HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/05/19-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 19, 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
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
Ronald P. Gonzales, Assistant 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 19, 2015, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
H. INVOCATION - Dr. Donald Hogg, Westminster Presbyterian Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. Donald Hogg, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 12,
2015
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of May 12, 2015, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member
Bivens absent.
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V. CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL RETURNS BY CITY SECRETARY
Assistant City Secretary Ronald Gonzales advised Council that they had been provided with the
certifications and tabulations of the official elections returns from Tarrant County for the General
Election held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, for the purpose of electing five (5) City Council
Members for their respective single member districts of 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas. He stated that the certified returns for such election reported were as follows:
Member of City Council District 2 — Assistant City Secretary Gonzales advised that these
numbers reflected the official tabulation results from the Tarrant County recount supervisor of
the manual recount for District 2 that was completed earlier today.
Salvador"Sal" Espino 1,170
Steve Thornton 1,144
Member of City Council District 4
Danny Scarth 1,520
Cary Moon 2,266
Member of City Council District 5
Bob Willoughby 389
Gyna Machelle Bivens 2,402
Member of City Council District 7
Andy Gallagher 608
Dennis Shingleton 2,342
Member of City Council District 8
Kelly Allen Gray 1,971
Sharon Mason-Ford 559
He added that as a result of the tabulations the following persons were declared elected to the
City Council:
District 2 Salvador"Sal"Espino
District 4 Cary Moon
District 5 Gyna Machelle Bivens
District 7 Dennis Shingleton
District 8 Kelly Allen Gray
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Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, acknowledging the receipt of the Certification of Official Election
Returns and directed that they be filed of record in the City's Election. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
VL A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 9, 2015, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution canvassing the returns and
declaring the results of the General Election held on May 9, 2015, for the purpose of electing
Council Members for the City of Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Resolution No. 4453-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
VII. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION
Mayor Price presented Certificates of Election to Mayor Pro tem Salvador "Sal" Espino, District
2; Council Member W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3; Council Member Jungus Jordan,
District 6; Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7; Council Member Kelly Allen Gray,
District 8; and Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9.
Mayor Pro tem Espino presented a Certificate of Election to Mayor Price.
VIII. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
IX. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
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A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18477 - Authorize Payment of Additional Premium for Excess Workers'
Compensation Insurance Policy for Calendar Year 2014 to Safety National
Casualty Corporation Through McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., in the
Amount of$59,679.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the payment of an
additional premium for the purchase of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy for
Calendar Year 2014 from Safety National Casualty Corporation through McGriff, Seibels &
Williams of Texas, Inc., in the amount of$59,979.00.
2. M&C G-18478 - Adopt Resolution Nominating the Columbia Plaza Medical
Center of Fort Worth Subsidiary, L.P., Medical Facility Located at 900 Eighth
Avenue as an Enterprise Proiect, Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act,
Chapter 2303, of the Texas Government Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4454-05-2015
nominating Columbia Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth Subsidiary, L.P., medical facility
located at 900 Eighth Avenue as an Enterprise Project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone
Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code.
3. M&C G-18479 - Adopt Resolution Stating the City of Fort Worth Elects to
Remain Eligible to Participate in Tax Abatement Authorized by Chapter 312 of
the Texas Tax Code and Establish a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax
Abatement Policy (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4455-05-2015
stating that the City of Fort Worth elects to remain eligible to participate in property tax
abatement, pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act as authorized
by Chapter 312 of the Texas Property Tax Code, for areas located in Neighborhood
Empowerment Zones (NEZ); and establishing a NEZ Tax Abatement Policy Statement including
guidelines and criteria governing subsequent property tax abatement agreements for properties
located in a NEZ, in the City of Fort Worth.
4. M&C G-18480 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Segment of Stayton Street
from West 7th Street to West 5th Street and Harrold Street from West 7th Street
to Dakota Street Beginning January 7, 2015 Through January 7, 2016 to Allow for
the Developer's Contractor to Reconstruct Water, Sanitary Sewer and
Stormwater Lines and Perform Paving Improvements for the Trinity Left Bank
Development (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary closure of a
segment of Stayton Street from West 7th Street to West 5th Street and Harrold Street from West
7th Street to Dakota Street beginning January 7, 2015, through January 7, 2016, to allow for the
developer's contractor to reconstruct water, sanitary sewer and stormwater lines, and perform
paving improvements for the Trinity Left Bank Development.
