HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/02/10-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 10,2015
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis 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 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Dr. Ted Kitchens,Christ Chapel
The invocation was provided by Dr. Ted Kitchens, Christ Chapel.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY
3, 2015
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of February 3, 2015, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18410 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 2015 Budget to Adjust
Department Appropriations and Use of Fund Balance and Net Position to Reflect
Actual Costs of Implementing Salary Adiustments Resulting in a Cumulative Net
Reduction in the Amount of $345,454.00 to the Total City Budget (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21633-02-
2015 amending Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Ordinance No. 21457-09-2014 to adjust revenue and
expenditure appropriations as follows to reflect actual costs of implementation of salary
adjustments: reduce $268,639.00 in the General Fund, reduce $73,513.00 in the Capital Projects
Service Fund, increase $32,876.00 in the Culture and Tourism Fund, increase $22,133.00 in the
Environmental Protection Fund, reduce $14,706.00 in the Equipment Services Fund, increase
$6,173.00 in the Information Systems Fund, reduce $13,584.00 in the Municipal Airports Fund,
reduce $14,814.00 in the Red Light Enforcement Fund, increase $7,372.00 in the Risk
Management Fund, and reduce $28,752.00 in the Stormwater Utility Fund; providing for a
severability clause; making this ordinance cumulative of prior ordinances; repealing ordinance in
conflict herewith; resulting in a cumulative net reduction in the amount of $345,454.00 to the
total City budget.
2. M&C G-18411 - Authorize Temporary Closure of White Settlement Road from
the Henderson Detour to the Fort Worth and Western Railroad Tracks from
February 11, 2015 to April 30, 2018 to Facilitate the Construction of the New
White Settlement Bridge(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary closure of
White Settlement Road from the Henderson detour to the Fort Worth and Western Railroad
tracks from February 11, 2015, to April 30, 2018, to facilitate the construction of the new White
Settlement bridge being constructed by the Texas Department of Transportation.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11734 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with the United
States Postal Service in the Amount Up to $650,000.00 for the First Year for
Postage for All City Departments (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement with the United States Postal Service in the amount up to $650,000.00 for the first
year for postage for all City departments.
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2. M&C P-11735 - Authorize Purchase of Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies
from Digital Resources, Inc., in the Amount of $963,527.00 Usinji The Interlocal
Purchasing System Contract No. 1121914 for the Cable Communications Office
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing_ Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund for the City's Public Education and
Governmental Fee in the Amount of $963,527.00 from Available Funds for the
Purpose of Funding Certain Capital Expenses Related to the City's Cable
Facilities (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of audio
visual equipment and supplies from Digital Resources, Inc., in the amount of$963,527.00 using
the Interlocal Purchasing System Contract No. 1121914 for the Cable Communications Office;
and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21634-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund for the City's Public, Education and Governmental Fee
in the amount of$963,527.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding certain capital
costs associated with the City's Cable facilities.
3. M&C P-11736 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase from Logos Imaging LLC, in the
Amount Up to $97,366.00 of Grant Funds for Loeos Imaging Systems for the Fire
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a sole source purchase
from Logos Imaging LLC, in the amount up to $97,366.00 of Grant Funds for Logos Imaging
Systems for the Fire Department.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15758 - Authorize Direct Sale of Two Tax-Foreclosed Properties Located
at 8109 Tanner Avenue and 1012 W. Bowie Street for a Total Sales Price in the
Amount of $15,500.00 to Arthur A. Atienza and Maria Noelle Atienza, and Steve
A. Clary, Respectively, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a direct sale of two tax-
foreclosed properties, described as Block 8, Lot 10, Broadmoor Addition, located at 8109 Tanner
Avenue, and Block 25, E 1/3 Lots I 1 and 12, South Hemphill Heights Addition, located at 1012
W. Bowie Street, for a total sales price in the amount of$15,500.00 to Arthur A. Atienza and
Maria Noelle Atienza, and Steve A. Clary, respectively, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the
Texas Tax Code; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and record the
appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
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E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-27181 - Authorize Execution of a Hangar and Ground Lease Agreement
with Epic Helicopters, LLC, for Lease Site 51S at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Hangar
and Ground Lease Agreement with Epic Helicopters, LLC, for Lease Site 51S at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport.
