HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/02/17-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 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 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Valerie Kitchens, Founder, Earth Changers International
Ministries
The invocation was provided by Valerie Kitchens, Founder, Earth Changers International
Ministries.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY
10, 2015
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of February 10, 2015, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-27177 be withdrawn
from the Council Agenda and advised that it would be replaced by Mayor and Council
Communication C-27177 (Revised).
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11737 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Stripe-A-Zone, Inc., for an
Annual Amount Up to $300,000.00 for Painting of Markings and Removal of
Rubber and Paint on Pavement at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport and Fort Worth Spinks Airport (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with Stripe-A-Zone, Inc., for an annual amount up to $300,000.00 for the painting of markings
and removal of rubber and paint on pavement at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport and Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15759 - Authorize Execution of a General Warranty Deed Conveying
Approximately 29 Acres of Land Located in the CentrePort Area to CentrePort 1,
LLC, and Accept Avigation Easement and Release from CentrePort 1, LLC
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a General
Warranty Deed conveying an approximately 29 acre tract of land in the Vincent J. Hutton
Survey, A-681, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to CentrePort 1, LLC; and authorize
the acceptance, filing and recording by the City of an Avigation Easement and Release from
CentrePort 1, LLC, covering the property conveyed, in favor of the cities of Dallas and Fort
Worth and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board, previously known as the Dallas-
Fort Worth Regional Airport Board or successor thereof.
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2. M&C L-15760 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
3918 Forbes Street for a Total Sales Price of $23,396.72 to Ricardo Estrada and
Francisca Romero, 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 Lot 6C, Block 2, Noe Addition, located at 3918 Forbes Street
for a total sales price of $23,396.72 to Ricardo Estrada and Francisca Romero, 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.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27185 - Authorize Second Renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County with Increased Cost Participation by Tarrant County in the
Amount of $68,000.00 for the Construction of the TWU Streetscape Sustainable
Development Project in the Revised Amount of $443,000.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the second renewal of the
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County, Texas, City Secretary Contract No. 44513, with
increased cost participation by Tarrant County in the amount of$68,000.00 for total County cost
participation in the revised amount of$443,000.00 to construct the TWU Streetscape Sustainable
Development Project.
2. M&C C-27186 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Agreement with Axel Alva rez-Tostado, City
Secretary Contract No. 44519, to Change the Use From Primary Residence to
Rental Property Located at 2915 Ave C in the Polytechnic/Wesleyan
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
amendment to Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Tax Abatement Agreement with Axel
Alvarez-Tostado, City Secretary Contract No. 44519, to change the use from primary residence
to rental property located at 2915 Avenue C in the Polytechnic/Wesleyan NEZ.
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3. M&C C-27187 - Authorize Amendment to Mayor and Council Communication C-
26027 Which Authorized Execution of an Enhanced Community Facilities
Agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., for the Reconstruction of Norwood
Drive, as Amended by Mayor and Council Communication C-26761, to Revise the
Scope and Increase the City Participation in the Project by an Additional
$450,000.00 for a Revised City Participation Amount of $2,395,000.00 and
Establish a Completion Deadline of December 30, 2015, Authorize Execution of a
License Agreement with the Trinity Railway Express for improvements of the
Public Road Crossing at the Railroad Crossing at Norwood Drive, Authorize
Temporary Closure of Norwood Drive from March 2, 2015 to August 21, 2015 for
Construction Activities and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21642-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Transportation Impact
Fee Fund in the amount of $450,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of construction
and improvements of the public road crossing at the railroad crossing at Norwood Drive;
authorize the revised scope of the Enhanced Community Facilities Agreement with Bell
Helicopter Textron, Inc., for the reconstruction of Norwood Drive between Trinity Boulevard
and State Highway 10, as amended by Mayor and Council Communication C-26761, thereby
increasing City participation in the project by an additional $450,000.00 for a revised total City
participation amount of$2,395,000.00 and establishing a completion deadline for the project of
December 30, 2015; authorize the execution of a Public Road Crossing Agreement with the
Trinity Railway Express for signal and crossing panel construction at the railroad crossing at
Norwood Drive; and authorize the temporary closure of Norwood Drive from March 2, 2015, to
August 21, 2015, for construction activities.
