HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/01/27-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2015
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
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 Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2
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 7:07 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas,
with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
II. INVOCATION - Mrs. Sydney Howell, Second Church of Christ Scientist
The invocation was provided by Mrs. Sydney Howell, Second Church of Christ Scientist.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 6,
2015
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 6, 2015, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem
Espino absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication L-15750 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-18389 be withdrawn
from the Council Agenda.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18395 - Authorize Payment of the City of Fort Worth's Assessed Pro-
Rata Allocation of the Denton Central Appraisal District's Budget for January
Through December 2015 in the Amount Up to $65,639.36 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a payment of the City of
Fort Worth's assessed pro-rata allocation of the Denton Central Appraisal District's 2015 budget
for the months of January through December 2015 in the amount up to $65,639.36.
2. M&C G-18396 - Authorize Purchase of an Excess Workers' Compensation
Insurance Policy for 2015 from Safety National Casualty Corporation Through
McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., in the Amount of $547,081.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of an Excess
Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy for 2015 from Safety National Casualty Corporation
through McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., in the amount of$547,081.00.
3. M&C G-18397 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement Between the
City of Fort Worth and the North Central Texas Council of Governments for
Signal Retiming Along Nine Arterial Corridors as Part of the Regional Traffic
Signal Retiming Project at No Cost to the City (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 4, 6, 7,
8and 9
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and the North Central Texas Council of
Governments for traffic signal retiming along nine arterial corridors as part of the Regional
Traffic Signal Retiming Project at no cost to the City.
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4. M&C G-18398 - Adopt Ordinance Repealing and Restating Chapter 20, Article
XI, Secondary Metal Recyclers of the Code of the City of Fort Worth to Rename
the Article as Metal Recycling Entities, Update the Ordinance to Conform to State
Law Changes and Add Electronic Reporting Requirements (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 21615-01-
2015 repealing and restating Chapter 20, "Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,"
Article Xl "Secondary Metal Recyclers," of The Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986),
as amended; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances and repeal
conflicting ordinances; to rename the article as Metal Recycling Entities, update the ordinance to
conform to state law changes and add electronic reporting requirements.
5. M&C G-18399 - Authorize Use of Revenue Derived from Mineral Leases on City-
Owned Airports in an Amount Not to Exceed $27,000.00 to Reimburse Texas Jet,
Inc., for Costs Associated with the Replacement of Taxiway-G at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
�+ The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the use of revenue derived
from mineral leases on City-owned airports in an amount not to exceed $26,308.35 to reimburse
Texas Jet, Inc., for costs associated with the replacement of Taxiway-G at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21616-01-2015 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of$26,308.35,
from available funds, for the purpose of funding costs associated with the replacement of
Taxiway G at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; and authorize an amount not to exceed
$27,000.00 to reimburse Texas Jet, Inc., for the costs associated with the replacement of
Taxiway-G at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11727 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with the Fort Worth Star-
Telegram in the Amount Up to $203,000.00 for the Publication of Official City
Notices (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for the publication of official City notices in the amount up
to $203,000.00 for one year; and recognize the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as the City of Fort
Worth's official newspaper.
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2. M&C P-11728 - Authorize Purchase of Hardware Software and Support from
EMC Corporation Throusih its Reseller Nets nc Network Solutions in the
Amount of $77,756.00 for the Police Department, Usiniz a Cooperative Contract
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of hardware,
software and support from EMC Corporation through its reseller Netsync Network Solutions in
the amount of $77,756.00 for expansion of the enterprise video storage platform to support the
Police Department, using a Cooperative Department of Information Resources Contract No.
DIR-TSO-2634.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15748 - Authorize Acceptance of the Transfer of Ownership of the
Alliance Fort Worth Maintenance Facility at 2000 Eagle Parkway, Formerly
Known as the American Airlines Maintenance Facility and the Assignment of All
Property-Related Contracts and Leases from AllianceAirport Authority, Inc.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of the
transfer of ownership of the Alliance Fort Worth Maintenance Facility at 2000 Eagle Parkway,
formerly known as the American Airlines Maintenance Facility, from AllianceAirport Authority,
Inc.; and accept the assignment of all property-related contracts for the operation, maintenance
and management of the facility and any leases from AllianceAirport Authority, Inc., for the
Alliance Fort Worth Maintenance Facility.
