HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/09/23-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
Present:
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
Absent:
Mayor Betsy Price
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman called the
regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23,
2014, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort
Worth, Texas, with Mayor Price absent.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Janet Kraatz, Faith Lutheran Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Janet Kraatz, Faith Lutheran Church.
IIl. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JOINT MEETING OF THE FORT
WORTH CITY COUNCIL AND THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION
DISTRICT BOARD OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2014, AND REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Fort Worth City Council and the Crime
Control and Prevention District Board of September 9, 2014, and Regular meeting
of September 16, 2014, be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays, with Mayor Price absent.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF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 the resolution adopting the City of Fort Worth's 2015 State
Legislative Program be continued to the October 14, 2014, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays, with Mayor Price absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18310 - Adopt Resolution to Increase the Maximum Amount to be Paid
to Kelly, Hart, and Hallman L.L.P., to Represent the City of Fort Worth in the
Lawsuit Entitled Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association v. City of Fort
Worth, Texas, Cause No. 48-270181-14, to a Total Amount Not to Exceed
$200,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4358-09-2014
to increase the amount to be paid to Kelly, Hart, and Hallman L.L.P., as outside legal counsel, to
represent the City of Fort Worth in the lawsuit entitled Fort Worth Professional Firefighters
Association v. City of Fort Worth, Texas, Cause No. 48-270181-14, to a total amount not to
exceed$200,000.00.
2. M&C G-18311 - Authorize Payment in the Amount of $444,000.00 to the Retired
Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund for Payments of Retiree Death Benefits, in
Accordance with the City Code (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a payment in the amount
of $444,000.00 to the Retired Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund to pay for retiree death
benefits, in accordance with the City Code.
3. M&C G-18312 - Authorize Temporary Closure of W.R. Watt Drive, Burnett-
Tandy Drive, Gendy Street, Harley Avenue, Linden Avenue and Lansford Lane
for Twenty-Eight Days Beginning January 12, 2015 Through February 8, 2015
and Trinity Park Drive for Nine Days During the 2015 Southwestern Exposition
and Livestock Show (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the request of the
Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show to temporarily close the following streets
beginning January 12, 2015,through February 8, 2015:
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• W.R. Watt Drive from Trail Drive north to Burnett-Tandy Drive;
• Burnett-Tandy Drive from W.R. Watt Drive west to Gendy Street;
• Gendy Street from Harley Avenue north to Lancaster Avenue;
• Harley Avenue from Gendy Street to Trail Drive;
• Linden Avenue from Trail Drive to cell tower entrance;
• Lansford Lane from Montgomery Street to Gendy Street; and
• Trinity Park Drive from University Drive to Crestline Road
4. M&C G-18313 - Approve Findings of the Vehicle for Hire Review Board
Regarding Application of Walaal Corporation d/b/a Ambassador Cab to Operate
One Hundred Taxicabs Within the City of Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of
a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the findings of
the Vehicle for Hire Review Board: Walaal Corporation d/b/a Ambassador Cab is qualified and
financially able to conduct a taxicab service within the City; Walaal Corporation d/b/a
Ambassador Cab has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; Walaal
Corporation d/b/a Ambassador Cab presented information indicating the ability to provide 100
taxicabs; and the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of
100 taxicabs upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; authorize issuance of a Vehicle for Hire
Operating License to Walaal Corporation d/b/a Ambassador Cab to operate 100 taxicabs on city
streets, alleys and thoroughfares for a one-year period subject to and conditioned on Walaal
Corporation d/b/a Ambassador Cab, complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI
of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
5. M&C G-18314 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of John Stephen Sulsbemer d/b/a JSI Limousines to
Operate One Luxury Truck Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and
Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the findings of
the Ground Transportation Coordinator: John Stephen Sulsberger d/b/a JSI Limousines has
provided all information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended; John Stephen Sulsberger d/b/a JSI Limousines is qualified and financially
able to conduct a limousine service within the City; John Stephen Sulsberger d/b/a JSI
Limousines has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth (1986), as amended; and authorize the issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License to
John Stephen Sulsberger d/b/a JSI Limousines to operate one luxury truck limousine on City
streets for a one-year period subject to and conditioned on John Stephen Sulsberger d/b/a JSI
AWL Limousines 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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6. M&C G-18315 - Authorize Mid-Year Adiustment to the Fiscal Year 2014 Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget to Decrease the Fort Worth Police
Department Heliport in the Amount of $319,611.00 and Increase the Special
Events Overtime Detail in the Amount of $319,611.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize mid-year adjustment to
the Fiscal Year 2014 Crime Control and Prevention District budget to decrease the Fort Worth
Police Department Heliport in the amount of $319,611.00 and increase the Special Events
Overtime Detail in the amount of$319,611.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21462-
09-2014 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Events Overtime
Program of the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the amount of$319,611.00, from
available funds in the Heliport Program of the same fund, for the purpose of funding the overage
in special events overtime detail.
7. M&C G-18316 - Authorize Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2014 Allocation
Payment from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Program in the Amount of $103,133.82 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of the
Fiscal Year 2014 allocation payment from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education Program in the amount of $103,133.82; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21463-09-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Trust Fund in the amount of$103,133.82, subject to receipt of a grant from the State of Texas
Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Account, for the purpose of paying for
training expenses for qualified law enforcement support personnel.
