HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 11085ORDINANCE NO (1~~
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $66,667 00
TO THE GENERAL FUND AND DECREASING
THE UNRESTRICTED, UNDESIGNATED
FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A CONTRACT
WITH DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH, INC TO
DEVELOP A STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN FOR
DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH, PROVIDING FOR
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH,
PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City
departments for the Fiscal Year 1991-92 and in the Budget of the City
Manager, there shall also be increased appropriations in the General
Fund in the amount of $66,667 00, thereby decreasing the
unrestricted, undesignated Fund Balance by the same amount for the
purpose of funding a contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc to
develop a Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Fort Worth
SECTION 2
Should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be
declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in
no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of
this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain
in full force and effect.
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SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 10892 and
all other ordinances and appropriations amending the same except in
those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct
conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which
instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and
appropriations are hereby expressly repealed
SECTION 4
The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth is hereby directed to
engross and enroll this ordinance by copying the caption and effective
date into the minutes of the City Council and by filing this ordinance
in the ordinance records of the City of Fort Worth.
SECTION 5
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect. from
and after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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NoY'ER AOrJINISTRD r ,p savor and Cou~-,cil Communicati~~n
04/28/92 **C-13343 02DOWN 1 of 2
SUBJECT CONTRACT WITH DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH INC., FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC
_ ACTION PLAN AND ADOPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriations ordinance appropriating $66.,667.00
to the General Fund and reducing the unreserved, undesignated, General Fund
balance by the same amount, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $66,667.00 for consulting services for the development
of a Strategic Action Plan for the downtown area of Fort Worth.
DISCUSSION:
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., has submitted a proposal that seeks to implement the ideas
stemming from the recent meetings between City officials and downtown business and
professional leaders. This group discussed the necessity of updating the City's 1982
Central Business District (CBD) Plan, concerning development of the downtown area. The
majority of projects recommended in the CBD plan have been built, are under
construction, or are being designed currently.
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., using its own staff and outside consultants, proposes to
evaluate and recommend strategies for continued development and revitalization of the
downtown area. Among the items to be studied will be changes in communication and
transportation technologies, international market forces, revenue bases, investment
opportunities and political power bases that have affected the way the downtown area
functions. The plan will address the need for a balance in the consideration of
economic, social and political issues.
The plan will also address the new challenges and opportunities for the downtown area,
ranging from the development of a strong public policy about public and private
investment in downtown to developing strategies for continued upgrade of infrastructure
and downtown services. It will also deal with new projects that will significantly
impact the future of downtown. The realignment of the I-30 corridor to the south of
the T & P railroad tracks, the realignment of the Southwest Freeway west and north of
the core area of downtown and the proposed Intermodal Transportation Center which could
include RAILTRAN, AMTRAK and High Speed Rail linkage will shape the future of the
downtown area.
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., will involve interested groups and indivi
development process.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE AND BUDGET:
The plan will be developed during a 15-month period. A total of
for all costs, one-third of which is provided by this contract.
share is projected at approximately one-third of this amount,
Transportation Authority, and federal grants.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council C'~n~~munication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG . NAME ~ PAGE
04/28/92 **C-13343 O2DOWN 2 of 2
SUBJECT CONTRACT WITH DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH INC., FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC
ACTION PLAN AND ADOPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
PROPOSED EXPENSES:
Prime Contractor Fees and Expenses:
Professional Services $102,000
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Other Outside Consulting Services:
Process Facilitator (up to) $ 7,500
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DFWI Direct Expenses:
Operational Costs $ 25,000
(Rent, Postage, Meeting Expenses,
Printing, Travel Expenses, Misc.)
Temporary Staff 20,500
Subtotal 45,500
TOTAL $200,000
REVENUES:
Private Sector:
DFWI Contribution $ 66,667
Public Sector:
City Contribution $ 66,667
Transportation Authority
TOTAL 66 666
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that after approval of recommendation number
one the funds required for this expenditure will be available in the General Fund.
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