HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/11/18-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Sh.ingleton, District 7
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Absent:
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor for a Day, SuperFrog, banged the
gavel and Mayor Price called the regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:12
a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall,
1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas,with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
II. INVOCATION -Minister Steve Cloer, Southside Church of Christ
The invocation was provided by Minister Steve Cloer, Southside Church of Christ.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
City Secretary Kayser advised that the Special Presentations would be moved up on the agenda.
XI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation on AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities
Ms. Carmel Perez Snyder, AARP Texas Associate State Director, Outreach, gave a presentation
on AARP's Network of Age-Friendly Communities.
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2. Presentation by TCU SuperFrog
Mayor for a Day, SuperFrog, presented a proclamation to Mayor Price proclaiming that Fort
Worth GOES PURPLE from November 18, 2014, through December 6, 2014, in support of the
TCU Horned Frogs and their successful 2014 season and continued quest for the College
Football Playoffs.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER
11, 2014
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of November 11, 2014, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Allen Gray absent.
V. CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL RETURNS BY CITY SECRETARY
L Special Election Held on November 4, 2014, for the Purpose of Approving and
Implementing Resolution No. 4327-07-2014 Designating a Multipurpose Arena at
the Intersection of Harley Avenue and Gendy Street and Adjacent Support
Facilities as a Venue Proiect and Designating Methods of Finance for the Venue
Proiect, in Accordance with Chapter 334, Texas Local Government Code, as
Amended
City Secretary Kayser, presented the Certifications of the Tabulations of the Official Election
Returns from Tarrant and Denton Counties for the Special Election held on Tuesday, November
4, 2014, with the certified cumulative returns for such election reported as follows:
Proposition 1
For 99,519
Against 26,524
Proposition 2
For 96,153
Against 29,083
Proposition 3
For 88,824
Against 34,290
The certified cumulative results showed that all propositions passed.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
to acknowledge the receipt of the Certification of Official Election returns and that
they be filed of record in the City's Election Register. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
VI. A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING RESOLUTION
NO. 4327-07-2014 DESIGNATING A MULTIPURPOSE ARENA AT THE
INTERSECTION OF HARLEY AVENUE AND GENDY STREET AND
ADJACENT SUPPORT FACILITIES AS A VENUE PROJECT AND
DESIGNATING METHODS OF FINANCE FOR THE VENUE PROJECT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 334, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE, AS AMENDED
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution canvassing the returns and
declaring the results of the Special Election held on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of
approving and implementing Resolution No. 4327-07-2014 designating a multipurpose arena at
the intersection of Harley Avenue and Gendy Street and adjacent support facilities as a venue
project and designating methods of finance for the venue project, in accordance with Chapter
334, Texas Local Government Code, as amended.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Resolution No. 4378-11-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
VII. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VIII. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
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A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18360 - Adopt Resolution Nominating the Columbia Plaza Medical
Center of Fort Worth Subsidiary, L.P., Medical Facility Located at 900 Eighth
Avenue as an Enterprise Proiect, Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act,
Chapter 2303, of the Texas Government Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4379-11-2014
nominating the Columbia Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth Subsidiary, L.P., medical facility
located at 900 Eighth Avenue as an Enterprise Project, pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone
Act, Chapter 2303, of the Texas Government Code.
2. M&C G-18361 - Adopt Resolution Appointing Randall Petersen as Hearing
Officer and Reappointing Charles McLure as Substitute Hearing Officer for the
Automated Red Light Enforcement Program Pursuant to Chapter 22, Article XII,
Section 22-366(c) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas with the Authority
to Administer Oaths, Issue Orders Compelling the Attendance of Witnesses and
the Production of Documents and to Conduct Administrative Hearings (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4380-11-2014
appointing Randall Petersen as Hearing Officer effective November 18, 2014, and with a term
expiring November 17, 2016, and reappointing Charles McLure as Substitute Hearing Officer
effective December 11, 2014, and with a term expiring December 10, 2016, for the Automated
Red Light Enforcement Program pursuant to Chapter 22, Article XII, Section 22-366(c) of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, with the authority to administer oaths, issue orders
compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and to conduct
administrative hearings.
3. M&C G-18362 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Segment of Silver Creek
Road from Watercress Drive to Western Oaks Road Beginning November 19,
2014 Through July 2, 2015 to Facilitate Reconstruction of the Silver Creek Bridge
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary closure of a
segment of Silver Creek Road from Watercress Drive to Western Oaks Road beginning
November 19, 2014, through July 2, 2015, to facilitate reconstruction of the Silver Creek Bridge.
