HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/01/06-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 6, 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 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tem Salvador Espino
The invocation was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Salvador Espino.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER
9, 2014
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of December 9, 2014, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3075 be withdrawn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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF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 G-18389 be continued until the January
27, 2015, Council meeting.
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communications L-15738 and 1.-15739
be withdrawn from the Council Agenda.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18383 - Authorize Execution of a Ten Year Lease for 816 Square Feet of
Office Space at the Public Safety Training Center Located at 505 West Felix with
the Fort Worth City Credit Union for Purposes of a Satellite Banking Operation ••�
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a 10-year
lease for 816 square feet of office space at the Public Safety Training Center located at 505 West
Felix with the Fort Worth City Credit Union for purposes of a satellite banking operation for a
lease amount of$127,002.71 for the first year, which includes $124,554.71 for the costs of tenant
improvements and $2,448.00 for annual utility/janitorial costs; and $2,448.00 for years 2 through
10 for the lease for annual utility/janitorial costs; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21597-
01-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of
$2,448.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding utility and janitorial costs associated
with the lease with the Fort Worth City Credit Union at the Public Safety Training Center.
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2. M&C G-18384 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Morkos F. Boshra d/b/a B&M Limousine Service to
Operate Two Luxury Truck Limousines 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 Transportation Coordinator: Morkos F. Boshra d/b/a B&M Limousine Service,
has provided all information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended; Morkos F. Boshra d/b/a B&M Limousine Service, is qualified and
financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; Morkos F. Boshra d/b/a B&M
Limousine Service, 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 Morkos F. Boshra d/b/a B&M Limousine Service, to operate two luxury truck
limousines on City streets for a one-year period subject to and conditioned on Morkos F. Boshra
d/b/a B&M Limousine Service, 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-18385 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Segment of Bellaire Drive
South from Overton Park Drive West to Bellaire Drive West Beginning January
7, 2015 Through August 12, 2015 to Reconstruct Water, Sanitary Sewer and
Stormwater Lines (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary closure of a
segment of Bellaire Drive South from Overton Park Drive West to Bellaire Drive West
beginning January 7, 2015, through August 12, 2015, to reconstruct water, sanitary sewer and
stormwater lines.
4. M&C G-18386 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Limo Bird, LLC, 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: Limo Bird, LLC, has provided all
information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended; Limo Bird, LLC, is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service
within the City; Limo Bird, LLC, 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 Limo Bird, LLC, to operate one luxury truck limousine on City streets for a
one-year period subject to and conditioned on Limo Bird, LLC, complying with all requirements
r of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
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5. M&C G-18387 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Manil Akok Gum d/b/a Two Star Limousine, to
Operate One Luxury Truck Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and
Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operatiniz License (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Manil Akok Gum d/b/a Two Star Limousine,
has provided all information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended; Manil Akok Gum d/b/a Two Star Limousine, is qualified and financially
able to conduct a limousine service within the City; Manil Akok Gum d/b/a Two Star Limousine,
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 Manil Akok
Gum d/b/a Two Star Limousine, to operate one luxury truck limousine on City streets for a one-
year period subject to and conditioned on Manil Akok Gum d/b/a Two Star Limousine,
complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended.
6. M&C G-18388 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of
$200,000.00 to Fund the Appraisal and Other Pre-Development Expenses Related
to Land Acquisition for the Multipurpose Arena and Support Facilities
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No 21598-01-2015 increasing the appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in
the amount of$200,000.00 from available funds and decreasing the assigned fund balance by the
same amount, for the purpose of funding appraisal and pre-development expenses related to the
Multipurpose Arena and Support Facilities Venue Project.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11725 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Oils and Lubricants with
Reeder Distributors, Inc., in the Amount Up to $261,780.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for
oils and lubricants with Reeder Distributors, Inc., in the amount up to $261,780.00 for the first
year.
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2. M&C P-11726 - Authorize Purchase of Two Gas Chromatograph-Mass
Spectrometer Systems, Parts, Software and Support Services from All Business
Machines, Inc., in the Amount of $227,524.88, Using a Cooperative Contract for
the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of two Gas
Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer Systems, parts, software and support services from All
Business Machines, Inc., in the amount of$227,524.88, using Texas Multiple Award Schedule
Cooperative Contract No TXMAS-11-66020 for the Water Department.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15744 - Authorize Sale of 0.640 Acres of Land on Spinks Airport to the
City of Burleson for the Appraised Value in the Amount of $9,600.00, as
Authorized by Local Government Code 272.001(b)(5) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the sale of 0.640 acres of
land, described as a tract of land situated in the Sarah Gray Survey, Abstract No. 1104, City of
Burleson, Johnson County, Texas, located on Spinks Airport, to the City of Burleson for the
appraised value in the amount of$9,600.00; and authorize the City Manager or his designees to
execute and record documents giving effect to the recommendations.
