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AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIFTEEN
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
(STOCKYARDS/NORTHSIDE TIF)
This AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT
ZONE NUMBER FIFTEEN, CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS ("Agreement") is entered
into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS (the "City") and TARRANT
COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT (the"College District").
The City and the College District hereby agree that the following statements are true and
correct and constitute the basis upon which the City and the College District have entered into
this Agreement:
A. On December 2, 2014, the City Council of the City ("City Council") adopted City
Ordinance No. 21550-12-2014 designating certain real property located in the north portion of
the City in an area generally bounded by 29th Street to the north,Northside Drive to the south,
Interstate 35 to the east and Clinton Avenue to the west as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number Fifteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas (the "TIF District"). The TIF District is informally
known as the "Stockyards/Northside TIF." Ordinance No. 21550-12-2014 is hereby
incorporated by reference for all purposes and is attached hereto as Exhibit"A."
B. The TIF District lacks adequate infrastructure to sustain viable development,
including but not limited to, water, sewer, drainage, roads and sidewalks. Much of the
infrastructure and site improvements located within the TIF District are in a state of severe
deterioration, impeding development that might otherwise occur in the TIF District. Public
improvements to be supported by the TIF District will result in increased tax revenues and other
public benefits for both the City and the College District.
C. Pursuant to Section 311.013(0 of the Texas Tax Code, the College District is not
required to pay any tax increment into the tax increment fund of the TIF District unless it enters
into an agreement to do so with the City. The College District wishes to enter into such an
agreement with the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, for an in consideration of the conditions set forth herein, the
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the City and the College District do hereby
contract, covenant and agree as follows:
1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS.
The parties hereby agree that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and form the
basis upon which they have entered into this Agreement.
RECEIVED
yL C t County College District Participation Agreement
JUL J oc yards/Northside TIF OFFICIAL RECORD
CIN OF FORS I CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
2. DEFINITIONS.
In addition to any terms defined in the body of this Agreement, the following terms shall
have the definitions ascribed to them as follows:
Act means the Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended and as codified as Chapter 311
of the Texas Tax Code.
Captured Appraised Value in a given year means the total appraised value of all real
property taxable by the College District and located in the TIF District for that year less the Tax
Increment Base.
Project Plan means the project plan for the development and/or redevelopment of the TIF
District, as adopted by the TIF Board and approved by the City Council of the City, attached
hereto as Exhibit"B."
TIF Board means the governing board of directors of the TIF District appointed in
accordance with Section 311.009 of the Act and Section 3 of City Ordinance No. 21550-12-
2014.
TIF District means the certain real properties and boundaries as described in City
Ordinance No. 21550-12-2014, attached hereto as Exhibit"A."
Tax Increment in a given year means the amount of property taxes levied and collected
by the College District for that year on the Captured Appraised Value of real property taxable by
the College District and located in the TIF District.
Tax Increment Base means the total appraised value as of January 1, 2014 of all real
property taxable by the College District and located in the TIF District.
Tax Increment Fund means that fund created by the City pursuant to Section 311.014 of
the Act and Section 6 of City Ordinance No. 21550-12-2014, which will be maintained by the
City, into which all revenues of the TIF District will be deposited, including deposits of Tax
Increment by the City and by other taxing units with the jurisdiction over real property in the TIF
District, including the College District.
TIF Ordinance means City Ordinance No. 21550-12-2014, attached hereto as Exhibit
"A."
3. DEPOSIT OF TAX INCREMENT.
Pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the governing body of the College District,
which resolution is evidenced by the Approved Minutes, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "C" and is hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes, and specifically
subject to Section 4 of this Agreement, the College District hereby agrees to deposit each year
during the term of the TIF District, beginning with the 2015 tax year, fifty percent (50%) of the
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College District's Tax Increment into the Tax Increment Fund up to a maximum cumulative
contribution of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) (the "Maximum College District
Contribution"). Such deposits will be made in accordance with the City's standard
administrative procedures relative to all tax increment reinvestment zones administered by the
City, but only following receipt of a bill from the City that outlines the City's calculation of the
amount of the deposit that is required for that year.
4. LIMITATIONS ON TAX INCREMENT DEPOSITS AND USE OF FUNDS.
This Agreement is based on the following conditions, and the City agrees and acknowledges the
College District's right to enforce the conditions contained herein by injunction or any other
lawful means in the event one or more of such conditions are not satisfied.
4.1 Certain TIF District Proiect Costs Excluded.
All TIF Fund allocations, including but not limited to any management and
administrative cost, must be approved by the TIF Board in accordance with the Project
Plan.
4.2 TIF District Expansion.
As defined, the TIF District shall include real properties located within the boundaries as
described in the TIF Ordinance. If the TIF District is expanded, the Tax Increment
deposited into the Tax Increment Fund by the College District may not be used for any
permissible project costs in any portion of the expanded area of the TIF District unless
approved by the governing body of the College District as an amendment to this
Agreement.
4.3 Tax Exemptions.
Both the City and the College District shall retain the right to grant tax exemptions as
permitted by applicable law to properties located in the TIF District for purposes
including but not limited to 1) historic preservation and restoration and 2) homestead
eligibility. This shall not include any form of tax abatement or grant of tax funds
collected by either the City or the College District without prior approval by the TIF
Board pursuant to Section 311.013(f) of the Texas Tax Code.
5. TERM.
This Agreement shall take effect on the date as of which both parties have executed it and
shall expire upon termination of the TIF District, which currently is the earlier of(i) December
31, 2034 or an earlier termination date designated by ordinance subsequently adopted by the City
Council of the City or (ii) the date on which all project costs of the TIF District, including, but
not limited to, tax increment bonds and interest on those bonds, have been paid or otherwise
satisfied in full, including, but not limited to, tax increment bonds and interest on those bonds,
have been paid or otherwise satisfied in full. In the event of an extension of the Term of the TIF
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District as approved by the City Council, any continued participation by the College District will
be subject to approval by the College District Board of Trustees.
6. TIF FUND ACCOUNTING.
No later than July 1 of each year following execution of this Agreement, the City shall
provide the College District with an annual accounting of the funds deposited to and disbursed
from the Tax Increment Fund, including accrued interest. After all project costs of the TIF
District have been paid or at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, any funds remaining in
the Tax Increment Fund following the final annual accounting by the City shall be paid to those
taxing units participating in the TIF District in proportion to each taxing unit's share of the total
amount of Tax Increment deposited into the Tax Increment Fund.
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTS.
The City and the College District shall each be responsible for the sole negligent acts of
their officers, agents, employees or separate contractors. In the event of joint and concurrent
negligence of both the City and the College District, responsibility, if any, shall be apportioned
comparatively with the laws of the State of Texas, with the understanding that neither party
waives any governmental powers or immunities or any other defenses available to each
individually.
8. NOTICES.
All written notices called for or required by this Agreement shall be addressed o the
following, or such other party or address as either party may subsequently designate in writing,
by certified mail,postage prepaid, or by hand delivery:
City: College District:
City of Fort Worth Tarrant County College District
Attn: City Manager Community&Government Relations Director
1000 Throckmorton P.O. Box 4508
Fort Worth,TX 76102 Fort Worth,TX 76164
with copies to:
the City Attorney and
Housing and Economic Development
Director at the same address
9. NO WAIVER.
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The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of that party's
right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
10. VENUE AND JURISDICTION.
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any
provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant
County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas—Fort Worth
Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
11. NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.
The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the City and
the College District and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any
other person or entity.
12. FORCE MAJEURE.
The parties shall exercise every reasonable effort to meet their respective obligations as
set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay in or omission of
performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but
not limited to, compliance with any governmental law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God, acts
of omission, fires, strikes, lockouts, national disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions,
transportation problems and/or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of either party.
13. INTERPRETATION.
In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly
for or against any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
14. CAPTIONS.
Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
15. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated
herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and the
College District as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or
written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of
this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this Agreement shall not be
amended unless executed in writing by both parties and approved by the City Council in the City
in an open meeting held in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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16. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
considered an original,but all of which shall constitute one instrument.