8. M&C G-18317 - Authorize Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County 9-1-1
District in the Amount of $215,282.34 for the Public Safety Answering Points'
Assistance Reimbursement Program for Fiscal Year 2014 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of funds
from Tarrant County 9-1-1 District for Fiscal Year 2014 in the amount of$215,282.34 for the
Public Safety Answering Points' Reimbursement Program; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 21464-09-2014 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in
the amount of$215,282.34 for the Police Department, subject to receipt of a reimbursement from
the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District for the Public Safety Answering Points' Reimbursement
Program, for the purpose of funding renovations, furniture, training and other related items for
the Communications Center.
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11702 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Magazine and Newspaper
Subscription Services with W.T. Cox Information Services in the Amount Up to
$74,176.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for
magazine and newspaper subscription services with W.T. Cox Information Services in the
amount up to $74,176.00 for the first year.
2. M&C P-11703 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with Multiple
Vendors for Midsize Through One Ton Trucks for the Equipment Services
Department for a Combined Amount Up to $750,000.00 for the First Year (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase
Agreements with multiple vendors for midsize through one ton trucks for the Equipment
Services Department for a combined amount up to $750,000.00 for the first year.
3. M&C P-11704 - Authorize Purchase of Seven 2015 Dodge Grand Caravans from
Cowboy Chrysler Dodge Jeep in the Amount of$149,015.00, Using a Cooperative
Contract for the Police Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of seven
2015 Dodge Grand Caravans from Cowboy Chrysler Dodge Jeep in the amount of$149,015.00,
using Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 430-13 for the Police
Department.
4. M&C P-11705 - Authorize Purchase of Two 2014 Chevrolet Tahoes from
Caldwell Country Chevrolet Pontiac in the Amount of $58,784.00, Using a
Cooperative Contract for the Police Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of two 2014
Chevrolet Tahoes from Caldwell Country Chevrolet Pontiac in the amount of$58,784.00, using
Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract No. VE 11-13 for the Police Department.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15718 - Authorize Execution of Lease and Renewal for Three Terms of
One Year Each with Alliance for Children, Inc., in the Amount of $30,000.00
� Annually for Approximately 5,036 Square Feet of Office Space Located at 908
Southland Avenue for the Police Department (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a one-
year lease with three renewal terms of one year each with Alliance for Children, Inc., in the
amount of $30,000.00 annually for approximately 5,036 square feet of office space located at
908 Southland Avenue for the Police Department.
2. M&C L-15719 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.235 Acres of
Land for the Loving Channel Drainage Improvements Project Located at 3000
Prairie Avenue Owned by Jose Luis Tafoya in the Amount of$17,885.00 and Pay
Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $2,000.00 for a Total Cost of
$19,885.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in a total of 0.235 acres of land for a vacant lot described as Lots 1 and 2, Block
31, Worth Hills Addition, located at 3000 Prairie Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, from Jose Luis
Tafoya; find that the total purchase price in the amount of$17,885.00 is just compensation; and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation,
record the appropriate instruments and pay the estimated closing costs of $2,000.00 for a total
cost of$19,885.00.
D. Planning & Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3067 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Paradise Street to be
Replatted with the Adjoining Property for an Accessory Parking Lot for Corinth
Baptist Church Fort Worth, Inc. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21465-09-
2014 vacating and extinguishing portion of Paradise Street, situated in Riverside Addition, an
addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be replatted with the adjoining
property for an accessory parking lot for Corinth Baptist Church Fort Worth, Inc.; providing for
reversion of fee in said land; the retainment of existing utility easements; repealing all ordinances
in conflict herewith; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance
with City Policy (M&C G-15624).
2. M&C PZ-3068 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Country Day Lane and
Bryan Henderson Road to Replat as Private Roads for Fort Worth Country Day
School PAS Holdings, LLC (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21466-09-
2014 vacating and extinguishing portions of Country Day Lane and Bryan Henderson Road,
situated in the Walter Houston Survey, Abstract No. 745 and the Jos. L. Hansborough Survey,
Abstract No. 748 and in the Peter Haught Survey, Abstract No. 708, in the City of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, to replat as private roads and provide better security for Fort Worth
Country Day School PAS Holdings, LLC; providing for revision of fee in said land; the
retainment of existing utility easements; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and waive
any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy, Mayor and
Council Communication G-15624.
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The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication PZ-3068 and were recognized by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman but did not wish
to address Council:
Mr. Kenneth Davis, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 350
Mr. Thad Brundrett, P.O. Box. 470641
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26984 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with Baylor Scott & White Health for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's
Public Safety Radio System for Interoperable Communications in Mutual Aid or
Other Multi-Agency Operations at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with Baylor Scott & White Health 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.
2. M&C C-26985 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., for an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000.00 for Drainage
Design Review Services, Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the
Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of $400,000.00, Decreasing Available
Cash Balance by the Same Amount and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for an amount not to exceed
$400,000.00 for drainage design review services; and adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21467-09-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of$400,000.00, decreasing the available cash balance by
the same amount, for the purpose of funding a Professional Services Agreement with Freese and
Nichols, Inc., for the same purpose as reflected above.
3. M&C C-26986 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with C. Green Scaping, LP, in
the Amount of$307,458.00 for Brick Pavement Repair 2014-12 at Four Locations
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 7 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with C. Green Scaping, LP, in the amount of$307,458.00 for brick pavement repair 2014-12 at
four locations.