2. M&C L-15745 - Authorize Assignment of Option Contract for Approximately 19
Acres at CentrePort Business Park from CentrePort TRS Venture, Inc., to LG
CentrePort 1, LLC (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the assignment of Option
Contract of approximately 19 acres, described as Vincent J. Hutton Survey, Abstract 681, Parcel
4C and 5, located at CentrePort Business Park, from CentrePort TRS Venture, Inc., to LG
CentrePort 1, LLC; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary
documents for the assignment.
3. M&C L-15746 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
5014 Willie Street for a Total Sales Price of $14,800.00 to Jorge Ibarra, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax-
foreclosed property, described as Stallcup Addition, Blk 7, Lot 1, located at 5014 Willie Street
for a total sales price of $14,800.00 to Jorge Ibarra, 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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4. M&C L-15747 - Authorize Acceptance of the Dedication of Approximately 5.533
Acres of Parkland and Facility Improvements from First Texas Homes, Inc., for
Friendship Park Near Heritage Trace Parkway (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of the
dedication of approximately 5.533 acres of parkland, described as the Josiah Walker Survey,
Abstract No. 1600, intending to be all of Lot 17R, Block 29, Presidio West Addition, located
west of IH-35W and south of Heritage Trace Parkway, and facility improvements from First
Texas Homes, Inc., near Heritage Trace Parkway, in accordance with the Neighborhood and
Community Park Dedication Policy for Friendship Park.
D. Planning & Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3073 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Scott Lane, an Unnamed
Street Reservation and an Unnamed Easement Right-of-Way, to be Replatted
with the Adjoining Property, for a New Residential Subdivision, Rivercrest
Addition for James R. Harris Partners (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21599-01-
2015 vacating and extinguishing a portion of Scott Lane, an unnamed street reservation and an
unnamed right of way easement, situated in the Rivercrest Addition, an addition to the City of
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and containing approximately respectively 0.058, 0.306 and
0.143 acres of land more or less; providing for reversion of fee in said land; providing that the
City shall retain all existing utilities easements; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; to
be replatted with the adjoining property, for a new residential subdivision, Rivercrest Addition
for James R. Harris Partners; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in
accordance with City Policy.
2. M&C PZ-3074 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating an Alley in Block 1, Alford and Veals
Addition Between Tucker Street and Stella Street to be Replatted with the
Adjoining Property (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21600-01-
2015 vacating and extinguishing an alley, situated in the Peter T. Welch Survey, Abstract No.
1643, located in Block 1, Alford & Veal's Addition, between Tucker Street and Stella Street, an
addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; providing for reversion of fee in said
land; the retainment of existing utility easements; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; to
be replatted with the adjoining property; and waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated
land in accordance with City Policy.
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27136 - Authorize Execution of Agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance
Company in the Amount of $376,312.00 for Stop Loss Insurance for the City's
Health Benefits Plan with an Effective Date of January 1, 2015 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company in the amount of$376,312.00 for Stop Loss
Insurance for the City's health benefits plan with an effective date of January 1, 2015.
2. M&C C-27137 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication C-26697
Authorizing Execution of an Economic Development Program Agreement with
Wal-Mart Stores, Texas, LLC, to Extend the Completion Deadline for the
Proposed Wal-Mart Store to be Located at the Future Southeast Corner of
Golden Triangle Boulevard and Park Vista Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend Mayor and Council
Communication C-26697 authorizing the execution of an Economic Development Program
o` Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC, to extend the completion deadline for the
proposed Wal-Mart store to be located at the future southeast corner of Golden Triangle
Boulevard and Park Vista Boulevard from June 30, 2016 to December 31, 2016 and extend the
completion deadline for 20,000 square feet of commercial pad site from June 30, 2019 to
December 31, 2019.
3. M&C C-27138 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gibson & Associates,
Inc., in the Amount of $695,348.77 for Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation at
Multiple Locations Throughout the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICTS
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Gibson & Associates, Inc., in the amount of$695,348.77 for bridge repair and rehabilitation
at multiple locations throughout the City of Fort Worth.
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4. M&C C-27139 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with 1 Priority Environmental
Services, Inc., in the Amount of $379,646.90 for Removal, Transportation and
Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials from the General Terminal Building at
Meacham International Airport and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21601-01-2015 increasing estimated appropriations in the Environmental Protection Operating
Fund in the amount of $379,647.00, and decreasing the unaudited, unassigned fund balance by
the same amount, for the purpose of transferring funds to the Environmental Protection Project
Fund for asbestos removal at Meacham International Airport; authorize the transfer of
$379,647.00 from the Environmental Protection Operating Fund to the Environmental Protection
Project Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21602-01-2015 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Environmental Protection Project Fund in the amount of$379,647.00,
for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize City Manager to execute a contract with 1
Priority Environmental Services, Inc., for asbestos abatement services in the General Terminal
Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in the amount of$379,646.90.
