HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3208-05-2005A RESOLUTION
No. 32,og - ~5- 2.05
MORATORIUM ON THE CREATION OF NEW EMPOWERMENT ZONES
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2000, the City Council approved the Policy Statement on the
Creation of Neighborhood Empowerment Zones (NEZ), in accordance with Chapter 378 of the
Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, since April 25, 2000, the City Council has created 15 Neighborhood
Empowerment Zones. They are:
Stop Six NEZ
Ridglea/Como NEZ
HemphilU Berry NEZ
Magnolia NEZ
Evans & Rosedale NEZ
Polytechnic/Wesleyan NEZ
Woodhaven NEZ
Handley NEZ
Riverside NEZ
Berry/University NEZ
Trinity Park NEZ
Lake Arlington NEZ
West 7th/i7niversity NEZ
Wedgwood Square NEZ
Rolling Hills NEZ
WHEREAS, these NEZ's cover approximately 25 square miles of the city; and
WHEREAS, concerns have been raised regarding the number of NEZ's that have been
created and the impact that the large number of NEZ's have on individual zones, and
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WHEREAS, Council has requested that staff evaluate the performance of this development
tool and to recommend changes to address these concerns.
WHEREAS, staff recommends that City Council adopt attached Resolution enacting a 60-
day moratorium on the creation of new NEZ's until the evaluation of the existing policy has been
completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
That City Council hereby enacts a 60-day moratorium on the creation of new NEZ's in the
City of Fort Worth.
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Ci~y Secretary '` ~. MAY 1 7 2005
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved As Amended on 5/17/2005 Res #3208-05-2005
DATE Tuesday May 17 2005
LOG NAME. 12NEZMORITORIUM REFERENCE NO G-14803
SUBJECT
Adoption of a Resolution to Enact a 60-Day Moratorium on the Creation of New Neighborhood
Empowerment Zones
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution enacting a 60-day moratorium on the creation
of new Neighborhood. Empowerment Zones.
DISCUSSION
On April 25 2000 the City Council approved the Policy Statement on the Creation of Neighborhood
Empowerment Zones (NEZ) in accordance with Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code
Since that time City Council has created 15 Empowerment Zones They are
NEZ
Stop Six NEZ created 4/17/01
Ridglea/Como NEZ created 4/2/02
Evans & Rosedale NEZ created 11/19/02
Magnolia Village NEZ created 11/26/02
PolytechnicNVeslyan NEZ created 11/26/02
Rolling Hills NEZ created 1/21/03
Handley NEZ created 5/27/03
Woodhaven NEZ created 5/27/03
NEZ
Riverside NEZ created 8/19/03
Hemphill/Berry NEZ created 11/11/03
Berry/University NEZ created 1/06/04
W 7th/University NEZ created 1/27/04
Trinity Park NEZ created 1/27/04
Lake Arlington NEZ created 2/03/04
Wedgewood Square NEZ 4/19/05
These NEZ's cover aproximately 25 square miles in the City
Concerns have been raised regarding the number of NEZ's that have been created and the impact that the
large number of NEZ's have on individual zones In addition Council has requested that staff evaluate the
performance of this development tool and to recommend .changes to address these concerns
Therefore City staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution enacting a 60-day moratorium on the
creation of new NEZ's until the evaluation of the existing policy has been completed
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FISCAL INFORMATIONlCERTIFICATION
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The Finance Director certifies this action will have no material effect on City funds.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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Submitted for City Manager's Office bv• Dale Fissleler (6140)
Originating Department Head Jerome Walker (7537)
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Odle (7316)
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