HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/02/03-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 3,2015
Present:
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 Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Absent
Mayor Betsy Price
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Pro tem Sal Espino called the
regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3,
2015, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort
Worth, Texas, with Mayor Price absent.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Calvin Williams, Sr., Kinfzdom Advancement Ministries
The invocation was provided by Pastor Calvin Williams, Sr., Kingdom Advancement Ministries.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY
27, 2015
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 27, 2015, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-18403 and Mayor
and Council Communication C-27175 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for individual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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF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 Communication C-27177 be continued
to the February 17, 2015, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zadeh, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
A. General - Consent Items
2. M&C G-18404 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Re2ardin2 Application of Air Arrow, Inc. d/b/a DFW Am Pm Limo to Operate
One Luxury Truck Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and Authorize
Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Air Arrow, Inc. d/b/a DFW Am Pm Limo,
has provided all information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended; Air Arrow, Inc. d/b/a DFW Am Pm Limo, is qualified and financially able
to conduct a limousine service within the City; Air Arrow, Inc. d/b/a DFW Am Pm Limo, has
complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended; and authorize the issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License to Air Arrow, Inc.
d/b/a DFW Am Pm Limo, to operate one luxury truck limousine on City streets for a one-year
period subject to and conditioned on Air Arrow, Inc. d/b/a DFW Am Pm Limo, complying with
all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
3. M&C G-18405 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of MBA Unlimited, Inc. to Operate One Luxury Truck
Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for
Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: MBA Unlimited, Inc., has provided all
information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended; MBA Unlimited, Inc., is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service
within the City; MBA Unlimited, Inc., has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended; and authorize the issuance of a Vehicle for
Hire Operating License to MBA Unlimited, Inc., to operate one luxury truck limousine on City
streets for a one-year period subject to and conditioned on MBA Unlimited, Inc., complying with
all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
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4. M&C G-18406 - Ratify Acceptance of a Subaward from the Texas State Library
and Archives Commission in the Amount of$65,654.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify acceptance of a subaward
from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in the amount of$65,654.00; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21622-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of$65,654.00, from the acceptance of a subaward from the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission, for the purpose of replacing and purchasing new
bilingual library books and materials.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11729 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with Multiple
Vendors for Temporary Professional Employment Services for All City
Departments for a Combined Amount Up to $1,200,000.00 for the First Year
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase
Agreements with multiple vendors for temporary professional employment services for all City
departments for a combined amount up to $1,200,000.00 for the first year.
2. M&C P-11730 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with A&B Lawn
and Garden and Austin Turf and Tractor in the Total Amount of$175,000.00 for
Small Engine Repair Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase
Agreements with A&B Lawn and Garden and Austin Turf and Tractor for an annual total
amount of$175,000.00 for small engine repair services.
3. M&C P-11731 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Playground Wood Safety
Surfacing with GWG Wood Group, Inc., for an Annual Amount Up to
$125,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for
playground wood safety surfacing with GWG Wood Group, Inc., for an annual amount up to
$125,000.00.
4. M&C P-11732 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Moyno, Inc., for Original
Equipment Manufacturer Moyno Pumps, Parts and Repair Services for the
Water Department in the Amount Up to $90,000.00 for the First Year (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with Moyno, Inc., for Original Equipment Manufacturer Moyno pumps, parts and repair services
for the Water Department in the amount up to $90,000.00 for the first year.
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5. M&C P-11733 - Authorize Amendment to Existing Non-Exclusive Purchase
Agreements to Increase the Amount by $1,415,035.00 for a New Total Amount of
$3,788,785.00 for the First Year for Public Safety Supplies and Equipment for the
Police and Fire Departments Using a Texas Association of School Boards
BuyBoard Contract (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an amendment to the
existing Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements to increase the amount by $1,415,035.00 for a new
total amount of $3,788,785.00 for the first year for the purchase of public safety supplies and
equipment for the Police and Fire Departments using a Texas Association of School Boards
BuyBoard Contract No. 432-13,
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15752 - Authorize Conveyance of 38.10 Acres of Land Located in the
CentrePort Area to CentrePort DFW Development LLC, and Accept Avigation
Easement and Release from CentrePort DFW Development LLC (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a General
Warranty Deed conveying a 3 8.10 acre tract of land in the Vincent J. Hutton Survey, A-681, City
of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas to CentrePort DFW Development 1.LC; and authorize the
acceptance, filing and recording by the City of an Avigation Easement and Release from
CentrePort DFW Development LLC, covering the property conveyed, in favor of the cities of
Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board, previously known
as the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport Board or successor thereof.
