HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/04/14-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 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 Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7 (arrived at 7:22 p.m.)
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Absent:
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend Troy Posey, New Hope Fellowship Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Troy Posey, New Hope Fellowship Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7,
2015
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of April 7, 2015, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Bivens
and Shingleton absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communications G-18455, G-18456, P-
11748 and C-27259 be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Bivens and Shingleton
absent.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18453 - Authorize Increase in Contract with the Tarrant County Tax
Assessor-Collector in the Amount of $77,124.30 for Tax Assessment and
Collection Services for Fiscal Year 2015 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an increase in the contract
payment to the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector in the amount of $77,124.30 for tax
assessment and collection services for Fiscal Year 2015, bringing the total payment amount to
$548,958.30.
2. M&C G-18454 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Ruan & Associates LLC d/b/a Ruan's Limo & Sedan
Service to Operate Three Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and
Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the findings of
the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Ruan & Associates LLC d/b/a Ruan's Limo & Sedan
Service has provided all information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth (1986), as amended; Ruan & Associates LLC d/b/a Ruan's Limo & Sedan Service is
qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; Ruan & Associates
LLC d/b/a Ruan's Limo & Sedan Service has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of
the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended; and authorize the issuance of a Vehicle
for Hire Operating License to Ruan & Associates LLC d/b/a Ruan's Limo & Sedan Service to
operate three limousines on City streets for a one-year period subject to and conditioned on Ruan
& Associates LLC d/b/a Ruan's Limo & Sedan Service complying with all requirements of
Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended.
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27258 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Town of Pantego 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 Town of Pantego 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.
3. M&C C-27260 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
Reimbursement Funds from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for
the 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program in an Amount Not
to Exceed $160,036.00, Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement and
Adopt Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for and
authorize acceptance of, if awarded, reimbursement funds from the North Central Texas Council
of Governments (NCTCOG) for the 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program in
an amount not to exceed $160,036.00; authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with
the NCTCOG for the 2014 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program; adopt
Resolution No. 4434-04-2015 supporting goals and objectives of the NCTCOG for a
comprehensive, coordinated, interagency approach to Freeway Incident Management; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21721-04-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of $160,036.00, subject to receipt of the 2014 Incident
Management Equipment Purchase Program from NCTCOG, for the purpose of purchasing
equipment and technology that aid in quick incident clearance and mitigation.
4. M&C C-27261 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with A.N.A.
Consultants, L.L.C. in the Amount of $107,865.00 for Near Southside Medical
District Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements on College Avenue, Jarvis
Street, Jennings Avenue, Leuda Street, Lipscomb Street, May Street and Peter
Smith Street, Provide for Additional Staff Proiect Costs for a Proiect Total in the
Amount of $114,165.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$114,165.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$96,692.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$17,473.00; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21722-04-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $96,692.00, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Contract 2015, WSM-E on College
Avenue, Jarvis Street, Jennings Avenue, Leuda Street, Lipscomb Street, May Street and Peter
Smith Street, provide for additional staff project costs for a project total in the amount of
$114,165.00; adopt Appropriation Or No. 21723-04-2015 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $17,473.00, from
available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of an
Engineering Agreement with A.N.A. Consultants, L.L.C. in the amount of $107,865.00 for the
same purpose as reflected above.
5. M&C C-27262 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 44392 with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc., in the Amount of
$176,740.00 for Biosolids Implementation and Long Term Master Plan at the
Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Thereby Increasing the Total Contract
Cost to $994,644.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 44392 with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc., in the amount of
$176,740.00, for Biosolids Implementation and Long Term Master Plan at the Village Creek
Water Reclamation Facility, thereby increasing the total contract cost to $994,644.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1953 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda
3. M&C G-18455 - Authorize Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2015 Allocation
Payment from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Program in the Amount of $98,359.57 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2015
allocation payment from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Program in the amount of$98,359.57; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $98,359.57, subject to
receipt of funds from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Program, for the purpose of funding continuing education and training within the Police
Department.
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Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication G-18455 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18455 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21724-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Bivens and Shingleton
absent.
4. M&C G-18456 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from Tarrant County College
in the Amount of $12,000.00 for the Fire Department, Educational and Support
Services Division, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a grant from Tarrant
County College in the amount of $12,000.00; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $12,000.00,
subject to receipt of a grant from Tarrant County College, for the purpose of the Fire
Department, Educational and Support Division to administer the Texas State Technical Institute
Firefighter Apprenticeship Program.
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication G-18456 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18456 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21725-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Bivens and Shingleton
absent.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11748 - Authorize Resection of All Bids Received for Odor Control
Services for the Water Department and Authorize Re-Advertisement (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2 and 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the rejection of all bids received for odor
control services for the Water Department and authorize re-advertisement.
