HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3501-07-2007RESOLUTION NO. 3501-07 2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS,
ASSIGNING MEMBERSHIP TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S
SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN BUILDING TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the estimated population of the City of Fort Worth in 2007 exceeded 669 000
people; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is commonly recognized as the fastest growing large City in
the United States of America, and
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments has estimated that this rate of
growth will continue; and
WHEREAS, the water, air transportation, and other resources are finite, and
WHEREAS, the future success of the City of Fort Worth is dependant upon its ability to protect
and provide for the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, proper planning is needed to ensure that appropriate policies are in place to assure
that these resources are protected and programs are in place that will ensure future residents are able to
enjoy a high quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the success of any sustainability or green building program is dependant upon the
cooperation of the affected community and
WHEREAS, amulti-disciplined planning group will be needed to identify the varied and unique
needs of the community and the applicability of proposed policy and programs in the City and
WHEREAS, residents and business leaders have stepped forward to embrace the challenge of
identifying a sustainabihty and green building program for the City of Fort Worth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESPOVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT
The attached slate of participants constitutes the City of Fort Worth s Sustainability and Green
Building Task Force.
Development Community
- An Engineering Firm -Mark Westfall, TCB Engineers
- AIA local chapter -Stephen Darrow DMS Architects
Construction Industry
- Residential National Association of Home Builders -Brad Hunstable, Hillwood
Residential Development
- Commercial Association of General Contractors -Jack Baxley AGC
Building Operations
- BOMA -Kim Arnold, Carter Burgess
Neighborhood Representation
j - Two representatives from `new" neighborhoods Sally Allsup and Mark Barnes
i - Two representatives from `the other Fort Worth" neighborhoods -Regina Blair and
Sandra Dennehy
Local Green Buildmg Experts
- Architect -Ray Boothe Boothe Architects, Inc.
- Builder -Anthony Burks, Vendigm Construction, and Jamison McGlasson, MonteLago
Builders
- Product supplier Eddy Carruthers, Weatherization Partners
- Developer Jyl Dehavens, Green Urban Development
Municipal
- Assistant City Manager -Libby Watson
- Environmental Management -Brian Boerner
- TPW
Energy conservation -Sam Steele
Construction and Mamtenance Glen Balog
and, should the need arise, the Fort Worth City Council may alter this list to ensure that the needs of the
community are being addressed.
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