HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/05/12-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 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 (left at 7:55 p.m.)
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 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Marcus Brecheen, Gateway Church, North
The invocation was provided by Pastor Marcus, Brecheen, Gateway Church,North.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 5, 2015
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of May 5, 2015, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communications G-18470, G-18472, C-
27289 and C-27292 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18469 - Authorize Additional Compensation in the Amount of$91,890.00
to be Paid to Deloitte and Touche,LLP, for the Fiscal Year 2014 Single Audit and
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an additional $91,890.00
for independent auditing services by Deloitte and Touche, LLP, for Fiscal Year 2014 Single
Audit, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Budget Report Audit making the total
estimated cost for the Fiscal Year 2014 Audit$1,292,690.00 pursuant to City Secretary Contract
No. 45954 including the audit finding and audit charge; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21741-05-2015 transferring appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $91,890.00,
from Non-Departmental to the Financial Management Services budget, for the purpose of
funding additional compensation to Deloitte and Touche for independent audit services.
3. M&C G-18471 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Jon William Herrick d/b/a Epic Limousine &
Transportation to Operate One Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and
Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Jon William Herrick d/b/a Epic Limousine &
Transportation has provided all information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth (1986) as amended; Jon William Herrick d/b/a Epic Limousine &
Transportation is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City;
Jon William Herrick d/b/a Epic Limousine & Transportation 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 Jon William Herrick d/b/a Epic Limousine &
Transportation to operate one limousine on City streets for a one-year period subject to and
conditioned on Jon William Herrick d/b/a Epic Limousine & Transportation 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-27288 - Authorize Payment to Tarrant County Elections Administration
for the Balance Due in the Amount of$131,313.32 for the Special Election Held on
November 4, 2014 for the Purpose of Approving and Implementing Resolution
No. 4327-07-2014 Designating a Multipurpose Arena at the Intersection of Harley
Avenue and Gendy Street and Adjacent Support Facilities as a Venue Project and
Designating Methods of Financing for the Venue Project (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a payment to the Tarrant
County Elections Administration of the balance due in the amount of$131,313.32 for the Special
Election held on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of approving and implementing Resolution
No. 4327-07-2014 designating a multipurpose arena at the intersection of Harley Avenue and
Gendy Street and adjacent support facilities as a venue project and designating methods of
financing for the venue project.
(Mayor Pro tem Espino left his place at the dais.)
3. M&C C-27290 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 46002 with Sedalco, Inc., in the Amount of $330,181.00 to Change
the Concrete Stem Walls, Grade Beams and Metal Panels for the Tower
Drive/Cattle Barn 2 Renovations at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Increasing
the Contract Amount to $12,131,147.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 46002 with Sedalco, Inc., in the amount of
$330,181.00 to change the concrete stem walls, grade beams and metal panels for the Tower
Drive/Cattle Barn 2 Renovations at the Will Rogers Memorial Center increasing the contract
amount to $12,131,147.00.
4. M&C C-27291 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with C. Green
Scaping, LP, in the Amount of $418,267.20 for the Construction of Park
Renovations at Oakmont Linear Park South, Hallmark Park and Jefferson Davis
Park and Provide for Staff Costs and Contingencies for a Total Project Cost of
$610,464.81 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 6, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Construction Contract with C. Green Scaping, LP, in the amount of $418,267.20 for the
construction of the park renovations at Oakmont Linear Park South, Hallmark Park and Jefferson
Davis Park, authorize the water of certain related development fees, and provide for staff costs
and contingencies for a total project cost of$610,464.81.