2. M&C L-15753 - Authorize Execution of a General Warranty Deed Conveying
4.232 Acres of Land Located in the CentrePort Area to CentrePort TRS Venture
Inc., and Accept Avigation Easement and Release from CentrePort TRS Venture
Inc. COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a General
Deed conveying a 4.232 acre tract of land in the James J. Goodman Survey, A-583, City of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas to CentrePort TRS Venture Inc.; and authorize the acceptance,
filing and recording by the City of an Avigation Easement and Release from CentrePort TRS
Venture, Inc., covering the property conveyed, in favor of the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and
the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board, previously known as the Dallas-Fort Worth
Regional Airport Board or successor thereof.
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3. M&C L-15754 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication L-15745 Pertaining
to the Assignment of an Option Contract for Property at CentrePort Business
Park, to Change the Responsible Party for Possessory Fees to LG CentrePort 1,
LLC, and Correct the Acreage from Nineteen Acres to Twenty-Nine Acres
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend Mayor and Council
Communication L-15754 pertaining to the assignment of an option contract for property at
CentrePort Business Park, to change the responsible party for possessory fees to LG CentrePort
1, LLC, and correct the acreage from 19 acres to 29 acres; and authorize execution and recording
of the corrected documents.
4. M&C L-15755 - Authorize Acquisition of Approximately 0.8848 Acres of Land
Located in the Summer Creep South Addition Adjacent to Summer Creek Drive
from Lewisville 7 Partners, Ltd., for the Expansion of Chisholm Trail Park in the
Amount of $150,000.00 Plus $15,000.00 for Closing Costs and Dedicate the
Property as Parkland (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of
approximately 0.8848 acres of land located in the Summer Creek South Addition adjacent to
Summer Creek Drive from Lewisville 7 Partners, Ltd., for the expansion of Chisholm Trail Park
in the amount of $150,000.00 plus $15,000.00 for closing costs; authorize the acceptance and
recording of the appropriate instruments; and dedicate the property as parkland upon
conveyance.
5. M&C L-15756 - Authorize Lease Renewal with MCImetro Access Transmission
Services, LLC d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services, for Space in the
Zipper Building, 275 West 13th Street, Fort Worth, Texas to Extend the Term
and Establish the Rent (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a lease renewal to extend
the lease with MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC d/b/a Verizon Access
Transmission Services (Verizon), for approximately 7,363 square feet of tenant space and
approximately 980 square feet of common area in the Zipper Building at 275 West 13th Street,
Fort Worth, Texas for an annual rent of $11.47 per square foot for a five-year term starting
November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2020.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-27166 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital for Participation in the City
of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for Interoperable Communications in
Mutual Aid or Other Multi-Agency Operations at No Cost to the City of Fort
Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with the Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital for
participation in the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for interoperable
communications in situations involving mutual aid or other multi-agency operations at no cost to
the City of Fort Worth.
2. M&C C-27167 - Authorize Change in Use and Expenditure in the Amount of
$50,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds to Tarrant
County Housing Partnership, Inc., for Community Housing Development
Organization Operating Funds, Authorize Execution of a Contract and Authorize
Substantial Amendment to the City's 2009-2010 Action Plan (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a substantial amendment
to the City's 2009-2010 Action Plan; authorize the substitution of funding years in order to meet
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development commitment, disbursement and
expenditure deadlines for grant funds; authorize a change in use and expenditure in the amount
of $50,000.00 in prior year's HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds to Tarrant
County Housing Partnership, Inc., a Community Housing Development Organization, for
operating expenses; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with the
Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., for a one-year term beginning on October 1, 2014;
authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend or renew the contract for six months if
Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., requests a written extension and one is necessary for
completion of the project; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to amend the contract
if necessary to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the
project and in compliance with City policies and applicable laws and regulations governing the
use of federal grant funds.
