HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/12/09-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2 (arrived at 7:25 p.m.)
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 Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas,
with Mayor Pro tem Espino temporarily absent.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Matt Oxley, The Creek Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Matt Oxley, The Creek Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER
2, 2014
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of December 2, 2014, be approved.-The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino
temporarily absent.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication P-11724 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communications L-15738 and L-15739
be continued until the January 6, 2015, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the Consent Agenda as amended be approved. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino temporarily absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18371 - Adopt Ordinance to Amend the Fort Worth Electrical Code to
Adopt the 2014 National Electrical Code, with Local Amendments, to be Effective
January 1, 2015 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21554-12-2014
amending the Fort Worth Electrical Code, by adopting the 2014 National Electrical Code, with
local amendments to be effective January 1, 2015; amending sections 11-1 through 11-4 of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986); regulating erection, construction, enlargement, alteration,
repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, equipment, design, quality of materials, use and
maintenance of electrical equipment in the City of Fort Worth, Texas; defining certain terms;
establishing minimum requirements for the installation, alteration or repair of electrical systems;
providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees thereof; providing for the
inspection of such systems; and requiring and regulating licenses and registrations for electricians
and prescribing the fees therefor.
2. M&C G-18372 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $85,000.00 from
the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund
for the Purpose of Remodeling the Third Floor City Hall Cafeteria into Office
Space and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21555-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve
Fund in the amount of$85,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of remodeling the third
floor City Hall Cafeteria into office space; authorize the transfer in the amount of $85,000.00
from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21556-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $85,000.00, from available funds,
for the same purpose as reflected above.
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3. M&C G-18373 - Authorize Continuation of the Military Pay Supplement Benefit
and Military Leave Fund Policy Until December 31, 2015 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the continuation of the
Military Pay Supplement Benefit and Military Leave Fund Policy until December 31, 2015.
4. M&C G-18374 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinances IncreasinIZ Appropriations in
the Stormwater Utility Fund and Receipts and Appropriations in the Stormwater
Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $925,524.00 to Fund the Annual
Stormwater Cash-Funded Capital Program (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21557-12-2014 increasing the estimated appropriations in the Stormwater Utility
Fund in the amount of $925,524.00, and decreasing the unassigned fund balance by the same
amount, for the purpose of transferring funds to the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund for Cash-
Funded Capital Projects; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21558-12-2014 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$925,524.00, from available funds, for the purpose of constructing Cash-Funded Stormwater
Capital Projects.
5. M&C G-18375 - Authorize Transfer of Appropriations in the Amount of
$50,000,000.00 from the Water Capital Projects Fund and $50,000,000.00 from the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund to the 2017 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds Capital
Projects Fund to Provide Interim Financiniz for Projects in the 2017 Water & Sewer
Revenue Bonds Capital Projects Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
appropriations in the amount of $50,000,000.00 from the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$50,000,000.00 from the Sewer Capital Projects Fund to the 2017 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds
Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of providing interim financing of eligible projects for the
City's 2017 Water and Sewer System; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21559-12-2014
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the 2017 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $100,000,000.00, from available funds, for the same
purpose as reflected above.
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6. M&C G-18376 - Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $95,043.84 from the Special
Trust Fund to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2014 to Fund Enhanced
Operations at the Chisholm Trail Community Center and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21560-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
amount of $95,043.84, from available funds, for the purpose of funding enhanced operations at
the Chisholm Trail Community Center; authorize a transfer in the amount of$95,043.84 from the
Special Trust Fund to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2014; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 21561-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the
amount of$95,043.84, subject to receipt of a transfer from the Special Trust Fund, for the same
purpose as reflected above.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11717 - Authorize Amendment to the Purchase Agreement with Software
House International Government Solutions, Inc., to Increase the Amount by
$779,861.00 for a New Annual Amount of $1,389,861.00 for Various Software
Applications and Systems (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an amendment to the
Purchase Agreement with Software House International Government Solutions, Inc., to increase
the amount by $779,861.00 for a new annual amount of $1,389,861.00 for various software
applications and systems.
2. M&C P-11718 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with HD Supply Waterworks,
LTD, for Resilient Seated Gate and Tapping Valves and J&S Valve, Inc., for
Butterfly Valves for the Water Department for a Combined Amount Up to
$558,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Purchase Agreements with
HD Supply Waterworks, LTD, for resilient seated gate and tapping valves and J&S Valve, Inc.,
for butterfly valves for the Water Department for a combined amount up to $558,000.00 for the
first year.
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3. M&C P-11719 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase A14reements with Rexa, Inc.,
Municipal and Industrial Automation, Inc., Pumps Valves and Equipment d/b/a
ScrulzIls Co., Rotork Controls, Inc., Municipal Valves and Equipment Company,
Inc., and Electric Actuator Service of Texas, LLC, for Valve Actuators, Parts,
Repair and Service for the Water Department for a Combined Amount Up to
$180,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase
Agreements with Rexa, Inc., Municipal and Industrial Automation, Inc., Pumps Valves and
Equipment d/b/a Scruggs Co., Rotork Controls, Inc., Municipal Valves and Equipment Company,
Inc., and Electric Actuator Service of Texas, LLC, for valve actuators, parts, repair and service for
the Water Department for a combined amount up to $180,000.00 for the first year.
4. M&C P-11720 - Authorize Purchase Agreement witb Diversified Power Systems,
Inc., in the Amount Up to $125,000.00 for the First Year for Generator
Maintenance and Repair for All City Departments (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement with
Diversified Power Systems, Inc., in the amount up to $125,000.00 for the first year for generator
maintenance and repair for all City departments.
5. M&C P-11721 - Authorize Purchase of Three 2015 Dump Trucks from ATC
Freilzhtliner Group LLC., in the Amount of $317,063.30, Usinlz a Cooperative
Contract for the Transportation and Public Works Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of three 2015
dump trucks from ATC Freightliner Group, LLC., in the amount of $317,063.30, using Texas
Smartbuy Cooperative Contract No. 072-A1 for the Transportation and Public Works
Department.