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Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication P-11748 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11748 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Bivens and
Shingleton absent.
E. Award of Contract- Removed from Consent Agenda
2. M&C C-27259 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the Fiscal Year 2016 State Justice Assistance Grant in the Amount of $80,000.00
from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division,
Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance
of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2016 State Justice Assistance Grant from the State of Texas,
Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of$80,000.00 to implement the
Fort Worth Police Department Zero Tolerance Team Ballistic Shield and Deployment Van
Project; authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Fiscal Year 2016 State Justice Assistance Grant;
adopt a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of$80,000.00 in Grant Funds
from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the State Justice
Assistance Grant and the making of assurances required by the Criminal Justice Division of the
Governor's Office; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$80,000.00, all subject to receipt of a Fiscal
Year 2016 State Justice Assistance Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication C-27259 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made-a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27259 be approved and
Resolution No. 4435-04-2015 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21726-04-2015 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members
Bivens and Shingleton absent.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of 2015 Mayfest, Inc.
Ms. Elizabeth Bashcam, Executive Director, Mayfest, Inc., gave a brief PowerPoint presentation
on Mayfest 2015.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Zimmerman, Scarth, Jordan, Allen Gray and Zadeh
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in boards and commissions.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a License Agreement with Alliance Air
Management, Ltd. or an Affiliated Entity for Temporary Use of the Fuel Farm at
the AFW Maintenance Facility Adjacent to Fort Worth Alliance Airport
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing execution of a License
Agreement with Alliance Air Management, Ltd. Or an affiliated entity for temporary use of the
fuel farm at the AFW Maintenance Facility adjacent to Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4436-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7
ayes to 0 nays,with Council Members Bivens and Shingleton absent.
2. A Resolution Extending the Term of the Task Force on Permanent Supportive
HousinE and Amending the Deadline for its Final Report
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution extending the term of the Task
Force on Permanent Supportive Housing and amending the deadline for its final report.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4437-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Bivens and Shingleton absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18457 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
a Grant from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation in the Amount of$75,000.00 for
the 2015 Every Child Matters Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council ratify the application for and authorize acceptance of,
if awarded, grant funds from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation totaling $75,000.00 for the 2015
Every Child Matters Program; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$75,000.00, subject to receipt of
a grant from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication G-18457 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor .and Council Communication G-18457 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21727-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Members Bivens and Shingleton absent.
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(Council Member Shingleton took his place at the dais.)
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27249 - Authorize Artwork Acquisition Agreement with Artist Cameron
Schoepp in the Amount of $65,000.00 to Acquire a Granite and Terrazzo
Sculpture Entitled Pollen Located in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize an Artwork Acquisition Agreement with
Cameron Schoepp in the amount of $65,000.00 to acquire a granite and terrazzo sculpture
entitled Pollen located in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden at 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard,
Fort Worth.
Mr. Nick Bontrager, 2618 Lipscomb Street, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication C-27249 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
Mr. Gregory Ibanez, 3850 Washburn Avenue, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication C-27249.
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication C-27249:
Mr. Adam Fung, 3808 Oaklawn Drive
Mr. James Saunders, 4613 LaFayette Avenue
Mr. Michael Auping, representing Modern Art Museum
Mr. Michael Moore, 2128 Stratford Park Drive
Ms. Andrea Karnes, 2315 Irwin Street
Ms. Alison Hearst, 2713 5th Avenue
Ms. Jennifer Price, 4629 Pershing Avenue
Mr. Mark Thistlethwaite, 2028 Wilshire Boulevard
Ms. Mary Sheehan, 2500 North Hughes Avenue
Ms. Kristin Lawler, 3220 Forest Park Boulevard
Ms. Allison Aldridge-Saur, 517 Eudaly Drive, Colleyville, Texas
Mr. Kent DeCardenas 2500 North Hughes
Ms. Shelby Orr, 3309 West 4th Street
Ms. Meda Kessler, 1816 Thomas Place
Ms. Sara-Jayne Parsons, 2900 West Berry
Mr. Micah Yarborough, 1902 North Sylvania Avenue
Ms. Tiffany Wolf, 3401 Clary Avenue
Ms. Rachel Livedalen, 844 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apt. 220
Mr. Jim Woodson, 2345 Harrison Avenue
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Mr. Chris Lawler, 3220 Forest Park Boulevard
Ms. Laura Harrison, 604 Eastwood Avenue
Mr. Murray James, 6813 Brants Lane
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-27249 be approved. The motion
carried 7 ayes to 1 nay, with Council Member Jordan casting the dissenting vote
and with Council Members Bivens absent.