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4. M&C C-26987 - Authorize Purchase of Traffic Signal Conflict Monitors and
Pedestrian Countdown Heads for the Transportation and Public Works
Department in the Amount Up to $400,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 6 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of traffic
signal conflict monitors and pedestrian countdown heads for the Transportation and Public
Works Department in the amount up to $400,000.00.
5. M&C C-26988 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 5 to City Secretary
Contract No. 35341, an Engineering Services Agreement with Transystems
Corporation Consultants in the Amount of $186,053.40 for the Design of the
Hemphill Street Connector from Vickery Boulevard to Lancaster Avenue,
Thereby Establishing a Revised Total Contract Cost of$1,202,478.25 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 5 to City Secretary Contract No. 35341, an Engineering Services Agreement
with Transystems Corporation Consultants in the amount of $186,053.40 for the design of the
Hemphill Street connector from Vickery Boulevard to Lancaster Avenue, thereby establishing a
revised total contract cost of$1,202,478.25.
6. M&C C-26989 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for Reimbursement of
Overtime Costs in the Amount Up to $138,994.00 for Participation in the North
Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2 for Fiscal Year
2015 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for
reimbursement of overtime costs and for participation in the North Texas High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2 for Fiscal Year 2015; authorize the acceptance of the
amount up to $138,994.00 for the reimbursement of overtime costs for eight officers assigned to
the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21468-09-2014 increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in an amount up to $138,994.00, subject to receipt of a grant
from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, for the same
purpose as reflected above.
7. M&C C-26990 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the Fiscal Year 2015 State Justice Assistance Grant in the Amount of $56,788.00
from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division,
Authorize Execution of Related Agreement and Adopt Resolution and
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for and
authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2015 State Justice Assistance Grant from
the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount totaling
$56,788.00 to implement the Fort Worth Police Jail Booking Enhancement Project; authorize the
execution of a contract with the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division for the Fiscal Year 2015 State Justice Assistance Grant; adopt Resolution No. 4359-09-
2014 authorizing the application for and acceptance of$57,788.00 in Grant Funds from the State
of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the State Justice Assistance
Grant and the making of assurances required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's
Office; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21469-09-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$56,788.00, subject to receipt of the Fiscal
Year 2015 State Justice Assistance Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, for the same purpose as reflected above.
8. M&C C-26991 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Alliance for Children in
the Amount Not to Exceed $64,000.00 to Assist with the Funding of Child Abuse
Prevention Programs in the City of Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2015 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Alliance for Children in an amount not to exceed $64,000.00 in order to assist with the
funding of Child Abuse Prevention Programs for Fiscal Year 2015.
9. M&C C-26992 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs
of Greater Fort Worth in the Amount Up to $307,015.00 for the Operation of a
Safe Haven Youth Program at the Safe Haven-Martin Boys and Girls Club
Located at 3123 Avenue G (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth in the amount up to $307,015.00 for the
operation of a Safe Haven Youth Program at the Safe Haven-Martin Boys and Girls Club located
at 3123 Avenue G.
10. M&C C-26993 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Safe City
Commission in the Amount of $300,000.00 to Operate One Safe Place as a
Reiional Family Justice Center for Tarrant County During Fiscal Year 2015
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Safe City Commission in the amount of$300,000.00 to operate One Safe Place
as a Regional Family Justice Center during Fiscal Year 2015.
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11. M&C C-26994 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Safe City
Commission in the Amount of $235,195.00 to Continue Operation of a
Community Advocacy Crime Prevention Program (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Safe City Commission in the amount of$235,195.00 to continue operation of a
Community Advocacy Crime Prevention Program.
12. M&C C-26995 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Safe City
Commission in the Amount of $75,000.00 to Continue Operation of the Crime
Stoppers Program Call Center for Fiscal Year 2015 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Safe City Commission in the amount of$75,000.00 to continue the operation of
the Crime Stoppers Program Call Center for Fiscal Year 2015.
13. M&C C-26996 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with United Community
Centers, Inc., in the Amount Up to $132,990.00 to Continue Operation of a Youth
Safe Haven Program at the Bethlehem Community Center in Fort Worth "
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with the United Community Centers, Inc., a non-profit organization, in the amount up
to $132,990.00 to continue operation of a Youth Safe Haven Program at the Bethlehem
Community Center in Fort Worth.
14. M&C C-26997 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Recovery Resource
Council for Fiscal Year 2015 Community-Based Program Funding from the
Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the Amount of $56,133.70 to
Operate the Preventing Violence and Crime, PVC Pipeline Program (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 5 AND 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Recovery Resource Council for Fiscal Year 2015 Community-Based Program funding from
the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the amount of $56,133.70 to operate the
Preventing Violence and Crime, PVC Pipeline Program.
15. M&C C-26998 - Authorize Acceptance of and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in
the Amount of $17,202.25 for the Reimbursement of Overtime Expenses for the
Police Department's Participation on the North Texas High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Police Department to
accept an additional amount up to $17,202.25 for the reimbursement of overtime expenses for
officers assigned to the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force Group 2;
and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21470-09-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in an amount up to $17,202.25, subject to receipt of a grant
from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, for the same
purpose as reflected above.
