with Gabriela Orduno for the construction of a bakery on property
described as Lot 1R, J.M. Anderson's Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas, located at 3301 East Belknap Street in the Six Points Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement
Policy and Basic Incentives.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26936 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council
Member Jordan absent.
2. M&C C-26937 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Ark Contracting
Services, LLC, in the Amount of$2,945,697.30 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Contract 86, Unit 1 on West 4th Street, West 5th Street, Montl4omery Street, and
Monticello Drive, to Provide for Prosect Costs and Contint4encies for a Project
Total Cost in the Amount of$3,094,698.30 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of$3,094,698.30
from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of$1,044,079.30 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and in the amount of$2,050,619.00 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$1,044,079.30, from available funds, for the purpose of funding
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 86, Unit 1; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $2,050,619.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as
reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Ark Contracting Services, LLC,
in the amount of $2,945,697.30 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 86, Unit 1 on West
4th Street, West 5th Street, Montgomery Street, and Monticello Drive, to provide for project
costs and contingencies for a project total costs in the amount of$3,094,698.30.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26937 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21407-08-2014 and 21408-08-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council
Member Jordan absent.
XV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Appropriation Ordinance, Ad
Valorem Tax Levy Ordinance, and Proposed 2014 Property Tax Rate
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 and 2014 property tax
rate.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
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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
Ms. Bobbie McCurdy, 7316 Valencia Grove Court, appeared before Council in opposition to the
proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 appropriation ordinance, ad valorem tax levy ordinance and
proposed 2014 property tax rate.
The following individuals appeared before Council undecided relative to the proposed Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 appropriation ordinance, ad valorem tax levy ordinance and proposed 2014
property tax rate:
Mr. Robert Adams, representing Historic Fort Worth, 2216 Huntington Lane
Mr. Lance Griggs, 6613 Longleaf Lane
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays,
with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Jordan absent.
XVL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to issues with
Code Compliance.
Mr. Joe Waller, 2533 Castle Circle, appeared before Council relative to improvements in Lake
Worth.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 11:02 a.m.
Attest: Approved:
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'Mary J. r W.B. '(,Lip" Zimmerman
City Secre ary Mayor Pro tem