5. M&C C-27140 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45291, with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd., in the Amount of
$387,745.00, for the Eastern Hills Drainage System Improvements Phase 2
Proiect, Thereby Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $3,175,005.72
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Change
Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 45291, with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd.,
in the amount of $387,745.00, for the Eastern Hills Drainage System Improvements Phase 2
Project, thereby increasing the total contract amount to $3,175,005.72.
6. M&C C-27141 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to Existing Fire Services
Agreement with the City of Westworth Village to add Fire Inspections, Plan
Reviews and Other Fire Safety Services and Approve Enhanced Compensation
Schedule (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
amendment to the existing Fire Services Agreement with the City of Westworth Village to add
fire inspections, plan reviews and other fire safety services and approve an enhanced
compensation schedule.
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7. M&C C-27142 - Authorize Termination of a Hangar Lease Agreement, as
Amended, with Delta Aeronautics, Inc., and Authorize Execution of a Hangar and
Ground Lease Agreement with Delta Aeronautics, Inc., for Lease Site 4N at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the termination of a
Hangar Lease Agreement, as amended, with Delta Aeronautics, Inc., and authorize the execution
of a Hangar and Ground Lease Agreement with Delta Aeronautics, Inc., for Lease Site 4N at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport.
8. M&C C-27143 - Authorize Execution of Consent to Assignment of Hangar Lease
Agreement by Newone Hangars, LLC, to Art Aero Design, LLC, for Lease Site E-
20 at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Consent
to Assignment of a Hangar Lease Agreement by Newone Hangars, LLC, to Art Aero Design,
LLC, for Lease Site E-20 at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
9. M&C C-271.44 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Lawrence Jeffrey Hamilton d/b/a Hamilton Civil Engineering, in the Amount of
$203,41.5.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2015,. WSM-A
on Walton Avenue, Whitman Avenue, Wonder Drive, Carlyle Drive, Glenmont
Drive, Wilkie Way and Winifred Drive, Provide for Additional Project Costs for a
Protect Total in the Amount of$221,415.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$221,415.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$124,947.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $96,468.00; and
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21603-01-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$124,947.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2015, WSM-A on
Walton Avenue, Whitman Avenue, Wonder Drive, Carlyle Drive, Glenmont Drive, Wilkie Way
and Winifred Drive; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21604-01-2015 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $96.468.00,
from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Lawrence Jeffrey Hamilton d/b/a Hamilton Civil Engineering in
the amount of$203,415.00 for the same purpose as reflected above.
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10. M&C C-27145 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with A&M Construction and
Utilities, Inc., in the Amount of $968,800.00 for the Meadowbrook Elevated
Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project, Located at 4601 Bridge Street and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$968,800.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21605-01-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$968,800.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of construction of the Meadowbrook Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation
Project; and authorize the execution of a contract with A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc., in
the amount of$968,800.00 for the Meadowbrook Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project,
located at 4601 Bridge Street.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS- 1944 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda. ,nk�
D. Planning & Zoning-Removed from Consent Agenda
3. M&C PZ-3075 - Authorize Initiation of Rezoning for the Property at 2501 and
2503 Lincoln Avenue, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to initiate certain zoning
changes for the property at 2501 and 2503 Lincoln Avenue, in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Marcella Olson, 500 Main Street, Suite 800, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication PZ-3075.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3075 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
1. Presentation by the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation Reeardina Giftinp- of
Library Renovations to the Fort Worth Library Department/Youth Center
Dr. Gleniece Robinson, Library Director, provided opening remarks and introduced Ms. Leslie
Oliver, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. Ms. Oliver provided a
power point presentation on the renovations to the Youth Center at the Central Library.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18393 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
B. General
6. M&C G-18393 - Accept In-kind Donation from The Fort Worth Public Library
Foundation for Improvements Valued at Approximately $700,000.00 to the
Central Library Youth Center Discovery Theater and Fast Track to Reading
Area (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
O` It was recommended that the City Council accept an in-kind donation from The Fort Worth
Public Library Foundation for improvements valued at approximately $700,000.00 to the Central
Library Youth Center Discovery Theater and Fast Track to Reading area.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council G-18393 be approved with appreciation. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. Presentation by the American Public Works Association on Accreditation of Fort
Worth's Transportation and Public Works Department
Mr. Bill Verkest, American Public Works Association and former Fort Worth's Transportation
and Public Works Director, presented the City with a certificate regarding TPW's national
accreditation as a well-managed public works department from the American Public Works
Association.