16. M&C C-26999 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount Up to $51,778.75
for the Fort Worth Police Department's Participation in the North Texas High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Regional Intelligence Support Center (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21471-09-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in an amount
up to $51,778.75, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration for participation in the North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Regional Intelligence Support Center, for the purpose of reimbursing the Fort Worth Police
Department for overtime costs related to the Department's participation in the North Texas High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Regional Intelligence Support Center for Fiscal Years 2013,
2014 and 2015.
17. M&C C-27000 - Authorize Termination of City Secretary Contract No. 38204
with the Federal Aviation Administration and Authorize Execution of a New
Building Lease Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for the Air
Traffic Control Tower at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in the Annual Amount of
$171,864.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the termination of City
Secretary Contract No. 38204, a Building Lease Agreement, with the Federal Aviation
Administration for the Air Traffic Control Tower at Fort Worth Alliance Airport; and authorize
the execution of a Building Lease Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for the
Air Traffic Control Tower at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in the annual amount of$171,864.00.
18. M&C C-27001 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45304, a Professional Services Agreement with Williams Scotsman,
Inc., in an Amount Up to $28,946.00 for Additional Engineering Services for the
Modular Complex Site at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 45304, a Professional Services Agreement with Williams
4OW Scotsman, Inc., in an amount up to $28,946.00 for additional engineering services for the
Modular Complex Site at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
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19. M&C C-27002 - Authorize Execution of a Tank Farm Lease and Public Fueling
Agreement with Texas Jet, Inc., for Fuel Site No. 3-A at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Tank
Farm Lease and Public Fueling Agreement with Texas Jet, Inc., Fuel Site No. 3-A at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport.
20. M&C C-27003 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Austin Filter Systems,
Inc., in the Amount of $649,483.44 for Construction of the Sludge Only Landfill
Levee Slope Repairs and Tree Removal and Provide for Contingencies for a
Project Total in the Amount of$668,967.44 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Austin Filter Systems, Inc., in the amount of $649,483.44 for construction of the sludge
only landfill levee slope repairs and tree removal and provide for contingencies for a project total
in the amount of$668,967.44.
21. M&C C-27004 - Authorize Engineering Agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., in
the Amount of $199,854.00 for Specialty Support Engineering Contract and
Provide for Staff Project Management for a Total Amount of $224,854.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute an Engineering Agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., for a specialty support
engineering contract in the amount of$199,854.00 and provide for staff project management for
a total amount of$224,854.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1935 -Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for the Community Foundation of North Texas Day
Council Member Bivens presented a Proclamation for the Community Foundation of North
Texas Day to Mr. Rob Miller, Community Foundation of North Texas Director of Finance, and
Mr. Phil McCrury, Shannon Gracey Attorney and Community Foundation of North Texas
Former Board Chair.
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2. Presentation of Proclamation of National Night Out in Texas
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented a Proclamation for National Night Out in Texas to Chief
Jeff Halstead, Fort Worth Police Department.
3. Presentation of Proclamation of Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented a Proclamation for Blood Cancer Awareness Month to Dr.
Patricia Thomson, Executive Director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Mr. Don
Armstrong, Vice Chair of The Leukemia& Lymphoma Society and a blood cancer survivor.
4. Presentation of Hispanic Heritage Employee Celebration Committee
Ms. Judy Summerall, Chair of the Hispanic Heritage Employee Celebration Committee gave a
presentation about the upcoming events for Hispanic Heritage Month.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18325 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
B. General
Oak, 8. M&C G-18325 - Authorize Acceptance of Donations from the Fort Worth
Botanical Society, Inc., Valued at $195,000.00 for Various Improvements to the
Japanese Garden and the Gardens Restaurant at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of donations valued at
$195,000.00 from the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc. for various improvements to the
Japanese Garden and the Gardens Restaurant at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Council Member Shingleton presented Certificates of Recognition to Ms. Rattana Mou,
President of the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18325 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens, Jordan, Shingleton,
Allen Gray and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various
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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 Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the following individuals be appointed/reappointed for District 6 on various
boards and commissions effective September 23, 2014, and with a term expiring as
follows:
Appointments:
• Natalie Moore on the Zoning Commision, with a term expiring October 1,
2016
• Stephen McCune on the Urban Design Commission, with a term expiring
October 1, 2016
Reappointments:
• Erik Brown to the Aviation Advisory Board, with a term expiring October
1, 2016
• Michael Wellbaum to the Board of Adjustment - Commercial, with a term
expiring October 1, 2016
• Kenneth Williams to the Building Standards Commission, with a term
expiring September 30, 2016
• John Michael Gonzales to the Community Development Council, with a
term expiring October 1, 2016
• Lorena Palacios to the Fort Worth Commission for Women, with a term
expiring October 1, 2016
• Timothy Plocica to the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring
October 1, 2016
• James Doherty to the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board,with
a term expiring October 1, 2016
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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2. Council Proposal No. 300 — One-Time Waiver of Site Reservation, Facility
Amenity, Sales and Admission Fees for Snowball Express
It was recommended that the City Council approve a one-time waiver of the site reservation,
facility amenity, sales and admission fees ($120.00) for the September 27, 2014, First Annual
Snowball Express 5K in Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the rules be suspended so action can be taken on the proposal. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Council Proposal No. 300 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Price 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 Adopting the City of Fort Worth's 2015 State Legislative Program
It was the consensus of the City Council that the resolution adopting the City of Fort Worth's
2015 State Legislative Program be continued to the October 14, 2014, Council meeting.
2. A Resolution Approving, for Purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue
Code, A Loan to be Made by the Hackberry Cultural Education Facilities Finance
Corporation to Texas Wesleyan University and Obligations Issued in Connection
Therewith for the Financing of a Project Within the City of Fort Worth, Texas
and the Facilities to be Financed with the Proceeds of the Loan
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving, for purposes of Section
147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, a loan to be made by the Hackberry Cultural Education
Facilities Finance Corporation to Texas Wesleyan University and obligations issued in
connection therewith for the financing of a project within the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and the
facilities to be financed with the proceeds of the loan.