4. M&C G-18363 - Authorize Transfers from the Will Rogers Improvements Fund
to the Capital Proiects Reserve Fund and from the Public Events Fund to the
General Fund and to the Public Events Capital Proiect Fund and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21529-11-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Will Rogers
Improvements Fund, GC66, in the amount of$134,181.00, from available funds, for the purpose
of cleaning up old project funds; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21530-11-2014 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public Events Capital Projects Fund, C192, in the
amount of$600,000.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize
the transfer in the amount of$138,732.86 from the Will Rogers Improvements Fund, GC66, to
the Capital Projects Reserve Fund, GC10; authorize the transfer in the amount of $22,635.96
from the Public Events Fund, C192, to the General Fund, GG01; authorize the transfer in the
amount of$545,443.42 from the Public Events Fund, C192, to the Public Events Capital Project
Fund, C234; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21531-11-2014 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Public Events Capital Projects Fund, C234, in the amount of
$545,443.42, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21532-11-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the General Fund in the amount of $22,635.96, from available funds, for the purpose of
decreasing the anticipated use of fund balance in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget.
5. M&C G-18364 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Fire Department Staffing
Ordinance No. 21515-10-2014 to Reduce the Number of Positions in the Captain's
Rank by Three and Reduce the Total Civil Service Staffing Levels from 911 to 908
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21533-11-
2014 amending the Fire Department Staffing Ordinance No. 21515-10-2014 to reduce the
number of positions in the Captain's rank in the Fire Department by three and reduce the total
Civil Service staffing levels from 911 to 908 effective upon approval; providing for adoption by
reference of a statement of intent and purpose in adopting this ordinance; providing that this
ordinance is cumulative of all prior ordinances not in conflict and repealing all other ordinances.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11715 - Authorize Execution of a Purchase Agreement with VP Imaging,
Inc. d/b/a DocuNav Solutions, in the Amount of$134,127.00 from the Information
Systems Fund for an Additional Module of Laserfiche Electronic Document
Management Software, Training, Maintenance and Support, Using a Cooperative
Contract for the Information Technology Solutions Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Purchase Agreement with VP Imaging, Inc., d/b/a DocuNav Solutions in the amount of
$134,127.00 from the Information Systems Fund for an additional module of Laserfiche
Electronic Document Management software, training, maintenance and support using BuyBoard
Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 465-14 for the Information Technology Solutions
Department.
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27077 - Authorize Reiection of All Bids for the Ridglea Urban Village
Streetscape Improvements Proiect (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the rejection of all bids
received for the Ridglea Urban Village Streetscape Improvements Project.
2. M&C C-27078 - Authorize Settlement of the Claims Related to the Lawsuit
Stephanie Wilson Marshall v. City of Fort Worth, No. CV12-09-610, in the 271st
District Court, Wise County, Texas and Authorb-e Execution of Releases and
Agreements Necessary to Complete the Settlement (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the settlement and
authorize payment of a total of$75,000.00 to Stephanie Wilson Marshall and her attorneys, Zoe
Courtney and Jason C.N. Smith, for the settlement of possible claims related to the lawsuit styled
Stephanie Wilson Marshall v. City of Fort Worth, No. CV12-09-610, in the 271st District Court,
Wise County, Texas; and authorize execution of releases and agreements necessary to complete
the settlement.
3. M&C C-27079 - Authorize Execution of a Sole Source Agreement with Oracle,
Inc., for Continued Primavera Unifier Software Cloud Hosting, Maintenance and
Support Services for the City's Capital Proiects Management System for the
Annual Amount of $196,908.14 from the Information Systems Fund (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Sole
Source Agreement with Oracle, Inc., for continued Primavera Unifier Software Cloud hosting,
maintenance and support services for the City's Capital Projects Management System for the
annual amount of$196,908.14 from the Information Systems Fund; and authorize the agreement
to begin on October 1, 2014, and expire on September 30, 2015.
4. M&C C-27080 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 for the Architectural
Design and Construction Administration Services Agreement with Quorum
Architects, Inc., in the Amount of $884,360.00 Plus Up to $10,000.00 in
Reimbursable Expenses for the Phase Two Design for a Total Agreement Amount
of $2,041,825.00 Plus Up to $30,000.00 in Reimbursable Expenses for the North
Service Center, Field Operations Services Facility, 2014 Bond Program
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 44432, for the Architectural Design and
Construction Administration Services Agreement with Quorum Architects, Inc., in the amount of
$884,360.00 plus up to $10,000.00 in reimbursable expenses for the Phase Two Design for a
total agreement amount of$2,041.825.00 plus up to $30,000.00 in reimbursable expenses for the
North Service Center, Field Operations Services Facility, 2014 Bond Program.