3. Presentation of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Mayor Price introduced Mr. Ed Bass, Chairman, Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show.
He gave a brief presentation and handed out Stock Show badges to members of the City Council.
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X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Council Members Zimmerman, Bivens, 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.
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 Adopting the City of Fort Worth's 2015 Federal Legislative
Program (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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 Council Member Scarth, that
Resolution No. 4393-01-2015 be adopted with the following two amendments: On
page 2 of the attachment, under the first list of"Pursuing Community Development
and Renewal," add "Support Passage of a Federal Employment Non-Discrimination
Act" as one of the City's priorities and on page 3 of the attachment, under the list
"Fighting for Public Safety Funding and Support," revise the final bullet point to
read "Opposing Excessive Limitations on Local Police Authority." The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. .IN
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2. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eight, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Lancaster TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eight, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; Acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Lancaster TIF).
The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board for terms beginning on
January 1, 2015, and expiring as indicated below:
NAME EXPIRATION OF TERM
Jungus Jordan December 31, 2016
Ann Zadeh December 31, 2016
Elaine Petrus December 31, 2016
The City Council hereby acknowledges that the following persons have been appointed to the
Board by the following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below:
NAME APPOINTING ENTITY EXPIRATION OF TERM
Kelly Allen Gray City of Fort Worth December 31, 2015
Richard Casarez City of Fort Worth December 31. 2015
David Parker City of Fort Worth December 31, 2015
Andrew Casperson City of Fort Worth December 31, 2015
Patti Gearhart Turner City of Fort Worth December 31, 2015
Mark McClendon Tarrant County College District December 31, 2015
The City Council hereby appoints Jungus Jordan as the Board's chairperson for calendar year
2015.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Resolution No. 4394-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. A Resolution Appointing Terry Kearney to the Historic Stockyards Design
District Task Force
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Terry Kearney to the
Historic Stockyards Design District Task Force, effective January 1, 2015,
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4395-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
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4. A Resolution Appointing Brian O'Neill to the Master Thoroughfare Plan Task
Force
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Brian O'Neill to Place 7
of the Master Thoroughfare Plan Task Force, effective January 1, 2015.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Resolution No. 4396-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on December 17, 2014.
1. ZC-14-142 - (CD 7) - Chad and Mimi Stephens Investments LP, 133 N. Bailey
Avenue; from: "CR" Medium Density Multifamily to: "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for an office with "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted development standards with the following office uses prohibited:
payday/car title lenders, government agencies, criminal defense attorneys, day
spas, medical doctors, credit unions, dentists, real estate title company. Signage
shall not be attached to the building or illuminated and shall consist only of the
street address of the property; 8 ft. sidewalks, and no access from White
Settlement Road; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission as Amended to prohibit uses, no attached or illuminated signage,
street number of the building only, 8 ft. sidewalks, and no access from White
Settlement Road)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-142:
Mr. Jim Schell, 500 West 7th Street
Mr. Harry Wynne, 329 Eastwood Avenue
Mr. James Harris, 3800 Wildwood Road
Mr. Nolan Bradshaw, 4770 Bryant Irvin Court, Suite 200, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-14-142 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Mr. Reese Hillard, 408 Crestwood Drive, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-14-142 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
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The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-14-142:
Mr. William Schur, 912 North Bailey Avenue (provided handouts)
Ms. Kathy Kelly, 608 Westwood Avenue (provided handouts)
Ms. Lisa Griffith, 3700 Sherwood
Mr. Robert Dolson, 3513 Dorothy Lane South
Ms.Nicole Findlay, 133 North Bailey Avenue, #141
Mr. Richard Haskell, 621 Edgefield Road
Mr. David Griffith, 3700 Sherwood Avenue
Mr. Mike Holt, 409 North Bailey
Ms. Jinx Burk, 2323 Medford Court Way
Mr. Troy McKelroy, 3807 Wildwood (provided handouts)
Ms. Rita Owens, 3709 White Settlement Road, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning
Docket ZC-14-142 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-142:
Ms. Marisa Mercer, 604 Edgefield
Mr. Raley Taliaferro, 3609 White Settlement Road
Mr. Rob Sell, 317 Ridgewood Road
Mr. Frank Sciuto, 200 Lindenwood Drive
Mr. Bailey McGuire, 300 Eastwood Avenue
Mr. Ryan Nagim, 4205 Lone Oak Drive
Mr. Adam Waldeck, 624 Edgefield Road
Mr. Crawford Rodgers, 425 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. Edward (Trey) Hardin, 608 Edgefield Road