6. M&C P-11722 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Alamo City Engineering
Services, Inc., in the Amount Up to $79,715.00 for the First Year for Open Data
Software Services and Support, Usine a Cooperative Contract (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement with
Alamo City Engineering Services, Inc., in the amount up to $79,715.00 for the first year for open
data software, services and support, using General Services Administration Cooperative Contract
No. GS-35F-05985.
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7. M&C P-11723 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Traffic & Parking Control
Co., Inc., Using a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, for Pre-Made Regulatory,
Safety, Warning, and Street Signs for the Transportation and Public Works
Department in the Amount of $500,000.00 Annually from the Red Light
Enforcement Fund, Using Reallocated Funds from Salary and Materials Savings
from Outsourcing of Sign Fabrication Work and Elimination of Six Vacant
Positions (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a Purchase
Agreement with Traffic & Parking Control Co., Inc., using Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
TXMAS-8-78040, for pre-made regulatory, safety, warning, and street signs for the
Transportation and Public Works Department in the amount up to $500,000.00 annually from the
Red Light Enforcement Fund, using reallocated funds from salary and materials savings from the
outsourcing of most of the City's sign fabrication work and the elimination of six vacant
positions.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3072 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Mosier View Court, a
Private Street, to be Replatted with the Adjoining Property for Additional Parking
for the Existing Industrial Development for Beloit Tarrant 1, LLC (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21562-12-2014
vacating, abandoning and extinguishing a portion of Mosier View Court, a private street, utility
easement and emergency access easement, located within Block 100 of Riverbend East Office
Park, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and containing approximately
21,442 square feet of land; providing for reversion of fee in said land; repealing all ordinances in
conflict herewith; to be replatted with the adjoining property for additional parking for the
existing industrial development for Beloit Tarrant 1, LLC; and waive any and all purchase fee
value of the vacated land in accordance with City Policy.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27102 - Authorize Execution of a Contract for Temporary Staffing with
Robert Half International, Inc., Through its Divisions Accountemps, OfficeTeam,
Robert Half Finance & Accounting and Robert Half Management Resources in the
Amount Up to $1,500,000.00 Annually, Using a Cooperative Agreement (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
for temporary staffing with Robert Half International, Inc., through its divisions Accountemps,
OfficeTeam, Robert Half Finance & Accounting and Robert Half Management Resources, in the
amount up to $1,500,000.00 annually, using Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative
Contract No. TS06-14.
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2. M&C C-27103 - Authorize Increase in Contract Amount of $702,000.00 for
Agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company for Administration of Fully
Insured Medicare AdvantalZe Plans for Plan Year 2014 Resulting in a Total Annual
Amount of$4,408,195.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an increase of$702,000.00
in the contract amount for the agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company for administration
of two fully insured Medicare Advantage Plans for Plan Year 2014 resulting in a total annual
amount of$4,408,195.00.
3. M&C C-27104 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to Economic
Development Program Agreement with Spoon Industries Inc., City Secretary
Contract No. 43199, to Extend the Completion Deadline for the Cowtown Market
Redevelopment Project Located at the Intersection of Interstate 35 Frontage Road
and Allen Avenue (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to Economic Development Program Agreement with Spoon Industries Inc.,
City Secretary Contract No. 43199, to extend the completion deadline for the completion of the
Cowtown Market Redevelopment Project located at the intersection of Interstate 35 Frontage
Road and Allen Avenue.
4. M&C C-27105 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Antonio and Rosa Cervantes for the Construction of a Single-Family Dwelling
at 7323 Lowery Road in the Northeast 820/1-30 Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a five-year
Tax Abatement Agreement with Antonio and Rosa Cervantes for the construction of a single-
family dwelling at 7323 Lowery Road in the Northeast 820/I-30 Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and
Basic Incentives.
S. M&C C-27106 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $400,000.00 for Drainage
Desip-n Review Services and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21563-12-2014 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 Halff Associates,
Inc., for drainage design review services; and authorize the execution of a Professional Services
Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for the same
purpose as reflected above.
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6. M&C C-27107 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication C-26017 to Increase
the Aggregate Annual Maximum Amount for All Contracts for Structural
Demolition and Asbestos Abatement Services for All City Departments from
$650,000.00 to $812,500.00 During the Current and Each Succeeding One-Year
Renewal Term (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend Mayor and Council
Communication C-26017 to increase the aggregate annual maximum amount for all contracts for
structural demolition and asbestos abatement services for all City departments from $650,000.00
to $812,500.00 during the current and each succeeding one-year renewal term.
7. M&C C-27108 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 29110-A8 with Johnson Controls, Inc., in the Amount of $175,200.00
for a Revised Total Contract in the Amount of $11,193,509.00 for Increased
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Equipment Capacities and Distribution
Systems at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center, Authorize Transfer
of $175,200.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Special Trust Fund
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21564-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve
Fund in the amount of S 175,200.00, from available funds, for the purpose of improvements to the
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control
Center; authorize a transfer in the amount of$175,200.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund
to the Special Trust Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21565-12-2014 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $175,200.00,
from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of
Change Order No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 29110-A8 with Johnson Controls, Inc., in the
amount of $175,200.00 for increased heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment
capacities and distribution systems at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center for a
revised total energy savings and performance contract Phase 7 in the amount of$11,193,509.00.
8. M&C C-27109 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2, in the Negative
Amount of $112,360.76, to City Secretary Contract No. 45402, a Construction
Contract with The Fain Group, Inc., for the Reconstruction of the Intersection of
North Riverside Drive at Northern Cross Boulevard as a Multi-Lane Roundabout,
Thereby Decreasing the Total Contract to $2,779,075.61 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 2, in the negative amount of $112,360.76, to City Secretary Contract No. 45402, a
construction contract with the Fain Group Inc., for the reconstruction of the intersection of North
Riverside Drive at Northern Cross Boulevard as a multi-lane roundabout, thereby decreasing the
total contract to $2,779,075.61.
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9. M&C C-27110 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant
County in the Amount of$25,000.00 to Perform Blood Analysis in Conjunction with
the Tarrant County No Refusal Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County in the amount of$25,000.00 to perform blood analysis
in conjunction with the Tarrant County No Refusal Program; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 21566-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$25,000.00, subject to receipt of reimbursements from Tarrant County, for the purpose
of the City of Fort Worth providing laboratory testing of blood samples obtained during the
Tarrant County No Refusal Program weekends.