4. M&C C-27188 - Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement with GDC
Technics for Hangar, Office and Maintenance Facility Space at the Alliance Fort
Worth Maintenance Facility Located at 2000 Eagle Parkway (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Lease
Agreement with GDC Technics for hangar, office and maintenance facility space at the Alliance
Fort Worth Maintenance Facility located at 2000 Eagle Parkway for a 25-year term with one 10-
year renewal term.
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5. M&C C-27189 - Authorize Execution of Chance Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45105 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas Ltd., in the Amount of
$136,219.00 for a Revised Total Contract Amount of $2,551,629.00 for Chapin
Road Bridge and Cravens Road Bridge Replacements and Water and Sanitary
Sewer Relocations at Cravens Road (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 45105 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd., in
the amount of$136,219.00 for a revised total contract amount of$2,551,629.00 for Chapin Road
Bridge and Cravens Road Bridge Replacements and water and sanitary sewer relocations at
Cravens Road.
6. M&C C-27190 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45924, with Shield Engineering Group, PLLC, in the Amount of
$135,352.00 for a Total Revised Contract Amount of $379,886.00 for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014, WSM-A to Add Park Street, Grover
Avenue, Pearl Avenue, Gould Avenue and North Hampton Street and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount of
$135,352.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21643-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$135,352.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2014, WSM-
A to Add Park Street, Grover Avenue, Pearl Avenue, Gould Avenue and North Hampton Street;
and authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 45924, an
Engineering Agreement with Shield Engineering Group, PLLC, in the amount of $135,352.00
for the same purpose as reflected above,thereby increasing the contract amount to $379,886.00.
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7. M&C C-27191 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Dunaway Associates, L.P., in the Amount of $351,569.00 for Water and Sanitary
Sewer Replacement Contract 2015, WSM-B on Harwen Terrace, Merida Avenue,
Odessa Avenue, West Bewick Street, West Mason Street, Wayside Avenue, Colvin
Avenue, Grove Street, East Cantey Street, East Devitt Street, 8th Avenue, Surrey
Street, East Mulkey Avenue and Schieffer Avenue, Provide for Additional Staff
Proiect Costs for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $373,569.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$373,569.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$287,303.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$86,266.00; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21644-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $287,303.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2015, WSM-B on Harwen
Terrace, Merida Avenue, Odessa Avenue, West Bewick Street, West Mason Street, Wayside
Avenue, Colvin Avenue, Grove Street, East Cantey Street, East Devitt Street, 8th Avenue,
Surrey Street, East Mulkey Avenue and Schieffer Avenue; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21645-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $86,266.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected
above; authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Dunaway Associates, L.P., in
the amount of $351,569.00 for the same purpose as reflected above; and provide for additional
staff project costs for a project total in the amount of$373,569.00.
8. M&C C-27192 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Baird,
Hampton & Brown, Inc., in the Amount of $185,120.00 for Water and Sanitary
Sewer Replacement Contract 2015, WSM-C on Canyon Ridge Drive, Avenue H,
Avenue I, Fitzhugh Avenue, Freddie Street, Avenue M, Avenue N, Avers Avenue,
Purington Avenue and Toronto Avenue, Provide for Additional Proiect Costs for
a Proiect Total in the Amount of $198,120.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 )
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$198,120.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$171,694.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$26,426.00; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21646-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $171,694.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2015, WSM-C on Canyon
Ridge Drive, Avenue H, Avenue I, Fitzhugh Avenue, Freddie Street, Avenue M, Avenue N,
Ayers Avenue, Purington Avenue and Toronto Avenue; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21647-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $26,426.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected
above; authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Baird, Hampton & Brown,
Inc., in the amount of $185,120.00 for the same purpose as reflected above; and provide for
additional project costs for a project total in the amount of$198,120.
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9. M&C C-27193 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Burgess
and Niple, Inc., in the Amount of $188,123.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2015, WSM-D on Dorman Street, Vinetta Drive, Donalee
Street, Dowdell Street, South Edgewood Terrace, Hardeman Street and
Shackleford Street, Provide for Additional Proiect Costs for a Proiect Total in the
Amount of $201,623.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$201,623.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund, in
the amount of$130,932.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $70,691.00;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21648-02-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$130,932.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2015, WSM-
D on Dorman Street, Vinetta Drive, Donalee Street, Dowdell Street, South Edgewood Terrace,
Hardeman Street and Shackleford Street; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21649-02-2015
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$70,691.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize
the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc., in the amount of
$188,123.00 for the same purpose as reflected above; and provide for additional projects costs
for a project total in the amount of$201,623.00.