Mr. Chris Powers, 3005 Preston Hollow Road
Mr. Reese Hillard, 408 Crestwood Drive
Mr. Jaime Jennings, 154 North Bailey
Ms. Jennifer Jennings, 154 North Bailey
Mr. James Harris, 3800 Wildwood Road
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-14-142:
Mr. Cecil and Ms. Kay Jones, 3812 Englewood Lane
Ms. Ann Murphy, 3600 Sherwood Avenue
Ms. Kathe Goodwin, 417 North Bailey Avenue
Ms. Judy Haskell, 621 Edgefield Road
Mr. Stephen Schultz, 616 North Bailey Avenue
Ms. Ann Klein, 852 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. Frank Bowie, 3625 Hamilton Avenue
Mr. Jon Fortman, 3579 West 4th Street
Ms. Lauren Perkins, 3524 Dorothy Lane North
Ms. Clarice Peninger, 728 Edgefield Road
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Mr. Billy Hipp, 620 Eastwood
Ms. Beatrice Hipp, 620 Eastwood Avenue
Mr. Robert Hayes, 609 Edgefield Road
Ms. Holly Schur, 912 North Bailey Avenue
Ms. Lizabeth Karpinski, 836 Springbrook Drive
Mr. Michael Karpinski, 836 Springbrook Drive
Ms. Judy Sager, 320 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. Carl Bast, 316 Eastwood Avenue
Ms. Jennifer Wedemeier, 908 North Bailey Avenue
Ms. Christie Campbell, 3741 Hamilton Avenue
Ms. Margaret McDonald, 3500 Dorothy Lane North
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-142 be denied. The motion carried 6 ayes to 3 nays with
Mayor Price and Council Members Zimmerman and Scarth casting the dissenting
votes.
(Council Member Shingleton left his place at the dais.)
2. ZC-14-150 - (CD 3) - Chesapeake Land Development Company, LLC, 4109
Westridge Avenue; from: "C" Medium Density Multifamily to: "PD/C" Planned
Development for all uses in "C" Medium Density Multifamily plus assisted living
facility; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Mr. Brent Hammond, 3801 Hulen Street, Suite 202, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-14-150 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-150 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Shingleton absent.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Zoning Docket ZC-14-152 would be moved down on the
agenda to be heard after the annexation action on the 47.51 acre southern tract (Revised M&C L-
15738).
(Council Member Shingleton returned to his place at the dais.)
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4. ZC-14-153 - (CD 2) - Richard N. and Linda Claytor, 1601 NW 25th Street and
2417 Prairie Avenue; from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "CF"
Community Facilities (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-153:
Mr. Gary Moates, Decker Tones Law Firm, Burnett Plaza, Suite 2000
Mr. Nick Panzera, 2526 Columbus Avenue
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-153 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
5. ZC-14-156 - (CD 4) - DGI Enterprises, LP, 3900 Block N. Tarrant Parkway;
from: "I" Light Industrial to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Bill Boomer, 6610 Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 200, completed a comment card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-14-156.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
..• Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-156 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
6. ZC-14-157 - (CD 7) - Sutton Field Investments, LLC, 10600 Alta Vista Road;
from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-157 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
7. ZC-14-158 - (CD 3) - Edwards Geren, LTD, 3051 & 3053 Bryant Irvin Road;
from: 'PD-630' Planned Development for all uses in 'MU-2' High Intensity Mixed
Use as outlined in the September 30, 2003 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance with
a maximum 20 foot front yard setback and minimum block length of 500 feet,
maximum block length 1500 feet, with 20% of the block length allowed to be
between 200 and 500 feet and allow for front yard signage; site plan waived to:
"G" Intensive Commercial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-158 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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City Secretary Kayser advised that Zoning Dockets ZC-14-161 through ZC-14-166 were surplus
properties and could be handled under one motion.
8. ZC-14-161 - (CD 9) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 919 W. Mason
Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
9. ZC-14-162 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 4620 Tidwell
Drive; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-7.5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
10. ZC-14-163 - (CD 4) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3000 Elinor
Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
11. ZC-14-164 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 1300 Block W.
Everman Parkway; from: "F" General Commercial to: "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
12. ZC-14-165 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 1704 Bessie
Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
13. ZC-14-166 - (CD 9) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 540 W.
Beddell Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Zoning Dockets ZC-14-161 through ZC-14-166 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18380 - Adopt Ordinance Amending 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) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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, "Certification", 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.
Mr. Jack Baxley, 6883 High Country Drive, completed a comment card in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication G-18380.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council G-18380 be approved and Ordinance No.