5. M&C G-18481 - Authorize Payments to The Active Network in the Amount of
$6,000.00 and to the Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Snorts Advisory
Council, Inc., in the Amount of $26,500.00 for Revenue Share Commitments
Generated from Sponsorship Fees from Coca-Cola BottlinLy Company and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21747-05-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General
Fund in the amount of $32,500.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding revenue
share commitments from revenues generated from sponsorship fees from Coca-Cola Bottling
Company; authorize a payment to The Active Network in the amount of $6,000.00; and
authorize a payment to Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Sports Advisory Council,
Inc., in the amount of$26,500.00.
6. M&C G-18482 - Authorize Acceptance of Payments from the State of Texas Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Account in the Amount of
$1,479.71 for the Fire Department Investigations Division and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of payment
from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education account in the
amount of $1,479.71; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21748-05-2015 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $1,479.71,
subject to receipt of a donation from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education account for the purpose of funding related to the continuing education or necessary
training of persons licensed as commissioned peace officers under Chapter 1701, Occupations
Code.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11753 - Authorize Non- Exclusive Purchase Agreement with Rolling
Frito-Lay Sales, LP and The Paper Plate, Incorporated d/b/a The Paper Plate,
Inc., in the Amount Up to $950,000.00 for the First Year from Grant Funds for
the Parks and Community Services Department Summer Food Service Program
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Non-Exclusive Purchase
Agreement with Rolling Frito-Lay Sales, LP, and The Paper Plate, Incorporated d/b/a The Paper
Plate, Inc., in the amount up to $950,000.00 for the first year from Grant Funds to provide lunch
and snack meals for the Parks and Community Services Department Summer Food Service
Program.
2. M&C P-11754 - Authorize Rejection of Bid Received for Street Sween Program
for the Transportation and Public Works Department and Authorize Re-
Advertisement (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize rejection of bid received
for Street Sweep Program for the Transportation and Public Works Department and authorize re-
advertisement.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15776 - Authorize Acquisition of Approximately 1.6 Acres of Land
Located at 3851 E. Lancaster Avenue from Meadowbrook United Methodist
Church for the Development and Construction of a New Library in the Amount of
$185,000.00 Plus $20,000.00 for Closing Costs and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21749-05-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of$64,414.31, from available funds, for the purpose of acquiring land for the
development and construction of a new library; authorize the acquisition of approximately 1.6
acres of land located at 3851 East Lancaster Avenue from Meadowbrook United Methodist
Church in the amount of$185,000.00 plus $20,000.00 for closing costs, for the same purpose as
reflected above; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments.
Ms. Mary Alice Stevens, 3018 Springdale Road, completed an undecided comment card relative
to Mayor and Council Communication L-15776.
2. M&C L-15777 - Consent to Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Property by Castleberry
Independent School District Located at 4316 Poinsetta Drive to Valentin and
Enereida Miranda for a Total Sales Price of $25,000.00, in Accordance with
Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consent to the sale of a tax-
foreclosed property by Castleberry Independent School District described as Lot 7B, Block 9,
Brookside Annex, located at 4316 Poinsetta Drive to Valentin and Enereida Miranda for a total
sales price of $25,000.00, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code; and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate instruments conveying the
property to complete the sale.
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27295 - Authorize Expenditure of an Additional $310,000.00 of HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds to Tarrant County Housing
Partnership, Inc., for the Hardy Street Single-family Infill Development in the
Diamond-Hill-Jarvis Neighborhood for a Total Contract Amount of$1,610,000.00
and Authorize Execution of Contracts (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his
designee 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 (HUD); authorize expenditure of an additional $310,000.00 in HOME Investment
Partnerships Program grant funds to Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., for a total
contract amount of$1,610,000.00 for the development of additional single-family houses as part
of the Hardy Street Single-family Infill Development located in the Diamond Hill-Jarvis
neighborhood; authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts with the Tarrant
County Housing Partnership, Inc., for a five-year term for the construction of single-family
houses in the project; authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend or renew the
contracts for one year if Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., requests an extension and
such extension is necessary for completion of the project; and authorize the City Manager or his
designee to amend the contracts 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.
