HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/03/17-Agenda-City Council CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
FOR THE MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
1000 THROCKMORTON STREET, FORT WORTH, TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION - Imam Moujahed Bakhach, Islamic Association of Tarrant County
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 2015
AND REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2015
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda require little or no deliberation by the City Council. Approval of the
Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to implement each item in
accordance with staff recommendations.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18434 - Adopt Resolution Increasing the Amount to be Paid to Jackson
Walker, L.L.P, to Assist the City Regarding Tax Laws Involving
Labor, Employment and Pension Issues in an Amount Not to
Exceed $35,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C G-18435 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Fluchero Enterprises LLC d/b/a Style
and Comfort Transportation to Operate Three Limousines Within
the City of Fort Worth and Authorize the Issuance of a Vehicle for
Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C G-18436 - Adopt Resolution in Support of and Authorize Execution of
Agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation to
Furnish Traffic Signal Equipment for Three Intersections Located
on State Rights-of-Way Within the Fort Worth City Limits and
Accept Reimbursement for the Traffic Signal Equipment from the
Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of$37,483.20
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 6 and 7)
4. M&C G-18437 - Adopt Resolution Appointing Matt Bonner as Hearing Officer for
the Automated Red-light Enforcement Program Pursuant to
Chapter 22, Article XII, Section 22-366(c) of the Code of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, with the Authority to Administer Oaths,
Issue Orders Compelling the Attendance of Witnesses and the
Production of Documents and to Conduct Administrative
Hearings (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
5. M&C G-18438 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Mulugeta Tamene Alemayo d/b/a
Northtexas Limo Service to Operate Three Limousines Within the
City of Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire
Operating License (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
6. M&C G-18439 -
Authorize Temporary Closure of a Segment of Overton Park
Council Date: 3/17/2015
Drive East from Bellaire Drive South to Blackhaw Avenue and a
Segment of Overton Park Drive East from Fox Hollow to
Tanglewood Trail Beginning March 4, 2015 Through June 17,
2015 for Installation of Sewer Lines (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
7. M&C G-18440 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Korzina A. Nida d/b/a Sara
Transportation to Operate Three Limousines Within the City of
Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire
Operating License (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
8. M&C G-18441 - Approve Request of Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., for
Temporary Street Closures from April 6, 2015 Through April 13,
2015 to Accommodate the 2015 Main Street Fort Worth Arts
Festival (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11742 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Lease and Rental of Vehicles
with EAN Holdings LLC, in the Amount of $150,000.00, Using a
Tarrant County Cooperative Contract (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
2. M&C P-11743 - Authorize Purchase with InSite Amenities, L.P., to Update the
Enviromental Control Systems of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
for the Parks and Community Services Department, Using a
Cooperative Contract for the Amount of $99,450.00, Transfer of
Funds from Special Trust Fund to the General Capital Fund and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
3. M&C P-11744 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Lawn Patrol Service Inc.,
and Whitmore & Sons, Inc., to Provide Grounds Maintenance and
Mowing Services for City Departments in a Combined Amount Up
to $751,089.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
C. Land - Consent Items - None
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items - None
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27221 - Authorize a Fourth Two-Year Extension to the Interlocal
Agreement Between the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Board and the City of Fort Worth to Provide Gas Well Inspector
Service at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
2. M&C C-27222 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Employment of John Allen Chalk,
Sr., and the Law Firm of Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Schwartz,
PLLC, as Outside Counsel for Legal Services Related to the
Multipurpose Arena and Support Facilities Project and
Authorizing Payment of Counsel Fees in an Amount Not to
Exceed $50,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
3. M&C C-27223 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Subsection (a), Section 10-3,
Judges; Chief Judge; Chief Prosecutor, of Chapter 10, Courts, of
the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances to Increase the Term
of Substitute Judges From One Year to Two Years (ALL
Council Date: 3/17/2015
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C C-27224 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Lemcon USA Corporation
in the Amount of $126,191.00 to Install a Weather Radar Tower
for the Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
5. M&C C-27225 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with VIVERAE, INC., for Health
and Wellness Services for the Human Resources Department in
the Amount Up to $292,250.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
6. M&C C-27226 - Amend Mayor and Council Communications C-26697 and C-
27137 Authorizing Execution of an Economic Development
Program Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, Texas, LLC to Extend
the Completion Deadlines Required for the Proposed Wal-Mart
Store and Other Improvements to be Located at the Future
Southeast Corner of Golden Triangle Boulevard and Park Vista
Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
7. M&C C-27227 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45378, with Austin Bridge & Road, LP, in the
Amount of $404,044.61 for the Altamesa Boulevard Phase 2
Project, Thereby Increasing the Total Contract Amount to
$11,146,289.12 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
8. M&C C-27228 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $470,000.00
to Perform Engineering Services Associated with the FEMA
Fiscal Year 2014 Cooperating Technical Partners Program
Mapping Services Grant Funds Awarded in 2014 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
9. M&C C-27229 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $234,893.00 for
Assistance in Creating a Floodplain Management Plan and
Repetitive Loss Mitigation Plan Required for Continuing
Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program's
Community Rating System (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
10. M&C C-27230 - Authorize Execution of a Radar Host Site Agreement Between
the City of Fort Worth and the North Central Texas Council of
Governments for Installation of a Collaborative Adaptive Sensing
of the Atmosphere Weather Radar System and Authorize
Execution of a Letter Agreement Between the City of Fort Worth