2. M&C C-27182 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Criado
& Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $229,082.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2015, WSM-E on Calmont Avenue, Lafayette Avenue,
Dexter Avenue, Melbourne Drive, Donnelly Avenue, Driskell Boulevard, Lisbon
Street, South Henderson Street, West Oleander Street and Harrison Avenue,
Provide for Additional Staff Proiect Costs for a Proiect Total in the Amount of
$243,582.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and
9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$243,582.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$177,843.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$65,739.00; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21635-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $177,843.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2015, WSM-E on Calmont
Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, Dexter Avenue, Melbourne Drive, Donnelly Avenue, Driskell
Boulevard, Lisbon Street, South Henderson Street, West Oleander Street and Harrison Avenue;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21636-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$65,739.00, from available
funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize the execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Criado and Associates, Inc., in the amount of$229,082.00 for the same purpose
as reflected above; and provide for additional staff project costs for a project total in the amount
of$243,582.00.
3. M&C C-27183 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Hazen
and Sawyer, P.C., in the Amount of $196,485.00 for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Contract No. 90 on Weiler Boulevard, Tierney Road, Three
Easements and Two Alleyways, Provide for Additional Proiect Costs for a Proiect
Total in the Amount of $209,185.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount
of$209,185.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21637-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $209,185.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 90 on Weiler Boulevard from
Meadowbrook Drive to East Lancaster Avenue, Tierney Road from Meadowbrook Drive to East
Lancaster Avenue, three easements, first easement between Van Natta Lane Beaty Street from
Grandview Drive to Weiler Boulevard, second easement behind South Erie Street from East
Lancaster Avenue to East Rosedale Street, third easement along East Lancaster Avenue from
Tierney Road to 800 feet east, and two alleyways, first alleyway between Emily Drive and
Maryel Drive from Meadowbrook Drive to Norma Street, second alleyway between Purington
Avenue and Greenlee Street from Emily Drive to Grandview Drive; authorize the execution of
an Engineering Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., in the amount of$196,485.00 for the
same purpose as reflected above; and provide for additional costs for a project total in the
amount of$209,185.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1947 - Notice of Claims for Alleized Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Blue Week
Mayor Pro tem Sal Espino presented a Proclamation for Blue Week to Ms. Suzanne Duda, Vice
President of Blue Zones.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcominp and Recent Events
Mayor Price, and Council Members Zimmerman, Bivens, Jordan, Shingleton, and Zadeh
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
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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 Consentiniz to Lestislation Granting Road Powers to Alpha Ranch
Water Control and Improvement District
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution consenting to legislation granting road
powers to Alpha Ranch Water Control and Improvement District.
Mr. Thad Brundrett, 1020 Macon Street, completed a speaker card in support of the resolution
but did not wish to address the Council unless there was opposition.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Resolution No. 4405-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
2. A Resolution Consenting to Ley_islation Granting Road Powers to South Denton
County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 Known as Brookfield
Water Control and Improvement District
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution consenting to legislation granting road
powers to South Denton County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 known as
Brookfield Water Control and Improvement District.
Mr. Thad Brundrett, 1020 Macon Street, completed a speaker card in support of the resolution
but did not wish to address the Council unless there was opposition.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Resolution No. 4406-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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3. A Resolution Consentin to Le islation Grantiniz Road Powers to North Fort
Worth Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 Known as Shale Creek
Water Control and Improvement District
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution consenting to legislation granting road
powers to North Fort Worth Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 known as Shale
Creek Water Control and Improvement District.