2. M&C C-27296 - Authorize Acceptance of an Additional Award in the Amount of
$169,987.67 in Fiscal Year 2013 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds from
the Texas Department of Public Safety, Authorize Execution of Related
Documents and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of an extra
award in the amount of$169,987.67 in Fiscal Year 2013 Homeland Security Grant Funds from
the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety consisting of Urban Area Security
Initiative Grant, Catalog Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.067 in the amount of $96,722.00
and Urban Area Security Initiative Grant - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities,
CFDA No. 97.067 in the amount of$73,265.67; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21750-
05-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$169,987.67, subject to receipt of grant funds from Texas Department of Public Safety, for the
purpose of purchasing hazardous/explosive device remediation supplies and equipment for the
Fire Department; personal protective equipment for the Police Department; security equipment
for the Water Department; and upgraded computer equipment in the Emergency Operations
Center.
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3. M&C C-27297 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with EAS Contracting, L.P.,
in an Amount Up to $386,900.00 for the Construction of Airfield Sign Upgrades at
Fort Worth Alliance Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with EAS Contracting, L.P., in an amount up to $386,900.00 for the construction of airfield sign
upgrades at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
4. M&C C-27298 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Freese &
Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $144,066.00 for Deerfield Addition Water Main
Improvements on Wall Price Keller Road, Provide for Additional Staff Proiect
Costs for a Proiect Total in the Amount of $175,066.00 and Adopt Resolution
Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future
Debt Issuance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $144,066.00 for the
Deerfield Addition Water Main Improvements Project on Wall Price Keller Road; provide for
additional staff project costs for a project total in the amount of $175,066.00; and adopt
Resolution No. 4456-05-2015 expressing its official intent to reimburse expenditures with
proceeds of future debt for the Deerfield Addition Water Main Improvements Project on Wall
Price Keller Road.
5. M&C C-27299 - Authorize Payment to Oracle America, Inc., for Renewal of the
Licensing and Program Support Fees for the PeopleSoft Customer Relationship
Management System and Authorize Execution of Oracle RightNow Subscription
Agreement for the Upgrade to the Oracle Cloud Service for the Water
Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $94,975.32 Annually, Using a
Cooperative Agreement (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment to Oracle
America, Inc., for renewal of the licensing and program support fees for the PeopleSoft
Customer Relationship Management System and authorize the execution of Oracle RightNow
Subscription Agreement for the upgrade to the Oracle Cloud Service for the Water Department
in an amount not to exceed $94,975.32 annually, using Department of Information Resources
Contract No. DIR-TSO-2539.
6. M&C C-27300 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Fort Worth
Independent School District in the Amount Up to $75,000.00 for Operation of the
Fort Worth After School Program at Como Elementary School for the 2015-2016
School Year and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) in the amount up to
$75,000.00 to provide the Fort Worth After School Program at Como Elementary School for the
2015-2016 school year; adopt Interim Appropriation Ordinance No. 21751-05-2015 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $30,000.00, for
interim financing of a grant from the FWISD for the same purpose as reflected above; providing
for a reduction in budgetary authority in the amount of $30,000.00 if grant funds are not
received; and adopt Final Appropriation Ordinance No. 21752-05-2015 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$45,000.00, subject to execution
of a Grant Agreement with the FWISD and subject to receipts of funds, for the same purpose as
reflected above.