5. M&C C-27081 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
O'Connor Architecture & Interior Design, Ltd., in the Amount of $704,800.00,
Including $17,300.00 in Reimbursable Expenses, for Design and Construction
Administration of the Municipal Vehicle Maintenance Facility at the Holly Water
Treatment Plant and Provide for Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Total
Proiect Amount of$780,000.00, 2014 Bond Program (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with O'Connor Architecture & Interior Design, Ltd., in the
amount of $704,800.00, including $17,300.00 in reimbursable expenses, for design and
construction administration of the Municipal Vehicle Maintenance Facility at the Holly Water
Treatment Plant and provide for project costs and contingencies for a total project amount of
$780,000.00, 2014 Bond Program.
6. M&C C-27082 - Authorize Execution of Contract with Toter, Inc., in the Amount
Up to $1,302,250.00 for the First Year and to Expire January 30, 2018, for the
Purchase, Delivery and Maintenance of Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste
Carts, Using a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Toter Inc., in the amount up to $1,302,250.00 for the first year and to expire on January 30,
2018, for the purchase, delivery and maintenance of garbage, recycling and yard waste carts
using the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
No. 120576.
7. M&C C-27083 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42955, an Engineering Agreement with Alan Plummer Associates,
Inc., in the Amount of$261,908.00 for a Total Revised Contract in the Amount of
$1,329,524.40 for Engineering and Design Services for the Casino
Beach/Watercress Water and Sewer Improvements Phase 2 at Lake Worth and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21534-11-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake Worth Gas Lease
Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of$261,908.00, from available funds, for the purpose
of funding improvements associated with the Casino Beach/Watercress Water and Sewer
Improvements Phase 2 at Lake Worth; authorize the transfer of $261,908.00 from the Lake
Worth Gas Lease Capital Improvement Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund and the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21535-11-2014 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $117,858.60,
from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 21536-11-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $144,049.40, from available funds, for the same purpose as
reflected above; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 42955, an Engineering Agreement with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., in the
amount of$261,908.00 for a total revised contract in the amount of$1,329,524.40, for the same
purpose as reflected above.
8. M&C C-27084 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant and Execution of a Contract
with the Texas Department of Housiniz and Community Affairs for the 2015
Community Services Block Grant Program that is Administered by the Parks and
Community Services Department in an Amount Up to $1,800,000.00 Through
December 31, 2015, Adopt Interim Appropriation Ordinance and Adopt Final
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a grant
and the execution of a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) in an amount up to $1,800,000.00 for the 2015 Community Services Block Grant
Program that is administered by the Parks and Community Service Department through
December 31, 2015, based upon the final award amount; adopt Interim Appropriation Ordinance
No. 21537-11-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$300,000.00, for interim financing of a grant from the TDHCA, for the same purpose
as reflected above; providing for a reduction in budgetary authority in the amount of$300,000.00
if grant funds are not received; and adopt Final Appropriation Ordinance No. 21538-11-2014
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$1,500,000.00, subject to execution of a Grant Agreement with the TDHCA and subject to
receipt of funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
X. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1941 - Notice of Claims for Allelled Damalzes and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
L Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members Zimmerman, Scarth and Zadeh
announced upcoming and recent events within the city and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Chanes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Allen Gray, Council Member Scarth made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that Ms. Andrea Rogers-Henry be reappointed
to the Library Advisory Board, effective November 18, 2014, and with a term
expiring October 1, 2016. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Allen Gray absent.
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Ms. Alonda F. Massey be appointed to Place 3 (representing Council Member
Allen Gray), effective November 18, 2014, and with a term to run concurrently
with Council Member Allen Gray's term. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
XIV. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XV. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Rhonda K. Robertson as the Fort
Worth Police Chief in an Interim Capacity
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution confirming the appointment of
Assistant Chief Rhonda K. Robertson as the Fort Worth Police Chief in an interim capacity
effective at 12:01 a.m. on January 10, 2015.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Resolution No. 4381-11-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
XVI. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18365 - Adopt Ordinance Repealing and Restating Chapter 22 Motor
Vehicles and Traffic, Article III Operation of Vehicles, Section 22-86 Speeding of
the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas to Recodify the Speed Zone Tables
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance repealing and restating Chapter 22
"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article III "Operation of Vehicles," Section 22-86 "Speeding," of
the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, to recodify the speed zone tables;
providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances and repealing conflicting
ordinances.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18365 be approved and Ordinance No.