10. M&C C-27194 - Authorize Agreement for the Provision of Water Service at 1.25
Times the Retail Rate to Serve the Property Located at 7895 Old Decatur Road, in
Tarrant County, Pursuant to City Code Section 35-60B, Uses Outside City
(ADJACENT TO COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an agreement for the
provision of water service at 1.25 times the retail rate to serve the property located at 7895 Old
Decatur Road in Tarrant County, pursuant to City Code Section 35-60B, Uses Outside City.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1948 -Notice of Claims for Alletied Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation to Dunbar High School and University of Texas at Arlington
Institute of Urban Studies for the DunbarBunche Park Proiect
Council Member Bivens, recognized Mr. Carlos Walker, Principal - Dunbar High School, Mr.
Cameron Sadler, Instructor, and representatives from the University of Texas at Arlington for the
DunbarBunche Park Project.
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2. Presentation of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN Rodeo Event
Mayor Pro tem Espino, presented a proclamation for the RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN Rodeo
Event to Mr. Hub Baker, Executive Director, Stockyards Championship Rodeo and Mr. Randy
Bernard, CEO and President, Rural Media Group, Inc.
3. Presentation of 2015 Cowtown Marathon
Mayor Price, introduced Ms. Heidi Swartz, Executive Director, The Cowtown, who gave
Council an update on the Cowtown Events taking place February 27'h—March I".
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Members 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
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mr. Christopher John Cook be appointed to Place 2 on the Board of
Adjustment - Residential, effective February 17, 2015, with a term expiring
October 1, 2016. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution Supportiniz the Designation of the Chisholm and Great Western
Trails as National Historic Trails
It was recommended that the City adopt a resolution supporting the designation of the Chisholm
and Great Western Trails as National Historic Trails.
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Mr. Jerre Tracy, 1110 Penn Street, appeared before Council in support of the resolution.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of the resolution and were
recognized by Mayor Price but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Mr. John Roberts, 3629 Ryan Avenue
Mr. Robert Adams, 2216 Huntington Lane
Mr. Bryan Douglas Harman, 2222 Winton Terrace East, completed a comment card in support of
the resolution.
Mr. Wayne Ludwig, 2848 Major Street, completed an undecided comment card relative to the
resolution.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Resolution No. 4410-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18414 - Adopt Ordinance Creating the Economic Development
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by repealing Division 6, "Department of Housing and
Economic Development", Article IV, "Departments" of Chapter 2, "Administration" and
restating it as Division 6, "Department of Economic Development;" providing for the
establishment and supervision of the Economic Development Department; providing for the
appointment of employees of the Economic Development Department; providing for the duties
of the Economic Development Department; amending Section 2.5-5, "Administration", of
Division 1, "General Provisions", of Article I, "Employees Retirement Fund", of Chapter 2.5,
"Retirement" of the City Code; amending Sections 20-370(A)(6), "Program Enhancements", and
20-373, "Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations", of Article X, "Minority and
Women Business Enterprises," of Chapter 20 of the City Code to reference the Economic
Development. Department; amending Section 30-173(D)(3), "Collection of Impact Fees", of
Division 2, "Assessment and Collection of Impact Fees", Article VIII, "Transportation Impact
Fees", of Chapter 30, "Streets and Sidewalks" of the City Code to reference the Economic
Development Department; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior
ordinances and repealing conflicting ordinances.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18414 be approved and
Ordinance No. 21650-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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2. M&C G-18415 - Adopt Ordinance Creating the Neighborhood Services
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, (1986), as amended, by creating Division 7, "Department of Neighborhood
Services", Article IV, "Departments" of Chapter 2, "Administration"; providing for the
establishment and supervision of the Neighborhood Services Department; providing for the
appointment of employees of the Neighborhood Services Department; providing for the duties of
the Neighborhood Services Department; amending Section 2.5-5, "Administration", of Division
1, "General Provisions", of Article I, "Employees Retirement Fund", of Chapter 2.5,
"Retirement" of the City Code,
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18415 be approved and Ordinance No.