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(Mayor Pro tem Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1956 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damalles and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Removed from Consent AF-enda
2. M&C G-18470 - Approve Temporary Street Closures for Segments of Country
Club Circle, Mockinl4bird Lane, Mockiny_bird Court, Cantey Street, Rogers
Avenue, Colonial Parkway, Simondale Drive, Park Hill Drive, Boyd Drive,
Stadium Drive, Highview Terrace, Manchester Street and Walsh Court from May
8 2015 Through May 25, 2015 to Accommodate the Crowne Plaza Invitational at
Colonial Golf Tournament (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the request of Colonial
Country Club to temporarily close the following streets during the Crowne Plaza International at
Colonial Golf Tournament May 18, 2015,through May 25, 2015:
0 3600 and 3700 blocks of Country Club Circle;
• 3700, 3800 and 3900 blocks of Mockingbird Lane including Mockingbird Court;
• 3600 and 3700 blocks of Cantey Street between Highview Terrace West to the Texas
Christian University parking lot;
0 2000 block of Rogers Avenue from Riverfront Drive to Colonial Parkway;
• 2100 through 2700 blocks of Colonial Parkway;
• 2600 through 2801 blocks of Simondale Drive;
• 3300 through 3600 blocks of Park Hill Drive from Colonial Parkway to Stadium Drive;
2400 block of Boyd Drive from Park Hill to Stadium Drive;
• 2300 through 2400 blocks of Stadium Drive (cul-de-sac);
• 2500 through 2600 blocks of Highview Terrace from Park Hill Drive to Cantey Street;
• 3500 through 3600 blocks of Manchester Street from Highview Terrace to Walsh Court;
and
• 2500 block of Walsh Court
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane and 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council
undecided relative to Mayor and Council Communication G-18470.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18470 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. M&C G-18472 - Adopt Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan
Citizen Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Progress Report on the Collection and
Expenditure of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt the Water and Wastewater
Capital Improvements Plan Citizen Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Progress Report on the
collection and expenditure of Water and Wastewater impact fees.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane and 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council
undecided relative to Mayor and Council Communication G-18472.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18472 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Award of Contract- Removed from Consent Agenda
2. M&C C-27289 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Morgan & Morgan,
LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $125,000.00 for Professional Services for the
City's Workers' Compensation and Risk Management Programs for a Period of
Un to Six Months (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Morgan & Morgan, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for
professional services for the City's Workers' Compensation and Risk Management programs for
a period of up to six months.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane and 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council
undecided relative to Mayor and Council Communication C-27289.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27289 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
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5. M&C C-27292 - Ratify Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for Unexpended Funds from the 2013 U.S.
Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program in the Amount of
$193,845.00, Ratify Execution of the Related Contract and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the acceptance of a grant from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the unexpended grant funds from
the 2013 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of
$193,845.00; ratify the execution of a related contract with the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$193,845.00, subject to receipt of a grant
from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the same purpose as reflected
above.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane and 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council
undecided relative to Mayor and Council Communication C-27292.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27292 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21742-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
L Special Recognition of Jon Scott McGraw for Exceptional Service as
Neighborhood Police Officer in Council District 8
Council Member Allen Gray presented a special recognition to Officer Jon Scott McGraw for
exceptional service as Neighborhood Police Officer for Council District 8.
2. Presentation of Proclamation of Fort Worth Vaqueros Day
Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members Shingleton and Allen-Gray presented a
proclamation of Fort Worth Vaqueros Day to Michael Hitchcock, Team Owner.
3. Presentation of Proclamation of National Safe Boating Week
Council Member Shingleton presented a proclamation of National Safe Boating Week to Lt./C
Ann Sudderth, Executive Officer for The Fort Worth Sail and Power Squadron.
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City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication C-27294 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
F. Award of Contract
2. M&C C-27294 - Authorize Execution of a License Agreement with The Van
Zandt Cottage Friends, Inc., to Restore the Van Zandt Cottage, Approve
Development Fee Waivers and Authorize Acceptance of a Gift Deed Conveying to
the City of Fort Worth All Interest in the Improvements to the The Van Zandt
Cottage (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a License Agreement with
The Van Zandt Cottage Friends, Inc., to restore the Van Zandt Cottage; approve the waiver of all
development fees associated with the project in the approximate amount of$2,000.00; find that
the waiver of such fees serves to carry out the public purpose of improving City property with
privately-donated funds and that adequate controls are in place through the License Agreement
to carry out such public purpose; and authorize the acceptance of a gift deed conveying to the
City of Fort Worth all interest in any real property improvements, fixtures and equipment at the
Van Zandt Cottage.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27294 be approved with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Council Member Zadeh presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ted Gupton, President of
Friends of the Van Zandt Cottage, Inc.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
L Upcoming and Reccnt Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members 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.