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EXECUTED as of the later date below:
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OFFICIAL RECORD
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FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT"A"
CITY ORDINANCE NO. 21550-12-2014
Tarrant County College District Participation Agreement
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ORDINANCE NO. 21550-12-2014
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS
GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AS "TAX
INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIFTEEN, CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS"; CREATING A BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE ZONE; PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE
AND TERMINATION DATES FOR THE ZONE; ESTABLISHING
A TAX INCREMENT FUND FOR THE ZONE; AND
CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE ZONE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote the development of land in that
certain contiguous geographic area in the City which is more specifically described in
Exhibit "A" of this Ordinance (the "Zone") through the creation of a new reinvestment
zone as authorized by and in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, codified
at Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code(the"Code");and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared preliminary project and financing plans for
the proposed Zone and provided a copy of those plans to the governing body of each
taxing unit that levies taxes on real property in the Zone, as required by Section
311.003(b)of the Code (the "Preliminary Plans"); and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014 the City Council held a public hearing
regarding the creation of the Zone and its benefits to the City and to property in the Zone
and afforded a reasonable opportunity for(i) all interested persons to speak for or against
the creation of the Zone, its boundaries or the concept of tax increment financing and (ii)
owners of real property in the proposed Zone to protest inclusion of their property in the
Zone, as required by Sections 311.003(c)and(d)of the Code; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City on December 2, 2014, which satisfies the requirement of
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Section 311.003(c) of the Code that publication of the notice occur not later than the
seventh day before the date of the public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS:
Section 1.
FINDINGS.
That after reviewing all information before it regarding the establishment of the
Zone and after conducting a public hearing regarding the creation of the Zone and its
benefits to the City and to property in the Zone and affording a reasonable opportunity
for (i) all interested persons to speak for or against the creation of the Zone, its
boundaries or the concept of tax increment financing and (ii) owners of real property in
the proposed Zone to protest inclusion of their property in the Zone, the City Council
hereby makes the following findings of fact:
1.1. The statements and facts set forth in the recitals of this Ordinance are true and
correct. Therefore, the City has met the notice and procedural requirements
established by the Code for creation of a reinvestment zone under the Code.
1.2. The Zone consists of approximately 925 acres of land and the area within the
Zone is contiguous.
1.3. The Zone lacks adequate infrastructure to sustain viable development, including
but not limited to, water, sewer, drainage, roads and sidewalks. Much of the
infrastructure and site improvements located within the Zone are in a state of
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severe deterioration, impeding development that might otherwise occur in the
Zone.
1.4. Vehicular and pedestrian access to and within the Zone is constrained by factors
that include but are not limited to the presence of several railroads bisecting the
Zone and a lack of above-grade or below-grade railroad crossings capable of
supporting future growth in the Zone.
1.5. Based on the facts set forth in Sections 1.3 and 1.4 hereof, as well as on all other
information provided to and/or known by the City Council with respect to the area
within the Zone and the area in the vicinity of the Zone, the City Council hereby
finds that development of the Zone will not occur solely through private
investment in the foreseeable future.
1.6. Taking all facts into consideration, the area within the Zone substantially impairs
and arrests the sound growth of the City and constitutes an economic liability and
a menace to the public health and safety because of(i) a substantial number of
substandard, deteriorated and deteriorating structures; (ii) the predominance of
inadequate sidewalk and street layouts; (iii) faulty lot layout in relation to size,
adequacy, accessibility and usefulness; (iv) unsanitary and unsafe conditions; (v)
the deterioration of site and other improvements; and (vi) conditions that
endanger life and property by fire or other cause. Therefore, the area within the
Zone meets the criteria for designation of a reinvestment zone and satisfies the
requirements of Section 311.005(a)(1)of the Code.
1.7. No more than thirty percent (30%) or less of the property in the Zone is used
currently for residential purposes,as specified by Section 311.006 of the Code.
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1.8. According to the most recent appraisal roll of the City,the total appraised value of
all taxable real property in the Zone and in existing reinvestment zones in the City
does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total appraised value of taxable
real property in the City and in industrial districts created by the City, if any.
Section 2.
DESIGNATION OF NEW ZONE.
That the City Council hereby designates the Zone described in the boundary
description and depicted in the map, both attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a
part of this Ordinance for all purposes, as a reinvestment zone pursuant to and in
accordance with the Code. This reinvestment zone shall be known as "Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen,City of Fort Worth,Texas."
Section 3.
ZONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
That a board of directors for the Zone ('Board") is hereby created. The Board
shall consist of nine (9) members who shall serve for terms of two (2) years each. Of
these nine (9) members, each taxing unit other than the City that has approved the
payment of all or part of the tax increment produced by the unit into the tax increment
fund for the Zone may, but is not required to, appoint one (1) member to the Board.
After each taxing unit other than the City designates to the City either the name of the
member that the taxing unit wishes to appoint or the fact that the taxing unit wishes to
waive its right to appoint a member, the City Council shall appoint whatever number of
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members are necessary to fill the remaining positions on the Board. Such members may
be members of the City Council.
Section 4.
TERM OF ZONE.
That the Zone shall take effect immediately upon the adoption of this Ordinance
and terminate on the earlier of (i) December 31, 2034 or an earlier termination date
designated by an ordinance adopted after the effective date of this Ordinance or (ii) the
date on which all project costs, tax increment bonds and interest on those bonds have
been paid or otherwise satisfied in full.
Section 5.
DETERMINATION OF TAX INCREMENT BASE.
That the tax increment base for the Zone, as defined by Section 311.012(c) of the
Code, shall be the total appraised value of all real property in the Zone taxable by a
taxing unit as of January 1, 2014,which is the year in which the Zone was designated as a
reinvestment zone.
Section 6.
TAX INCREMENT FUND.
That a tax increment fund for the Zone (the "TIF Fund") is hereby established.
The TIF Fund may be divided into additional accounts and sub-accounts authorized by
resolution or ordinance of the City Council. The TIF Fund shall consist of (i) the
percentage of the tax increment, as defined by Section 311.012(a) of the Code, that each
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taxing unit which levies real property taxes in the Zone, other than the City,has elected to
dedicate to the TIF Fund pursuant to an agreement with the City authorized by Section
311.013(f) of the Code, plus (ii) the City's contribution of fifty percent (50%) of the
City's tax increment, as defined by Section 311.012(a) of the Code, subject to any
binding agreement executed at any time by the City that pledges an amount of legally
available City funds whose calculation is based, in whole or in part, on payment to or
receipt by the City of any portion of such tax increment. The TIF Fund shall be
maintained in an account at the depository bank of the City and shall be secured in the
manner prescribed by law for Texas cities. Revenues in the TIF Fund shall be used
solely in accordance with Section 311.014 of the Code.
Section 7.
TAX INCREMENT AGREEMENTS.
That, pursuant to Sections 311.008 and 311.013 of the Code, the City Manager
and City Attorney are hereby authorized to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the
City,tax increment agreements with taxing units that levy real property taxes in the Zone.
Section 8.
SEVERABILITY.
That if any portion, section or part of a section of this Ordinance is subsequently
declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remaining portions, sections or parts of sections of this Ordinance shall be and remain
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in full force and effect and shall not in any way be impaired or affected by such decision,
opinion or judgment.
Section 9.
IMMEDIATE EFFECT.