21651-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C G-18416 - Adopt Ordinance Amending the City Code to Provide for
Establishment of the Property Management Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 2,
"Administration," of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, (1986), as amended, by
repealing Article X, "Equipment Services Department' and restating it as Article X, "Property
Management Department;" providing for the establishment and supervision of the Property
Management Department; providing for the appointment of employees of the Property
Management Department; providing for the duties of the Property Management Department;
repealing Section 2-166(B) of Division 6, "Department of Housing and Economic
Development," of Article IV; repealing Section 2-148(J) of Division 4, "Transportation and
Public Works," of Article IV; replacing all references in the City Code to "Right-of-Way and
Easement Division of the Department of Transportation and Public Works" with the phrase
"Property Management Department;" amending Section 2-148(B) of Division 4, "Transportation
and Public Works," of Article IV; amending Section 2-13, "Conveyance of Tax Foreclosure
Property to Eligible Housing Nonprofit Organizations for the Development of Low Income
Housing," of Article 1; replacing all references in the City Code to "Equipment Services
Department' with the phrase "Property Management Department;" providing that this ordinance
shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances and repealing conflicting ordinances.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18416 be approved and Ordinance No.
21652-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. M&C G-18417 - Approve Verification of Historic Site Tax Exemption for
Properties Located at 2752 East 1st Street, 2255 8th Avenue, 1821 College
Avenue, 1401 7th Avenue, 1405 7th Avenue, 2014 5th Avenue, 1966 Alston
Avenue, 2235 Washington Avenue, 1329 College Avenue, 1728 5th Avenue, 1720
College Avenue, 2215 Edwin Street, 1200 Elizabeth Boulevard, 1714 South
Henderson Street, 2015 6th Avenue, 2314 Mistletoe Avenue, 1700 6th Avenue,
1615 Washington Avenue, 812 West Morphy Street, 1601 South Adams Street,
2308 Edwin Street, 1942 Fairmount Avenue, 2217 Lipscomb Street, 1603 South
Adams Street, 2262 Hurley Avenue and 1924 Fairmount Avenue (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the applications for multiple property owners
for verification of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for properties located at 2752 East 1st Street,
2255 8th Avenue, 1821 College Avenue, 1401 7th Avenue, 1405 7th Avenue, 2014 5th Avenue,
1966 Alston Avenue, 2235 Washington Avenue, 1329 College Avenue, 1728 5th Avenue, 1720
College Avenue, 2215 Edwin Street, 1200 Elizabeth Boulevard, 1714 South Henderson Street,
2015 6th Avenue, 2314 Mistletoe Avenue, 1700 6th Avenue, 1615 Washington Avenue, 812
West Morphy Street, 1601 South Adams Street, 2308 Edwin Street, 1942 Fairmount Avenue,
2217 Lipscomb Street, 1603 South Adams Street, 2262 Hurley Avenue and 1924 Fairmount
Avenue.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18417 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C G-18418 - Adopt Recodification of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance adopting the recodification of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, Texas; providing for the repeal of certain
ordinances not included therein; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; providing for the
manner of amending such code.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18418 be approved and Ordinance No.
21653-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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6. M&C G-18419 - Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation in the Amount
of$40,640.00 for the Purchase of Equipment for Various Fire Stations, Authorize
Transfer from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund in the Amount of
$40,640.00, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Authorize Purchase of
Equipment for Various Fire Stations (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of an anonymous monetary
donation in the amount of $40,640.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Gifts Fund in the amount of $40,640.00, subject to
receipt of a monetary donation from Once Upon a Time Foundation, for the purpose of
purchasing equipment for various fire stations in accordance with City regulations and state
laws; authorize the transfer from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund in the amount of
$40,640.00; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the General Fund in the amount of $40,640.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as
reflected above; and authorize the purchase of equipment for various fire stations, in accordance
with City regulations and state laws.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18419 be approved with appreciation and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21654-02-2015 and 21655-02-2015 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. M&C G-18420 - Adopt Resolution Supporting the Closure and Redevelopment of
Runway 9/27 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport as Outlined in the
Current Airport Master Plan and the Current Airport Layout Plan Approved by
the Federal Aviation Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the closure and
redevelopment of Runway 9/27 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, as outlined in the
current Airport Master Plan and the current Airport Layout Plan approved by the Federal
Aviation Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18420 be approved and Resolution No.