10. M&C C-27111 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Increase Appropriations in the
Amount of $85,000.00 from the United States Marshals Service for the Purpose of
Receiving Reimbursable Funds for the Police Department's Fugitive Unit's
Participation in the United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force for
Fiscal Year 2015 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21567-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount
of $85,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States Marshals Service, for the
purpose of receiving reimbursable funds for the Police Department's Fugitive Unit's participation
in the United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force.
11. M&C C-27112 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45311, an Engineering Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, in the
Amount Up to $25,422.00 for Construction Management Services, Authorize
Execution of a Construction Agreement with 2L Construction, LLC, in the Amount
Un to $120,755.00 for Construction of Texas Way Pavement Improvements at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the use of revenue derived
from mineral leases on City-owned airports in an amount up to $88,777.00 for the design and
construction of Texas Way Pavement Improvements at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport for a total project cost of $168,777.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21568-12-
2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in
the amount of $88,777.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the design and
construction of Texas Way pavement improvements at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport; authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement
with Garver, LLC, in the amount of$25,422.00 for additional design phase services for the Texas
Way Pavement Improvements Project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; and
authorize the execution of a Construction Agreement with 2L Construction, LLC, in an amount
up to $120,755.00 for the construction of Texas Way Pavement Improvements at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport.
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12. M&C C-27113 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Woody Contractors, Inc.,
in the Amount of $1,462,803.40 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2010 STM-B on Treehaven Road, Bonnie Drive, Overbill Road and
Gaston Avenue, Provide for Proiect Cost and Contingencies for a Proiect Total in
the Amount of $1,547,804.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount
of$1,547,804.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of$882,138.00 to the
Water Capital Projects Fund and in the amount of $665,666.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21569-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$882,138.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2010 STM-B
on Treehaven Road, Bonnie Drive, Overhill Road and Gaston Avenue; adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21570-12-2014 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$665,666.00, from available funds, for the same purpose
as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Woody Contractors, Inc., in the
amount of $1,462,803.40 for the same purpose as reflected above, and provide for project cost
and contingencies for a project total in the amount of$1,547,804.00.
13. M&C C-27114 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with CD Builders, Inc., in the
Amount of $1,132,458.30 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract
2011 WSM-B on Western Avenue, Curzon Avenue, Locke Avenue, Lovell Avenue,
Tremont Avenue and Two Alleyways, Provide for Project Cost and Contingencies
for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $1,214,659.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$1,214,659.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $585,541.00 to the
Water Capital Projects Fund and in the amount of $629,118.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21571-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$585,541.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2011 WSM-B
on Western Avenue, Curzon Avenue, Locke Avenue, Lovell Avenue, Tremont Avenue and Two
Alleyways; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21572-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$629,118.00, from available
funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with CD
Builders, Inc., in the amount of $1,132,458.30 for the same purpose as reflected above, and
provide for project cost and contingencies for a project total in the amount of$1,214,659.00.
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14. M&C C-27115 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Ark Contracting
Services, LLC, in the Amount of $1,181,450.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2014 WSM-D, Part 1 on Catherine Street, Grande Court,
Panola Avenue and Weiler Boulevard, Provide for Project Costs and
ContinL,encies for a Project Total in the Amount of $1,268,450.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$1,268,450.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $750,498.00 to the
Water Capital Projects Fund and in the amount of $517,952.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21573-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $750,498.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014 WSM-D,
Part 1 on Catherine Street, Grande Court, Panola Avenue and Weiler Boulevard; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21574-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$517,952.00, from available funds, for the same
purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Ark Contracting
Services, LLC in the amount of $1,181,450.00, for the same purpose as reflected above, and
provide for project costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount of$1,268,450.00.
15. M&C C-27116 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with R&D Burns Brothers,
Inc., in the Amount of $821,627.48 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2014 WSM-D, Part 2 on South Hullhes Avenue, Rufus Street and Wiman
Drive, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the
Amount of $883,628.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of$883,628.00
from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $575,870.00 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and in the amount of $307,758.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21575-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $575,870.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014 WSM-D, Part 2 on
South Hughes Avenue, Rufus Street and Wiman Drive; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21576-12-2014 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $307,758.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected
above; and authorize the execution of a contract with R&D Burns Brothers, Inc., in the amount of
$821,627.48 for the same purpose as reflected above, and provide for project costs and
contingencies for a project total in the amount of$883,628.00.
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16. M&C C-27117 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Woody Contractors Inc.
in the Amount of$738,188.06 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract
2014 WSM-D Part 3 on Dahlen Street Ewing Avenue Dilworth Street and Gilbert
Drive Provide for Pro'ect Costs and Continizencies for a Pro'ect Total in the
Amount of $793189.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of$793,189.00
from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $628,095.00 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and in the amount of $165,094.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21577-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $628,095.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014 WSM-D, Part 3 on
Dahlen Street, Ewing Avenue, Dilworth Street and Gilbert Drive; adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 21578-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $165,094.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected
above; authorize the execution of a contract with Woody Contractors, Inc., in the amount of
$738,188.06 for the same purpose as reflected above, and provide for project costs and
contingencies for a project total in the amount of$793,189.00.
17. M&C C-27118 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45935, an Engineering Agreement with EBG Engineering, LLC, in the
Amount of $93,739.00 for a Total Revised Contract Amount of $344,068.00 for
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014, WSM-E to Add Wooten
Drive, Carleton Avenue, Normandy Road, Martha Lane, North Edgewood Terrace,
Cain Court and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 6,7
and 8
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of$93,739.00
from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$62,805.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $30,934.00; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21579-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $62,805.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract, 2014 WSM-E to add
Wooten Drive, Carleton Avenue, Normandy Road, Martha Lane, North Edgewood Terrace, and
Cain Court; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21580-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $30,934.00, from available
funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 in
the amount of$93,739.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 45935, an Engineering Agreement with
EBG Engineering, LLC, for the same purpose as reflected above, thereby increasing the contract
amount to $344,068.00.