That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ATTEST:
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Maleshia B. Farmer 114 J s r, Ci ecretary
Senior Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 2, 2014
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EXHIBIT"A"
DESCRIPTION AND DEPICTION OF THE ZONE
The tracts to be designated as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City
of Fort Worth, Texas for tax increment financing purposes are depicted in the
accompanying map and are more particularly described by the following metes and
bounds:
Legal Description
A tract of land out of the J. Baugh Survey, Abstract No. 115, the J. Thomas Survey,
Abstract No. 1526, the M.E. Jobe Survey, Abstract No. 886, the W.M. Gray Survey,
Abstract No. 635, the M. Roddy Survey, Abstract No. 1370, the S. Gilmore Survey,
Abstract No. 580, the S. Gilmore Survey, Abstract No. 590, the S.K. Smith Survey,
Abstract No. 1417 and the E. Little Survey, Abstract No. 954 and being more particularly
described by metes and bounds as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the east right-of-way line of Clinton Avenue and the
north right-of-way line of Grand Avenue,the most southerly corner of Lot 6A, Block 60,
North Fort Worth Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 388-146, Page 6, Plat
Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly North 40 degrees West,about 3,308.0 feet to the southerly right-
of-way line of N.W. 16Th Street;
Thence: bearing roughly North 50 degrees East with said right-of-way, about 113.0 feet
to its intersection with the south right-of-way line of 20Th Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line, EAST about 287.0 feet to the east right-of-way line
of Houston Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line NORTH, about 2,619.0 feet to its intersection with
the north right-of-way line of 24Th Street, the southwest corner of Lot 56, Block 19,
Exchange Subdivision of Blocks 18 & 19,M.G. Ellis Addition according to plat recorded
in Volume 204,Page 69,Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: with said right-of-way line WEST, about 386.0 feet to its intersection with the
east right-of-way line of Clinton Avenue, the southwest corner of Lot 72, Block 18 of
said Subdivision;
Thence: with said right-of-way line,NORTH about 2,780.0 feet;
Thence: continuing with said right-of-way line, bearing roughly North 15 degrees West,
about 1,289.0 feet to its intersection with the south right-of-way line of 30Th Street, the
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northwest corner of Lot 13, Block 69, M.G. Ellis Addition according to plat recorded in
Volume 63,Page 19, Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: EAST, about 1,495.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of North Commerce
Street;
Thence: bearing roughly North 15 degrees West, about 663.0 feet to its intersection with
the south right-of-way line of 31St Street, the most westerly corner of Block 7, Fort
Worth Stockyards Company Addition, according to plat recorded in Volume 388-A,Page
111,Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: EAST,about 360.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of North Calhoun Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line, bearing roughly North 15 degrees West, about 630.0
feet to the northwest corner of said Block 7 lying on the south line of Block 82R,
Fostepco Heights according to plat recorded in Volume 388-51, Page 43, Plat Records of
Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: EAST, about 321.0 feet to the west right-of-way line of the Burlington Northern
& Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way;
Thence: southeasterly, with said right-of-way line about 1,182.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly North 63 degrees East, about 289.0 feet to a point lying on the
east right-of-way line of the Union Pacific Railroad, the westerly line of Lot 8, Block
100, Fostepco Heights Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 204-A, Page 126,
Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: southeasterly with said right-of-way line, about 482.0 feet to the southwest
comer of Lot 6, Block 100 of said Addition, the northwest comer of Lot 7 of said
Addition;
Thence: with the common line of said Lots roughly EAST, about 112.0 feet to the west
right-of-way line of Terry Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line SOUTH,about 142.0 feet;
Thence: departing said right-of-way line EAST, about 1,961.0 feet to its intersection with
the east right-of-way line of Hays Street;
Thence: bearing roughly NORTH with said right-of-way line about 450.0 feet to its
intersection with the south right-of-way line of 30Th Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line EAST, about 27.0 feet to its intersection with the
west right-of-way line of Burlington Northern& Santa Fe Railroad;
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Thence:northeasterly with said right-of-way line about 1,152.0 feet;
Thence: EAST, about 210.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of said railroad;
Thence: southwesterly with said right-of-way line about 1,525.0 feet to the southwest
corner of Lot 10, Block 101 of said Fostepco Heights Addition;
Thence: departing said railroad right-of-way line bearing northeasterly about 150.0 feet to
the west right-of-way line of Decatur Avenue,the southeast corner of said Lot 10;
Thence: with said Decatur Avenue right-of-way line southeasterly about 975.0 feet;
Thence: departing said right-of-way line bearing roughly EAST, about 1,581.0 feet to the
southeast corner of Lot 14, Block 6, Moody Addition according to plat recorded in
Volume 204,Page 17,Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: with the east line of Block 6 of said Addition bearing SOUTH, about 50.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly EAST, about 225.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of Oscar
Street,the southwest corner of Lot 15,Block 5 of said Moody Addition;
Thence: with the east right-of-way line of said Oscar Street bearing roughly NORTH,
about 306.0 feet to its intersection with the south right-of-way line of Loraine Street,the
northwest corner of Lot 10 of said Block 5;
Thence: with the south right-of-way line of Loraine Street bearing roughly EAST, about
117.0 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 10 lying on the west line of an alley;
Thence: with the west line of said alley bearing roughly SOUTH, about 353.0 feet to the
southeast corner of Lot 16 of said Moody Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly EAST, about 1,387.0 feet to the east line of an alley in Block 1
of said Addition,the northwest corner of Lot 2;
Thence: NORTH, about 50.0 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 3 of said Moody
Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly EAST with the common line of Lot 3 and Lot 4 about 200.0 feet
to the east right-of-way line of Deen Road;
Thence: with said right-of-way line bearing roughly NORTH,about 779.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly North 45 degrees East, about 14.0 feet to the south right-of-way
line of Dewey Street, the northwest corner of Lot 1R1, Block 1, United Service Center
Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 388-140,Page 35,Plat Records of Tarrant
County,Texas;
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Thence: bearing roughly EAST, about 1,160.0 feet to the westerly right-of-way line of
Interstate Highway No. 35 (North Freeway), the northeast corner of Block 14, Karren
Addition Third Filing according to plat recorded in Volume 388-6,Page 60, Plat Records
of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: southwesterly along said right-of-way line about 1,110.0 feet to the northerly
right-of-way line of 28Th Street;
Thence: SOUTH, about 115.0 feet to the south right-of-way line of said 28Th Street, the
northeast corner of Lot 1, Taylor& McBrayer Subdivision according to plat recorded in
Volume 388-F,Page 77, Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: southeasterly about 36.0 feet;
Thence: southeasterly about 55.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of Warfield Street, the
northwest corner of Lot 54, of said Addition;
Thence: with the south right-of-way line of said 28Th Street bearing EAST, about 185.0
feet to the west right-of-way line of said North Freeway;
Thence: southeasterly about 320.0 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Lonestar
Forklift Addition according to plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 12844, Plat Records of
Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH, about 784.0 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 1,Block
1, McCann Addition according to plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 10865, Plat Records
of Tarrant County,Texas,lying on said North Freeway right-of-way line;
Thence: WEST, about 259.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of Cold Springs Road, the
northwest corner of said Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly South 10 degrees West, About 70.0 feet to its intersection with
the east line of a T.E.S.Co. right-of-way per deed recorded in Volume 1520, Page 363,
Deed Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH, about 837.0 feet to the north right-of-way line of Fort
Worth Belt Railroad Co. per deed recorded in Volume 119, Page 407, Deed Records of
Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: southwesterly about 240.0 feet to the southwest corner of that certain tract of
land conveyed to Trinity Industries, Inc. according to deed recorded in Volume 6181,
Page 563, Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas lying on the east right-of-way line of
said Cold Springs Road;
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Thence: bearing roughly North 29 degrees East about 259.0 feet to an angle point of said
right-of-way;
Thence: bearing roughly NORTH, about 174.0 feet to the intersection of the east right-of-
way line of Warfield Avenue and the west right-of-way line of Cold Springs Road;
Thence: bearing roughly NORTH with the east right-of-way line of said Warfield Street
about 840.0 feet to its intersection with the north right-of-way line of Warwick Street, the
southwest corner of Lot 42 of said Taylor&McBrayer Subdivision;
Thence: WEST, about 180.50 feet to the intersection of the east right-of-way line of
Sterling Street,the southwest corner of Lot 13 of said Subdivision;
Thence: with said right-of-way line,NORTH about 600.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly WEST, about 1,551.0 feet along the north right-of-way line of
Salisbury Avenue to the west right-of-way line of Hale Avenue, the southeast corner of
Lot 8, Block 25, Diamond Hill Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 388, Page
21,Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: with the west right-of-way line of Hale Avenue SOUTH, about 300.0 feet to its
intersection with the north right-of-way line of Orion Avenue,the southeast corner of Lot
10, Block 25 of said Addition;
Thence: with said Orion Avenue right-of-way line WEST, about 1,225.0 feet to the
southwest corner of Lot 17, Block 8 of said Diamond Hill Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly South 45 degrees East about 67.0 feet to the south right-of-way
line of said Orion Avenue, the northwest corner of Lot B, Block 9 of said Addition
abutting Trail Drivers Park;
Thence: bearing roughly South 21 degrees West, about 439.0 feet to the southwest corner
of Lot 12 of said Block;
Thence: bearing roughly North 57 degrees West, about 994.0 feet to the southeast corner
of Lot 12,Block 5 of said Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly South 81 degrees West, about 110.0 feet to the northeast corner
of Lot 11,Block 5 of said Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly South 85 degrees West, about 120.0 feet to the east right-of-way
line of Decatur Avenue,the southwest corner of Lot 12,Block 5 of said Addition:
Thence: bearing roughly North 58 degrees West, about 64.0 feet to the west right-of-way
line of Decatur Avenue,the southeast corner of Lot 2A1,Block 2, Fort Worth Stockyards
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Company, according to plat recorded in Volume 388-A, Page 111, Plat Records of
Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: with said Decatur Ave right-of-way line bearing roughly South 6 degrees East,
about 506.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH, about 975.0 feet to the north right-of-way line of Fort
Worth Belt Railroad right-of-way,the southeast corner of Tract 10,Abstract 954 of the E.