2. M&C L-15749 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
1515 Arizona Avenue for a Total Sales Price of $2,500.00 to Kane Urban, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a direct sale of a tax-
foreclosed property, described as Lawn Terrace Addition, Block 12, Lot 15A and 16B, located at
1515 Arizona Avenue for a total sales price of $2,500.00 to Kane Urban, 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-15751_- Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest, a Permanent
Drainage Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement on a Total of 0.7833
Acres of Land Located at 4208 and 4170 Keller Hicks Road from Grover and
Janice Browning in the Amount of$454,250.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up
to $14,500.00 for a Total Cost of $468,750.00 and Authorize Payment of
Relocation Assistance Estimated in an Amount Up to $5,000.00 for the_Park Vista
Road Improvement Project (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest, a permanent drainage easement and a temporary construction easement on a total
of 0.7833 acres of land, described as Abstract No. 70, Jessie Billingsley Survey, located at 4208
and 4170 Keller Hicks Road, Fort Worth, Texas, from Grover and Janice Browning; find that the
total purchase price in the amount of $454,250.00 is just compensation; authorize the City
Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just compensation, record the appropriate
instruments and pay estimated closing costs up to $14,500.00 for a total cost of$468,750.00; and
authorize the payment of relocation assistance estimated in an amount up to $5,000.00 for the
Park Vista Road. Improvement Project (2014 Bond Program).
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
a.
1. M&C C-27150 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the City of Cedar Hill 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)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with the City of Cedar Hill 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-27151 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the City of Highland Village 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)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with the City of Highland Village 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.
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3. M&C C-27152 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with Columbia Medical Center of Arlington Subsidiary, L.P. d/b/a Medical
Center of Arlington, 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)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with Columbia Medical Center of Arlington Subsidiary,
L.P. d/b/a Medical Center of Arlington, 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.
4. M&C C-27153 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System AF-reement
with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council for Participation in the City
of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for Interoperable Communications in
Mutual Aid or Other Multi-Ayency Operations at No Cost to the City of Fort
Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council 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.
5. M&C C-27154 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the White Settlement Independent School District 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)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with the White Settlement Independent School District 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.
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6. M&C C-27155 - Authorize Payment to Tarrant County Elections Administration
for the Balance Due in the Amount of$177,806.46 for City Elections Held on May
10, 2014 and in the Amount of$133,253.91 for the June 21, 2014, Council District
9 Run-Off Election for Total Payment in the Amount of $311,060.37 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment to Tarrant
County Elections Administration for the balance due in the amount of$177,806.46 for the 2014
Bond Program Election, the Crime Control and Prevention District Continuation Election and the
Special Election held for the purpose of electing a Council Member for Council District 9 to
serve the remainder of an unexpired term held May 10, 2014; and authorize payment for the June
21, 2014, Run-off Election held in Council District 9 in the amount of $133,253.91 for total
payment in the amount of$311,060.37.
7. M&C C-27156 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Dunaway Associates, LP, in the Amount of$237,606.00 for the Design of Phase I
Hammond Street and Timothy Drive Drainage Improvements (CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
^� The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Engineering Services Agreement with Dunaway Associates, LP, in the amount of $237,606.00
for the design of Phase I Hammond Street and Timothy Drive Drainage Improvements.
8. M&C C-27157 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45895, a Professional Services Agreement with CP&Y, Inc., in an
Amount Up to $73,790.00 for Additional Engineering Services for Certain Airport
Development Proiects at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 45895, a Professional Services Agreement
with CP&Y, Inc., in an amount up to $73,790.00 for additional engineering services for certain
airport development projects at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
9. M&C C-27158 - Authorize Execution of a Consent to Assignment of an Improved
and Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement for Multiple Lease Sites by Meacham
Development, LLC, to FW American Aero Land Company, LLC, at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Consent
to Assignment of an Improved and Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement by Meacham
Development Company, LLC, to FW American Aero Land Company, LLC, for Lease Site Nos.
'A` 5-N, 6-N, 7-N, 8-N, 9-N and 10-N at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
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10. M&C C-27159 - Authorize Execution of Three Ground Lease A reements with
Mandatory Improvements with Copeland and Bullard, LLC, for Lease Sites 16E,
17E and ISE at Fort Worth S inks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of three
Ground Lease Agreements with mandatory improvements with Copeland and Bullard, LLC, for
Lease Sites 16E, 17E and 18E at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
11. M&C C-27160 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 38708 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas Ltd. in the Amount of
$129,496.74 for a Revised Contract Amount of $3,867,867.64 for Thirty-Six Inch
Water Main Extension Alona Trinity Railway Express Right-of-Way from
Tarrant Main Street to the State Highway 360/Trinity Boulevard Intersection
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 38708 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd., in
the amount of $129,496.74 for 36-inch water main extension along Trinity Railway Express
right-of-way from Tarrant Main Street to the State Highway 360/Trinity Boulevard Intersection,
thereby increasing the contract amount to $3,867,867.64.
12. M&C C-27161 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Freese and Nichols,
Inc., in the Amount of $325,426.00 to Update Westside and Southside Pressure
Plane Water System Master Plan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRCTS 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21617-01-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project
Fund in the amount of$325,426.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding an update
to the Westside and Southside Pressure Planes Water System Master Plan; and authorize the
execution of an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of$325,426.00 to update
Westside and Southside Pressure Planes Water System Master Plan.