4411-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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8. M&C G-18421 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution of No Objection
to the Application by Race Place, LP to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for Non-Competitive (4%) Housing Tax Credits for the
Development of the Stallion Pointe Apartments to be Located at South Race
Street and Crimson Lane (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to allow citizen comment on
the application of Race Place, LP to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
for 2015 Non-Competitive (4%) Housing Tax Credits for the proposed development of the
Stallion Pointe Apartments, a mixed income multifamily development to be located at South
Race Street and Crimson Lane; and adopt a resolution of no objection to the application by Race
Place, LP to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2015 Housing Tax
Credits for the development of the Stallion Pointe Apartments.
a. Report of City Staff
Cynthia Garcia, Assistant Director, Housing and Economic Development, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
G-18421 be approved and Resolution No. 4412-02-2015 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27177 - Authorize Execution of an EnIzineerina Services Agreement with
KSA Enp_ineers, Inc., in an Amount Up to $103,950.00 for Design, Bidding and
Construction Phase Services Associated with Development of a Proposed Ten-Bay
Hanizar Complex at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 61
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council C-27177 be withdrawn from
the Council agenda.
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2. M&C C-27177 - (Revised) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services
Agreement with KSA Engineers, Inc., in an Amount Up to $103,950.00 for Design,
Bidding and Construction Phase Services Associated with Development of a
Proposed Ten-Bay Hangar Complex at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Engineering Services
Agreement with KSA Engineers, Inc., in an amount up to $103,950.00 for design, bidding and
construction phase services associated with development of a proposed Ten-Bay Hangar
Complex at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27177 (Revised) be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-27195 - Adopt City Policy on Requests for Resolutions for 2015
Applications to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
_Competitive (9%) Housing Tax Credits, Adopt Resolutions for 2015 Applications
for Multifamily Housing Developments Located at Various Sites Throughout the
City and Confirm Prior Approval of Development Funding for Columbia
Renaissance Square I, L.P. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 7 and 8)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt City policy on requests for 2015 resolutions for
applications to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Competitive (9%)
Housing Tax Credits; acknowledge receipt of requests for support for 2015 Competitive (9%)
Housing Tax Credit applications from the Reserve at Golden Triangle developed by MV
Residential Development, LLC, an affiliate of Miller-Valentine Operations, Inc., to be located at
12901 Harmon Road, Fort Worth ETJ; Villages of Deerbrook developed by AT Villages at
Deerbrook, LP, affiliate of Amtex, to be located at the northeast corner of Westpoint Boulevard
and Deerbrook Drive, Fort Worth, Texas; Reserve at Boat Club Road developed by MV
Residential Development LLC, an affiliate of Miller-Valentine Operations Inc., to be located at
Boat Club Road and Cromwell-Marine Creek Road, Fort Worth, Texas; and Four Seasons at
Clear Creek II developed by Four Seasons at Clear Creek, Ltd, an affiliate of the NRP Group, to
be located at the southwest corner of Oak Grove Shelby Road and South Race Street, Fort
Worth, Texas; adopt a resolution of no objection to a Housing Tax Credit application for the
Reserve at Golden Triangle; adopt a resolution of no objection to a Housing Tax Credit
application for the Reserve at Boat Club Road; adopt a resolution of no objection to a Housing
Tax Credit application for the Villages at Deerbrook; adopt a resolution of no objection to a
Housing Tax Credit application for the Four Seasons at Clear Creek II; adopt a resolution
supporting a Housing Tax Credit application for the Columbia at Renaissance Square and
confirming local funding; and confirm the prior approval of development funding from City
HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds in the amount of $1,200,000.00 to
Columbia Renaissance Square 1, L.P., conditioned upon, among other things, an award of
Housing Tax Credits and satisfactory completion of requirements for use of federal grant funds.