Little Survey as conveyed to DFW K & H Real Estate, LLC per deed recorded at
Instrument No. D206009372,Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly North 82 degrees East, about 54.0 feet to the east right-of-way
line of said Decatur Avenue, the southwest corner of Lot 2A, Block 4 of said Diamond
Hill Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly North 72 degrees East, about 134.0 feet to the southwest corner
of Lot 31,Block 3 of said Addition:
Thence:NORTH, about 115.0 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 31;
Thence: bearing roughly North 88 degrees East, about 125.0 feet to the northeast comer
of said Lot lying on the west right-of-way line of Peak Street;
Thence: bearing roughly South 47 degrees East, about 79.0 feet to the southwest corner
of Lot 2, Block 4 of said Diamond Hill Addition lying on the east right-of-way line of
Peak Street and the north right-of-way line of said Fort Worth Belt Railroad;
Thence: northeasterly along said railroad right-of-way line about 3,182.0 feet to a point
lying on the approximate survey line of the E. Little Survey, Abstract No. 954 and the
S.K. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1417 and lying on the southerly line of Lot 12,Block 40
of said Diamond Hill Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH, about 103.0 feet to the south line of said Fort Worth
Belt Railroad right-of-way lying on the north line of Lot 4, Block 1, Gorbett Industrial
Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 388-216, Page 4, Plat Records of Tarrant
County,Texas;
Thence: southeasterly with said right-of-way line about 562.0 feet to the west right-of-
way line of Cold Springs Road, the northeast corner of said Addition;
Thence: southwesterly along said west right-of-way line about 1,541.0 feet to the north
right-of-way line of Northside Drive, the southeast comer of Lot 2, Block 1, Delta
Industrial District according to plat recorded in Volume 388-45,page 68, Plat Records of
Tarrant County, Texas;
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Thence: southwesterly along said right-of-way line curving to the left with a radius of
624.36 feet,an arc length of 431.52 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot;
Thence: bearing roughly North 10 degrees East, about 469.50 feet along the westerly line
of said Delta Industrial District plat to the southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 2, Delta
Industrial District according to plat recorded in Volume 388-168, Page 59, Plat Records
of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly North 76 degrees West, about 1,177.0 feet to the southwest
corner of said Lot and Block;
Thence: bearing roughly North 12 degrees East, about 681.50 feet to the south right-of-
way line of Brennan Avenue,the northwest coiner of said Lot 1,Block 2;
Thence: bearing roughly North 72 degrees West along said right-of-way line about 155.0
feet to the northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 47, Diamond Hill Addition according to plat
recorded in Volume 388-209,Page 55,Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly South 12 degrees West, about 547.50 feet to the southeast
corner of Lot 2 of said Addition at an ell corner of Lot 1, Block 1 Brennan Avenue
Service Center Addition according to plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 835,Plat Records
of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly North 80 degrees West, about 1,147.0 feet to the northwest
corner of said Lot 1;
Thence: bearing roughly South 10 degrees West, about 580.0 feet to an ell corner of said
Lot 1,the southeast corner of Lot 20A of said Diamond Hill Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly North 80 degrees West,about 446.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 58 degrees West, about 31.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 77 degrees West,about 142.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 60 degrees West,about 195.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 45 degrees West, about 274.0 feet to the intersection of
the east right-of-way line of Samuels Avenue;
Thence: bearing roughly North 37 degrees West, about 71.50 feet to the southeast corner
of Block 13 of said Fort Worth Stockyards Company Addition lying on the north right-
of-way line of 23Rd Street;
Thence: bearing roughly South 78 degrees West,about 48.0 feet;
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Thence: continuing with said right-of-way line bearing roughly WEST, about 1,743.0 feet
to its intersection with the east right-of-way line of Niles City Blvd;
Thence: westerly with said right-of-way line about 518.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH, about 204.0 feet to the westerly southwest corner of
Block 20 of said Fort Worth Stockyards Company Addition, the northwest corner of Lot
1R, Block 178R, M.G. Ellis Addition according to deed recorded at Instrument No.
D209298051 and D209298052,Deed Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly South 60 degrees East,about 23.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 55 degrees East,about 112.40 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 53 degrees East,about 109.40 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 78 degrees 42 minutes East, about 102.0 feet to the
northeast corner of said Lot IR, lying on the west right-of-way line of Fort Worth &
Western Railroad:
Thence: with said railroad right-of-way line bearing roughly SOUTH, about 707.0 feet to
the north right-of-way line of 21 St Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line EAST, about 229.0 feet;
Thence: southeasterly with said railroad right-of-way line about 710.0 feet;
Thence: WEST, about 39.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 4 degrees West, about 1,216.0 feet to the north right-of-
way line of Northside Drive, the southwest corner of Lot 1, Block 54, North Fort.Worth
Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 63, page 149, Plat Records of Tarrant
County,Texas;
Thence: with said right-of-way line,bearing roughly South 60 degrees West, about 956.0
feet to the southeast corner of Lot 22, Block 78 of said Addition lying on the west right-
of-way line of North Main Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line bearing roughly South 30 degrees East, about 434.50
feet to the southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 59 of said Addition lying on the north right-
of-way line of Grand Avenue;
Thence: southwesterly with the north right-of-way line of Grand Avenue, about 652.0
feet to the Place of Beginning,containing some 925.29 acres of land,more or less.
Bearings and Distances per City of Fort Worth Graphic Information System.
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This description prepared by Steve Cisneros,TPW Survey Services, October of 2014.
" This document was prepared under 22 TAC 663.21, does not reflect the results of an
on the ground survey, and is not to be used to convey or establish interests in real
property except those rights or interests implied or established by the creation or
reconfiguration of the boundary of the political subdivision for which it was prepared."
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/2/2014 - Ordinance No. 21550-12-2014
DATE: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: G-18370
LOG NAME: 17TIF15ESTABLISH
SUBJECT:
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Establishing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
Fifteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Stockyards/Northside TIF (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
Fifteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for tax increment financing purposes; and
2. Adopt the attached ordinance designating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of
Fort Worth, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code and containing specific findings of fact
in support thereof.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 15, City of Fort Worth, Texas, more commonly
referred to as the Stockyards/Northside TIF, is located on approximately 925 acres of land in north Fort
Worth. The property is generally bounded by 29th Street to the north, Northside Drive to the south,
Interstate 35 to the east and Clinton Avenue to the west. The exact boundaries of the property are
described in Exhibit A of the attached ordinance.
The proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district is being considered in order to finance public
infrastructure improvements in the area, such as road and access improvements, public infrastructure
improvements, streetscape, pedestrian improvements, public parking infrastructure, public amenities, and
other TIF-eligible costs to encourage redevelopment in the Stockyards and surrounding area. The
ordinance provides that the City will contribute 50 percent of its tax increment to the TIF district each year
the TIF district is in existence. The TIF district will expire on December 31, 2034, or an earlier date as of
which all project costs have been paid in full.
Per Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code (Tax Increment Financing Act), a public hearing is required to
establish a TIF district. Notice of this public hearing was delivered to the governing body of each taxing
unit that levies real property taxes on property located within the proposed TIF district and published in a
newspaper of general circulation at least seven days prior to this meeting.
The proposed area meets the criteria for designation as a reinvestment zone, pursuant to the Tax
Increment Financing Act, because the area is underdeveloped, blighted, and largely unproductive due to
insufficient infrastructure. These characteristics prevent development from occurring in the area solely
through private investment in the reasonably foreseeable future, thus substantially impairing and arresting
the sound growth of the City.
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Because the Board of Directors for this District shall be empowered to govern the District as outlined in
Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code only, which includes the ability for the City Council to restrict the
powers of the Board, the designation of TIF Number 15 shall not result in a component unit of the City of
Fort Worth and all TIF funds will be accounted for in the Special Revenue Fund(s).
The proposed TIF district is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no .material effect on City
funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Jay Chapa (5804)
Additional Information Contact: Michael Hennig (7337)
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EXHIBIT"B"
PROJECT PLAN
Tarrant County College District Participation Agreement
Stockyards/Northside TIF
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Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen,
City of Fort Worth, Texas
(Stockyards/Northside TIF)
Project Plan and Financing Plan
Prepared for
The City of Fort Worth
July 15, 2015
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Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen,
City of Fort Worth, Texas
(Stockyards/Northside TIF)
Project Plan and Financing Plan
Table of Contents
I. Tax Increment Financing Overview.............................................................................................3
II. The Project Plan............................................................................................................................5
A. Description of the Zone...................................................................................................7
B. Proposed Changes to Current Ordinances and Codes......................................................7
C. Estimated Non-Project Costs............................................................................................7
D. Method of Relocating Displaced Persons.........................................................................7
III. The Financing Plan.......................................................................................................................8
A. Economic Feasibility of the Zone.....................................................................................9
B. Proposed Projects and Improvements.............................................................................11
C. Revenue Projections.......................................................................................................12
IV. Summary of Project Costs and Financing...................................................................................14
V. Tables..........................................................................................................................................16
VI. Exhibits.......................................................................................................................................19
1. Map of Boundary............................................................................................................20
2. Legal Description........................... ,..........................................................................21
3. Map of Existing Uses......................................................................................................29
4. Map of Property Values..................................................................................................30
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I. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING OVERVIEW
Tax increment financing ("TIF") is a tool Texas local governments use to finance public
improvements within a defined area. These improvements are intended to promote
development or redevelopment in the defined area and surrounding areas. The statute
governing tax increment financing is codified in Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code (the
"Tax Code"). Chapter 311 is often referred to as the Tax Increment Financing Act and it
allows municipalities to create "reinvestment zones" within which various public
improvements can be undertaken.