13. M&C C-27162 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Groves
Electrical Service, Inc., in the Amount of $378,032.00 for the Construction of
Ballfield Lighting Improvements at Martin Luther King Park and Trail Drivers
Park and Authorize Waiver of Certain Related Development Fees (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2 and 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
construction contract with Groves Electrical Service, Inc., in the amount of$378,032.00 for the
construction of ball field lighting improvements at Martin Luther King Park and Trail Drivers
Park and authorize the waiver of certain related development fees.
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14. M&C C-27163 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43789 with Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $195,200.00 for
Additional Ensineeriny- Services Related to the Neighborhood Transportation
Connections for Pedestrians and Bicycles Project; Thereby, Revising the Contract
Amount to $989,623.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 4, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 4 to the Engineering Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., City Secretary
Contract No. 43789, in the amount of$195,200.00 for additional design and engineering services
related to the Neighborhood Transportation Connections for Pedestrians and Bicycles Project for
a revised contract amount of$989,623.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1945 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
C. Land - Removed from Consent Agenda
3. M&C L-15750 - Authorize Direct Sale of Two Tax-Foreclosed Properties Located
op'" at 1612 Birdell Street and 2317 Dillard Street to New Christian Fellowship
Church and Sweet Home Baptist Church, Respectively, for a Total Sales Price in
the Amount of $5,000.00, in Accordance with Section 34.05 (i) of the Texas Tax
Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a direct sale of two-
foreclosed properties, described as Willi, Walter Addition Lot 2, Block I 1 and Willi, Walter #4
Addition, Lot 5, Block 2, located at 1612 Birdell Street and 2317 Dillard Street to New Christian
Fellowship Church and Sweet Home Baptist Church, respectively, for a total sales price in the
amount of$5,000.00, in accordance with section 34.05 0) of the Texas Tax Code; and authorize
the City Manager or his designee to execute and record the appropriate instruments conveying
the properties to complete the sales.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15750 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS INTRODUCTIONS ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Mayor Price presented a proclamation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to Ms. Kaylo
Harrison, Customer Service Supervisor, Police Administration and Mr. Kenneth Alexander, ITS
Senior Business Analyst, IT Solutions.
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X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, and Council Members Zimmerman, Scarth, and Shingleton 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
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mr.
Nick Bontrager be appointed to Place 6 (Art Professional - Artist Position),
effective January 27, 2015, and with a term expiring September 30, 2016. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mr. Tom Reddick be reappointed to Place 4 on the Parks and Community
Services Advisory Board effective January 27, 2015, and with a term expiring
October 1, 2016. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro
tem Espino absent.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution of the City of Fort Worth, Texas Authorizing Application for a
Recreational Trails Grant for a Trail Extension at Arcadia Park, and Assuring
that the Local Match Funds Will Be Available
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution of the City of Fort Worth, Texas authorizing
application for a Recreational Trails Grant for a Trail Extension at Arcadia Park, and assuring
that the Local Match Funds will be available.
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Resolution No. 4398-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
2. A Resolution Adopting the 2015 Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
for the City of Fort Worth, Texas
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution adopting the 2015 Park, Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan for the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the Resolution:
Mr. Russell Fuller, 5317 Alta Loma Drive
Mr. Kyle Jensen, 8201 Rainier Road (provided handouts)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Resolution No. 4399-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
3. A Resolution Amending the City of Fort Worth's 2015 State Legislative Prol4ram
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution amending the City of Fort Worth's 2015
State Legislative Program.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4400-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. 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 Proiect and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (Continued from a Previous
Meeting)
e It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication G-18389 be
withdrawn from the Council agenda.
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2. M&C G-18400 - Approve 2014 Ad Valorem Tax Roll (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the 2014 Ad Valorem Tax Roll.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18400 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
3. M&C G-18401 - Authorize Distribution in the Amount of $827,712.46 in Income
from the City's Mineral Revenue Trust Fund for Projects Meetiny- Designated
Purposes, Authorize Transfers and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS
It was recommended that the City Council authorize distribution in the amount of$827,712.46 in
income from the City's Mineral Revenue Trust Fund, the Fort Worth Permanent Fund,
commensurate with the management of the City's mineral revenues; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the listed Gas Lease Endowment
Funds in the cumulative amount of$827,712.46, allocated as follows: Aviation Endowment Gas
Lease Fund in the amount of $358,809.49; Park System Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the
amount of $178,329.22; Water and Sewer Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the amount of
$76,882.21; and General Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the amount of $213,691.54; from
available funds, for the purpose of funding eligible City projects and programs; authorize the
transfer in the amount of $827,712.46 from the City's Mineral Revenue Trust Fund, the Fort
Worth Permanent Fund, to associated Gas Lease Capital Funds; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the amount of $827,712.46 as
follows: Aviation Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the amount of $358,809.49; Park System
Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the amount of$178,329.22; Water and Sewer Endowment Gas
Lease Fund in the amount of $76,882.21; and General Endowment Gas Lease Fund in the
amount of$213,691.54; from available funds, for the purpose of funding the distribution to Gas
Lease Capital Funds and commensurate with the management of the City's mineral revenues for
projects that meet the designated purposes of the fund.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18401 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21618-01-2015 and 21619-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
4. M&C G-18402 - Authorize Acceptance of the Donation of a Canine Service
Animal Valued in the Amount of $7,910.00 for the Fort Worth Police
Department's K-9 Unit (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of the donation of a canine
service animal valued in the amount of$7,910.00 for the Fort Worth Police Department's K-9 ,"s
Unit.