21606-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C G-18389 - Authorize Transfer of Funds Received from Tarrant County in
the Amount of$332,065.91 from the Special Trust Fund to Certain Other Funds
for the Purpose of Reimbursing City's Previous Trinity River Vision Eligible
Proiect Expenses and Contracts, Consistent with the City's Limitation of $26.6
Million on Expenditures for the Trinity River Vision Prosect and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Mr. Clyde Picht, 5016 Monarda Way, completed a comment card in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication G-18389.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council G-18389 be continued to the
January 27, 2015, Council meeting.
3. M&C G-18390 - Authorize Commitment and Reservation of Fiscal Year 2014
Fund Balance and Net Position and Transfers to Specified Funds to Offset
Identified Fiscal Year 2015 Rollover Obligations and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the commitment of Fiscal Year 2014 fund
balance in the amounts noted for the following governmental funds: General Fund in the amount
of $3,296,315.00, Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of$247,950.00 and Crime Control
and Prevention District Fund in the amount of$2,155,705.00; authorize the reservation of Fiscal
Year 2014 net position in the amounts noted for the following proprietary funds: Equipment
Services Fund in the amount of $180,100.00, Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of
$4,521,146.00, Municipal Parking Fund in the amount of$122,171.00, Solid Waste Fund in the
amount of $763,014.00 and Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of $1,709,629.00; adopt a
supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by the
committed amounts in the General Fund in the amount of $3,296,315.00, decreasing the
unaudited, assigned fund balance by the same amount; in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the
amount of $247,950.00, decreasing the unaudited, assigned fund balance by the same amount;
and in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the amount of $2,155,705.00,
decreasing the unaudited, assigned fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding
Fiscal Year 2015 rollover encumbrances; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations by the reserved amounts in the Equipment Services Fund
in the amount of $180,100.00, restricting the fund's net position by the same amount; in the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of$4,521,146.00, restricting the fund's net position by the
same amount; in the Municipal Parking Fund in the amount of $122,171.00, restricting the
fund's net position by the same amount; in the Solid Waste Fund in the amount of$763,014.00,
restricting the fund's net position by the same amount; and in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the
amount of $1,709,629.00, restricting the fund's net position by the same amount, for the same
purpose as reflected above; authorize the following transfers in Fiscal Year 2015: transfer of
$3,296.315.00 from the General Fund to the General Capital Fund, transfer of$247,950.00 from,
the Culture and Tourism Fund to the Culture and Tourism Capital Fund, transfer of
$2,155,705.00 from the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund to the Crime Control and
Prevention District Capital Fund, transfer of$180,100.00 from the Equipment Services Fund to
the Equipment Services Capital Fund, transfer of$4,521,146.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund
to the Water and Sewer Capital Fund, transfer of$122,171.00 from the Municipal Parking Fund
to the Municipal Parking Capital Fund, transfer of$763,014.00 from the Solid Waste Fund to the
Solid Waste Capital Fund and transfer of$1,709,629.00 from the Stormwater Utility Fund to the
Stormwater Utility Capital Fund; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the General Capital Fund in the amount of $3,296,315.00, from
available funds; in the Culture and Tourism Capital Fund in the amount of $247,950.00, from
available funds; in the Crime Control and Prevention District Capital Fund in the amount of
$2,155,705.00, from available funds; in the Equipment Services Capital Fund in the amount of
$180,000.00, from available funds; in the Water and Sewer Capital Fund in the amount of
$4,521,146.00, from available funds; in the Municipal Parking Capital Fund in the amount of
$122,171.00, from available funds; in the Solid Waste Capital Fund in the amount of
$763,014.00, from available funds; and in the Stormwater Capital Fund in the amount of
$1,709,629.00, from available funds, for obligations associated with Fiscal Year 2015 rollover
encumbrances. „�
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council G-18390 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
21607-01-2015, 21608-01-2015 and 21609-01-2015 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C G-18391 - Designate the Amount of $7,871,934.00 as Committed Fund
Balance Within the General Fund and Designate the Amount of$3,058,601.00 as
Committed Fund Balance Within the Crime Control and Prevention District
Fund to Reflect the Outstanding Balances Owed to the State of Texas as of
September 30, 2014 for Refund of Past Sales and Use Tax Overpayments (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council designate the amount of$7,871,934.00 as committed
fund balance within the General Fund to reflect the total amount owed to the State of Texas as of
September 30, 2014, to refund previously overpaid sales and use tax; and designate the amount
of $3,058,601.00 as committed fund balance within the Crime Control and Prevention District
Fund to reflect the total amount owed to the State of Texas as of September 30, 2014, to refund
previously overpaid sales and use tax.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council G-18391 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C G-18392 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation to the Fire
Department from the Walmart Foundation in the Amount of $2,000.00 for the
Purchase of Equipment and/or Furnishings for Fort Worth Fire Station 15 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation to
the Fire Department from the Walmart Foundation in the amount of$2,000.00 for the purchase
of equipment and/or furnishings for Fort Worth Fire Station 15; and adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
amount of$2,000.00, subject to receipt of funds from the Walmart Foundation, for the purpose
of purchasing equipment and/or furnishings for the Fort Worth Fire Station 15.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council G-18392 be approved with appreciation and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21610-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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7. M&C G-1.8394 - Adopt Ordinance AmendinjZ the Project and Financing Plan for
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Lancaster Corridor TIF, so as to Broaden Certain Provisions Pertaininp- to
Elip-ible Projects and Expenses (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning an amendment to
the Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, City of Fort
Worth, Texas, Lancaster Corridor TIF, to afford an opportunity of interested persons to speak for
or against the proposed amendment, the boundaries of the TIF and the concept of tax increment
financing, close the public hearing; and adopt an ordinance approving an amended Project and
Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eight, City of Fort Worth, Texas
(Lancaster Corridor TIF); making various findings related to such amended plan; providing for
severability.