A municipality makes an area eligible for tax increment financing by designating a
reinvestment zone. Essentially, for the City to initiate the designation of an area as a
reinvestment zone, the area must 1) substantially arrest or impair the sound growth of the
municipality creating the zone, retard the provision of housing accommodations, or
constitute an economic or social liability and be a menace to the public health, safety,
morals, or welfare in its present condition; or 2) be predominately open and, because of
obsolete platting, deterioration of structure or site improvements, or other factors,
substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of the municipality; or 3) be in a federally
assisted new community located in the municipality or adjacent to such property.
At the time an area is designated a reinvestment zone for tax increment financing, the
existing total taxable value of real property in the zone is identified and designated as the
"base value." All taxing units that levy taxes in the zone during the life of the TIF will
continue to receive the tax revenues derived from the"base value."
As new development is added to the tax rolls within the TIF area, total assessed valuations
rise. This rise in new value is measured annually and is called the "captured appraised
value". The taxes that are collected by the participating taxing jurisdictions on the
incremental increase between the original "base value" and the current year's "captured
appraised value" is the "tax increment". Each taxing unit choosing to participate in the TIF
will agree to deposit a portion or all of the taxes generated from the "tax increment" into a
TIF fund administered by a TIF Board that is appointed by the local taxing units.
The TIF Board uses the tax increment to make public improvements in the area to attract
private development that would not otherwise occur or that may not occur until a much later
date. Additionally, the TIF Board may enter into development agreements to participate in
new development or redevelopment.
The TIF District ends on the earlier of 1) the termination date contained in the ordinance
establishing the zone or 2) the date on which all project cost have been paid in full. Any
revenues remaining in the TIF fund after the dissolution of the TIF are returned pro rata to
each participating taxing unit.
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II. THE PROJECT PLAN
The City Council recognizes the historical and economic importance of the Fort Worth
Stockyards and surrounding neighborhoods, the growth and vitality of which is impeded by
inadequate infrastructure and pockets of persistent blight, and is committed to the
preservation and enhancement of the Greater Stockyards Area through strategic investment
and the attraction of compatible development.
The Project Plan of the TIF is intended to address certain challenges that are common to the
area encompassed by the TIF through public improvements that may include, in general,
road improvements, rail crossings or overpasses, public water and sewer line improvements,
demolition and environmental remediation, streetscaping and pedestrian improvements,
public parking infrastructure, and certain public amenities.
In general, the TIF Plan contemplates that prospective developers of properties located
within the TIF may fund portions of public infrastructure associated with development
opportunities utilizing financial support from the TIF Board through development
agreements that provide for reimbursement of eligible expenses for these developments. It is
also anticipated that the TIF Board may undertake certain public improvement projects once
sufficient tax increment is available in an effort to further enhance the area, thereby making
it more attractive to new development and redevelopment.
Projects will qualify for assistance by the use of TIF funds if those projects meet at least one
of the criteria outlined below. Qualifying for assistance does not mean that the project will
automatically receive TIF assistance. Only projects in which the TIF Board has approved
participation by the use of TIF funds through a development agreement will receive
assistance.
• Mixed-use (within a single building)
• Projects that lead to direct job creation
• Adaptive reuse of an existing building
• Transit-oriented development
• Board-approved streetscape improvements
• Redevelopment along major commercial corridors
• Historic preservation or restoration
• Transportation improvements that substantially enhance the accessibility of and
mobility within the area
• Mixed-income housing
• Board-approved public amenities (for example, public plazas, improved public access
to public areas such as Marine Creek, or gateway enhancements at prominent
locations along major corridors)
• Creates or improves pedestrian linkages.
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A. DESCRIPTION OF THE ZONE
The reinvestment zone outlined by this Project Plan and Financing Plan ("the Plan") is
located in the northern area of Fort Worth, Texas and encompasses property that is generally
bounded by Northwest 30`h Street on the northernmost boundary, Interstate Highway 35
Frontage road on the easternmost boundary, North Grand Avenue on the southernmost
boundary, and Clinton Avenue on the westernmost boundary. This area includes major
intersections such as N. Main & 281h St. and N. Main & Northside Dr. and it includes the
Historic Fort Worth Stockyards district.
A map of the boundary and the legal description of the area are contained in exhibits at the
end of this document, as are maps of the existing uses and property values.
B. PROPOSED CHANGES TO CURRENT ORDINANCES AND CODES
It is anticipated that the City of Fort Worth will establish an urban design district or adopt a
similar ordinance affecting zoning or building form ("design standards") to ensure that new
development in the Stockyards area is compatible with existing architecture and that the
historic western character and heritage of the Fort Worth Stockyards is preserved. While
viewed as consistent with the aims of the TIF, the establishment of design standards within
the zone is not prompted or necessitated by the establishment of the TIF.
C. ESTIMATED PRIVATE INVESTMENT (NON-PROJECT COSTS)
Private investment of up to $185 million is anticipated to occur in one area of the zone in
association with the Fort Worth Stockyards Heritage Project. It is estimated that additional
private investment, spurred by the creation of the TIF District and the planned project, will
reach approximately $200 million over the 20-year term.
D. METHOD OF RELOCATING DISPLACED PERSONS
No person shall be displaced as a result of implementing the Plan.
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III. THE FINANCING PLAN
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A. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF THE ZONE
i. Increased Tax Base
The following economic impact analysis is based on anticipated development plans within
the proposed TIF district and the opportunities that exist to capture tax increment due to a
significant number of low appraised values in the area.
The success of any TIF is predicated on the increase in value of the appraised real property
so that tax increment may be captured. This tax increment can then be used to make
infrastructure improvements in an effort to attract new growth and in this particular case,
promote redevelopment opportunities. With that in mind, initiating this TIF zone in 2014 is
important so that the TIF District can be in place to assist and enhance planned private
investment that may begin as soon as 2015. The Fort Worth Stockyards Heritage Project,
which may one day encompass more than 1 million square feet of mixed-use redevelopment
and new development has the potential of serving as a catalyst that may initiate the
redevelopment of the overall area. Creation of the TIF zone will provide a tool that will lend
support to the catalyst project as well as provide impetus to the private sector to invest in the
area. The planned project as well as discussions concerning other potential development in
the area will ensure the TIF District's success by providing needed increment from which
projects can be funded to further support overall redevelopment. This will not only enhance
the success and impact of new development in and near the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards,
but will enable public improvements that can support the cultivation of new development
opportunities at sites that are presently blighted, challenged by inadequate infrastructure or
that have experienced suppressed property values.
With the designation of the proposed 925-acre TIF, it is anticipated that the area within and
surrounding the TIF will experience certain increases in value as the project improvements
are completed. Potential development is expected to include commercial, retail, restaurants,
entertainment, and residential uses. With regard to the revenue projections that have been
developed for this plan, a 1.5 percent annual growth rate has been utilized for the initial four
years which then accelerates to a 2.5 percent annual growth rate for the remainder of the TIF.
Additionally, an approximate $147 million in improvements to properties currently
identified as being favorably positioned for new development have been incorporated into
the projections. It is also anticipated that within the twenty-year term, the TIF will be
capable of supporting additional major development similar to that which is currently
planned by the Fort Worth Stockyards Heritage Project. The incremental value of such
development has been incorporated into the projections for the TIF.
As a result of the anticipated improvements described above, it is estimated that the TIF
increment will generate approximately $40 million if the City, County, Tarrant Regional
Water District and Tarrant County College District each choose to participate by designating
50% of their tax increment.
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ii. Increased Retail and Commercial Business
Based on current land uses and potential investment, the TIF will develop with
approximately 123 acres of the developable area becoming new or redeveloped mixed-use,
retail and commercial business.
iii. Employment Opportunities
In addition to the jobs created during construction of the project improvements, it is expected
that the future development of the zone resulting from the private project improvements will
generate a wide variety of additional employment opportunities.
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B. PROPOSED PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS
The redevelopment within the Stockyards/Northside TIF will consist of a combination of
public improvements and private investment projects. These improvements will provide a
"foundation for development" to encourage and support the long-term public needs of the
neighborhood and secure mixed-use, economic growth opportunities in the Greater
Stockyards Area.
i. Initial Improvements
The initial improvements contemplated in the Stockyards/Northside TIF include public
infrastructure (e.g. water, sewer, drainage, roads, sidewalks, etc) associated with mixed-use
and commercial development. In addition, demolition, environmental remediation, and all
expenses allowable under the Tax Increment Financing Act are contemplated as needed for
areas of the TIF zone identified as ripe for new or redevelopment.