7. M&C C-27301 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement and Acceptance of Funds
from Monarch Utilities I, L.P., in an Amount Up to $15,000.00 for Fiscal Year
2015 and Up to $50,000.00 Each Fiscal Year Thereafter for a Water Utility
Assistance Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (NO COUNCIL
DISTRICT)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with Monarch Utilities I, L.P., for administration of a Water Utility Assistance
Program by the Community Action Partners in the Parks and Community Services Department;
authorize the acceptance of Water Utility Assistance Program funds from Monarch Utilities I,
L.P., in an amount up to $15,000.00 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2015 and up to $50,000.00
in future fiscal years; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21753-05-2015 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$15,000.00, subject to
receipt of a grant from Monarch Utilities I, L.P., for the same purpose as reflected above.
XL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1957 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
XII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Recognition of Fort Worth Independent School District Schools
Awarded National Excellence in Urban Education
Council Member Zadeh presented a Certificate of Recognition for National Excellence in Urban
Education to Ms. Blanca Galindo, Principal, Charles Nash Elementary School.
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Council Member Shingleton presented a Certificate of Recognition for National Excellence in
Urban Education to Mr. Todd Koppes, Principal,North Hi Mount Elementary School, and to Ms.
Keri Flores, Principal, W.C. Stripling Middle School.
On behalf of Council Member Bivens, District 5, Council Aide Cynthia Triche presented a
Certificate of Recognition for National Excellence in Urban Education to Mr. Rodney White,
Principal, Young Men's Leadership Academy.
2. Presentation by Fort Worth Sister Cities International Exchange with Vietnam
Mr. Pat Miller, TCU Provost and Sister Cities' Member, announced that he had traveled to
Vietnam in November to explore possible exchange opportunities. He stated that Sister Cities
donated funds to a non-profit organization that was working toward the purchase of a water
buffalo for a village. In recognition of the donation, the water buffalo was named Molly in
honor of Fort Worth. Mr. Miller presented Mayor Price with a replica of the cow bell that hung
around Molly's neck.
3. Presentation of Proclamation of Emergency Medical Service Week
Council Member Zimmerman presented a Proclamation of Emergency Medical Service Week to
Mr. Doug Hooten, Executive Director of MedStar.
4. Presentation of Proclamation of Motorcycle Awareness Month
Council Member Jordan presented a Proclamation for Motorcycle Awareness Month to Mr.
Craig Lambert, President of the Fisherman Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association.
XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members Scarth, Jordan, Shingleton, 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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XIV. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
2. Council Proposal No. 302 - Approve the Use of On-Duty Police Officers for the
150th Juneteenth Celebration Parade
It was recommended the City Council approve the Police Department's participation in the 150th
Juneteenth celebration to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015, by providing on-duty police
officers to manage the parade route at an estimated cost of$9,216.40.
There was no action taken by the City Council on this item.
XV. 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.
XVI. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Amending the City Council Rules of Procedure to Provide for
Attendance at City Council Meetings by Videoconference Call (Continued from
May 12, 2015)
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.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4457-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
2. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of Service Center Relocation,
Incorporated
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Directors
of Service Center Relocation, Incorporated with terms expiring June 30, 2017:
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Name Address
W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman 1000 Throckmorton
Kelly Allen Gray 1000 Throckmorton
Gyna Bivens 1000 Throckmorton
Ann Zadeh 1000 Throckmorton
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4458-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
XVII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18483 - Adopt Twenty-Fifth Supplemental Ordinance Authorizing
Issuance and Sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas Water and Sewer System Revenue
Bonds, Series 2015, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of $39,000,000.00 and
Approving Sale of the Bonds to the Texas Water Development Board (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a twenty-fifth supplemental ordinance
authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas Water and Sewer System Revenue
Bonds, Series 2015, in the aggregate principal amount of$39,000,000.00; approving the sale of
the bonds to the Texas Water Development Board; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18483 be approved and Twenty-Fifth
Supplemental Ordinance No. 21754-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
2. M&C G-18484 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Program
Agreement with Roanoke 35/114 Partners, LP or Affiliates for the Development of
a Multi-Use Project to be Located at the Southwest Corner of Interstate 35 and
Highway 114 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council execute an Economic Development Program
Agreement with Roanoke 35/114 Partners, LP, or Affiliates, related to the development of a
multi-use project to be located at the southwest corner of Interstate 35 and Highway 114
consisting of commercial, office and residential space; and find that the terms and conditions of
the agreement constitute a custom-designed Economic Development Program, as recommended
by the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government
Code.