Mayor Price opened the Public Hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Michael Hennig, Business Communication/Development Coordinator, Housing and Economic
Development, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council G-18394 be approved and
Ordinance No. 21611-12-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15738 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the City-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 69.2 Acres of Land in Tarrant Countv
Located Alona Longhorn Road, West of Main Street and North of Northwest
Loop 820 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council L-15738 be withdrawn from the
Council agenda.
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2. M&C L-15738 - (Revised) Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the
City-Initiated Annexation of Approximately 47.51 Acres of Land in Tarrant
County, Located South of Longhorn Road and North of Northwest Loop 820, at
5785 North Main Street, AX-14-004 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council institute and adopt an ordinance declaring certain
findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth;
providing for full-purpose annexation of a certain 47.51 acres (0.074 square miles) of land, more
or less, out of the Albright, Alexander F. Survey, Abstract No. 1849, Tract 13C, located at 5785
North Main Street, south of Longhorn Road and north of Northwest Loop 820 in Tarrant County,
Texas which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of
Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict
herewith.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council L-15738 (Revised) be approved and Ordinance No. 21612-
01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The City Council at its meeting of December 9, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-14-152:
op 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) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket ZC-14-152 be approved with the 47.51 acre southern tract for "I"
Light Industrial zoning and to continue the 21.5 acre northern tract to the April 14,
2015 City Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for all-listed zoning cases,
Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the hearing be
closed and Ordinance No. 21613-01-2015 be adopted.
(Council Member Bivens left her place at the dais.)
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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) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council L-15739 be withdrawn from the
Council agenda.
4. M&C L-15739 - (Revised) Adopt Resolution Authorizing 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 4)
It was recommended that the City Council declare the necessity to acquire a permanent drainage
easement interest on the subject property by means of condemnation by eminent domain to be
used for the North Beach Street from Vista Meadows Drive to Shiver Road Project; declare that
negotiations between the City and the landowner were unsuccessful due to the inability to agree
on a purchase price to acquire a permanent drainage easement on 0.057 acres of land, described
as Abstract 1611, Tract IE, Charles C. Whyte Survey, located at 0000 North Beach Street, west
of the Shiver Road and North Beach Street intersection, owned by JDI Investors, L.P.; adopt a
resolution determining the necessity for acquiring real property and authorizing its appropriation
or condemnation for public use for the North Beach Street from Vista Meadows Drive to Shiver
Road Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent-domain
proceedings to acquire a permanent drainage easement interest on the property; authorize
payment pursuant to an award of commissioners and/or upon negotiated settlement in lieu of
condemnation by eminent domain; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept and
record appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council L-15739 (Revised) be approved and that the
Fort Worth City Council adopt Resolution No. 4397-01-2015 authorizing the use of
the power of eminent domain to acquire 0.057 acres of land for a permanent
drainage easement, located west of the Shiver Road and North Beach Street
intersection in Abstract 1611, Tract IE, Charles C. Whyte Survey, owned by JDI
Investors, L.P. The permanent drainage easement will be sued to carry away storm
water runoff from North Beach Street which will be widened from a two-lane
undivided to a four-lane divided road from Vista Meadows Drive to Shiver Road in
North Fort Worth. The permanent drainage easement is described by metes and
bounds and survey attached to this Mayor and Council Communication. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27146 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with BDD Enterprises LLC
dba Cheyenne Construction Co., in the Amount of $1,952,067.00 for the
Replacement of Approximately 25,829 Square Yards of Various Street Sesiments
Throughout the City of Fort Worth and Provide for Contingencies and
Construction Services for a Total Project Amount of $2,202,067.00 (2014 BOND
PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2,3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with BDD
Enterprises LLC d/b/a Cheyenne Construction Co., in the amount of $1,952,067.00 for the
replacement of approximately 25,829 square yards of concrete paving at multiple locations of
various street segments throughout the City of Fort Worth and provide for contingencies and
construction services for a total project amount of$2,202,067.00 (2014 Bond Program).