Council Member Allen Gray requested that Council allow her to recuse from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Resolution No. 4360-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7
ayes to 0 nays, with 1 recusal by Council Member Allen Gray and with Mayor
Price absent.
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3. A Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate Agreements Concerning
Transfer of Certificates of Convenience and Necessity, Construction of
Infrastructure, and Development Requirements for the Alpha Ranch, Brookfield
and Shale Creek Developments
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing City staff to negotiate
agreements concerning transfer of Certificates of Convenience and Necessity, construction of
infrastructure, and development requirements for the Alpha Ranch, Brookfield and Shale Creek
Developments.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of the resolution and were
recognized by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. Kenneth Davis, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 350
Mr. Thad Brundrett, P.O. Box. 470641
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Resolution No. 4361-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18318 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Cash Defeasance of City of Fort
Worth, Texas, General Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 2004, in the Principal
Amount of $9,600,000.00 Plus Accrued Interest and Transaction Costs, Using
Unassigned Fund Balance in the General Debt Service Fund and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing cash defeasance of City
of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 2004, in the principal amount of
$9,600,000.00 plus accrued interest and transaction costs; and adopt a supplemental
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Debt
Service Fund in the amount of $9,736,000.00, from available funds and decreasing the
unassigned fund balance by the same amount, for the cash defeasance of certain tax supported
debt.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18318 be approved and Resolution No.
4362-09-2014 and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 21472-09-2014 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price
absent.
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2. M&C G-18319 - Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of General Purpose
Refunding Bonds Series 2014 in the Aggregate Principal Amount of
$35,480,000.00, Approving the Sale of Bonds, Providing for the Lew, Assessment
and Collection of a Tax Sufficient to Pay the Interest on Said Bonds and the
Creation of a Sinking Fund for the Payment of the Principal Thereof and
Ordaining Other Matters Related Thereto (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance providing for the issuance of City
of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, in the aggregate principal
amount of$35,480,000.00; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; approving the sale
of the bonds; providing for the levy, assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pay the
interest on said bonds and the creation of a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof;
and ordaining other matters related thereto.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Jordan, Allen Gray and Zadeh stated that
they had a normal banking relationship with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18319 be approved and Ordinance No.
All21473-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
3. M&C G-18320 - Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Bonds Series 2015 in the Aggregate Principal Amount of$8,420,000.00,
Approving Sale of Bonds, Providing for Levy, Assessment and Collection of a Tax
Sufficient to Pay the Interest on Said Bonds and the Creation of a Sinking Fund
for the Payment of the Principal Thereof and Ordaining Other Matters Related
Thereto (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance providing for the issuance of City
of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, in the aggregate principal
amount of$8,420,000.00; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; approving the sale of
the bonds; providing for the levy, assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pay the interest
on said bonds and the creation of a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof, and
ordaining other matters related thereto.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Jordan, Allen Gray and Zadeh stated that
they had a normal banking relationship with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18320 be approved and Ordinance No.
'r 21474-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
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4. M&C G-18321 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Appropriations in the General Fund and the State Asset Forfeiture Fund,
Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $733,710.25 from the General Fund,
$1,083,340.41 from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund and $9,344.78 from the Crime
Control and Prevention District Fund to the Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund, the
Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund and the HIDTA Asset Forfeiture Fund for
Compliance with the Approved Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification
Forms for the Police Department, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Justice Asset Forfeiture
Fund, the Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund, and the HIDTA Asset Forfeiture Fund
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
$733,710.25 and decreasing the unaudited, assigned fund balance by the same amount; and State
Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $1,083,340.41 and decreasing the unaudited, assigned
fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of reimbursing the Justice Asset Forfeiture
Fund, Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund and HIDTA Asset Forfeiture Fund according to the
amendments to the FY 2009, FY 2010 and FY 2011 Equitable Sharing Agreement and
Certifications forms; authorize a transfer in the amount of$733,710.25 from the General Fund,
$1,083,340.41 from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund and $9,344.78 from the Crime Control and
Prevention District Fund to the Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund, the Federal Asset Forfeiture
Fund and the HIDTA Asset Forfeiture Fund for compliance with the approved Equitable Sharing
Agreement and Certification forms: Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of$928,293.07;
Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $874,868.42; and HIDTA Asset Forfeiture
Fund in the amount of $23,233.95; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the amount of $1,826,395.44, subject to receipt of the transfers
from various City funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18321 be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21475-09-2014 and Appropriation Ordinance No.