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Mayor Price advised that she would abstain from voting on this issue, and asked Mayor Pro tem
Espino to temporarily preside for Mayor and Council Communications G-18484 and G-18485.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18484 be approved. The
motion carried 7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Mayor Betsy Price and
Council Member Bivens absent.
3. M&C G-18485 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Program
Agreement with Tan2er Devco, LLC or Affiliates for the Development of an
Outlet Mall to be Located at the Southwest Corner of Interstate 35 and Hi2hway
114 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Economic
Development Program Agreement with Tanger Devco, LLC or affiliates related to the
development of an outlet mall to be located at the southwest corner of Interstate 35 and Highway
114; and find that the terms and conditions of the agreement constitute a custom-designed
Economic Development Program, as recommended by the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and
authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Mayor Price advised that she would abstain from voting on this issue.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18485 be approved. The
motion carried 7 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Mayor Betsy Price and
Council Member Bivens absent.
(Mayor Price resumed presiding at the meeting.)
4. M&C G-18486 - Adopt Ordinance Approving Negotiated Settlement with Atmos
Enersy Corporation d/b/a Atmos Enerff Corporation, Mid-Tex Division,
Resolving the 2014 and 2015 Rate Review Mechanism Filings and OrderinLy
Authorized Gas Rates (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving a negotiated settlement
between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation, d/b/a Atmos
Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division, regarding the company's 2014 and 2015 rate review
mechanism filings; approving a settlement agreement with rate tariffs and proof of revenues;
declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments
consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the settlement tariffs to be
just and reasonable and in the public interest; requiring the company to reimburse Steering
Committee's reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in
accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; and establishing maximum
permitted rates and charges that Atmos may assess customers in the City of Fort Worth effective
June 1, 2015.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18486 be approved and Ordinance No.
21755-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Bivens absent.
5. M&C G-18487 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation to the Fire
Department from the Walmart Foundation in the Amount of $1,000.00 for the
Purchase of Equipment and/or Furnishings for Fort Worth Fire Station 37 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation to
the Fire Department from the Walmart Foundation in the amount of $1,000.00; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $1,000.00, subject to receipt of funds, for the purpose of a purchase of
equipment and/or furnishings for Fort Worth Fire Station 37.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18487 be approved with appreciation
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21756-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
6. M&C G-18488 - Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Designating Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 90, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for Property
Located at the Northeast Corner of Alliance Gateway and Park Vista Boulevard
for Construction of a Data Center Facility (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning the designation
of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 90, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for property located at
the northeast corner of Alliance Gateway and Park Vista Boulevard for construction of a Data
Center Facility; and adopt an ordinance designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as
"Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 90, City of Fort Worth, Texas", pursuant to and in
accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code; providing the effective and expiration dates
for the zone and a mechanism for renewal of the zone; and containing other matters related to the
zone.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic & Business Development Manager, Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
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b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18488 be
approved and Ordinance No. 21757-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays,with Council Member Bivens absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11755 -Authorize Agreement with Deloitte & Touche LLP, in an Amount
Up to $1,394,400.00 for Independent Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2015 in
Conjunction with the Completion and Publication of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize an agreement with Deloitte & Touche LLP,
in an amount up to $1,394,400.00 for independent audit services for Fiscal Year 2015 in
conjunction with the completion and publication of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication P-11755 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27302 - Authorize Reimbursement Agreement with General Electric
Company or a Division or Affiliate Thereof, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$12,000,000.00 for the GE Test Track Project Associated with the GE Locomotive
Facility in the Vicinity of the Intersection of State Highway 114 and FM 156 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a transfer in the amount of$12,000,000.00
from the Aviation Grants Fund to the Grant Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of$12,000,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of design and construction
of the GE Test Track Project associated with the GE Locomotive Facility in the vicinity of the
intersection of State highway 114 and FM 156; and authorize the execution of a Reimbursement
Agreement with General Electric Company or a division or affiliate thereof, in an amount not to
exceed $12,000,000.00 for right-of-way acquisition, design and construction for the GE Test