The improvements undertaken by the TIF will support eligible Board-approved projects as
listed in the Project Plan and will include, but not be limited to the types of improvements
described below:
• Road and Access Improvements - Street, traffic, utility, drainage and other public
infrastructure projects within the TIF boundaries, including projects that improve
access to and from the TIF area, such as rail crossings or rail overpasses.
• Public Infrastructure Improvements - Public water and sewer line improvements,
electric utility improvements, demolition and environmental remediation projects
within TIF boundaries.
• Streetscaping and Pedestrian Improvements— Landscaping and sidewalk
improvements, installation of pedestrian lighting, benches and wayfinding signage as
well as other improvements within the public right-of-way that enhance the pedestrian
experience.
• Public Parking Infrastructure (surface or structured) —Construction of new parking
facilities or improvements to existing parking facilities that dedicate spaces for use by
the general public.
• Public Amenities - Improved public access to or public use of Marine Creek, gateway
improvements at key entry points of the Greater Stockyards Area, public plazas or
similar public improvements that support development and redevelopment within TIF
boundaries
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• Demolition and Environmental Remediation—Demolition of existing structures or
improvements at, above or below grade in association with Board-approved projects as
listed in the Project Plan and site improvements that address existing conditions that
pose concerns to the environment or public health.
• Historic Facade Preservation and Restoration—Improvements to the exterior facade of
buildings that are designated (i)Historic Significant Endangered ("HSE") or(ii) as
Historic and Cultural Landmark("HC")by the City or, as a condition precedent to
receipt of funding, will be designated as such upon completion of the designation
process.
• Administrative Expenses
ii. Future Improvements
There are no future projects contemplated during the term of the TIF. However, the City
Council reserves the right to consider amendments to the Plan if subsequent projects are
identified by the TIF Board as appropriate and eligible for tax increment funding.
iii. Economic Development Program Grants (Chapter 380 Agreements)
The Board is authorized to enter into economic development program grants pursuant
to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code ("Chapter 380 Agreements") for
projects located within the boundaries of the TIF as authorized by and in accordance
with Section 311.010(h) of the Texas Tax Code, if one of the following two criteria is
met:
• The Chapter 380 Agreement supports a project that will utilize Federal
and/or State historic tax credits and the financing of the project is
demonstrated to be contingent on the use of those credits; or
• The Chapter 380 Agreement supports a project that is located on a
property owned by any of the taxing entities participating in the TIF.
C. TAX INCREMENT REVENUE PROJECTIONS
i. Bonded Indebtedness
No bonded indebtedness is expected to be incurred with respect to any of the project
improvements.
ii. Projection of Revenues
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This section outlines the estimated zone tax increment. The zone tax increment will depend
on many factors, including (a) the base value of real property in the zone subject to property
tax; (b) captured appraised value; (c) annual growth of the zone's taxable real property
(which largely depends on private growth within the zone); (d) participation by tax units; (e)
tax rates; (f) collection rates; and (g) the term of the zone. Each of these factors is discussed
in turn.
(a) Taxable Appraised Value for 2014 (the Base Value). Table 1 sets forth the
total taxable appraised value of property in the zone (estimated to be $171,822,838), which
is anticipated to be the zone's base value.
(b) Captured Appraised Value. Table 1 sets forth the estimated total appraised
value of property in the zone over the life of the TIF (estimated to be approximately
$808,347,140 in year 2034).
(c) Expected Annual Growth of the Zone's Taxable Real Property. The estimated
captured appraised value (thus reflecting estimated growth of real property taxable values) of
the zone for each year of its existence and the estimated tax increment to be generated
annually in total and from each taxing entity is outlined on Table 1.
(d) Participation by Tax Units. Although each taxing entity has not agreed to a
specific level of participation, the financial projections set forth in the Plan anticipates that
the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tarrant County College, and Tarrant Regional Water
District will participate in the zone, by contributing fifty percent (50%) of each entity's tax
increment with respect to the zone.
(e) Projected Tax Rates. Property tax rates are assumed to remain constant.
(f) Projected Collection Rates. The Plan assumes a one hundred percent (100%)
collection rate.
(g) Term of the Zone. The term of the zone will be 21 years, expiring on
December 31, 2035, beginning with that zone tax increment generated by the 2015 tax
appraisal and ending with that zone tax increment generated by the 2034 tax appraisal.
iii. Estimated Payment of Project Costs
Based on the assumptions and estimates set forth in the information above, it is expected that
the zone tax increment will be sufficient to pay in full all project costs (including interest).
iv. Tax Exemptions Issued by Participating Taxing Entities
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All taxing entities that participate in the zone shall retain the right to grant tax exemptions as
permitted by applicable law to properties located in the zone for purposes including but not
limited to 1) historic preservation and restoration and 2) homestead exemptions. This shall
not include any form of tax abatement or grant of tax funds collected by either of the
participating taxing entities without prior approval by the TIF Board pursuant to Section
311.013(f) of the Texas Tax Code.
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IV. SUMMARY OF PROJECT COSTS
AND FINANCING
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IV. SUMMARY OF PROJECT COSTS AND FINANCING
A. Anticipated TIF Projects
• Road and Access Improvements* $ 15,000,000
(Street, traffic, utility, drainage and other public infrastructure projects
within the TIF boundaries, including projects that improve access to and
from the TIF area,such as rail crossings or rail overpasses)
• Public Infrastructure Improvements * $ 14,000,000
(Public water and sewer line improvements, electric utility
improvements, demolition and environmental remediation projects
within TIF boundaries).
• Streetscaping and Pedestrian Improvements * $ 3,500,000
(Landscaping and sidewalk improvements, installation of pedestrian
lighting, benches and wayfinding signage as well as other improvements
within the public right-of-way that enhance the pedestrian experience)
• Public Parking Infrastructure* $ 3,500,000
(Construction of new parking facilities or improvements to existing
parking facilities that dedicate spaces for use by the general public)
• Public Amenities $ 2,500,000
(Improved public access to or public use of Marine Creek, gateway
improvements at key entry points of the Greater Stockyards Area,public
plazas or similar public improvements that support development and
redevelopment within TIF boundaries)
• Historic Facade Preservation and Restoration $ 1,000,000
(Improvements to the exterior fagade of buildings that are designated(i)
Historic Significant Endangered ("HSE') or (ii) as Historic and
Cultural Landmark ("HC') by the City or, as a condition precedent to
receipt of funding, will be designated as such upon completion of the
designation process.)
• Administrative Expenses S 500,000
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $ 40,000,000
B. Anticipated TIF Revenues
• City of Fort Worth $ 26,897,248
• Tarrant County $ 8,305,115
• Tarrant County College District $ 4,703,086
• Tarrant Regional Water District $ 629,175
TOTAL REVENUE $ 40,534,624
* Project costs assume interest associated with reimbursement for public improvements.
Note:The amounts outlined below are strictly estimates and do not serve as caps on any specific area. Eligible project
costs not outlined above may be funded on a specific project as approved by the TIF Board.
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VI. EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT 2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE TIF
A tract of land out of the J. Baugh Survey, Abstract No. 115,the J. Thomas Survey, Abstract No.
1526,the M.E. Jobe Survey,Abstract No. 886,the W.M. Gray Survey,Abstract No. 635,the M.
Roddy Survey,Abstract No. 1370,the S. Gilmore Survey,Abstract No. 580,the S. Gilmore Survey,
Abstract No. 590,the S.K. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1417 and the E. Little Survey,Abstract No.