21476-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
5. M&C G-18322 - Adopt Ordinance to Amend Fiscal Year 2015 Budget
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21457-09-2014 to Increase the Number of Positions
in the Assistant Fire Chief Classification by Two and the Number of Positions in
the Firefighter Classification by Four Effective September 30, 2014, to Decrease
the Number of Positions in the Deputy Chief Classification by Six Effective
October 1, 2014, to Adiust the Pay Schedule for Assistant Fire Chief and to
Amend City Code Section 13-27 to Set Forth Duty Officer Assignment Pay for
Assistant Fire Chiefs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2015
Budget Ordinance No. 21457-09-2014, adopted September 16, 2014, to add two positions to
classification of Assistant Chief and to add four positions to the classification of Firefighter
effective September 30, 2014; to decrease the number of authorized positions by six (due to the
expiration of the Deputy Chief classification), effective October 1, 2014; to adjust the pay
schedule for the Assistant Fire Chief, to amend Section 13-27 of Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention
and Protection" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended; providing for
supplemental compensation in the form of assignment pay for the category of Duty Officer;
providing for adoption by reference of a statement of intent and purpose in adopting this
ordinance.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18322 be approved and Ordinance No.
21477-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
6. M&C G-18323 - Authorize Transfer of Revenue from the Municipal Airports
Fund Cash Balance in the Amount of $1,267,000.00 to the Airports Gas Lease
Proiect Fund for Capital Improvements to the Air Traffic Control Tower at Fort
Worth Alliance Airport, Subiect to Full Reimbursement by the Federal Aviation
Administration Throuiih Their Lease of the Air Traffic Control Tower and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airports Fund in the amount of$1,267,000.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of funding the transfer to the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund
for capital improvements; authorize the transfer of $1,267,000.00 from the Municipal Airports
Fund to the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund for capital improvements to the Air Traffic Control
Tower at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, subject to full reimbursement by the Federal Aviation
Administration through their lease of the Air Traffic Control Tower; and adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project
Fund in the amount of $1,267,000.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected
above.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18323 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21478-09-2014 and 21479-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
Amok,
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7. M&C G-18324 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinances Increasing Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Amount of$3,623,005.00 in the Water Capital Proiects
Fund and in the Amount of$2,639,672.00 in the Sewer Capital Proiects Fund and
Authorize Transfer in the Total Amount of$6,262,677.00 to the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund for the Purpose of Paving Debt Associated with Impact Fee
Eligible Proiects (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $3,623,005.00,
from available funds, for the purpose of paying debt associated with impact fee eligible projects;
adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of$2,639,672.00, from available funds, for the same purpose
as reflected above; and authorize the transfer in the amount of $3,623,005.00 from the Water
Capital Project Fund and in the amount of$2,639,672.00 from the Sewer Capital Project Fund to
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the total amount of$6,262,677.00 for the same purpose
as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18324 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21480-09-2014 and 21481-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11706 - Authorize Purchase Agreements for Library Books and Related
Services with Brodart Company and Ingram Library Services, Inc., in the
Amount Up to $1,600,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize Purchase Agreements for library books and
related services with Brodart Company and Ingram Library Services, Inc., in the amount up to
$1,600,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication P-11706 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27005 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with Lockheed Martin Corporation d/b/a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Company 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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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Communications System
Agreement with Lockheed Martin Corporation d/b/a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for
participation in the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for interoperable
communications in situations involving mutual aid or other mutual-agency operations at no cost
to the City of Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27005 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
2. M&C C-27006 - Approve Joint Ordinance and Boundary Agreement with the
City of Benbrook to Adiust the City Limit Boundaries Between the Cities of Fort
Worth and Benbrook and Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with
the Benbrook Water Authority for Water and Sewer Service Related to the
Boundary Adjustment (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the joint ordinance and Boundary Agreement
with the City of Benbrook; authorize the Mayor to execute the joint ordinance and Boundary
Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Benbrook
Water Authority for water and sewer services related to the Boundary Agreement.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27006 be approved and Joint Ordinance No.
21482-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
3. M&C C-27007 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43762, a Design-Build Agreement with the Cornell FW Company,
LLC, in the Amount of$400,000.00 for Construction of a New Fire Station No. 17
on the Site of the Public Safety Training Center for a Revised Guaranteed
Maximum Price for the New Public Safety Training Center in the Amount of
$101,806,033.00 and Approve a One Time Waiver of the Financial Management
Policy Statements to Allow Use of $400,000.00 in Surplus 2004 Capital
Improvement Program Funds for Fire Safety Improvements (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council approve a one-time waiver of the surplus bond funds
portion of the Financial Management Policy Statements to allow use of$400,000.00 in surplus
2004 Capital Improvement Program Funds designated for Fire Safety Improvements towards
construction of Fire Station No. 17; and authorize the execution of Change Order No. 1 to City
Secretary Contract No. 43762, a Design-Build Agreement with the Cornell FW Company, LLC,
Oft. in the amount of $400,000.00 to construct a new Fire Station No. 17 for a revised guaranteed
maximum price for the new public safety training center in the amount of$101,806,033.00.