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18. M&C C-27119 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount of $1,006,930.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2014 WSM-E, Part 1 on East Jessamine Street, East
Lowden Street, Stafford Drive and Conroy Street, Provide for Project Costs and
Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of $1,075,430.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$1,075,430.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $672,340.00 to the
Water Capital Projects Fund and in the amount of $403,090.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21581-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$672,340.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract, 2014 WSM-
E, Part 1 on East Jessamine Street, East Lowden Street, Stafford Drive and Conroy Street; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21582-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$403,090.00, from available funds, for the same
purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the amount of$1,006,930.00 for the same purpose as reflected above, and provide for
project costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount of$1,075,430.00.
19. M&C C-27120 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Jackson Construction,
Ltd, in the Amount of $936,006.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2014 WSM-E, Part 2 on Wooten Drive, Wedgway Drive and Wimbleton
Way and Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the
Amount of $1,006,506.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$1,006,506.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $454,446.00 to the
Water Capital Projects Fund and in the amount of $552,060.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21583-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$454,446.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014 WSM-E,
Part 2 on Wooten Drive, Wedgway Drive and Wimbleton Way; adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 21584-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $552,060.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected
above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Jackson Construction, Ltd., in the amount of
$936,006.00 for the same purpose as reflected above, and provide for costs and contingencies for
a project total in the amount of$1,006,506.00.
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20. M&C C-27121 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Canary Construction,
Inc., in the Amount of $748,703.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2014 WSM-E, Part 3 on Cain Court, Martha Lane, Normandy Road,
North Edizewood Terrace and Rand Street, Provide for Proiect Costs and
Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $805,203.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of$805,203.00
from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $618,144.00 to the Water Capital
Projects Fund and in the amount of $187,059.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21585-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $618,144.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014 WSM-E, Part 3 on
Cain Court, Martha Lane, Normandy Road, North Edgewood Terrace and Rand Street; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21586-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$187,059.00, from available funds, for the same
purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with Canary Construction,
Inc., in the amount of $748,703.00 for the same purpose as reflected above, and provide for
project costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount of$805,203.00.
21. M&C C-27122 - Authorize Execution of Contract with William J Schultz Inc. d/b/a
Circle "C" Construction Company, in the Amount of$1,000,000.00 for Sewer Main
Replacements Contract 2013B at Various Locations Throughout the City of Fort
Worth, Provide for Proiect Cost and Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the
Amount of $1,149,300.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$1,149,300.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21587-12-2014 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$1,149.300.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Sewer Main Replacements Contract 2013B at various locations
throughout the City of Fort Worth; and authorize the execution of a contract with William J
Schultz Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount of$1,000,000.00 for the same
purpose as reflected above, and provide for cost and contingencies for a project total in the
amount of$1,149,300.00.
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22. M&C C-27123 - Authorize Execution of the First Renewal to City Secretary
Contract No. 44465 with Rodney R. Thornhill d/b/a White Rock Consultants in the
Amount of $189,207.00 for Contract Manaaement of the Interceptor Condition
Assessment Proaram 2012 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of the first
renewal to City Secretary Contract No. 44465 with Rodney R. Thornhill d/b/a White Rock
Consultants in the amount of$189,207.00 for contract management of a citywide sanitary sewer
Interceptor Condition Assessment Program— ICAP 2012.
23. M&C C-27124 - Adopt Resolution Expressing the City's Official Intent to
Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt for the New Northside II
48-Inch Water Main, Phase II, Authorize Execution of an Enaineering Agreement
with Freese & Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of$1,650,000.00 for the New Northside
II 48-Inch Water Main, Phase II from Heritage Trace Parkway to Longhorn Road
and Provide for Additional Prosect Costs for a Proiect Total in the Amount of
$1,680,500.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4384-12-2014
expressing its official intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt for the New
Northside II 48-inch Water Main, Phase II; and authorize the execution of a contract with Freese
& Nichols, Inc., in the amount of$1,650,000.00 for the New Northside II 48-inch Water Main,
Phase II from Heritage Trace Parkway to Longhorn Road and provide for additional project costs
for a project total in the amount of$1,680,500.00.
24. M&C C-27125 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Tejas Commercial
Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $500,000.00 for Water Services Contract
2014A at Various Locations Throughout the City (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, in the amount of $500,000.00 for Water Services
Contract 2014A at various locations throughout the City.
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25. M&C C-27126 - Authorize Execution of Interlocal Agreements Between the City
of Fort Worth and the Cities of Benbrook, Burleson, Haltom City, Keller, Richland
Hills and Watauga for the Provision of Next Generation Integrated Library System
Services from GIS Information Systems Incorporated d/b/a Polaris Library
Systems and Authorize Deposit of Revenues Received from Each City Library into
the Library Automation Systems Sharing Special Revenue Fund (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Interlocal
Agreements between the City of Fort Worth and the Cities of Benbrook, Burleson, Haltom City,
Keller, Richland Hills and Watauga for the provision of next generation integrated library system
services for GIS Information Systems Incorporated d/b/a Polaris Library Systems; and authorize
the deposit of revenues received from each City library into the Library Automation Systems
Sharing Special Revenue Fund.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1943 -Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services—Removed from Consent Agenda
8. M&C P-11724 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Harris Corporation in the
Amount Up to $330,507.00 for the First Year for a Portable Multi-Band Radio
Frequency System, Software, Accessories, Maintenance and Training, Using a
General Services Administration Contract and Sole Source for the Police
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement with
Harris Corporation in the amount up to $218,060.00 for a portable multi-brand radio frequency
system, software and accessories, using General Services Administration Contract No. GS-35F-
0283J, and a Sole Source Agreement with Harris Corporation in the amount of $112,447.00 for
the first year for maintenance and training, for the Police Department.
Council Member Zimmerman advised that he filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this issue.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication P-11724 be approved. The motion carried
7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Zimmerman, and with
Mayor Pro tem Espino temporarily absent.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Recognition of Dan Gadbury, Retiring Chair of the Mayor's Committee on Persons
with Disabilities
Mayor Price presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Dan Gadbury, Retiring Chair of the
Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities.
2. Presentation by Hispano Exito
Mayor Price introduced Ms. Olga Naranjo, representing Hispano Exito "Hispanic Success", and
Ms. Naranjo gave a presentation on Hispanic Success, a non-profit organization.
(Mayor Pro tem Espino took his place at the dais.)