954 and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the east right-of-way line of Clinton Avenue and the north right-of-
way line of Grand Avenue,the most southerly corner of Lot 6A, Block 60,North Fort Worth
Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 388-146,Page 6,Plat Records of Tarrant County,
Texas;
Thence: bearing_roughly North 40 degrees West,about 3,308.0 feet to the southerly right-of-way
line of N.W. 16 Street;
Thence: bearing roughly North 50 degrees East with said right-of-way, about 113.0 feet to its
intersection with the south right-of-way line of 20Th Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line,EAST about 287.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of Houston
Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line NORTH, about 2,619.0 feet to its intersection with the north
right-of-way line of 24Th Street,the southwest corner of Lot 56, Block 19, Exchange Subdivision of
Blocks 18 & 19,M.G. Ellis Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 204,Page 69, Plat
Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: with said right-of-way line WEST,about 386.0 feet to its intersection with the east right-of-
way line of Clinton Avenue,the southwest corner of Lot 72, Block 18 of said Subdivision;
Thence: with said right-of-way line,NORTH about 2,780.0 feet;
Thence: continuing with said right-of-way line,bearing roughly North 15 degrees West, about
1,289.0 feet to its intersection with the south right-of-way line of 30Th Street, the northwest corner of
Lot 13, Block 69,M.G. Ellis Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 63, Page 19,Plat
Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: EAST,about 1,495.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of North Commerce Street;
Thence: bearing roughly North 15 degrees West,about 663.0 feet to its intersection with the south
right-of-way line of 31 ` Street,the most westerly comer of Block 7, Fort Worth Stockyards
Company Addition,according to plat recorded in Volume 388-A, Page 111,Plat Records of Tarrant
County,Texas;
Thence: EAST, about 360.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of North Calhoun Street;
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Thence: with said right-of-way line, bearing roughly North 15 degrees West, about 630.0 feet to the
northwest corner of said Block 7 lying on the south line of Block 82R, Fostepco Heights according
to plat recorded in Volume 388-51, Page 43, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: EAST, about 321.0 feet to the west right-of-way line of the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe
Railroad right-of-way;
Thence: southeasterly, with said right-of-way line about 1,182.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly North 63 degrees East, about 289.0 feet to a point lying on the east right-of-
way line of the Union Pacific Railroad, the westerly line of Lot 8, Block 100, Fostepco Heights
Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 204-A, Page 126, Plat Records of Tarrant County,
Texas;
Thence: southeasterly with said right-of-way line, about 482.0 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 6,
Block 100 of said Addition, the northwest corner of Lot 7 of said Addition;
Thence: with the common line of said Lots roughly EAST, about 112.0 feet to the west right-of-way
line of Terry Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line SOUTH, about 142.0 feet;
Thence: departing said right-of-way line EAST, about 1,961.0 feet to its intersection with the east
right-of-way line of Hays Street;
Thence: bearing roughly NORTH with said right-of-way line about 450.0 feet to its intersection with
the south right-of-way line of 30Th Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line EAST, about 27.0 feet to its intersection with the west right-of-
way line of Burlington Northern& Santa Fe Railroad;
Thence: northeasterly with said right-of-way line about 1,152.0 feet;
Thence: EAST, about 210.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of said railroad;
Thence: southwesterly with said right-of-way line about 1,525.0 feet to the southwest corner of Lot
10, Block 101 of said Fostepco Heights Addition;
Thence: departing said railroad right-of-way line bearing northeasterly about 150.0 feet to the west
right-of-way line of Decatur Avenue, the southeast corner of said Lot 10;
Thence: with said Decatur Avenue right-of-way line southeasterly about 975.0 feet;
Thence: departing said right-of-way line bearing roughly EAST, about 1,581.0 feet to the southeast
corner of Lot 14, Block 6, Moody Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 204, Page 17, Plat
Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
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Thence: with the east line of Block 6 of said Addition bearing SOUTH,about 50.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly EAST, about 225.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of Oscar Street, the
southwest comer of Lot 15,Block 5 of said Moody Addition;
Thence: with the east right-of-way line of said Oscar Street bearing roughly NORTH, about 306.0
feet to its intersection with the south right-of-way line of Loraine Street, the northwest comer of Lot
10 of said Block 5;
Thence: with the south right-of-way line of Loraine Street bearing roughly EAST, about 117.0 feet
to the northwest corner of said Lot 10 lying on the west line of an alley;
Thence: with the west line of said alley bearing roughly SOUTH, about 353.0 feet to the southeast
corner of Lot 16 of said Moody Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly EAST, about 1,387.0 feet to the east line of an alley in Block 1 of said
Addition, the northwest corner of Lot 2;
Thence: NORTH, about 50.0 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 3 of said Moody Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly EAST with the common line of Lot 3 and Lot 4 about 200.0 feet to the east
right-of-way line of Deen Road;
Thence: with said right-of-way line bearing roughly NORTH, about 779.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly North 45 degrees East,about 14.0 feet to the south right-of-way line of
Dewey Street, the northwest corner of Lot 1R1,Block 1,United Service Center Addition according
to plat recorded in Volume 388-140, Page 35, Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly EAST,about 1,160.0 feet to the westerly right-of-way line of Interstate
Highway No. 35 (North Freeway), the northeast comer of Block 14, Karren Addition Third Filing
according to plat recorded in Volume 388-6,Page 60, Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: southwesterly along said right-of-way line about 1,110.0 feet to the northerly right-of-way
line of 28Th Street;
Thence: SOUTH, about 115.0 feet to the south right-of-way line of said 28n Street, the northeast
comer of Lot 1,Taylor&McBrayer Subdivision according to plat recorded in Volume 388-F,Page
77, Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: southeasterly about 36.0 feet;
Thence: southeasterly about 55.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of Warfield Street, the northwest
corner of Lot 54, of said Addition;
Thence: with the south right-of-way line of said 28Th Street bearing EAST, about 185.0 feet to the
west right-of-way line of said North Freeway;
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Thence: southeasterly about 320.0 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Lonestar Forklift
Addition according to plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 12844, Plat Records of Tarrant County,
Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH, about 784.0 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1,
McCann Addition according to plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 10865, Plat Records of Tarrant
County, Texas, lying on said North Freeway right-of-way line;
Thence: WEST, about 259.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of Cold Springs Road, the northwest
corner of said Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly South 10 degrees West, About 70.0 feet to its intersection with the east line
of a T.E.S.Co. right-of-way per deed recorded in Volume 1520, Page 363, Deed Records of Tarrant
County, Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH, about 837.0 feet to the north right-of-way line of Fort Worth Belt
Railroad Co. per deed recorded in Volume 119, Page 407, Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: southwesterly about 240.0 feet to the southwest corner of that certain tract of land conveyed
to Trinity Industries, Inc. according to deed recorded in Volume 6181, Page 563, Deed Records of
Tarrant County, Texas lying on the east right-of-way line of said Cold Springs Road;
Thence: bearing roughly North 29 degrees East about 259.0 feet to an angle point of said right-of-
way;
Thence: bearing roughly NORTH, about 174.0 feet to the intersection of the east right-of-way line of
Warfield Avenue and the west right-of-way line of Cold Springs Road;
Thence: bearing roughly NORTH with the east:right-of-way line of said Warfield Street about 840.0
feet to its intersection with the north right-of-way line of Warwick Street, the southwest corner of
Lot 42 of said Taylor& McBrayer Subdivision;
Thence: WEST, about 180.50 feet to the intersection of the east right-of-way line of Sterling Street,
the southwest corner of Lot 13 of said Subdivision;
Thence: with said right-of-way line, NORTH about 600.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly WEST, about 1,551.0 feet along the north right-of-way line of Salisbury
Avenue to the west right-of-way line of Hale Avenue, the southeast corner of Lot 8, Block 25,
Diamond Hill Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 388, Page 21, Plat Records of Tarrant
County, Texas;
Thence: with the west right-of-way line of Hale Avenue SOUTH, about 300.0 feet to its intersection
with the north right-of-way line of Orion Avenue, the southeast corner of Lot 10, Block 25 of said
Addition;
Thence: with said Orion Avenue right-of-way line WEST, about 1,225.0 feet to the southwest corner
of Lot 17, Block 8 of said Diamond Hill Addition;
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Thence: bearing roughly South 45 degrees East about 67.0 feet to the south right-of-way line of said
Orion Avenue,the northwest comer of Lot B,Block 9 of said Addition abutting Trail Drivers Park;
Thence: bearing roughly South 21 degrees West, about 439.0 feet to the southwest comer of Lot 12
of said Block;
Thence: bearing roughly North 57 degrees West, about 994.0 feet to the southeast comer of Lot 12,
Block 5 of said Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly South 81 degrees West, about 110.0 feet to the northeast comer of Lot 11,
Block 5 of said Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly South 85 degrees West, about 120.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of
Decatur Avenue, the southwest corner of Lot 12, Block 5 of said Addition:
Thence: bearing roughly North 58 degrees West, about 64.0 feet to the west right-of-way line of
Decatur Avenue,the southeast comer of Lot 2A1, Block 2, Fort Worth Stockyards Company,
according to plat recorded in Volume 388-A,Page 111, Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: with said Decatur Ave right-of-way line bearing roughly South 6 degrees East, about 506.0
feet;
Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH,about 975.0 feet to the north right-of-way line of Fort Worth Belt
Railroad right-of-way,the southeast comer of Tract 10,Abstract 954 of the E. Little Survey as
conveyed to DFW K&H Real Estate,LLC per deed recorded at Instrument No. D206009372, Deed
Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly North 82 degrees East, about 54.0 feet to the east right-of-way line of said
Decatur Avenue, the southwest comer of Lot 2A,Block 4 of said Diamond Hill Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly North 72 degrees East, about 134.0 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 31,
Block 3 of said Addition:
Thence: NORTH,about 115.0 feet to the northwest comer of said Lot 31;