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Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27007 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
4. M&C C-27008 - Authorize Change in Use and Expenditure of $1.,300,000.00 of
HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds to the Fort Worth
Housing Finance Corporation in the Form of a Subordinate Loan for
Development of Up to Twenty-One Single Family Houses for the Hardy Street
Single Family Infill Proiect Located in the Diamond Hill-Jarvis Neighborhood,
Authorize Execution of a Contract, Authorize Sale of the Twenty-One Platted
Lots to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation for the Development in the
Amount Not to Exceed $132,000.00, in Accordance with Section 272.001(8) of the
Texas Local Government Code, and Authorize Substantial Amendment to the
City's 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Action Plans (COUNCIL DISTRICT
2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a substantial amendment to the City's 2007-
2008, 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 Action Plans; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
substitute funding years in order to meet United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development commitment, disbursement and expenditure deadlines; authorize the change in use ,
and expenditure of$1,300,000.00 in prior years HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant
funds to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation in the form of a subordinate loan for the
development of the Hardy Street Single Family Infill Project, a development of up to 21 houses
located on Eagle Nest Street and Hardy Street; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute a conditional commitment with the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation for a five-
year subordinate deferred forgivable loan that conditions funding on, among other things,
satisfactory completion of HOME requirements; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute a contract with the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation for the construction and
completion of the project for a term beginning on the date of execution of the contract and
ending five years from the date of execution; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
amend the contract for up to two one-year extensions if the Fort Worth Housing Finance
Corporation requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the project;
authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the contract if necessary to achieve project
goals provided that the amendment is within scope of the project and in compliance with City
policies and applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; authorize
the direct sale of 21 platted properties located on Eagle Nest Street and Hardy Street to the Fort
Worth Housing Finance Corporation, in accordance with Section 272.001(g) of the Texas Local
Government Code, in the amount not to exceed $132,000.00; and authorize the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute and record the appropriate instruments conveying the properties to
complete the purchase and sale.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27008 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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5. M&C C-27009 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of
$4,115,286.00 for the Reconstruction of the East Long Avenue Bridge and
Proposing Waiver of the Required City Participation of $411,528.60 to be
Redirected for the Reconstruction of the Trentman Street Bridge (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 4 and 5)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction
of a new bridge to replace east-bound and west-bound East Long Avenue Bridges over Little
Fossil Creek in the amount of $411,528.60 and proposing waiver of the required City
participation of$411,528.60 to be redirected for the reconstruction of the Trentman Street Bridge
over Tributary to Lake Arlington.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27009 be approved and Resolution No.
4363-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
Oak. 6. M&C C-27010 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of
$1,178,720.00 for the Reconstruction of the South Blue Mound Road Bridge and
Proposing Waiver of the Required City Participation of $117,872.00 to be
Redirected for Rehabilitation of East 4th Street Bridge Over the Trinity River
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 8)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction
of a new bridge to replace South Blue Mound Road over Elizabeth Creek in the amount of
$1,178,720.00 and proposing waiver of the required City participation of $117,872.00 to be
redirected for the rehabilitation of the East 4th Street Bridge over the Trinity River.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27010 be approved and
Resolution No. 4364-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
7. M&C C-27011 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
Northwest Independent School District in the Amount of $545,463.98 for the
Engineering Plans for the Construction of Blue Mound Road and Willow Springs
AIVA� Road and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Transportation Impact Fund in the amount of $262,633.61,
from available funds, for reimbursement to Northwest Independent School District for
engineering plans to widen Blue Mound Road from US 287 to Willow Springs Road and Willow
Springs Road from Blue Mound Road to Mesa Crest Drive; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessments Fund in the amount
of $282,830.37, from available funds, for reimbursement to Northwest Independent School
District for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize transfer of $282,830.37 from the
Special Assessments Fund to the TPW Community Facilities Agreement Fund; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations TPW Community
Facilities Agreement Fund in the amount of $282,830.37, from available funds, for the same
purpose as reflected above; and authorize execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
Northwest Independent School District in the amount of $545,463.98 for the same purpose as
reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27011 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21483-09-2014, 21484-09-2014 and 21485-09-2014 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
8. M&C C-27012 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to Lease Agreement with the
Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show for Use of Will Rogers Memorial
Center (City Secretary Contract No. 19725, as Previously Amended) to Extend
Term, Revise Scope of Leased Premises and Modify Rental Structure (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an amendment to City
Secretary Contract No. 19725, as previously amended, a Lease Agreement with the Southwest
Exposition and Livestock Show extending the term for an additional 12 years to expire in 2035;
revising the leased premises; and modifying the rental structure to memorialize the Southwestern
Exposition and Livestock Show Agreement to participate in the repayment of funding associated
with certain improvements, renovations and related infrastructure for the Covered Promenade,
Tower Drive, Cattle Barn and Milking Parlor at the Will Rogers Memorial Center for a total
commitment of$6,867,456.20 to be paid over a period of 20 years.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27012 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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9. M&C C-27013 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Sedalco,
Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $11,800,966.00, Authorize Execution of a
Construction Administration Services Agreement with Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford
in the Amount of $275,699.00 Plus Reimbursable Expenses Not to Exceed
$10,000.00, Authorize Execution of a Materials Testing Agreement with CMJ
Engineering, Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00, Authorize Execution
