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POLICY PROPOSAL
DATE FILE NUMBER SU" L7CITY OF FORT WORTH MEMBERSHI PAGE?OF?
9-19-89 C.P. 143 IN THE FILM COMMISION OF NORTH TEXA
PROPOSAL •• PROPOSED BY: COUNCILMA C11 , AG R'S REVIEW
40 STEVE MURRIN
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PROPOSAL
-It is proposed that the City of Fort Worth enter into a one
year membership agreement with the Film Commission of North
Texas, and remit annual dues in the amount of $25,000.
BACKGROUND
The Film Commission of North Texas is a regional agency
formed by a consortium of cities, Chambers of Commerce and
Convention and Visitors Bureaus to market this area's
uniqueness as a motion picture and television production
location.
r'! Since_ beginning operation in May 1987, twent8-one major
feature films , T.V. movies and series have spent over $35
million shooting on location in this area. Most notably in
the City of Fort Worth Were "Baja Oklahoma "Dead Solid
Perfect", "Dorn on the Fourth of July" and "Pancho Barnes".
In addition, "Problem Child", a full length feature film,
will be shooting in Fort Worth this fall .
Currently seventeen metroplex cities are members of the Film
Commission of North Texas.
LEGALITY
The City Attorney's office has reviewed the proposal and
there are no known legal impediments.
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CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS j]
PVLICY PROPOSAL (cont'd) PAGE?OF 2
FISCAL NOTE
Funding for the current dues can be paid from the Economic
Development 1988-89 budget. The 1988-89 budget included
funds for 'the City to meet the planning requirements of the
Clean Air Act Amendments. As Congress has yet to enact
legislation these funds are available and could be used to
pay the Fort north membership fee of $25,000.
Future membership fees should be the responsibility of the
Convention and Visitors Bureau as the major revenue from
film production come through hotel , motel , and food costs.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The City Manager has reviewed this proposal and supports
membership in the Film Commission of North Texas.
APPROVED BY
CITY COUNCIL
Bo Bolen
Mayor
SEP 19 1989
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Steve Murrin Oitl of for.Worth.T.xar
Councilman District 7
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