3. M&C C-27168 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with CD Builders, Inc., in the
Amount of $1,133,136.89, an Increase of $678.59 Over the Original Contract
Amount Awarded Under Mayor and Council Communication C-27114, for Water
and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2011, WSM-B on Western Avenue,
Curzon Avenue Locke Avenue Lovell Avenue Tremont Avenue and Two
Alleyways (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with CD Builders, Inc., in the amount of$1,133,136.89, an increase of$678.59 over the original
contract amount awarded under Mayor and Council Communication C-27114, for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2011, WSM-B on Western Avenue, Curzon Avenue,
Locke Avenue, Lovell Avenue, Tremont Avenue and two alleyways.
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4. M&C C-27169 - Authorize Agreement for the Provision of Water and Sanitary
Sewer Service at 1.25 Times the Retail Rate to Serve a Charter School Located at
the Northwest Corner of Harmon Road and Golden Heights, in Unincorporated
Tarrant County, Pursuant to City Code Section 35-60B, Uses Outside City
(ADJACENT TO COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an agreement for the
Water Department to provide water and sanitary sewer service at 1.25 times the retail rate to
serve a charter school located at the northwest corner of Harmon Road and Golden Heights, in
unincorporated Tarrant County, pursuant to City Code Section 35-6013.
5. M&C C-27170 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 38180 with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for Engineering and Design
Services for the Lake Worth Watershed Protection Plan Feasibility Study in the
Amount of $218,500.00 and Adoption Appropriation Ordinances for a Total
Revised Contract of$2,615,837.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21623-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake Worth Gas Lease
Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of$218,500.00, from available funds, for the purpose
of funding Phase 1 of the Lake Worth Dredging Project; authorize the transfer of $218,500.00
from the Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital Improvement Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21624-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$218,500.00, from available
funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 2 with Freese and Nichols, Inc., to conduct a Lake Worth watershed protection
plan feasibility study in an amount no to exceed $218,500.00, for a total revised contract of
$2,615,837.00.
6. M&C C-27171 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with C. Green Scaping, LP, in
the Amount of$98,492.09 for Marv's Creek Water Reclamation Facility Site Tree
Planting and Irrigation System, Located Along Chapin Road in Western Tarrant
County and Provide for Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Total Proiect Cost
of$108,492.09 (ADJACENT TO COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with C. Green Scaping, LP, in the amount of $98,492.09 for Mary's Creek Water reclamation
facility site tree planting and irrigation system, located along Chapin Road in western Tarrant
County and provide for project costs and contingencies for a total project cost of$108,492.09.
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7. M&C C-27172 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 46005 with P. C. Contractors, LLC, in the Amount of $148,147.00
for a Revised Total Contract in the Amount of $1,327,550.91 for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Contract 86, Unit 2 on Whitmore Street and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount of
$148,147.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21625-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$148,147.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 86, Unit 2 on
Whitmore Street; authorize the execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No.
46005 with P.C. Contractors, LLC, in the amount of$148,147.00 for a revised total contract in
the amount of$1,327,550.91 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 86, Unit 2 on Whitmore
Street.
8. M&C C-27173 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Blastco Texas Inc., in the
Amount of$869,780.00 for the Stage Coach Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation
and Repaint Proiect and Provide for Proiect Management and Contingencies for
a Total Project Amount of $919,780.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ADJACENT TO COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount of
$919,780.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21626-01-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$919,780.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding the Stage Coach Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation and
Repaint Project; and authorize the execution of a contract with Blastco Texas Inc., in the amount
of$869,780.00 for the Stage Coach Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation and Repaint Project.