Mayor Pro tem Espino expressed appreciation to all those involved with the Hispano Exito.
3. Presentation by Texas Ballet Theater
Council Member Zadeh introduced Ms. Terri Sexton, Managing Director, Texas Ballet Theater,
was joined by two dancers to invite the City Council to the production of The Nutcracker at Bass
Hall on Friday, December 12.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Espino, and Council Members Zimmerman, Bivens, Jordan, Shingleton, and Allen
Gray 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.
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XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mr.
Arturo Martinez, Jr., be appointed to Place 8 on the Fort Worth Human Relations
Commission, effective December 9, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1,
2016. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Ms. Shubie Smith be appointed to Place 5 on the Board of Adjustment-
Commercial, effective December 9, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1,
5015. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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 of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas Canceling the
Regularly Scheduled City Council Meetine on Tuesday, January 13, 2015
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas canceling the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, January
13, 2015.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Resolution No. 4385-12-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
2. A Resolution Adoptine the City of Fort Worth's 2015 Federal Lep-islative Program
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the City of Fort Worth's
2015 Federal Legislative Program.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
the Resolution be continued to the January 6, 2014, Council meeting. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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3. A Resolution Dissolving the Golf Advisory Committee
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution dissolving the Golf Advisory
Committee.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Resolution No. 4386-12-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. A Resolution Committing to Financial Participation in the Venue Project
Consisting of a Multipurpose Arena at the Intersection of Harley Avenue and
Gendy Street and Adjacent Support Facilities and any Related Infrastructure;
Specifying the Geographic Boundaries in Which the Venue Project will be
Located; Creating the Venue Project Fund; and Notifying the Texas Comptroller
of Public Accounts of the Oualified Project Commencement
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution committing to financial participation
in the Venue Project consisting of a multipurpose arena at the intersection of Harley Avenue and
Gendy Street and adjacent support facilities and any related infrastructure; specifying the
geographic boundaries in which the Venue Project will be located; creating the Venue Project
Fund; and notifying the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts of the qualified project
commencement.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Resolution No. 4387-12-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
I. M&C G-18377 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of$2,841,292.62 from
the Information Systems 2004 Overrun Fund to the General Debt Service Fund
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of
$2,841,292.62 from the Information Systems 2004 Overrun Fund to the General Debt Service
Fund.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council G-18377 be approved. The motion carried 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C G-18378 - Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 4376-11-2014 to Set
the Legal Fees, Inclusive of Required Filing Fees, for the Law Firm of Whitaker,
Chalk, Swindle & Schwartz PLLC, as Outside Legal Counsel, in an Amount Not to
Exceed $250,000.00, for Legal Services Related to Cause No. 6:14-CV-00725, 3rd
Eve Surveillance, LLC, v. City of Fort Worth, Texas, Filed in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division and Ratify
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 45257 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 4376-11-
2014 to set the legal fees, inclusive of required filing fees, retaining the law firm of Whitaker,
Chalk, Swindle & Schwartz PLLC, as outside legal counsel, in an amount not to exceed
$250,000.00, for legal services related to Cause No. 6.•14-CV-00725, 3rd Eye Surveillance, LLC, v.
City of Fort Worth, Texas, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Texas (the Lawsuit), Tyler Division, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter; and
ratifying Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 45257 authorizing the City of Fort
Worth to assume control of the related lawsuit.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council G-18378 be approved and Resolution No.
4388-12-2014 be adopted. The motion carried 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C G-18379 - Adopt Temporary Ordinance Establishing a Clean Zone
Restricting Certain Activities In and Around Sundance Square Plaza and Along
Main Street North to the Tarrant County Courthouse from January 5, 2015
Through January 14, 2015, in Conjunction with ESPN Broadcasts During the
NCAA College Football Playoffs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance establishing a Clean Zone,
prohibiting certain activities in certain areas around Sundance Square Plaza and Main Street
between 3rd Street and the Tarrant County Courthouse in connection with activities related to
ESPN's broadcast programming for College Game Day Event and associated activities; providing
that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances; and providing a savings clause.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Mayor and Council G-18379 be approved and Ordinance No. 21588-12-2014 be
adopted. The motion carried 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. M&C G-18380 - Adopt Ordinance Amendinij Chapter 20, Licenses and
Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article X, Minority and Women Business
Enterprises, to Amend and Add Definitions, Reduce the Time Period for Persons
Bidding on Certain City Contracts to Submit Minority Business Enterprise and
Small Business Enterprise Documentation from Five Days to Two Days and Include
a Penalty for Failure to Submit Such Documentation (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 20 "Licenses
and Miscellaneous Business Regulations",Article X "Minority and Women Business Enterprises"
of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by amending Section 20-366,
"Definitions", Section 20-368, "Certifications", and Section 20-371, "Applicable Contracts",
reducing the submission time for minority and small business enterprise compliance
documentation from five (5) days after day of bid opening to two (2) days after day of bid
opening; providing a penalty for failing to submit minority and small business enterprise
documentation in a timely manner; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior
ordinances and repeal conflicting ordinances.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council G-18380 be continued to the January 6, 2015,
Council meeting. The motion carried 9 ayes to 0 nays.
S. M&C G-18381 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Waste Manatzement of
Texas, Inc., to Lease Approximately Thirteen Acres of City of Fort Worth Property
Located at 5000 Martin Luther King Freeway and Waive Permit Fees (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Waste Management of Texas, Inc., to lease approximately 13 acres of City of Fort Worth
property located at 5000 Martin Luther King Freeway, to be more accurately determined by a
survey, with consideration in the form of real property improvements of value to the City in the
amount of the fair market rental value of the property; approve the waiver of all permit fees
associated with the project in the approximate amount of$10,000.00; and find that the waiver of
such fees serves to carry out the public purpose of construction of facilities to be owned by the
City of Fort Worth pursuant to the agreement, and that adequate controls are in place through the
agreement to carry out such public purpose.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council G-18381 be approved. The motion carried 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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6. M&C G-18382 - Adopt Ordinance to Establish the Sewer Per Acre Charge in the
Amount of$1,296.00 Per Acre for the Various Diameter Sewer Mains in the Hicks
Industrial Park and to Establish the Basin Boundaries, Pursuant to Chapter 35,
Article III, Division 3, Sewer Per Acre Charges, Sections 35-81 Through 35-86 of
the City Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance adopting a per acre charge pursuant
to Chapter 35 of the City Code as amended (1986), Article III, Division 3 "Sewer per Acre
Charges", Section 35-81 through 35-86, for the 1,055.59 acres served by City initiated sewer
main under DOE #55580 (The "Hicks Industrial Park Sewer Improvements"); making this
ordinance cumulative of other ordinances; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; to
establish the sewer per acre charge for the various diameter sewer mains in the amount of
$1,296.00 to serve customers in the Hicks Industrial Park and surrounding area and to establish
the basin boundaries.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council G-18382 be approved and Ordinance No.