of a Design Procurement Agreement with Event Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., in the
Amount of $510,000.00 and Provide for City Expenses for Information
Technology Services, Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment, Contingency and
Staff Costs in the Amount of $417,335.00 for a Total Proiect Amount of
$13,079,000.00 for the Tower Drive/Cattle Barn 2 Renovation at Will Rogers
Memorial Center and Adopt Appropriation and Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of$3,300,000.00, and
decreasing the assigned fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of increasing funding
for the purpose of the design and construction of the Tower Drive/Cattle Barn 2 renovation at
Will Rogers Memorial Center; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $705,000.00, from
available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize a transfer from the Culture
and Tourism Fund to the Public Events Capital Project Fund in the amount of $4,005,000.00;
adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public
Events Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $4,079,000.00 which includes $74,000.00 in
earned interest, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize a
construction contract with Sedalco, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $11,800,966.00 for the
same purpose as reflected above; authorize a Construction Administration Services Agreement
with Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford in the amount of$265,699.00 plus reimbursable expenses not to
exceed $10,000.00 for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize the execution of a
Materials Testing Agreement with CMJ Engineering, Inc., in the amount not to exceed
$75,000.00 for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a Design
Procurement Agreement with Event Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., in the amount of$510,000.00 for
the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27013 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21486-09-2014, 21487-09-2014 and 21488-09-2014 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
10. M&C C-27014 - Authorize Execution of After-School Program Agreements with
Fort Worth Independent School District, Keller Independent School District,
Crowley Independent School District and White Settlement Independent School
` District in the Total Program Amount of$1,600,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2015 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of After-School Program
Agreements with Fort Worth Independent School District, Keller Independent School District,
Crowley Independent School District and White Settlement Independent School District in the
total program amount of$1,600,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2015 to operate After-School Programs at
select locations within the City of Fort Worth as a juvenile crime prevention initiative during
Fiscal Year 2015.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scartb, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27014 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
11. M&C C-27015 - Authorize Transfer of $1,041,685.14 from the Fiscal Year 2014
Water and Sewer Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Proiects Fund to Support
the Fort Worth Public Art Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of$1,041,685.14
from the Fiscal Year 2014 Water and Sewer Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$1,041,685.14, from available funds, to
support the Fort Worth Public Art Program.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27015 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21489-09-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
12. M&C C-27016 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount of $5,349,515.00 for Medical District Part 9-Water
Distribution System Improvements on 8th Avenue,West Oleander Street, Enderly
Place, Jefferson Avenue and West Mitchell Avenue and Provide for Proiect
Management Staff Costs and Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the Amount of
$5,549,515.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the amount of $5,349,515.00 for Medical District Part 9 - Water
Distribution System Improvements on 8th Avenue, West Oleander Street, Enderly Place,
Jefferson Avenue and West Mitchell Avenue and provide for project management staff costs and
contingencies for a project total in the amount of$5,549,515.00.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27016 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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13. M&C C-27017 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Ark Contracting
Services, LLC, in the Amount of $3,033,273.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Main Relocations for the Trinity River Vision - Central City Proiect and the
Trinity Uptown Service Area Phase 211-Bridge and Channel Relocations, Part 7,
Gateway Site E Sanitary Sewer Relocations, and Provide for Proiect Costs and
Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the Amount of$3,165,273.00, Consistent with
the City's Limit of $26.6 Million on Expenditures for the Trinity River Vision
Proiect (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract in the amount of
$3,033,273.00 with Ark Contracting Services, LLC, for Water and Sanitary Sewer Main
Relocations for the Trinity River Vision - Central City Project and the Trinity Uptown Service
Area Phase 2B - Bridge and Channel Relocations, Part 7, Gateway Site E Sanitary Sewer
Relocations and provide for project costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount of
$3,164,273.00, consistent with the City's limit of$26.6 million on expenditures for the Trinity
River Vision Project.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27017 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
14. M&C C-27018 - Authorize Lease Agreement with Town Center Mall, L.P., for
Office Space for the Parks and Community Services Department Administrative
Office at La Gran Plaza (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Lease
Agreement with Town Center Mall, L.P., for 23,297 square feet of office space for the Parks and
Community Services Department Administrative Offices at 4200 South Freeway, La Gran Plaza
for $15.75 per square foot and $366,927.75 annually and an additional 1,000 square feet of
storage space at $11.25 per square foot and $11,250.00 annually in the first of year with stated
increases annually for the remaining four years of the lease.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27018 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
15. M&C C-27019 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43460 with CDM Smith, Inc., in the Amount of $127,100.00 for
Additional Design and Engineering Services for the Gatewav Park Oxbow
Development for a Revised Contract Amount of $646,502.00, Authorize Mutual
Termination of City Secretary Contract No. 43460, as Amended, with CDM
Smith, Inc., and Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with CDM
,arb. Smith, Inc., in the Amount of $294,800.00 for the Design and Engineering of
Gateway Park Redevelopment- East (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the
Engineering Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., City Secretary Contract No. 43460, in the
amount of $127,100.00 for additional design and engineering services associated with the
Gateway Park Oxbow Development for a revised contract amount of$646,502.00; authorize the
termination of City Secretary Contract No. 43460, as amended with CDM Smith, Inc.; and
authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of
$294,800.00 for the design and engineering of Gateway Park Redevelopment - East.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27019 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to Ordinance
No. 19602, R105.2, Exception.
Mr. George Chiles, 2800 Jennings, appeared before Council relative to the use of cameras by the
Fort Worth Police Department.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman adjourned the Regular meeting at
11:10 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 14th day of October, 2014.
Attest: oved:
Mary J. Kaf>& B tsy rice
City Secretary ayor