9. M&C C-27174 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Kimley-
Horn and Associates Inc. in the Amount of $697,702.00 for Upper Clear Fork
Drainage Basin Parallel Interceptor Improvements at Various Locations Within
the Upper Clear Fork Drainage Basin Provide for Pro'ect Management, Real
Property Acquisition and Utility Coordination Costs for a Pro'ect Total in the
Amount of $718,702.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$718,702.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21627-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$718,702.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Upper Clear Fork Drainage Basin Parallel Interceptor
improvements; authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $697,702.00 for Upper Clear Fork Drainage Basin Parallel
Interceptor improvements at various locations within the Upper Clear Fork Drainage Basin,
provide for project management, real property acquisition and utility coordination costs for a
project total in the amount of$718,702.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1946 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda
1. M&C G-18403 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Downtown Fort
Worth Initiatives, Inc., in the Amount of $750,000.00 to Design and Construct
Pedestrian Facilities Associated with the Tower 55 At-Grade Improvement
Proiect and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21628-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$750,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of design and
construction of pedestrian mobility facilities as mitigation for Tower 55 at-grade improvements;
authorize a payment of$750,000.00 to Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., and the execution
of an agreement to design and construct pedestrian mobility facilities as mitigation for Tower 55
at-grade improvements.
Mr. Andy Taft, 777 Taylor Street, Suite 100, completed a comment card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication G-18403.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council G-18403 be approved with appreciation and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21628-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
E. Award of Contract- Removed from Consent Agenda
10. M&C C-27175 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with The Fain
Group, Inc., in the Amount of $819,428.50 for the Construction of Park
Improvements at Northwest Community Park and Adopt Resolution Dedicating
49.6 Acres of Parkland Within Northwest Community Park as Natural
Area/Open Space (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
construction contract with the Fain Group, Inc., in the amount of $819,428.50 for the
construction of park improvements at Northwest Community Park; and adopt Resolution No.
4401-02-2015 authorizing the dedication of 49.6 acres of parkland within Northwest Community
Park as a natural/open space in perpetuity, as required by the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department's Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant(City Secretary Contract No. 42309).
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27175 be approved and Resolution No.
4401-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for American Heart Association "National Wear
Red Day"
Council Member Jordan presented a proclamation for American Heart Association "National
Wear Red Day"to Ms. Victoria Nelson, American Heart Association.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18409 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
B. General
3. M&C G-18409 - Authorize Acceptance of Donations Valued at $875,650.00 from
the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc.,for Various Improvements to the Japanese
Garden and the Victor and Cleyone Tinsley Rock Sprines Garden at the Fort
Worth Botanic Garden (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of donations valued at
$875,650.00 from the Fort Worth Botanical Society, Inc., for various infrastructure repairs and
improvements to the Japanese Garden and the Victor and Cleyone Tinsley Rock Springs Garden
at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18409 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Members Bivens, Allen Gray and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within
the City and various Council districts.
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2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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 Approving, for Purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue
Code, the Education Revenue Refunding Bonds (Texas Christian University
Project) Issued by the Red River Education Finance Corporation
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution approving, for purposes of Section 147(f) of
the Internal Revenue Code, the Education Revenue Refunding Bonds (Texas Christian
University Project) issued by the Red River Education Finance Corporation.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Resolution No. 4402-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
2. A Resolution Accepting the 2014 Cultural Plan Update and Amending the
Comprehensive Plan to Incorporate the Cultural Plan by Reference
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution accepting the 2014 Cultural Plan update and
amending the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Cultural Plan by reference.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4403-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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XIV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council at its meeting of November 11, 2014, continued Zoning Docket SP-14-004:
1. SP-14-004 - (CD 2) - August Stanislawski/TX Industrial Scrap, 3800 N. Commerce
Street; Amend "PD-764" site plan to add permanent office for shredder.
(Recommended for Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission to update
site plan to include armature radius) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Ray Oujesky, 201 Main Street, Suite 2500, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket SP-14-004 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket SP-14-004 be continued to the March 3, 2015, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price
absent.