21589-12-2014 be adopted. The motion carried 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
The City Council at its meeting of December 2, 2014, continued Mayor and Council L-15737:
1. M&C L-15737 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain for a Right-of-Way Easement in 0.0261 Acres of Land Owned by Mary
Luanne Smith Located at 5021 East Rosedale Street and 0.0388 Acres of Land
Owned by N2hia Thi Nguyen and Mary Luanne Smith Located at 5013 Rosedale
Street for Right-of-Way for the East Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup
Road Proiect (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council declare the necessity to acquire the right-of-way
easement for the East Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road project; declare that
negotiations between the City and the landowner to acquire a right-of-way easement in 0.0261
acres of land for road improvements on property owned by Mary Luanne Smith, described as Lot
2, O'Brien Subdivision, located at 5021 East Rosedale Street, Fort Worth, Texas, were
unsuccessful due to an inability to locate the property owner and unresolved title issues and
0.0388 acres of land owned by Nghia Thi Nguyen and Mary Luanne Smith, described as Lot 4Ra,
O'Brien Subdivision, located at 5013 Rosedale Street, due to unresolved title issues; adopt a
resolution authorizing the City to use its power of eminent domain to acquire real property and
authorizing its appropriation or condemnation for public use of inclusion in the East Rosedale
Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road project; authorize the City Attorney to institute
condemnation by eminent-domain proceedings to acquire the described 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.
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Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council L-15737 be approved and that the Fort Worth City Council
adopt Resolution No. 4389-12-2014 authorizing the use of the power of eminent
domain to acquire 0.0261 acres of land for a right-of-way easement from Mary
Luanne Smith, and 0.0388 acres of land for a right-of-way easement from Nghia
Thi Nguyen and Mary Luanne Smith, needed for the improvements to East
Rosedale Street. The right-of-way easements to be acquired are described by metes
and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this Mayor and Council
Communication. The tracts of land are located in Lots 2 and 4Ra, O'Brien
Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas, also known as 5021 and 5013 East Rosedale
Street. The land rights will be used for the East Rosedale Street Improvement
Project. The first record vote applies to both parcels to be condemned, and amend
Resolution 4389-12-2014 attached to this M&C to reflect today's date. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C L-15738 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the 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 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication L-15738 be
continued to the January 6, 2015, Council meeting.
3. M&C L-15739 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain to Acquire an
Interest in 0.057 Acres of Land for a Permanent Drainage Easement from Property
Located West of the Shiver Road and North Beach Street Intersection in Abstract
1611,Tract 1E, Charles C. Whyte Survey, Owned by JDI Investors, L.P., for the
North Beach Street from Vista Meadows Drive to Shiver Road Project (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication L-15739 be
continued to the January 6, 2015, Council meeting.
(Council Member Scarth left his place at the dais.)
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4. M&C L-15740 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent Domain
to Acquire 0.0112 Acres of Land from Property Located at 4313 East Rosedale
Street Owned by 271 Crowley Trust and 0.0106 Acres of Land from Property
Located at 4317 East Rosedale Street Owned by 4937 Ramey Trust for Two Right-
of-Way Easements to be Used as Right-of-Way for the East Rosedale Street, Miller
Avenue to Stalcup Road Improvement Promeet (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowners to acquire two right-of-way easements were unsuccessful due to the inability to obtain
clear title for the needed property interests; declare the necessity to acquire the right-of-way
easements on 0.0112 acres of land owned by 271 Crowley Trust, described as Lot G, H H
Bradford Subdivision, located at 4317 East Rosedale Street, and 0.0106 acres of land owned by
4937 Ramey Trust, described as Lot 3A, Block 4 Murray Hill Addition, located at 4317 East
Rosedale Street, Fort Worth, Texas, for road improvements on the properties for the East
Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road Project; adopt a resolution authorizing the City to
use its power of eminent domain to acquire the property for the public use and inclusion in the
East Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road project; authorize the City Attorney to
institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the described right-of-way easements from the
properties; 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.
Council Member Jordan requested that Council allow him to recuse from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication L-15740 be approved and that the Fort Worth
City Council adopt Resolution No. 4390-12-2014 authorizing the use of the power
of eminent domain to acquire 0.0112 acres of land for a right-of-way easement
from owner 271 Crowley Trust, and 0.0106 acres of land for a right of way
easement from owner 4937 Ramey Trust, needed for the improvements to East
Rosedale Street. The right-of-way easements to be acquired are described by metes
and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this Mayor and Council
Communication. The tracts of land are located in Lot G, H. H. Bradford
Subdivision and Lot 3A, Block 4, Murray Hill Addition, Tarrant County, Texas,
also known as 4313 and 4317 East Rosedale Street. The land rights will be used for
the East Rosedale Street Improvement Project. The first records vote applies to both
parcels to be condemned. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1
recusal by Council Member Jordan, and with Council Member Scarth absent.