21539-11-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Allen Gray absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15733 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 1.52 Acres of Land in Tarrant County
Located Along Avondale Haslet Road, East of US Highway 287 and West of
Willow Springs Road, AX-14-003 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council institute and adopt an ordinance declaring certain
findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth;
providing for full-purpose annexation of a certain 1.521 acres (0.002 square miles) of land, more
or less, out of the B.R. Lacy Survey, Abstract No. 990, Tracts 1 and 2; and the G.S. Rall Survey,
Abstract No. 1801, located along Avondale Haslet Road, east of US 287 and west of Willow
Springs Road, in Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-14-003), which said territory lies adjacent
to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this
ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15733 be approved and Ordinance
21540 -11-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Allen Gray absent.
2. M&C L-15734 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain for a Right-of-
Way Easement on 0.020 Acres of Land and a Temporary Construction Easement
on 0.0197 Acres of Land Owned by Erma J. Calton Located at 0000 East Rosedale
Street for the East Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road Improvement
Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner to acquire a right-of-way easement on 0.020 acres of land and a temporary easement
on 0.0197 acres of land for construction on property owned by Erma J. Calton described as P.H.
Ahler Survey, Tract 3, Abstract No. 33, located at 0000 East Rosedale Street, Fort Worth, Texas,
north of the East Rosedale Street and Langston Street intersection, were unsuccessful due to an
inability to agree on the value of the needed property; declare the necessity to acquire the right-
of-way easement and temporary construction easement for the East Rosedale Street, Miller
Avenue to Stalcup Road Improvement Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute
condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to acquire the described right-of-way and
temporary construction easement interest in the property; authorize payment pursuant to an
award of commissioners or a negotiated settlement; and authorize the City Manager or his
designee to accept and record appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication L-15730 be approved and that the Fort Worth
City Council authorize use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 0.020 acres
of land for a right-of-way easement and 0.0197 acres of land for a temporary
construction easement from property located on East Rosedale Street, situated in
the P.H. Ahler Survey, Tract 3, Abstract No. 33, Tarrant County, Texas, from
owner Erma J. Calton. The land rights will be used for the East Rosedale Street
Improvement Project to reconstruct East Rosedale Street from Miller Avenue to
Stalcup Road. The easement interests are more specifically described in the metes
and bounds, and depicted in the surveys attached to the Mayor and Council
Communication. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council
Member Allen Gray absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27085 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Eliu Aleiandra Gonzalez for the Construction of a Commercial Building on
Property Located at 3412 E. Rosedale Street in the Polytechnic/ Wesleyan
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five-year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Eliu Alejandra Gonzalez for the construction of a commercial building on
property described as south 115 feet of Lot 6, Block 25, Polytechnic Heights Addition, an
addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 3412 East Rosedale Street
in the Polytechnic/Wesleyan Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27085 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray
absent.
2. M&C C-27086 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., for the Construction of Ten Low-
Income Single Family Homes in the Evans and Rosedale Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five-year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., for the construction of 10 low-
income single family homes situated in various locations in the Evans and Rosedale
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council C-27086 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
3. M&C C-27087 - Authorize Execution of One-Year Annual Contracts with
Renewal Options for Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing for
Various Developer Construction Projects with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc.,
CMJ Engineering and Testing, Inc., Ellerbee Walczak, Inc., Fugro Consultants,
Inc., Globe Engineers, Inc., Kleinfelder Central, Inc., Landtec Engineers, LLC,
Mas-Tek Engineering & Associates, Inc., Rone Engineering Services, Ltd.,
Terracon Consultants, Inc. and T. Smith Inspection and Testing, LLC, with a Fee
Not to Exceed $300,000.00 Annually Per Firm (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute individual
contracts with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., CMJ Engineering and Testing, Inc., Ellerbee
Walczak, Inc., Fugro Consultants, Inc., Globe Engineers, Inc., Kleinfelder Central, Inc., Landtec
Engineers, LLC, Mas-Tek Engineering & Associates, Inc., Rone Engineering Services, Ltd.,
Terracon Consultants, Inc., and T. Smith Inspection and Testing, LLC, for geotechnical and
construction materials testing for various developer projects; the term of each agreement is one-
year with two 1-year options with a fee not to exceed $300,000.00 annually per firm.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council C-27087 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
4. M&C C-27088 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant and Execution of a Contract
with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2015
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program in the Amount Up to $7,000,000.00
Through December 31, 2015, Adopt Interim Appropriation Ordinance and Adopt
Final Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize acceptance of a grant and the execution of a
contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in an amount
up to $7,000,000.00 for the 2015 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program based upon the
final award amount through December 31, 2015; adopt an interim appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$500,000.00, for interim financing of a grant from the TDHCA, for the same purpose as reflected
above; providing for a reduction in budgetary authority in the amount of $500,000.00 if grant
funds are not received; and adopt a final appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$6,500,000.00, subject to execution of a
Grant Agreement with the TDHCA, and subject to receipt of funds, for the same purpose as
reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Mayor and Council C-27088 be approved and Interim Appropriation Ordinance No.