Track Project associated with the GE Locomotive Facility.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27302 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21758-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
2. M&C C-27303 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Program
Agreement and Tax Abatement Agreement with Winner, LLC for Development
of a Data Center to be Located on Approximately One Hundred Ten Acres of
Vacant Land at the Northeast Corner of Alliance Gateway and Park Vista
Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Economic
Development Program Agreement and a Tax Abatement Agreement with Winner, LLC, related
to the development of a new data center to be located on approximately 110 acres of vacant land
at the northeast corner of Alliance Gateway and Park Vista Boulevard; and find that the terms
and conditions of the Economic Development Program Agreement constitute a custom-designed
Economic Development Program, as recommended by the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and
authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27303 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
3. M&C C-27304 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Economic
Development Program Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 46292, with
Victory Packaging, L.P., to Reduce the Required Real Property Investment Due
to Cost Savings on a New Production Facility at 15101 Grand River Road in the
Centreport Business Park(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the
Economic Development Program Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 46292, with Victory
Packaging, L.P., or an affiliate to reduce real property investment associated with cost savings of
a new production facility located at 15101 Grand River Road in the Centreport Business Park.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27304 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
4. M&C C-27305 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with 2925 Race, LLC, to Redevelop an Existing Building for Use as an Ice Cream
Shop and Manufacturer Located at 2905 Race Street in the Six Points
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with 2925 Race, LLC, to redevelop an existing building for use as an ice
cream shop and manufacturer, located at 2905 Race Street in the Six Points Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic
Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27305 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
5. M&C C-27306 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with 311 Partners LLC, to Redevelop an Existing Commercial Building for Office
Use Located at 311 University Drive in the Trinitv 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 311 Partners, LLC,to redevelop an existing commercial building for
office use located at 311 University Drive 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 Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27306 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
6. M&C C-27307 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with B&B Cockrell, LLC, to Redevelop an Existing Building into a Baseball
Academy on Property Located at 3701 Cockrell Avenue in the Berry/University
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICTD
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with B&B Cockrell, LLC, to redevelop an existing building into a
baseball academy on property located at 3701 Cockrell Avenue 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 Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27307 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
7. M&C C-27308 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Carrie and Garry Clinton for the Construction of a Single-Family Dwelling
at 2104, 2108 and 2114 Langston Street in the Stop Six Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Five-Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with Carrie and Garry Clinton, for the construction of a single-family
dwelling located at 2104, 2108 and 2114 Langston Street in the Stop Six Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic
Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27308 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
8. M&C C-27309 - Authorize Execution of an Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 35646 with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., for the City of Fort
Worth's Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program to Extend the Term, Reduce
Camera Lease Fees and Modify Termination Rights (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an amendment to City
Secretary Contract No. 35646 with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., for the City of Fort Worth's
Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program to extend the term, reduce camera lease fees and
modify termination rights.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27309 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
9. M&C C-27310 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Federal Aviation
Administration in an Amount Not to Exceed $1.627,162.50 for the Remote
Transmitter/Receiver Towers Relocation Project Required as Part of the Runway
Extension Program at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with the
Federal Aviation Administration in an amount not to exceed $1,627,162.50 for the Remote
Transmitter/Receiver Towers Relocation Project, required as part of the Runway Extension
Program at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27310 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Bivens absent.
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XVIII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Paul Kroenung, 5004 Woodmeadow Drive, appeared before Council relative to residential
community speed limits.
Mayor Price directed Mr. Kroenung to meet with Mr. Doug Wiersig, Director, Transportation
and Public Works.
Ms. Monnie Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane, appeared before Council relative to KEEN Fish.
Mr. Randy Johnson, 5109 Libbey Avenue, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to the
Code Compliance Department and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
Ms. Cindy Boling, 4717 Norma Street, appeared before Council relative to the City for support
of HB 593.
XIX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:13 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 2nd day of June 2015.
Attest: 4Mayo
r Mary J.City Secretary