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5. M&C L-15741 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent Domain
to Acquire 0.0284 Acres and 0.0131 Acres for Two Right-of-Way Easements
Totaling 0.0415 Acres from Land Owned by Jorge Anthony Ramirez and Located
at 4726 and 4728 East Rosedale Street to be Used as Right-of-Way for the East
Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road Improvement Project (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council declare the necessity to acquire the right-of-way
easements for the East Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road Project; declare the
negotiations between the City and the landowner to acquire two right-of-way easements on a total
of 0.0415 acres of land for road improvements on properties owned by Jorge Anthony Ramirez,
described as Lot 3, Block 6 East Rosedale Heights and Lot 1, George Wilborn Subdivision,
located at 4726 and 4728 East Rosedale Street, Fort Worth, Texas, were unsuccessful due to the
inability to agree on compensation for the needed property interests; adopt a resolution
authorizing the City to use its power of eminent domain to acquire the property for the public use
and inclusion in the East Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road project; authorize the
City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the described right-of-way
easements from the properties; 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 instrument's.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15741 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council adopt Resolution No. 4391-12-2014 authorizing the use of the
power of eminent domain to acquire 0.0284 acres of land and 0.0131 acres of land
for right-of-way easements from Jorge Anthony Ramirez, needed for improvements
to East Rosedale Street. The right-of-way easements to be acquired are described
by metes and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this Mayor and
Council Communication. The tracts of land are located in Lot 3, Block 6, East
Rosedale Heights Addition and Lot 1, George Wilborn Subdivision, Tarrant
County, Texas, also known as 4726 and 4728 East Rosedale Street. The land rights
will be used for the East Rosedale Street Improvement Project. The first records
vote applies to both parcels to be condemned. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, and with Council Member Scarth absent.
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6. M&C L-15742 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent Domain
to Acquire 0.0657 Acres and 0.0822 Acres for Right-of-Way Easements Totaling
0.1479 Acres from Land Owned by the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center Inc.,
Located at 4627 and 4701 East Rosedale Street to be Used as Right-of-Way for the
East Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road Improvement Proiect
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council declare the necessity to acquire the right-of-way
easements for the East Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road Project; declare that
negotiations between the City and the landowner to acquire right-of-way easements on a total of
0.1479 acres of land for road improvements on property owned by the Huong Dao Vipassana
Bhavana Center Inc., described as Lot 3, Block 19 Murray Hill Addition and Lots I and 2 C S
Devoll's Addition, located at 4627 and 4701 East Rosedale Street, Fort Worth, Texas, were
unsuccessful due to the inability to agree on compensation for the needed property interests; adopt
a resolution authorizing the City to use its power of eminent domain to acquire the property for
the public use and inclusion in the East Rosedale Street, Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road project;
authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the described right-
of-way easements from the properties; 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-15742 be approved and that the Fort Worth
City Council adopt Resolution No. 4392-12-2014 authorizing the use of the power
of eminent domain to acquire 0.0657 acres of land and 0.0822 acres of land for
right-of-way easements from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center, Inc.,
needed for the improvements to East Rosedale Street. The right-of-way easements
to be acquired are described by metes and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits
attached to this Mayor and Council Communication. The tracts of land are located
in Lot 3, Block 19 Murray Hill Addition and Lots 1 and 2, C. S. Devoll's Addition,
Tarrant County, Texas, also known as 4627 and 4701 East Rosedale Street. The
land rights will be used for the East Rosedale Street Improvement Project. The first
record vote applies to both parcels to be condemned. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, and with Council Member Scarth absent.
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7. M&C L-15743 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of
Overton Park for the Purpose of Installing Storm Drainage Improvements
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational
Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Overton Park for the
installation of the proposed storm drainage improvements; find that the proposed installation of
the storm drainage improvements includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the
parkland, including that the improvements will be constructed in Overton Park located at 3500
Overton Park Drive East, 89G, Lot 18, block 44A, Westcliff Addition to the City of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas; and close the public hearing and authorize the use of approximately 0.0 15
acres of Overton Park for the installation of storm drainage improvements.
Mayor Price opened the Public Hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council L-15743 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, and with Council
Member Scarth absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27127 - Authorize Execution of a System Upgrade Agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc., for a Ten-Year Cost Not to Exceed $7,377,132.09 for
Software Upgrades to Support the City's Public Safety Radio Communications
System Using a Cooperative Contract (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a System Upgrade
Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for a 10-year cost not to exceed $7,377,132.09 for
software system upgrades to support the City's public safety radio communications system using
Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract No. RA05-12.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27127 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, and with Council Member Scarth
absent.
2. M&C C-27128 - Authorize Execution of a Ten Year Professional Services
Agreement with Scientel Wireless, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,097,700.00
for Maintenance of the City's Public Safety Microwave System, Using a Cooperative
Contract (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a 10 year Professional
Services Agreement with Scientel Wireless, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $2,097,700.00 for
maintenance services to support the Public Safety Microwave System, using Houston-Galveston
Area Council Cooperative Contract No. CW10-14.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27128 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, and with Council Member Scarth
absent.
3. M&C C-27129 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with CD Builders, Inc., in the
Amount of $1,788,766.71 for the Replacement of Approximately 26,991 Square
Yards of Various Street Segments Throughout the Citv of Fort Worth and Provide
for Contingencies, Construction Management, Surveying, Inspection and Material
Testing for a Total Prosect Amount of $2,058,766.71 from the 2014 Bond Program
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, 5 and 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with CD Builders,
Inc., in the amount of$1,788,766.71 for the replacement on approximately 26,991 square yards of
concrete paving at various street segments throughout the City of Fort Worth and provide for
contingencies, construction management, surveying, inspection and material testing for a total
project amount of$2,058,766.71 as defined in and funded from the 2014 Bond Program.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27129 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, and with Council Member Scarth absent.
(Council Member Scarth returned to his place at the dais.)