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council C-27146 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
2. M&C C-27147 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,010,105.00 for
the Design of McCart Avenue, from Risinger Road to Twin Leaf Drive and
McPherson Boulevard from West Cleburne Road to McCart Avenue (2014 BOND
PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Engineering Services
Agreement with Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,010,105.00 for
the design of McCart Avenue, from Risinger Road to Twin Leave Drive and McPherson
Boulevard from West Cleburne Road to McCart Avenue.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council C-27147 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
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3. M&C C-27148 - Authorize Application for Two Grants from the Texas
Department of Transportation for the Comprehensive Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program in the Amount of $172,000.00 and for the Commercial
Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the Amount of
$58,000.00 with a Match Requirement in an Amount Not to Exceed $57,500.00
and Waive Indirect Costs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the application for two grants from the
Texas Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2016 Comprehensive Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program in the amount of $172,000.00 and for the Fiscal Year 2016 Commercial
Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of$58,000.00 with a match
requirement in an amount not to exceed $57,500.00; and waive indirect costs.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that Mayor and Council C-27148 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
4. M&C C-27149 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in an Amount Up to
$20,000,000.00 for the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the application for and acceptance of, if
awarded, a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in an amount up to $20,000,000.00
for the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport; authorize the use of land
credits in the amount up to $2,222,222.22 for the City of Fort Worth's in-kind local match of ten
percent of the project cost; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of$2,222,222.22, subject to receipt
of the grant, for the purpose of funding the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council C-27149 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21614-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
(Council Member Bivens returned to her place at the dais.)
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XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Cindy Crain, 1201 East 13th Street, appeared before Council relative to impacts of the
elimination of the FareAid program on the Homeless and Indigent.
Mr. Dan Freemyer, 8233 Summerview Court, appeared before Council relative to impact of
eliminating FareAid program.
Mr. Patrick Murphey, 2714 Haystack Boulevard, Apartment 187, appeared before Council
relative to Public Transportation and City Funding.
Mr. Jerry Cabluck, 1308 Virginia Place, appeared before Council relative to T Bus and FareAid
program.
Mr. Wayne Stewart, Texas Department of Parolee, appeared before Council relative to the T Bus
and FareAid program.
Ms. Susan Arhart, 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council relative to free bus passes.
Mr. James Tapscott, 2630 B. Merrick, appeared before Council relative to the FareAid program.
Ms. Carol Worley, 1001 Jones Street, appeared before Council relative to the FareAid program.
Mr. Michael Buffington, 1415 Lancaster Avenue, appeared before Council relative to the
FareAid program and bus passes.
Mr. Russell Lockwood, 6424 Lockwood Terrace (provide handouts for Mayor Price pictures),
appeared before Council relative to traffic at North Riverside Drive and Western Center
Boulevard.
Mayor Price asked Mr. Lockwood to meet with Mr. Doug Wiersig, Transportation and Public
Works Director.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane (provide handouts), appeared before Council relative
to District Court 348 and United States Distract Court No. 4:14-CV-785-0, appeal to City for
fines to be set, assessed, distributed and pending further and the Fort Worth City Council
Mayoral Candidate 2015.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to the
Code Compliance Department and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
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Mr. Mike Phipps, 4451 Normandy Road, appeared before Council relative to bandit signs.
Mayor Price asked Mr. Phipps to meet with Mr. Brandon Bennett, Code Compliance Director.
Ms. Brenda Scruggs, 8132 Hosta Way, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to racial
discrimination within the City of Fort Worth (officials) and the Fort Worth Police Department
and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Sebastian Jones, 1128 Los Ninos Court, Modesto, California, 95351, appeared before
Council relative to towing regulation fees.
Mr. Jeffrey Empante, 703 Sargent Street, appeared before Council relative to request to Drug and
Crime Nuisance Abatement (Section 125) for Oehler/Holmes Properties on Sargent Street.
Council Member Allen Gray requested City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider, assist with resolving
this matter.
Mr. Darin Hoppe, 3200 Mount Hoppe, appeared before Council relative to signage and
development issues specifically for East Lancaster.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:07 p.m., in
memory of Mr. Val Wilkie, Jr., who passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 27th day of January, 2015.
Attest: approved:
Mary J. Ka etsy Price
City Secretary ayor