Thence: bearing roughly North 88 degrees East, about 125.0 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot
lying on the west right-of-way line of Peak Street;
Thence: bearing roughly South 47 degrees East, about 79.0 feet to the southwest comer of Lot 2,
Block 4 of said Diamond Hill Addition lying on the east right-of-way line of Peak Street and the
north right-of-way line of said Fort Worth Belt Railroad;
Thence: northeasterly along said railroad right-of-way line about 3,182.0 feet to a point lying on the
approximate survey line of the E. Little Survey,Abstract No. 954 and the S.K. Smith Survey,
Abstract No. 1417 and lying on the southerly line of Lot 12, Block 40 of said Diamond Hill
Addition;
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Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH, about 103.0 feet to the south line of said Fort Worth Belt Railroad
right-of-way lying on the north line of Lot 4, Block 1, Gorbett Industrial Addition according to plat
recorded in Volume 388-216, Page 4, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: southeasterly with said right-of-way line about 562.0 feet to the west right-of-way line of
Cold Springs Road, the northeast corner of said Addition;
Thence: southwesterly along said west right-of-way line about 1,541.0 feet to the north right-of-way
line of Northside Drive, the southeast corner of Lot 2, Block 1, Delta Industrial District according to
plat recorded in Volume 388-45, page 68, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: southwesterly along said right-of-way line curving to the left with a radius of 624.36 feet,
an arc length of 431.52 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot;
Thence: bearing roughly North 10 degrees East, about 469.50 feet along the westerly line of said
Delta Industrial District plat to the southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 2, Delta Industrial District
according to plat recorded in Volume 388-168, Page 59, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly North 76 degrees West, about 1,177.0 feet to the southwest corner of said
Lot and Block;
Thence: bearing roughly North 12 degrees East, about 681.50 feet to the south right-of-way line of
Brennan Avenue, the northwest corner of said Lot 1, Block 2;
Thence: bearing roughly North 72 degrees West along said right-of-way line about 155.0 feet to the
northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 47, Diamond Hill Addition according to plat recorded in Volume
388-209, Page 55, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly South 12 degrees West, about 547.50 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 2
of said Addition at an ell corner of Lot 1, Block 1 Brennan Avenue Service Center Addition
according to plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 835, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly North 80 degrees West, about 1,147.0 feet to the northwest corner of said
Lot 1;
Thence: bearing roughly South 10 degrees West, about 580.0 feet to an ell corner of said Lot 1, the
southeast corner of Lot 20A of said Diamond Hill Addition;
Thence: bearing roughly North 80 degrees West, about 446.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 58 degrees West, about 31.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 77 degrees West, about 142.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 60 degrees West, about 195.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 45 degrees West, about 274.0 feet to the intersection of the east
right-of-way line of Samuels Avenue;
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Thence: bearing roughly North 37 degrees West,about 71.50 feet to the southeast corner of Block
13 of said Fort Worth Stockyards Company Addition lying on the north right-of-way line of 23Rd
Street;
Thence: bearing roughly South 78 degrees West,about 48.0 feet;
Thence: continuing with said right-of-way line bearing roughly WEST, about 1,743.0 feet to its
intersection with the east right-of-way line of Niles City Blvd;
Thence: westerly with said right-of-way line about 518.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly SOUTH, about 204.0 feet to the westerly southwest corner of Block 20 of
said Fort Worth Stockyards Company Addition,the northwest corner of Lot 1R,Block 178R,M.G.
Ellis Addition according to deed recorded at Instrument No. D209298051 and D209298052, Deed
Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence: bearing roughly South 60 degrees East,about 23.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 55 degrees East, about 112.40 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 53 degrees East, about 109.40 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 78 degrees 42 minutes East, about 102.0 feet to the northeast corner
of said Lot 1R,lying on the west right-of-way line of Fort Worth&Western Railroad:
Thence: with said railroad right-of-way line bearing roughly SOUTH, about 707.0 feet to the north
right-of-way line of 21s' Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line EAST, about 229.0 feet;
Thence: southeasterly with said railroad right-of-way line about 710.0 feet;
Thence: WEST, about 39.0 feet;
Thence: bearing roughly South 4 degrees West, about 1,216.0 feet to the north right-of-way line of
Northside Drive, the southwest corner of Lot 1, Block 54,North Fort Worth Addition according to
plat recorded in Volume 63,page 149, Plat Records of Tarrant County,Texas;
Thence: with said right-of-way line,bearing roughly South 60 degrees West, about 956.0 feet to the
southeast corner of Lot 22, Block 78 of said Addition lying on the west right-of-way line of North
Main Street;
Thence: with said right-of-way line bearing roughly South 30 degrees East, about 434.50 feet to the
southeast comer of Lot 1,Block 59 of said Addition lying on the north right-of-way line of Grand
Avenue;
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Thence: southwesterly with the north right-of-way line of Grand Avenue, about 652.0 feet to the
Place of Beginning, containing some 925.29 acres of land, more or less.
Bearings and Distances per City of Fort Worth Graphic Information System.
This description prepared by Steve Cisneros, TPW Survey Services, October of 2014.
"This document was prepared under 22 TAC 663.2 1, does not reflect the results of an on the
ground survey, and is not to be used to convey or establish interests in real property except those
rights or interests implied or established by the creation or reconfiguration of the boundary of the
political subdivision for which it was prepared."
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EXHIBIT"C"
RESOLUTION NO.
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Tarrant County College District Participation Agreement
Stockyards/Northside TIF
Page 10
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12!2!2014 - Ordinance No. 21550-12-2014
DATE: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: G-18370
LOG NAME: 17TIF15ESTABLISH
SUBJECT:
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Establishing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
Fifteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Stockyards/Northside TIF (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number
Fifteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for tax increment financing purposes; and
2. Adopt the attached ordinance designating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of
Fort Worth, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code and containing specific findings of fact
in support thereof.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 15, City of Fort Worth, Texas, more commonly
referred to as the Stockyards/Northside TIF, is located on approximately 925 acres of land in north Fort
Worth. The property is generally bounded by 29th Street to the north, Northside Drive to the south,
Interstate 35 to the east and Clinton Avenue to the west. The exact boundaries of the property are
described in Exhibit A of the attached ordinance.
The proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district is being considered in order to finance public
infrastructure improvements in the area, such as road and access improvements, public infrastructure
improvements, streetscape, pedestrian improvements, public parking infrastructure, public amenities, and
other TIF-eligible costs to encourage redevelopment in the Stockyards and surrounding area. The
ordinance provides that the City will contribute 50 percent of its tax increment to the TIF district each year
the TIF district is in existence. The TIF district will expire on December 31, 2034, or an earlier date as of
which all project costs have been paid in full.
Per Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code (Tax Increment Financing Act), a public hearing is required to
establish a TIF district. Notice of this public hearing was delivered to the governing body of each taxing
unit that levies real property taxes on property located within the proposed TIF district and published in a
newspaper of general circulation at least seven days prior to this meeting.
The proposed area meets the criteria for designation as a reinvestment zone, pursuant to the Tax
Increment Financing Act, because the area is underdeveloped, blighted, and largely unproductive due to
insufficient infrastructure. These characteristics prevent development from occurring in the area solely
through private investment in the reasonably foreseeable future, thus substantially impairing and arresting
the sound growth of the City.
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Because the Board of Directors for this District shall be empowered to govern the District as outlined in
Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code only, which includes the ability for the City Council to restrict the
powers of the Board, the designation of TIF Number 15 shall not result in a component unit of the City of
Fort Worth and all TIF funds will be accounted for in the Special Revenue Fund(s).
The proposed TIF district is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City
funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating, Department Head: Jay Chapa (5804)
Additional Information Contact: Michael Hennig (7337)
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Resolution: 2015-01
Date:July 15,2015
RESOLUTION
Board of Directors
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of Fort Worth,Texas
(Stockyards/Northside TIF)
ADOPTING THE
STOCKYARDS/NORTIISIDE TIF PROJECT AND FINANCING PLAN
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2014, the Fort Worth City Council established Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, Stockyards/Northside TIF District (the "TIF") and created a
Board of Directors(the"Board")for the TIF by Ordinance No.21550-12-2014;
WHEREAS, the Board is required to adopt a Project and Financing Plan(collectively the "Plan")
for the TIF in accordance with Section 311.011 of the Texas Tax Code;and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 311.010 of the Texas Tax Code, the Board may use TIF
revenue only for the types and kinds of projects set forth in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, projects that are eligible for TIF funding in accordance with Section 311.002 of the
Texas Tax Code ("TIF-eligible expenses', including mad and access improvements, public
infrastructure improvements, Areetscaping and pedestrian improvements, public parking
infrastructure, public amenities, and historic fagade preservation and restoration have been
identified as important to the TIF's success; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to promote the development and redevelopment of the
Stockyard dNorthside TIF District;
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1.That the attached Plan is hereby adopted in order to promote the development and
redevelopment of the Stockyards/Northside TIF District.
Section 2.That the City Council of the City of Fort Worth is hereby requested to approve the Plan
in accordance with Section 311.011 (d)of the Texas Tax Code.
Section 3.That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
Approved:
Sal Fspino
Chair