and the University of Oklahoma for the Loan of Equipment for the
Radar (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
11. M&C C-27231 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Gresham,
Smith & Partners in the Amount of $206,325.00 for Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 89, on Camp Bowie Boulevard,
IH-30 Westbound Frontage Road and Five Alleyways, Provide for
Additional Project Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of
$219,325.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3 and 7)
12. M&C C-27232 - Ratify Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for Unexpended Funds from the
2014 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance
Council Date: 3/17/2015
Program in the Amount Up to $183,060.00, Ratify Execution of
the Related Contract and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
13. M&C C-27233 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for
an Amount Up to $75,000.00 for Program Year September 1,
2015 Through August 31, 2016, for the Library Department's
Worth Reading Program, Authorize Execution of Grant
Agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission, Adopt Interim Appropriation Ordinance and Adopt
Final Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1950 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of 2015 FitWorth Challenge Award
2. Presentation of Proclamation for Fix a Leak Week
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
2. Recognition of Citizens
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND/OR
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution to Name the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
Attachment(s):
Resolution - Attached.pdf
2. A Resolution Designating Saturday, March 28, 2015, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. as Earth
Hour 2015 in the City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment(s):
Resolution - Attached.pdf
XIV. ORDINANCE
1. An Ordinance Declaring Elected to Office the Unopposed Candidates for the Office of
Mayor and for the Office of City Council Member for City Council District Nos. 3, 6, and 9;
Providing that the Elections Ordered for May 9, 2015, for Said Offices Shall Not Be Held;
Providing for the Posting of Copies of this Ordinance; Providing for the Issuance of
Certificates of Election; Providing for a Severability Clause; and Providing for an Effective
Date
Attachment(s):
Ordinance - Attached.pdf
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing - None
B. General
1. M&C G-18432 -
Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed City of Fort Worth
Council Date: 3/17/2015
2015 Comprehensive Plan as Recommended by the City Plan
Commission and Adopt Ordinance Approving the City of Fort
Worth 2015 Comprehensive Plan (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting) (PUBLIC HEARING)
a. Report of City Staff
b. Citizen Presentations
c. Council Action
2. M&C G-18442 - Authorize Transfer from Various Funds in the Amount of
$2,628,368.00 to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund to
Fund a Portion of the Enterprise Resource Planning Phase II
Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
3. M&C G-18443 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinances in the Amount of
$4,089,285.00 in the General Fund, the Amount of $200,494.00
in the Red Light Enforcement Program Fund, the Amount of
$20,604.00 in the Information Technology Systems Fund and the
Amount of $4,529.00 in the Lake Worth Trust Fund for Fiscal
Year 2014 Year End Budget Adjustments and Decrease the
Unaudited, Assigned Fund Balances by the Same Amount (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C G-18444 - Ratify Purchase from Hub International Rigg, Broker of Record, of
the City's Multiple-Layered Property Insurance and Boiler and
Machinery Insurance Policies in the Total Amount of
$1,335,913.77 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
5. M&C G-18445 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $14,912,261.00
from the General Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund
for Fiscal Year 2015 Contract Street Maintenance Program and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
6. M&C G-18446 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 13-27 of the City Code for
Assignment Pay for Members of the Fire Department and Adding
and Deleting Certain Assignment Pay Authorizations (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - None
D. Land
1. M&C L-15763 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Subsurface Drilling and
Extraction of Natural Gas Under Foster Park from an Off-Site
Location (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
a. Report of City Staff
b. Citizen Presentations
c. Council Action
2. M&C L-15764 - Ratify Correction Deed with the Heirs of the Original Grantors of
Deeds Conveying Foster Park Properties to the City and of the
Mineral Lease Agreement with Vantage Fort Worth Energy LLC,
for Natural Gas Drilling Under City-Owned Property Known as
Foster Park (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
E. Planning & Zoning - None
Council Date: 3/17/2015
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27234 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with JLB Contracting, LLC, in
the Amount of $1,667,091.68 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete
Street Rehabilitation 2015-1, at Multiple Locations Throughout
the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4, 5, 8 and 9)
2. M&C C-27235 - Adopt Ordinance to Appoint Substitute Municipal Judges for a
Two-Year Term Commencing April 1, 2015 and Ending March 31,
2017 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
XVI. PUBLIC HEARING
1 First Public Hearing for a Proposed Owner-Initiated Annexation for Limited-Purposes of
Approximately 21.5 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Located Along Longhorn Road, West
of Main Street and North of Northwest Loop 820 (AX-14-007)
a. Report of City Staff
b. Citizen Comments
Attachment(s):
1st Public Hearinq for AX-14-007.pdf
XVII. ZONING HEARING
1. ZC-14-151 - (CD 8) - James Austin, Jr., 3220 Mitchell Boulevard; from: "B" Two-Family and
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "FR" General Commercial Restricted (Recommended
for Denial by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
2. ZC-15-005 - (CD 9) - Islamic Association of Tarrant County, 4801-4809 Fletcher Avenue;
from: "B" Two-Family to: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted (Recommended for
Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission to ER) (Continued from a Previous
Meeting)
3. ZC-15-030 - (CD 2) - Kensington Realty, Inc., 2305 Franklin Drive; from: "K" Heavy
Industrial to: "PD/K" Planned Development for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial plus glass
and electronic recycling; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
XVIII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
XIX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XX. ADJOURNMENT
According to the City Council Rules of Procedures, individual citizen presentations shall be limited to
three minutes, and group presentations shall be limited to ten minutes. At the Mayor's discretion, time
limits may be reasonably extended.
Fort Worth Council Chamber, is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend
this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters,
readers, or large print are requested to contact the City's ADA Coordinator at(817) 392-8552 or e-
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arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
Council Date: 3/17/2015