HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3387-07-2006A Resolution
ACCEPTING THE OVERALL RESULTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS STUDY
PREPARED BY ZUCKER SYSTEMS INC ON BEHALF OF THE FORT WORTH CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
NO 3387-07 2006
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth is growing at an exponential rate resulting m increased
demands to evaluate development projects and issue permits for construction, and,
WHEREAS rt is a mutual goal of the development community and the City to ensure efficient
processing of development review while ensuring quality projects and sustainable neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS the Fort Worth Chamber successfully raised funds from Downtown Fort Worth,
Inc and the development community to support a consultant review of development processes in the
Crty• and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed and agrees with the mayor themes of the subsequent
Development Process Study report prepared by Zucker Systems, Inc
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
That the Crty accepts the Development Process Study and commits to the thorough review and
implementation of the recommendations with an anticipated completion date of July 2007
Adopted this 18th day of Jules 2006
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APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
JUL 1 8 2006
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City Secretary of the
City of Fort V1lorth, Texas
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 7/18/2006 Resolution No 3387-07 2006
DATE Tuesday July 18 2006
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SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Accepting the Development Process Study Prepared by Zucker Systems Inc
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the findings of the
Development Process Study prepared by Zucker Systems, Inc. and committing to the timely implementation
of improvements. Additionally appreciation is extended to the Fort Worth Chamber and Downtown Fort
Worth Inc. for providing funding for the study
DISCUSSION
Over the last five years with the growth of construction and development in the City of Fort Worth City staff
in many departments have struggled to keep up with the growing demand for review permitting and
inspection activities A number of reviews have been performed and some improvements have been made
however resource restrictions and insufficient interdepartmental cooperation has sustained the problems.
In December of 2005 the Fort Worth Chamber in partnership with Downtown Fort Worth Inc engaged
Zucker Systems, Inc. to perform an outside review of the City of Fort Worth development processes. This is
significant because it was funded by the private developers who have concerns with the impact of our
operations on the timeliness of their projects. The firm completed their review in May of 2006 with a final
report presented to the City Council on June 20 2006
This resolution is to emphasize the City Council's support of this effort. City staff have already established a
multi-departmental implementation team that is meeting weekly to evaluate each recommendation
establish priorities, and actualize the changes within the respective departments. An executive team
consisting of the Assistant City Managers and the relevant Department Directors will be briefed monthly on
the progress. The Development Advisory Committee will be consulted on a monthly basis to seek developer
and Chamber of Commerce input on the progress Finally the Infrastructure and Transportation Committee
will be briefed at least each quarter with a written report submitted to the fu11 Council at the same time
This partnership with the support of the City Council is expected to achieve significant and tangible results
that will focus on the goal of improving predictable and timely processes to serve customers while furthering
the quality standards that are important to the future of Fort Worth
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
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The Finance Director certifies that this action has no material effect on City funds
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Dale Fisseler (6140)
Originating Department Head. Bob Riley (8901)
Additional Information Contact: Susan Alanis (8180)
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