2. M&C C-27263 - Authorize Agreement with Software House International
Government Solutions, Inc., for the Purchase of Microsoft Software Licenses and
Maintenance and Standard Software Packages and Related Services Using State
of Texas Department of Information Resources Contracts DIR-SDD-2500 and
DIR-SDD-2503 for an Amount Up to $8,816,426.00 for a Period up to Three Years
with a First Year Cost of$2,338,500.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize an agreement with Software House
International Government Solutions, Inc., for the purpose of Microsoft Software Licenses and
maintenance and stand software packages and related services using State of Texas Department
of Information Resources Contracts DIR-SDD-2500 and DIR-SDD-2503 for an amount up to
$8,816,426.00 for a period up to three years with a first year cost of$2,338,500.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27263 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
3. M&C C-27264 - Authorize Assignment of Contracts for the Development of the
Hardy Street Single Family Infill Development Located in the Diamond Hill-
Jarvis Neighborhood Using $1,300,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships
Program Grant Funds and Assignment of Purchase and Sale Agreement for the
Direct Sale of Twenty-One Lots for the Development from the Fort Worth
Housing Finance Corporation to Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc.
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute
an assignment of contracts for the development of the Hardy Street Single Family Infill
Development located in the Diamond Hill-Jarvis Neighborhood using $1,300,000.00 of the
City's HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds from the Fort Worth Housing
Finance Corporation to Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc.; authorize the City Manager or
his designee to execute an assignment of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the direct sale by
the City of 21 lots for the development in the amount of $132,000.00 from the Fort Worth
Housing Finance Corporation to Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc.; authorize the City
Manager or his designee to amend the HOME contracts to include all Community Housing
Development Organization requirements and a ten percent developer fee; authorize the City
Manager or his designee to amend the contracts and the Purchase and Sale Agreement if
necessary to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project
and in compliance with City policies and applicable laws and regulations governing the use of
federal grant funds; and authorize the City Manager to substitute funding years in order to meet
commitment, disbursement and expenditure deadlines for grant funds from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27264 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens
absent.
(Mayor Pro tem Espino left his place at the dais.)
4. M&C C-27265 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Local Project
Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in
the Amount of $1,232,853.00 for Design and Construction of Pedestrian, Vehicle
and Bus Transit Improvements to the Miller Avenue and Wilbarger Street
Intersection, Authorize Transfer of Funds from the 2014 Bond Program Fund to
the Grant Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $400,000.00 as Local
Participation and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance for a Project Total Amount of
$1,421,303.00 (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 8)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a
Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the
amount of $1,232,853.00 to include design and construction for the Miller Avenue and
Wilbarger Street intersection and approaches to provide pedestrian, vehicle and bus transit
improvements; authorize the transfer of funds from the 2014 Bond Program Fund to the Grant
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $400,000.00 ($211,550.00 in City's grant matching
contribution and $188,450.00 in independent City costs); and adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$1,421,303.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
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Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27265 be approved and Resolution No.
4438-04-2015 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21728-04-2015 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and
Council Member Bivens absent.
5. M&C C-27266 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Archer Western
Construction, LLC., in the Amount of $4,312,900.00 for the Construction of the
Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Flocculation Basins Improvements, Phase 6,
Provide for Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Total Proiect Amount of
$5,056,240.00 and Adopt Reimbursement Resolution (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a construction contract with
Archer Western Construction, LLC, in the amount of $4,312,900.00 for construction of the
Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Flocculation Basins Improvements, Phase 6; and adopt a
resolution statement expressing official intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future
debt for the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Flocculation Basins Improvements, Phase 6.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27266 be approved and Resolution No.
4439-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member Bivens absent.
XV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Trust Agreement for the Fort
Worth Permanent Fund, Which is Used in Managing a Portion of the City's Gas-
Well Revenues and Other Gas-Related Funds
It was recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the
Trust Agreement for the Fort Worth Permanent Fund, which is used in managing a portion of the
City's gas-well revenues and other gas-related funds.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
(Mayor Pro tem Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
a. Explanation of Reasons for Proposed Amendments - City Staff
Mr. Aaron Bovos, Chief Financial Officer, Financial and Management Services, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
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b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,
with Council Member Bivens absent.
XVI. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of January 6, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-14-152A:
1. ZC-14-152A - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 300 block
Longhorn Road; from: Unzoned to: "K" Heavy Industrial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-152A be continued to the April 21, 2015, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Bivens absent.
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 March 31, 2015.