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Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-17195 be approved and
Resolution Nos. 4413-02-2015, 4414-02-2015, 4415-02-2015, 4416-02-2015;
4417-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C C-27196 - Adopt Resolution Determining that the Columbia at Renaissance
Square Affordable Housing Development to be Located at 3801 W.G. Daniels
Drive Significantly Contributes to the City's Revitalization Efforts in the Berry
Hill-Mason Heights Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Supporting the
Application by Columbia Renaissance Square I, LP, to the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to Fund
This Proiect (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution determining that the Columbia at
Renaissance Square affordable housing development to be located at 3801 W.G. Daniels Drive
significantly contributes to the City's revitalization efforts in the Berry Hill-Mason Heights
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and supporting the application by Columbia Renaissance
Square 1, LP, to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for low-income
Housing Tax Credits to fund this project.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27196 be approved with appreciation
and Resolution No. 4418-02-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C C-27197 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Akers, Everett, Stout & Sawyer, LLP, for the Construction of an Industrial
Building on Property Located at 1300 Meacham Boulevard in the 28th
Street/Meacham Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with Akers, Everett, Stout & Sawyer, LLP, for the construction of an
industrial building on property, described as being a 3.69 acre tract of land located in William B
Tucker Survey, Abstract No. 1515. Tarrant County, Texas, located at 1300 Meacham Boulevard
in the 28th Street/Meacham Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in accordance with the
NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27197 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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6. M&C C-27198 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Alzreement
with Ghassan Haddad for the Rehabilitation of a Single-Family House on
Property Located at 2801 West Bewick Street in the Berry[University
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with Ghassan Haddad for the rehabilitation of a single-family house on
property, described as Lot 21, Block 23, Third Revised Filing of Bluebonnet Hills, an addition to
the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 2801 West Bewick Street in the
Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in accordance with the NEZ Tax
Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27198 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. M&C C-27199 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Cullen & Shotts, LLC, to Redevelop an Existing Building for Firearms and
Shooting Sports Retail and Indoor Shooting Range Use Located at 2901 Cullen
Street in the Trinity Park Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with Cullen& Shotts, LLC, to redevelop an existing building for firearms
and shooting sports retail and indoor shooting range use, described as Lot 2, Block B, Baileys
Industrial Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located at
2901 Cullen Street in the Trinity Park Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in accordance
with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27199 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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8. M&C C-27200 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Jose Carmen Maldonado to Redevelop an ExistinLy Buildinp- for Use as a
Worship Center Located at 321 East Central Avenue in the Northside
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICTQ
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with Jose Carmen Maldonado to redevelop an existing building for use as
a worship center, described as Lots 23 & 24, Block 56, North Fort Worth Addition, an addition
to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 321 East Central Avenue in the
Northside Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in accordance with the NEZ Tax
Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27200 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
9. M&C C-27201 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Aereement
with WSP Rosedale, LLC, to Redevelop Existing Commercial Buildings for
Retail, Restaurant and Office Use Located at 3705 East Rosedale Street in the
Polytechnic/Wesleyan Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT
8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with WSP Rosedale, LLC, to redevelop existing commercial buildings for
retail, restaurant and office use, described as Lot 6A, Joe Booth Sub Division, an addition to the
City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 3705 East Rosedale Street in the
Polytechnic/Wesleyan Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in accordance with the NEZ
Tan Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27201 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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10. M&C C-27202 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Estela Jimenez for the Rehabilitation of a Single-Family House on Property
Located at 5216 Cox Street in the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with Estela Jimenez for the rehabilitation of a single-family house on
property described as Lot 5, Block 13, Sunrise Addition, situated in the City of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, located at 5216 Cox Street in the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone (NEZ), in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27202 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council at its meeting of February 3,2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-14-169:
1. ZC-14-169 - (CD 5) - Prosper Bank, 15239 FAA Boulevard; from: "J" Medium
Industrial to: "PD/J" Planned Development for all uses in "J" Medium Industrial
plus iiame room; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket ZC-14-169 be continued to the March 3, 2015, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on January 30, 2015.
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2. ZC-15-013 - (CD 9) - Autobahn Realty Partners, Brimco Partnership, 101 and 111
University Drive; from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: 'PD1E Planned
Development for all uses in 'E' Neighborhood Commercial plus display of autos
for sale as part of the ad iacent new and preowned auto sales business. Used auto
sales only is not permitted. Permanent canopies for shading of autos for sale shall
be permitted. Improvements shall be made to the pavement before inventory may
be placed. Provide minimum 6 ft. wrought iron fence along southern property
line. Lot lighting shall be directed downward and shielded on the property. One
16 ft. tall x 8 ft. wide monument sign similar to that of the existing dealership may
be installed on one of the properties. Site plan waiver recommended only for the
auto sales inventory lot; any office or habitable structure shall require site plan
approval. (Recommended for Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission
to allow a 16 ft. High x 8 ft. Wide monument sign)
Mr. Ray Oujesky, 201 Main Street, Suite 2500, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-15-013 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-013 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to
0 nays.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes
and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above-listed cases, Council
Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that the hearing be closed
and Ordinance No. 21656-01-2015 be adopted.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council relative to Mayoral
Candidate for Fort Worth, Texas on May 9 regarding 2015 qualifications for ballot.
Mr. George Vernon Chiles, 2800 Jennings, appeared before Council relative to Blue Zones
Project.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:48 p.m.
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These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 3rd day of March, 2015.
Attest: pproved:
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