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XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Amending the City Council Rules of Procedure to Provide for
Attendance at City Council Meetings by Videoconference Call
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the City Council Rules
of Procedure to provide for attendance at City Council meetings by video conference call.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane and 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council
undecided relative to the resolution.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
the Resolution be continued to the May 19, 2015, Council meeting. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Resolution Nos. 2 through 10 would be considered under one
motion.
2. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Downtown TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Downtown TIF), effective January 1, 2015, with terms
expiring as reflected.
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3. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Southside TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and
appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Southside TIF), effective January 1, 2015, with terms
expiring as reflected.
4. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Six, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowled2in2 the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Riverfront TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Six, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; acknowledging the appointment of other current members of the Board and appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (Riverfront TIF), effective January 1, 2015, with terms expiring as
reflected.
5. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (North Tarrant Parkway TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; acknowledging the appointment of other current members of the Board and appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (North Tarrant Parkway TIF), effective January 1, 2015, with terms
expiring as reflected.
6. A Resolution Appointin14 Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Nine, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Acknowledsini4 the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Trinity River Vision TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Nine, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; acknowledging the appointment of other current members of the Board and appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (Trinity River Vision TIF), effective January 1, 2015, with terms
expiring as reflected.
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7. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
AcknowledtinjZ the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Lone Star TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; acknowledging the appointment of other current members of the Board and appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (Lone Star TIF), effective January 1, 2015, with terms expiring as
reflected.
8. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
AcknowledOn the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Woodhaven TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; acknowledging the appointment of other current members of the Board and appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (Woodhaven TIF), effective January 1, 2015, with terms expiring as
reflected.
9. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointiniz a Chairperson for the Board (Trinity Lakes TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; acknowledging the appointment of other current members of the Board and appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (Trinity Lakes TIF), effective January 1, 2015, with terms expiring as
reflected.
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10. A Resolution Appointin , Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Stockyards/Northside TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of Fort Worth,
Texas; acknowledging the appointment of other current members of the Board and appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (Stockyards/Northside TIF), effective January 1, 2015, with terms
expiring as reflected.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution Nos. 4444-05-2015, 4445-05-2015, 4446-05-2015, 4447-05-2015,
4448-05-2015, 4449-05-2015, 4450-05-2015, 4451-05-2015, and 4452-05-2015 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18473 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 15733 Regarding the
City of Fort Worth's Participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program
Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas
Government Code (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 15733,
ordaining the City of Fort Worth's continued participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program
pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2503, Texas Government Code, by providing
additional potential incentives for the investment of private resources in productive business
enterprises located in severely distressed areas of the City; designating a liaison for
communication with interested parties; and to update the list of potential local incentives that
may be provided to a project on a case-by-case basis.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic & Business Development Manager, Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-
18473 be approved and Ordinance No. 21743-05-2015 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C G-18474 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Segment of 7th Avenue from
West Terrell Avenue to Cooper Street for Construction Activities at Cook
Children's Hospital, Infrastructure UplZrades and Reconstruction of 7th Avenue
Bey,innine May 13 2015 Through Au ust 3 2015 COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the temporary closure of a segment of 7th
Avenue from West Terrell Avenue to Cooper Street for construction activities at Cook
Children's Hospital, infrastructure upgrades and reconstruction of 7th Avenue beginning May
13, 2015, through August 3, 2015.
Mr. Jeff Taylor, 550 Bailey Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18474 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Council Member Jordan advised that he filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this issue.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18474 be approved. The
motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Jordan.