21541-11-2014 and Final Appropriation Ordinance No. 21542-11-2014 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0, nays with Council Member Allen
Gray absent.
5. M&C C-27089 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for the 2015 Weatherization Assistance Program
in the Amount Up to $2,000,000.00, Authorize Related Contracts, Adopt Interim
Appropriation Ordinance and Adopt Final Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in the amount up to $2,000,000.00
for the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program for the 2015 Weatherization
Assistance Program; authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments,
extensions and renewals, in accordance with the City policies and regulations, with TDHCA for
the grant funds for program year January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015; adopt an interim
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of$300,000.00, for interim financing of a grant from TDHCA, for the same purpose
as reflected above; providing for a reduction in budgetary authority in the amount of$300,000.00
if grant funds are not received; and adopt a final appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $1,700,000.00, subject to
execution of a Grant Agreement with the TDHCA, and subject to receipt of funds, for the same
purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication CO27089 be approved and Interim
Appropriation No. 21543-11-2014 and Final Appropriation No. 21544-11-2014 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Allen Gray absent.
XVII. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Second Public Hearin, for a Proposed City-Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 69.2 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Located Alona Longhorn
Road, West of Main Street and North of Northwest Loop 820(AX-14-004, Area
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It was recommended that the City Council hold a second public hearing for a proposed City-
initiated annexation of approximately 69.2 acres of land in Tarrant County, located along
Longhorn Road, west of Main Street and north of Northwest Loop 820 (AX-14-004,Area 36-1).
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Leo Valencia, Senior Planner, Plaruling and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
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XVIII. ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on October 31, 2014.
1. ZC-14-109 - (CD 7) - HDMM Investments, LLC, 2310 Avondale Haslet Road;
from: Unzoned to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Gene Capps, 4550 SH 360, Suite 180, Grapevine, Texas, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-109 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-109 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
2. ZC-14-141 - (CD 4) - Emerging Properties I, LTD, 6750 Fossil Bluff Drive; from:
"PD-823" Planned Development for all uses in "G" Intensive Commercial plus
hotel, site plan approved to: "G" Intensive Commercial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-141 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes
and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above-listed cases, Council
Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that the hearing be
closed and Ordinance No. 21545-11-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
XIX. APPEAL FROM THE DENIAL OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 2543 HIGHVIEW TERRACE, FORT
WORTH (ORDINANCE NO. 21509-10-2014)
Mr. Trey Penny III, 2543 Highview Terrace, appeared before Council to appeal the denial of a
building permit for a single family residence located at 2543 Highview Terrace, Fort Worth,
Texas.
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Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, to approve a building permit for a single family residence located at
2543 Highview Terrace, Fort Worth, Texas, Ordinance No. 21509-10-2014. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray
absent.
XX. APPEAL FROM THE DENIAL OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 2533 WAYSIDE AVENUE, FORT
WORTH (ORDINANCE NO. 21509-10-2014)
This appeal was withdrawn.
XXI. APPEAL FROM THE DENIAL OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3700 COUNTRY CLUB CIRCLE, FORT
WORTH (ORDINANCE NO. 21509-10-2014)
Mr. Jordan Hutyra, P.O. Box 35289, appeared before Council to appeal the denial of a building
permit for a single family residence located at 2533 Wayside Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zadeh, to approve a building permit for a single family residence located at 3700
Country Club Circle, Fort Worth, Texas, Ordinance No. 21509-10-2014. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray
absent.
XXII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no Citizen Presentations.
XXIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XXIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:53 a.m., in
memory of Mr. Holt Hickman who passed away on Saturday,November 15, 2014.
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