The City Council at its meeting of December 9, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-14-103:
2. ZC-14-103 - (CD-ALL) - City of Fort Worth Plannina & 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
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Department Director, Planning and Development, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-103 and
were recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Mr. Todd Hawpe, 100 Throckmorton, Suite 700
Ms. Judy Harman, 2222 Winton Terrace East
The following individuals completed speaker cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-14-103
and were recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Mr. Tom Reynolds, 1605 Sunset Terrace
Mr. Barney Holland, 3647 Encanto Drive
Mr. Gary Havener, 2501 Museum Way
Mr. Harold Muckleroy, 3455 Ranch View Court
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Mr. Kenneth Newell, 5101 Cliffrose Lane, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning
Docket ZC-14-103.
Mr. Dennis Hopkins, 2131 North Collins Street, Apt 637, completed a speaker card in opposition
to Zoning Docket ZC-14-103 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to
address Council.
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-103:
Ms. Eva Bonilla, 3700 West 6th Street, Apt B
Mr. Gordon Appleman, 3855 Bellaire Circle
Ms. Louise Appleman, 6855 Bellaire Circle
Mr. Haydn Cutler, 3825 Camp Bowie Boulevard, completed a comment card in opposition to
Zoning Docket ZC-14-103.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-103 be continued to the March 3, 2015, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price
absent.
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 January 19, 2015.
3. ZC-14-151 - (CD 8) - James Austin, Jr., 3220 Mitchell Boulevard; from: "B" Two-
Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "FR" General Commercial
Restricted (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-151:
Mr. James Austin Jr., 2017 Teakwood Trace (provided handouts)
Mr. Calvin Williams, 1035 East Annie
Mr. Monnie Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-14-151.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-151 be continued to the March 17, 2015,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor
Price absent.
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4. ZC-1.4-160 - (CD 6) - Speedclean Car Wash, LLC, 6201 McCart Avenue; from:
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in
"E" Neighborhood Commercial plus car wash; site plan included. (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Peter Adossi, 5036 Cedar Brush Drive (provided handouts), appeared before Council in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-160.
Ms. Nikky Adossi, completed an undecided speaker card relative to Zoning Docket ZC-14-160
and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address Council
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-160 be approved with the following conditions: 1) No
onsite repair or maintenance and 2) Eliminate the smaller of the two pole signs
from the property. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor
Price absent.
(Council Member Allen Gray left her place at the dais.)
5. ZC-14-169 - (CD 5) - Prosper Bank, 15239 FAA Boulevard; from: "J" Medium
Industrial to: "PD/J" Planned Development for all uses in "J" Medium Industrial
plus game room; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-169 be continued to the February 17, 2015, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price and
Council Member Allen Gray absent.
6. ZC-14-170 - (CD 3) - Terry & Sarah Alexander, 9617 Santa Monica Drive, from:
"A-5" One-Family to: "PD/A-5" Planned Development for all uses in "A-5" One-
Family plus Group Home I; site plan waiver requested. (Recommended for Denial
without Prejudice by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-170 be denied without prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price and Council Member Allen
Gray absent.
7. ZC-14-172 - (CD 2) - Baldemar Martinez, 2405 & 2409 NW 20th Street; from:
"A-5" One-Family to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-172 be continued to the March 3, 2015,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor
Price and Council Member Allen Gray absent.
(Council Member Allen Gray returned to her place at the dais.)
8. ZC-14-173 - (CD 7) - 4905 White Settlement, LLC, 4921 White Settlement Road &
5000 Sunset Lane; from: "B" Two-Family & "E" Neighborhood Commercial to:
"MU-1" Low intensity Mixed-Use (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate, Suite 100, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-14-173 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address
Council.