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Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18402 be approved with appreciation. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27164 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Advanced Paving
Acquisition, Ltd., in the Amount of $2,661,496.90 for the Reconstruction of
Approximately Six Lane Miles of Various Street Segments Within the City of Fort
Worth and Provide for Contingencies, Construction Management, Surveying,
Inspection, and Material Testing for a Total ProLct Amount of $3.,026,496.90
(2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 7 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Advanced
Paving Acquisition Ltd., in the amount of $2,661,496.90 for hot mix asphaltic concrete
reconstruction of approximately six lane miles of various street segments within the City of Fort
Worth and provide for contingencies, construction management, survey, inspection, and material
testing for a total project amount of$3,026,496.90 (2014 Bond Program).
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27164 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
2. M&C C-27165 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Journal Technologies, Inc., in an Amount Up to $1,170,276.00 for Initial
Implementation Costs for a Case Management System, Including Software
Licensing, Maintenance and Support, and Hosting Services for the Municipal
Court Services Department, Authorize Funding for Staff Augmentation Services
in an Amount Up to $790,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Professional Services
Agreement with Journal Technologies, Inc., in an amount up to $1,170,276.00 for initial
implementation costs for a Case Management System, including software licensing, maintenance
and support and hosting services for the Municipal Court Services Department and ten percent
contingency for unanticipated costs; authorize the funding for staff augmentation services during
the implementation phase using the City's current staff augmentation vendor in an amount up to
$790,000.00; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Municipal Court Technology Project of the Special Trust Fund in the
amount of$1,960,276.00, from available fields, for the purpose of staff augmentation, first year
hosting, software licensing and support costs, and upfront software implementation costs of a
Case Management System for the Municipal Court Services Department.
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Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27165 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21620-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
XV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council at its meeting of December 2, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-14-147:
1. ZC-14-145 - (CD 7) - 156 Holdings LLC, and Kenneth, Mary and Samuel Leporis,
10365 Blue Mound Road and 600 Bonds Ranch Road; from: "I" Light Industrial
to: "PD/I" Planned Development for all uses in "I" Light Industrial plus mini
warehouse; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Coy Quine, 301 South Sherman, Suite 100, Richardson, Texas, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-145 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-145 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
The City Council at its meeting of December 9, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-14-147:
2. ZC-14-147 - (CD 6) - AM Pate, Jr. et al, 6500-6800 Block Dirks Road/Altamesa
Boulevard; from: Unzoned to: "A-5" One-Family, "PD/G" Planned Development
for all uses in "G" Intensive Commercial and "PD/MU-2" Planned Development
for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use with exclusions and development
standards; site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval as
Amended by the Zoning Commission to PD/G and PD/MU-2) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Mr. Tom Galbreath, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-14-147 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-147 be continued to the March 3, 2015, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem
Espino absent. ININ
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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 Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the hearing be
closed and Ordinance No. 21621-01-2015 be adopted.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Beverly Thomas, 3201 Sondra Drive Apt. 421, appeared before Council relative to
American with Disabilities Act and Municipal Court charges.
RECONSIDERATION
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27165 be reconsidered.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino
absent.
F. Award of Contract - Reconsideration
f" 2. M&C C-27165 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Journal Technologies, Inc., in an Amount Up to $1,170,276.00 for Initial
Implementation Costs for a Case Management System, Including Software
Licensing, Maintenance and Support, and Hosting Services for the Municipal
Court Services Department, Authorize Funding for Staff Augmentation Services
in an Amount Up to $790,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27165 be approved as amended by
striking all references to Crime and Control Prevention District (CCPD) Funding
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21620-01-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:47 p.m., in
memory of the City of Fort Worth's oldest retiree Mr. Fred D. Allen, who passed away on
Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
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These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 3rd day of February, 2015.
Attest: Approved:
Ma J. Kays r S vador Espino
City Secretary Mayor Pro tem
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