HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3813-11-2009A Resolution
NO 3813-11 2009
SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE JOINT USE OF FACILITIES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND
THE CITY OF SAGINAW
WHEREAS the Interlocal Cooperation Act ("Act") Chapter 791 of the Texas Government
Code, authorizes local governments to work together using a cooperative Interlocal Agreement
("Agreement") for the purpose of fulfilling and implementing their respective public and governmental
purposes, needs, objectives, programs, functions and services, and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth, is of the opinion that the creation of Agreements under the
Act to explore and evaluate opportunities for ~omt use of facilities is highly beneficial to the taxpayers
and residents of participating local governments, and
WHEREAS the Crty of Fort Worth believes the promotion of ~omt use facilities -with the City
of Saginaw will 1) improve the quality of life for the residents m the participating communities, 2)
encourage and provide opportunities for recreational and leisure activities to enhance physical and
mental development of the residents in these communities, and 3) enhance economic development in the
participating communities, and
WHEREAS, entering into an Agreement with the City of Saginaw for the purpose of explonng
and promoting the possibility of ~omt use facilities will allow the respective parties to evaluate future
point use facilities during the development of their respective capital improvement programs m an effort
to maximize the use of public funds and eliminate duplication of services, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, pursuant to the authority granted by the Act, wishes to
express its support for an Agreement with the City of Saginaw for the purpose of explonng and
promoting the possibility of~omt use facilities.
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RESOLUTION NO 3813-11 2009
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT WORTH.
SECTION 1 The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution as tf
fully set forth herein, and
SECTION 2 The execution of this resolution shall evidence the support of the City of Fort
Worth for the creation of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Saginaw for the purpose of
promoting ~omt use of facilities, a program.. created by local governments m accordance with, and
pursuant to, the Interlocal Cooperation Act; and
SECTION 3 The execution of this resolution shall evidence the support of the City of Fort
Worth for the ~omt use of facilities for the purposes outlined herein, and
SECTION 4. The execution of this resolution shall authorize staff of the City of Fort Worth to
enter into an Agreement with the City of Saginaw so that both parties may fully investigate and bung
forth additional mutually beneficial Agreements for programs and facility use that maximize the
resources provided by the taxpayers of the City of Saginaw and the City of Fort Worth, and
SECTION 5 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
RESOLVED THIS 17t" day of November, 2009
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CC)UNCIL ACTION; Approved,on 11/1.7/2009 -_ Res. No. 3813-11-2009
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DATE Tuesday November 17 2009 REFERENCE NO C-23927
LOG NAME 80SAGINAW JOINT USE FACILITIES
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Saginaw to Promote Joint Use
Facilities
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Saginaw for the purpose of promoting joint use facilities
DISCUSSION
This Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) proposes the adoption of a resolution by the City Council
to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Saginaw (Saginaw) to promote joint use facilities
Representatives from Saginaw have expressed an interest in partnering with the City of Fort Worth (Fort
Worth) through the adoption of a resolution which would formally endorse and authorize entering into an
Interlocal Agreement for the purpose of promoting joint use facilities. This proposed agreement between
Fort Worth and Saginaw formalizes the interest each entity has in exploring partnership opportunities.
The proposed Agreement is a result of an ongoing effort by the Parks and Community Services
Department (Department) and Saginaw to partner when possible in order to maximize existing
resources As noted in Section IV of the 2004 Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan 'The
Department recognizes the need for programs and facilities that are housed in City community centers
and continues to seek partnerships with independent school districts and local non-profits to provide
community center programs and facilities in a way that best maximizes public resources. Likewise in the
Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy Section V Item E states 'both Neighborhood and
Community Park sites shall be located whenever possible adjacent to and contiguous with school sites
and other public or non-profit agency sites in order to make maximum use of common facilities and
grounds.
This objective has also been supported by the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board as noted in
their approved annual work plan Over the years this initiative has involved a number of school districts
and has resulted in joint land acquisition joint development,of neighborhood and community park
amenities support of recreation. and educational programs athletic programming and shared space for
summer day camps and after school programs Entering into this Agreement will allow the respective
parties to evaluate opportunities for future joint use facilities during the development of their capital
improvement programs in an effort to maximize the use of public funds and eliminate duplication of
services
Although no financial resources nor specific facilities or sites are identified at this time the resolution and
subsequent Interlocal Agreement will formally authorize the Department to continue to explore and
discuss partnership opportunities with Saginaw
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Upon adoption the Department can begin the process of outlining possible programs and projects for the
purpose of developing pilot programs and long range capital plans utilizing Saginaw and Fort Worth
facilities that will meet the recreational needs of this segment of the community Pursuit and discussion of
potential projects is subject to workload staff availability and prioritization among a multitude of projects.
On September 23 2009 the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board endorsed staffs
recommendation that the City Council adopt a resolution to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for the
purpose of promoting joint use facilities between Fort Worth and Saginaw
The City of Saginaw is adjacent to COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 7
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, Charles Daniels (6183)
Originating Department Head. Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: David Creek (5744)
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