Mr. Chris Powers, 4854 White Settlement, completed a comment card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-14-173.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-173 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
9. ZC-14-175 - (CD 9) - Elizabeth and G. Paredes, Jr., 354 Foch Street; from: "A-5"
One-Family to: "B" Two-Family (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning
Commission)
Ms. Eva Bonilla, 3700 West 6th Street, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-14-175 and was recognized by Mayor Pro Tem Espino but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-175 be denied without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
10. ZC-14-176 - (CD 4) - PCB Properties, LLC, 5801 N. Beach Street; from: "G"
Intensive Commercial to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-176 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
11. ZC-14-177 - (CD 6) - Hulen Street Retail, 5701 S. Hulen Street; from: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus auto parts store; site plan included.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
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Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-14-177 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-177 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
12. ZC-14-178 - (CD 9) - Sundance Plaza Buildings, LLC, 400 Commerce Street;
from: "H" Central Business District and "H/DD" Central Business
District/Demolition Delay to: "H" Central Business District and "H/HC" Central
Business District/Historic & Cultural Overlay (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-14-178 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
13. ZC-14-180 - (CD 7) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department-
Pine Tree Estates, 11100-11200 Block Freedom Way & 11100-11300 Block Golden
Triangle Circle; from: "A-5" One-Family and "NIH" Manufactured Home to:
"PD/Rl" Planned Development for all Rl uses with development standards; site
plan waiver requested for one-family detached units on one lot. (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-180 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
14. ZC-14-181 - (CD 7) - Hunter Crossroads LP, 2100 & 2200 Blocks Avondale Haslet
Road; from: "PD-827" Planned Development for "E" Neighborhood Commercial
uses, "PD-828" Planned Development for "C" Medium Density Multifamily uses,
and "PD-830" Planned Development for "I" Light Industrial uses excluding
certain uses and with development standards; site plan waived to: Amend the
internal zoning boundaries for "PD-827", "PD-828" and "PD-830" Planned
Developments; site plan waiver requested. (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-181 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
15. ZC-14-182 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Department,
116 Hogg Street; from: "J" Medium Industrial to: "H" Central Business District
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
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Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-182 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
16. ZC-15-001 - (CD 5) - David Matoke, 11601 Mosier Valley Road; from: "PD-534"
Planned Development/Specific Use for a vehicle exchange facility with no more
than 20 parking spaces and no outside storal4e; site plan required to: Amend to
"PD/I" Planned Development for all uses in "I" Light Industrial plus tow yard
with short term auto storage without a primary use; site plan included.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. David Matoke, 113 West Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-001 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not
wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-001 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price 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 Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the hearing be
closed and Ordinance No. 21629-02-2015 be adopted.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18407 - Adopt Ordinance to Establish Fees Related to the Regulation of
Game Rooms and Amusement Redemption Machines and Adopt the Attached
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and
Decreasing the Use of Fund Balance in the General Fund in the Amount of
$42,200.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance adopting an ordinance to establish
a schedule of fees for Division 6 "Game Rooms and Amusement Redemption Machine", of
Article I1, "Amusements" of Chapter 20, "Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations" of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth; providing that this ordinance shall be
cumulative; and adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts in
the General Fund in the amount of$42,200.00, and decreasing the use of fund balance, for the
purpose of funding activities associated with the enforcement of game rooms as approved in
Ordinance Number 21500-10-2014.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18407 be approved and Ordinance No.
21630-02-2015 and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 21631-02-2015 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price
absent.
2. M&C G-18408 - Adopt Resolution Expressing the City's Official Intent to
Reimburse Expenditures of Approximately $40,900,000.00 for Water and Sewer
System Projects and Improvements with Proceeds of Future Debt, if Issued (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution expressing official intent to
reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt for certain identified water and sewer
improvements in an aggregate maximum principal amount not to exceed $40,900,000.00, if
issued based upon the funding requirements of the Water and Sewer System's capital
improvement plan.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18408 be approved and Resolution No.