3. M&C G-18475 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Gift from the Community
Foundation of North Texas in the Amount of $100,000.00 to Fund the Purchase
and Construction of Outdoor Doe Runs and Play/Exercise Areas at the Chuck
Silcox Animal Shelter for Fiscal Year 2015 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a monetary gift from the
Community Foundation of North Texas in the amount of$100,000.00 for the purpose of funding
the purchase and construction of outdoor dog runs and play/exercise areas at the Chuck Silcox
Animal Care and Control Center in Fiscal Year 2015; and adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of
$100,000.00, subject to receipt of a donation from Community Foundation of North Texas, for
the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18475 be approved with appreciation and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21744-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. M&C G-18476 - Authorize Submission of the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year
2016 Funding Application to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of
Directors in the Amount of$69,764,041.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the submission of the City of Fort Worth's
Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Application to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of
Directors in the amount of$69,764,041.00.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane and 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council
undecided relative to Mayor and Council Communication G-18476.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18476 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27293 - Authorize Infrastructure Construction A14reement with D.R.
Horton, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,900,000.00 to Extend Double Eagle
Boulevard from FM 156 to Fire Ridge Drive and Provide for Staff Costs and
Other Construction Costs for an Overall Project Amount of $3,109,930.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of $3,109,930.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of construction of Double Eagle Parkway from FM 156 to Fire
Ridge Drive; authorize a transfer in the amount of$3,109,930.00 from the Airport Grants Fund
to the Grant Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grant Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $3,109,930.00,
from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of an
Infrastructure Construction Agreement with D.R. Horton, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$2,900,000.00 to extend Double Eagle Boulevard from FM 156 to Fire Ridge Drive and
authorize a waiver of the Developer's financial guarantee requirement and provide for staff costs
and other construction costs for an overall project amount of$3,109,930.00.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27293 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21745-05-2015 and 21746-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XV. PUBLIC HEARING
Public HearinLy 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 conduct 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.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Aaron Bovos, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Management Services Department,
appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
Mr. Barney Holland, 1301 Throckmorton, completed a speaker card in support of the proposed
amendments to the Trust Agreement and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in
the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
(Council Member Scarth left his place at the dais and exited the meeting.)
XVI. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of May 5, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-15-035:
1. ZC-15-035 - (CD 9) - 3400 Hulen Partnership et, at., 4609-4617 Diaz Avenue,
4604-4616 and 4617-4621 Houghton Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family, "C"
Medium Density Multifamily, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted and
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in
"E" Neighborhood Commercial; site plan included (Recommended for Approval
as Amended by the Zoning Commission with waivers to projected setback,
northside only, and signage along Houghton and Diaz, no parking along western
boundary, relocate dumpster off property line) (Continued from a Previous
Meeting)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-035:
Ms. Melissa Huffinan, 207 La Jolla Cove, Westworth Village, Texas
Ms. Kim Martin, 2450 Oak Hill Circle #1611
Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Washington Terrace (provided handouts)
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Mr. JD Dudley, 1120 North Industrial Boulevard, Euless, Texas (provided handouts)
Mr. Jason Acord, 1120 North Industrial Boulevard, Euless, Texas (provided handouts)
Mr. Greg Jackson, 4617 Houghton Avenue (provided handouts)
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-035:
Mr. Ruben Jimenez, Jr., 4636 Bonnell Avenue
Mr. Michael Dimitri, 4105 Eldridge Street (provided handouts)
Mr. Jonathan Johnson, 4109 Micki Lynn Avenue
Mr. John Barnes, 4729 Kilpatrick Avenue
Mr. Scott Foster, 3908 Kenley Street
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-035:
Mr. Glenn Garoon, 3742 Shelby Drive
Mr. Jordan Jackson, 4617 Houghton Avenue
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-035 be denied. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above-listed case,
Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that the
hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to new
business, trash, traffic and homeless camp and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to
congratulating all the Council members that were re-elected.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane and 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council relative
to YMCA/United Way bus routes, citizen access to services and Workforce Solutions.
XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
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XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:33 p.m., in
memory of Mr. Robert Leighton 'Bob" Nichols of Freese and Nichols, who passed away on
Friday, May 8, 2015.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 19`h day of May, 2015.
r A st: Approved:
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/Ronald P. Gonzales Bets rice
Assistant City Secretary Ma r