Mr. Thad Bnmdrett, 1020 Macon Street, completed a speaker card in support of the resolution
but did not wish to address the Council unless there was opposition.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Resolution No. 4407-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
4. A Resolution Consenting to Division of Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 2
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution consenting to division of Tradition
Municipal Utility District No. 2.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of the resolution but did not wish
to address the Council unless there was opposition:
Mr. Ocie Vest, 417 Southridge Lakes Parkway, Southlake, Texas
Ms. Marcella Olson, 500 Main Street, Suite 800
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Resolution No. 4408-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
5. A Resolution Notifyinj4 the Trustee of the Fort Worth Permanent Fund and the
Chief Financial Officer of the City of Fort Worth that the Fort Worth City
Council Intends to Consider and Vote on Amendments to the Trust Allreement
for the Fort Worth Permanent Fund that Would Add a Definition of "Income"
and Would Clarify the Process for Making Distributions and Directinst Staff to
Take All Necessary Actions To Ensure Compliance with the Requirements of the
Trust
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It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution notifying the Trustee of the Fort Worth
Permanent Fund and the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Fort Worth that the Fort Worth
City Council intends to consider and vote on amendments to the Trust Agreement for the Fort
Worth Permanent Fund that would add a definition of"Income" and would clarify the process
for making distributions and directing staff to take all necessary actions to ensure compliance
with the requirements of the Trust.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Resolution No. 4409-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
XIV. ORDINANCE
1. An Ordinance Ordering a General Election by the Oualified Voters of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, on May 9, 2015, for the Purpose of Electing the Mayor and
City Council Members for the City of Fort Worth and Ordering a Runoff
Election, if Needed
It was recommended that the City adopt an ordinance ordering a General Election by the
qualified voters of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on May 9, 2015, for the purpose of electing the
Mayor and City Council Members for City of Fort Worth and ordering a runoff election, if
needed.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Ordinance No. 21638-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18412 - Authorize Payment of the City of Fort Worth's Assessed Pro-
Rata Allocation of the Tarrant Appraisal District's Budget for January Through
December 2015 in the Amount Up to $2,325,205.53 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a payment of the City of Fort Worth's pro-
rata allocation of the Tarrant Appraisal District's 2015 budget for the months of January through
December 2015 in the amount up to $2,325,205.53.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18412 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C G-18413 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation to the Fire
Department from the Helping Heroes Program by Koch Companies Public
Sector, LLC, in the Amount of $5,000.00 for the Purchase of Equipment and/or
Training for the Special Operations Program for Hazardous Materials and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation to
the Fire Department from the Helping Heroes Program by Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC,
in the amount of$5,000.00; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of$5,000.00, subject to receipt of a
monetary donation from the Helping Heroes Program by Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC,
for the purpose of purchasing equipment and/or training for the Special Operations Program for
Hazardous Materials.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18413 be approved with appreciation
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21639-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27184 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC,
in the Amount of $7,848,346.56 for the Construction of the South Main Urban
Village Complete Streets Proiect from Vickery Boulevard to Magnolia Avenue,
Provide for Additional Expenditures for Project Costs and Contingencies for a
Project Total of $8,664,458.39, Authorize Renewal of an Interlocal Agreement
with Tarrant County for a Portion of the Construction Costs in the Amount of
$740,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and
9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $2,773,248.45 from the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of$1,556,509.31 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$1,216,739.14 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; authorize the renewal of the Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County, City Secretary Contract No. 46368 for a portion of construction
costs for the South Main Urban Village Sustainable Development Project construction project in
the amount of$740,000.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $1,556,509.31, from
available funds, for the purpose of funding the South Main Urban Village Complete Street
Project; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$1,216,739.14, from available funds, for the same
purpose as reflected above; authorize the execution of a contract with JLB Contracting, LLC, in
the amount of $7,848,347.56 for the construction of the South Main Urban Village Complete
Streets Project from Vickery Boulevard to Magnolia Avenue; and provide for additional
expenditures for project costs and contingencies for a project total of$8,664,458.39.
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Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27184 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21640-02-2015 and 21641-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
The following individuals, on behalf of Polytechnic Lodge #925, presented Council Member
Bivens with the Community Builders Award:
Mr. William. Mitchell, 7700 Crowley Road
Mr. Clifford Schaefer, 7700 Crowley Road
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 17th day of February, 2015.
Attest: Appr6ved:
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Mary J. Kays etsy Price
City Secretary Mayor
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