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4. M&C C-27130 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with CD Builders, Inc., in the
Amount of $444,042.00 for the Construction of Lower Como Creek Erosion
Control Improvements and Provide for Contingencies and Construction Services
for a Total Proiect Amount of$526,946.20 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with CD Builders,
Inc., in the amount of $444,042.00 for the construction of Lower Como Creek Erosion Control
Improvements and provide for contingencies and construction services for a total project amount
of$526,946.20.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27130 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C C-27131 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Imperial
Construction, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,872,750.00, Authorize
Execution of a Materials Testing Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., in an
Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00, Rescind M&C C-27061 for Site Work Related to
Temporary Modular Buildings for the Expansion and Renovation of the Meacham
Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a construction contract with
Imperial Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,872,750.00 for the expansion and
renovation of the Meacham Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport; authorize the execution of a Materials Testing Agreement with Terracon Consultants,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for the expansion and renovation of the Meacham
Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; and rescind Mayor and
Council C-27061, approved on October 28, 2014, to perform site work related to temporary
modular buildings.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27131 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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6. M&C C-27132 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction TX
LP in the Amount of $7,759,588.70 for Water Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain
Improvements on Bellaire South Drive Bellaire West Drive Overton Park East
Drive and Bellaire Park Court Provide for Pro'ect Costs and Contingencies for a
Pro'ect Total in the Amount of $8,500,767.70 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of$4,358,805.00 from the Water
and Sewer Operating Fund in the amounts of $1,932,441.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund
and $2,426,364.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount
of $1,932,441.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding water and sanitary
improvements on Bellaire South Drive, Bellaire West Drive, Overton Park East Drive and
Bellaire Park Court; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$2,426,364.00, from available
funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of a contract with
Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of$7,759,588.70 for the same purpose as reflected
above, and provide for project costs and contingencies for a project total in the amount of
$8,500,767.70.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27132 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21590-12-2014 and 21591-12-2014 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. M&C C-27133 - Authorize Execution of Contract with Conatser Construction TX,
LP, in the Amount of $2,000,000.00 for Sewer Main Extensions, Replacements and
Relocations Contract 2013A at Various Locations Throughout the City of Fort
Worth, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the
Amount of $2,215,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of$2,215,000.00 from the Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount
of $2,215,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding Sewer Main Extensions,
Replacements and Relocations Contract 2013A at various locations throughout the City of Fort
Worth; authorize the execution of a contract with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of
$2,000,000.00 for the same purpose as reflected above; and provide for projects costs and
contingencies for a project total in the amount of$2,215,000.00.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27133 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21592-12-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
8. M&C C-27134 - Authorize Execution of Contract with William J Schultz Inc. d/b/a
Circle "C" Construction Company, in the Amount of$1,000,000.00 for Water Main
Replacements Contract 2013A at Various Locations Throughout the City of Fort
Worth, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Prosect Total in the
Amount of $1,149,300.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of$1,149,300.00 from the Water
and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount
of $1,149,300.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding Water Main Replacements
Contract 2013A at various locations throughout the City of Fort Worth; authorize the execution of
a contract with William J Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 for the same purpose as reflected above, and provide for project costs and
contingencies for a project total in the amount of$1,149,300.00.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27134 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21593-12-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
9. M&C C-27135 - Conduct a Public Hearinp_ and Approve Fiscal Year 2015 Crime
Control and Prevention District Fund Budl4et Amendment in the Amount of
$1,461,239.00, Authorize Acceptance of a Grant Award from the United States
Department of Justice for the Community Oriented PolicinlZ Services Fiscal Year
2014 COPS Hiring Program in the Amount of$1,875,000.00, Authorize Execution of
Related Grant Agreements, Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $1,461,239.00 for
the City's Match Requirement from the Crime Control and Prevention District
Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, Adopt Ordinance Increasing the
Number of Authorized Positions in the Classification of Police Officer in the Police
Department by Thirteen, One Additional Position in the Classification of
Corporal/Detective and One Additional Position in the Classification of Sergeant,
Thereby, Increasing the Total Number of Authorized Civil Service Positions by
Fifteen (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
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It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing, as required by law, regarding a
Fiscal Year 2015 Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Budget Amendment in the total
amount of $1,461,239.00; approve the Fiscal Year 2015 CCPD Budget Amendment; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated appropriations in the CCPD Fund in the amount of
$1,461,239.00, and decreasing the unaudited, assigned fund balance by the same amount, for the
purpose of providing matching funds related to the Fort Worth Police Department's participation
in the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Fiscal Year 2014 COPS Hiring Program;
authorize the transfer in the amount of$1,461,239.00 from the CCPD Fund to the Grants Fund for
the City's grant match requirement; authorize the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department
of Justice for the COPS Fiscal Year 2014 COPS Hiring Program in the amount of$1,875,000.00;
authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice for
COPS; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and apropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$3,336,239.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the United States
Department of Justice, for the purpose of participating the COPS Fiscal Year 2014 COPS Hiring
Program; and adopt an ordinance adjusting the total number of authorized sworn positions in the
Police Department by adding 13 positions in the classification of Officer, one position in the
classification of Corporal/Detective, and one position in the classification of Sergeant, providing a
statement of purpose and intent, providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior
ordinances and repeal conflicting ordinances.
Mayor Price opened the Public Hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Julie Wright, Senior Management Analyst, Police Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication C-27135 be
approved and Ordinance Nos. 21594-12-2014, 21595-12-2014 and 21596-12-2014
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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DECEMBER 9, 2014
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XV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council at its meeting of December 2, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-14-103:
1. ZC-14-103 - (CD-ALL) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development: Text
Amendment: Urban Forestry; An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as
Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), by amending: Chapter
6, "Development Standards" of Article 3, "Landscaping, Buffers, and Urban
Forestry" to revise Section 6.302 "Urban Forestry" Regulations Relating to Tree
Coverage, Preservation, Planting and Maintenance; and Amend Chapter 9,
"Definitions," Section 9.101, "Defined Terms" to Revise and add Definitions related
to Urban Forestry (Recommended for Approval by he Zoning Commission)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-103 be continued to the February 3, 2015,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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 November 21, 2014.
2. ZC-14-147 - (CD 6) - AM Pate, Jr. et al, 6500-6800 Block Dirks Road/Altamesa
Boulevard; from: Unzoned to: "A-5" One-Family, "PD/G" Planned Development
for all uses in "G" Intensive Commercial and "PD/MU-2" Planned Development for
all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use with exclusions and development
standards; site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval as
Amended by the Zoning Commission to PD/G and PD/MU-2)
Mr. Tom Galbreath, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-14-147 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council. Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-147 be continued to the January 27, 2015, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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3. ZC-14-152 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 300 Block
Longhorn Road; from: Unzoned to: "I" Light Industrial and "K" Heavy Industrial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-152 be continued to the January 6, 2015, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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, Mayor Pro tem
Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the hearing be closed.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane (stated Presbyterian Night Shelter), appeared before
Council relative to District Court/Federal Court Texas and Pro Bono representation or City
facilitation.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street, appeared before Council relative to the Code
Compliance Department.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:25 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 6th day of January, 2015.
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