HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22501-11-2016 ORDINANCE NO.22501-11-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PARKS GAS LEASE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND,IN
THE AMOUNT OF $350,000.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2017
GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, FOR THE BOTANIC GARDEN
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A FACILITY
ASSESSMENT AND INTERCEPT SURVEYS; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF
PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in Parks Gas
Lease Capital Project Fund in amount of$350,00.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding an
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 General Capital Improvement Plan, for the purpose of funding a facility
assessment and intercept surveys.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision,opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 22394-09-2016 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions
of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Douglas W.Black, ary .KWUer,
Sr.Assistant City Attorney City Secre
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:November 15,2016
Ordinance No.22501-11-2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/15/2016 - Ordinance No. 22501-11-2016
DATE: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: G-18885
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SUBJECT:
Accept Receipt of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Strategic Plan from EMD Consulting Group, LLC, Refer
the Strategic Plan to the City Manager and Staff for Further Review and Evaluation to Develop Strategies
and Policies for the Implementation of the Strategic Plan, Authorize Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017
General Capital Improvement Plan to Increase Appropriations in the Amount of$350,000.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept receipt of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Strategic Plan from EMD Consulting Group, LLC;
2. Refer the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Strategic Plan to the City Manager and Staff for further review
and evaluation to develop strategies and policies for the implementation of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Strategic Plan;
3. Authorize an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 General Capital Improvement Plan to increase
appropriations in the amount of$350,000.00 from available funds; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Parks Gas Lease Capital
Project Fund in the amount of$350,000.00 for the Botanic Garden Strategic Plan project for a facilities
assessment.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to accept the completed Fort Worth
Botanic Garden Strategic Plan (Plan) and refer the Plan to the City Manager and Staff for further review
and evaluation to develop strategies and policies for the implementation of the Plan. On March 29, 2016,
the City Council authorized the execution of a professional services contract with EMD Consulting Group,
LLC (EMD) in the amount of$97,925.00 for a Strategic Planning Study for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
(FWBG), of which $66,000.00 was funded through contributions from the Fort Worth Botanical Society,
Inc. (FWBS) and the Fort Worth Garden Club, Inc. (FWGC) (M&C C-27658).
The Plan was developed collaboratively with representatives of the FWBS and its Garden Center
Committee (FWGC), Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) and Texas Garden Clubs (TGC). The
two primary support organizations, the FWBS and FWGC are of great value to the FWBG. Both groups
have a long history of dedication and commitment to the FWBG, having provided significant revenues and
volunteer support along with support for certain capital projects. Additionally, numerous opportunities
were provided for the public to receive updates and provide input, including three public meetings.
The purpose of the Plan was to:
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1. Prepare baseline information for the FWBG's current operations, including benchmarking with
comparable institutions;
2. Conduct an organizational analysis of strengths and challenges;
3. Reconsider the FWBG's mission;
4. Create a unified vision in cooperation with support groups;
5. Review and provide steps for implementing the adopted 2010 FWBG Master Plan;
6. Set goals and develop objectives and timelines for achieving them; and
7. Provide a financial analysis plan to assure current and future operating needs are met.
As a result of the work conducted by EMD, transformative goals were developed. These goals are the
broad, institution-wide goals that will serve to drive the FWBG in its future. The following guiding
principles, which will serve to guide future decisions and operations, have been established: create a
culture of collaboration, accountability, creativity and innovation; reach full potential as a botanic garden;
and be affordable to all citizens. The five key goals developed from the Strategic Plan include:
1. Transform the guest experience;
2. Expand public programs;
3. Implement key parts of the 2010 Master Plan;
4. Repair, renovate and improve gardens, features and facilities; and
5. Reorganize support groups and increase private support.
The Plan also provides broad comparisons to other successful gardens around the country and includes
recommendations to make the governance more effective in concert with the support groups, consider
financial changes such as a general admission fee to ensure sustainability, improve customer experience
and validates the relevancy of the 2010 Master Plan.
The City Manager and Staff will begin the process of further reviewing and evaluating the Plan to develop
strategies and policies for its implementation, which will include discussions and actions for realigning
governance and existing financial resources. Staff will also begin the process of conducting a facilities
assessment for an anticipated amount of up to $350,000.00. The FWBS and FWGC will directly fund and
conduct visitor intercept surveys and provide them to the City upon completion.
Actions for the Next 12 Months
1. Resolve governance issues
2. Identify needed capital infrastructure costs
3. Assemble more visitor information
No action will be taken regarding entrance fees and additional capital improvements at this time. Receipt
of the plan does not imply plan acceptance of all of the recommendations. Any further consideration
related to fees, governance and capital improvements will be part of a public process including the Park
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Board for recommendation and City Council for final consideration.
The Park and Recreation Advisory Board (Park Board) conducted a Work Session on July 27, 2016 to
receive detailed information and recommendations that are included in the Plan. On August 24, 2016, the
Park Board endorsed Staffs recommendation to the City Council to accept and refer the Plan to the City
Manager. On September 20, 2016, the City Council received a briefing on the Plan.
A copy of the Plan is available on the City's website.
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden serves the entire City of Fort Worth.
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Parks Gas Lease Capital Project Fund for
the Botanic Garden Strategic Plan Project, in the Fiscal Year 2017 General-Capital Improvement Plan.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manacier's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Youngblood (5755)
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