4404-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
D. Land
I. M&C L-15757 - Approve Timetable for Proposed Owner-Initiated Limited-
Purpose Annexation and Authorize Staff to Prepare a Planning Study and a
Reaulatory Plan for Approximately 21.5 Acres of Land, Known as the Northwest
Pipe Company, Located at 341 and 351 Longhorn Road, West of Main Street and
North of Northwest Loop 820 in Tarrant County, AX-14-007, in Accordance with
the 2014 Comprehensive Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the annexation timetable for proposed owner-
initiated limited-purpose annexation for approximately 21.5 acres of land, known as the
Northwest Pipe Company, located at 341 and 351 Longhorn Road, west of Main Street and north
of Northwest Loop 820 in Tarrant County, AX-14-007, in compliance with the requirements of
Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas; direct staff to prepare a
planning study which identifies projected development; the need for annexation; the impact of
annexation on the surrounding residents, landowners, and businesses; and proposed zoning of the
area; and direct staff to prepare a regulatory plan that identifies the kinds of land use and other
regulations that will be applied to the area.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15757 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27176 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the United Way of
Tarrant County in the Amount of$2,159,020.00 to Implement Action Items from
Directions Home, the City's Ten Year Plan to Make Homelessness Rare, Short-
Term and Nonrecurring (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute
an agreement with the United Way of Tarrant County in the amount of$2,159,020.00 for a term
commencing upon execution and terminating on May 31, 2016, for the implementation of
initiatives described in Directions Home, the City's ten year plan to make homelessness rare,
short-term and non-recurring; authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend or renew the
agreement for up to one year if United Way of Tarrant County requests an extension and it is
necessary for the completion of the program; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to
amend the agreement if necessary to achieve program goals provided that the amendment is
within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and applicable laws and
regulations.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27176 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
2. M&C C-27177 - Authorize Execution of an Enaineeriny, Services Agreement with
KSA Engineers, Inc., in an Amount Up to $103,950.00 for Design, Bidding and
Construction Phase Services Associated with Development of a Proposed Ten-Bay
Hangar Complex at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council C-27177 be continued to the
February 17, 2015, Council meeting.
3. M&C C-27178 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Classic Protective
Coatings, Inc., in the Amount of $1,256,950.00 for the Timberline Elevated
Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $1,256,950.00 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 $1,256,950.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the Timberline
Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project; and authorize the execution of a contract with
Classic Protective Coatings, Inc., in the amount of $1,256,950.00 for the Timberline Elevated
Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project.
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Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27178 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21632-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
4. M&C C-27179 - Authorize Execution of a Desi n-Build Contract with The Fain
Group, Inc. with a Project Budget Amount of $3,400,000.00, Including a
Management Fee of 7.3 Percent of the Guaranteed Maximum Price, to Design and
Build the Phase I Park Improvements at Chisholm Trail Community Park
Located in the 4600 Block of McPherson Boulevard, Provide for Additional Costs
and Contingencies for a Total Proiect Amount of $3,800,000.00 as Authorized by
the 2014 Bond Program (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Design-Build Contract
with The Fain Group, Inc., with a project budget amount of $3,400,000.00, including a
management fee of 7.3 percent of the guaranteed maximum price, to design and build Phase I
Park Improvements at Chisholm Trail Community Park located in the 4600 block of McPherson
Boulevard, provide for additional costs and contingencies for a total project amount of
$3,800,000.00 as authorized by the 2014 Bond Program.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27179 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
5. M&C C-27180 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Manager-at-Risk
Agreement with The Fain Group, Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed the Proiect
Budizet of $1,943,359.93 for the Gateway Park East Redevelopment Proiect
Including Preconstruction Phase Services in the Amount of $25,000.00 and
Construction Phase Services for a fee of Six Percent of the Guaranteed Maximum
Price, Provide for Contingencies for a Total Proiect Amount of $2,045,641.93
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Construction Manager-at-
Risk Agreement with The Fain Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed the project budget of
$1,943,359.93 for the Gateway Park East Redevelopment Project including preconstruction
phase services fee in the amount of$25,000.00 and construction phase services fee of six percent
to the guaranteed maximum price for the Gateway Park East Redevelopment Project, provide for
contingencies for a total project amount of$2,045,641.93.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27180 be approved with appreciation. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 2400 Cypress, completed a citizen presentation card relative to
grievances against the City of Fort Worth, businesses depleting Medicare funds, and issues
affecting personal health and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but was not present in
the Council Chamber.
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle, Apt 326, appeared before Council relative to
street lights within the City of Fort Worth and Forest Hill.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro tem Espino adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:21
p.m., in memory of Mrs. Walter Barbour, who was the first African American female elected to
represent District 5 and the first member to be voted a single member district, who passed away
on Sunday, February 1, 2015.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 10th day of February, 2015.
Attest: FyPrice
Mary J. Kay#r City Secretary