2. SP-15-002 - (CD 2) - Stockyards 2000, LP, 2525 Rodeo Plaza; from: PD-
1017"PD/MU-2" Planned Development for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed-Use plus stockyards, stables, and brewery, blacksmithing or wagon shop,
brewpub, brewery, distillery or winery, circus, feed store, no processing/milling,
furniture sales, with outside storage/display (new/used), livestock auction,
manufacture of basket material, bicycles, boots/ shoes, boxes, caskets, outdoor
sales kiosk, stable, commercial riding, boarding or rodeo arena, stockyards or
feeding pens (commercial or noncommercial), new vehicle sales or rental
including automobiles , motorcycles, boats or trailers with a maximum of six
vehicles for outdoor display, vendor transient, veterinary clinic with outdoor
kennels, retaining historic overlays. The above regulations will apply within the
Stockyards Planned Development/MU-2 District: One-story, 18 foot minimum
height; site plan required. All variances and modifications to this PD/MU-2
district shall be heard by the Zoning Commission and City Council to: Site plan
for PD-1017 for a permanent stage. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
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Mr. Concho Minick, 3667 Monticello, appeared before Council in support of Site Plan SP-15-
002 and gave and provided a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Site Plan SP-15-002 be continued to the April 21, 2015, Council meeting The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
3. ZC-15-027 - (CD 9) - FW Bluff land, L. P., Generally bounded by and including
McLemore, Oakhurst Scenic, Dalford, and 2300 blocks Bird, Lillian, Dell, and
Embrey Streets, from: "A-5" One-Family and "B" Two-Family to: "PD/UR"
Planned Development for Urban Residential with development standards, site
plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-027:
Mr. Pretlow Riddick, 3007 Race Street
Ms. Belinda Norris, 2405 Bird Street
Ms. Janice Michel, 2115 Primrose Avenue
Ms. Debby Stein, 2907 Race Street
Mr. Carlos Real, 601 Blandin Street
Mr. Robert Shelton, 1000 Brae Court, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-15-027.
Ms. Dorothy Stephens, 1208 Kelpie Court, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning
Docket ZC-15-027 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-027:
Mr. George Felan, 3313 Hedrick Street
Mr. Aaron Latchaw, 2105 Morning Glory Avenue
Ms. Flora Brewer, 6708 Ashbrook Drive
Mr. Erik Williams, 3101 Race Street
Mr. Donald Campbell, 3025 Race Street
Mr. Gary Norman, 2814 Race Street
Mr. Wayne Cabansag, 400 Oakhurst Scenic Drive
Mr. Jarrett Michek, 2115 Primrose Avenue
Mr. Garland Horn, 617 North Retta
Mr. Mark Reimer 1713 Robinwood Drive
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The following individual completed comment cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-027:
Ms. Wendy Roach, 1240 Kelpie Court
Ms. Juda York, 728 Karnes
Mr. Shawn Fritts, 724 Karnes Street
Ms. Judy Fritts, 813 Fairview
Ms. Connie Clack, 1012 Brae Court
Mr. Dewey Way, 2312 Lillian Street
Ms. Sharon Kutilek, 1413 Bluebonnet Drive
Mr. Robert Brown, 2221 Goldenrod Avenue
Ms. Linda Plemons, 2021 Daisy Lane
Dr. Glenn Calabrese, 1800 Wisteria Court
Ms. Linda Elliott, 3766 Carnation Avenue
Ms. Elizabeth Willis, 2300 Primrose Avenue
Ms. Lynn Sonsel, 2124 Lotus Avenue
Mr. Doyle Willis, Jr. 2300 Primrose Avenue
Mr. Henry Willis, 2300 Primrose Avenue
Mr. Easton Willis, 2300 Primrose Avenue
Mr. Frank Ramirez, 2805 Primrose Avenue
Ms. Sarah Kothmann, 2213 Goldenrod Avenue
Mr. Paul Roach, 1240 Kelpie Court
Ms. Kendahl Brown-Drendall, 1100 Scotts Way
Ms. Patty Branford, 2201 Westbrook Avenue
Ms. Pam Maurice, 2100 Cardinal Lane (Oakhurst)
Mr. John Drendall, 1100 Scotts Way
Mr. Ronnie Stephens, 1208 Kelpie Court
Ms. Gloria Cardona, 1116 Scotts Way
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-027 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above-listed cases,
Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino that the hearing be
closed and Ordinance No. 21729-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
XVII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to
District Court 348, #348272614-14 and U.S. District Court October 2014 and was recognized by
Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
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XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:54 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 21" day of April, 2015.
Attest: roved:
Mary J. s Betsy e
City Secret Mayor