HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 10057 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 10057
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council October 10, 2017
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*a SUBJECT: AMEND RESOLUTON FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE MINORITY
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On October 18, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4690-10-2016 repealing
Resolution No. 3698-12-2008 and reorganizing the Minority and Women Business Enterprise
Advisory Committee (the "M/WBE-AC") into an advisory committee of eighteen (18) members,
consisting of one (1) representative from each of the four (4) Chambers of Commerce, six (6)
partner organizations that promote the utilization and growth of M/WBEs, one (1) regional
certification agency, two (2) community groups, and five (5) internal City of Fort Worth
Departments ("City Departments").
On January 24, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4731-01-2017 pursuant to which
the City Council appointed named individuals representing the organizations and stakeholder
groups identified in the Resolution for terms of two (2) years, beginning January 24, 2017 and
expiring on September 30, 2017.
The Economic Development Department now wishes to amend Resolution No. 4731-01-2017 in
order to provide that the organizations and stakeholder groups named in that Resolution will
have the latitude to select the individuals that they wish to serve on the M/WBE-AC; and, to
establish uniform two (2)-year terms, beginning October 1, 2017.
David Cooke
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY OF FORT T WO TH, TEXAS
COUNCIL PROPOSAL
Date: File Number: Subject:Waiver of Festival Equipment Rental Fee for the Harambee Festival
9.26.2017 311
Proposed By: City Manager's Review: Page:
Kelly Allen Gray and Gyna Bivens City Attorney's Review: PAGE 1 OF 2
It is proposed that the City Council approve a waiver of the festival equipment rental fees for the Tarrant
County Black Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. for the October 14, 2017 Eighth Annual Tarrant
County Harambee Festival to be held at Evans Avenue Plaza.
DISCUSSION:
The Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a
charitable organization and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and contributions of
African-Americans in Tarrant County. The Society has requested a waiver of the festival equipment
rental fee for the Third Annual Harambee Festival,which is scheduled for Saturday,October 14,2017.
As stated in the Society's press release, the purpose of the Harambee Festival is for the "the entire
Tarrant County Community [to] pull together in celebration of our shared history. " The Society has
reserved the use of Evans Avenue Plaza for the Festival and has paid the site reservation fee. In October
2004,the City Council adopted a master plan for the Evans and Rosedale Business and Cultural District,
which outlines implementation strategies for the broader vision plan for this area that was developed in
2000. As cited in the City's Comprehensive Plan, the master plan adopted by the City Council was,
among other things, "intended to celebrate the African-American heritage of Near Southeast Fort Worth
through the development of an attractive, economically vibrant, pedestrian-scaled neighborhood
center." As a result,the Festival's location at the Evans Avenue Plaza is particularly appropriate.
The City of Fort Worth's Festival Equipment Rental Policy establishes fees for rental of various pieces
of festival equipment (M&C G-12180 April 07, 1998 and G-15881, September 25, 2007). The Society
has requested the use of the 24' x 30' aluminum stage and that the fee of$500 be waived. This waiver
includes only the equipment rental fee. The Society is aware of and has no objections to paying labor
costs that the City will incur in delivering, setting up,tearing down, and removing equipment.
The Harambee Festival will bring awareness to the Society,Evans Avenue Plaza,and the Terrell Heights
Community, and will also promote and further the City's efforts to redevelop and revitalize the Evans
and Rosedale area. In 2001, the City Council selected the Evans and Rosedale Urban Village as one of
twelve community urban villages where revitalization efforts were most needed and where the use of
public incentives could most sensibly be focused. As recommended by the Comprehensive Plan and in
accordance with Resolution No. 3716-03-2009 (Expanding Economic Development Programs in the
City), the City previously has authorized multiple public incentives to promote the redevelopment and
awareness of the Evans and Rosedale Urban Village.
Consistent with the City Council's previous actions, it is proposed that the equipment rental fee be
waived for the October 14,2017 Festival event.
❑ LEGALITY
❑ FISCAL NOTE
❑ CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
❑ CITY POLICIES MANUAL
CITY OF FORT T WO TH, TEXAS
COUNCIL PROPOSAL
Date: File Number: Subject:Waiver of Festival Equipment Rental Fee for the Harambee Festival
9.26.2017 311
Proposed By: City Manager's Review: Page:
Kelly Allen Gray and Gyna Bivens City Attorney's Review: PAGE 2 OF 2
LEGALITY:
The Department of Law finds that this proposal is legal and that it is within the authority of the City
Council.
FISCAL NOTE:
Upon approval of this Council Proposal,the $500.00 rental fee for the aluminum stage will be waived
for the Eighth Annual Tarrant County Harambee Festival.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENT:
The City Manager has no objection to the proposed waiver for the October 14,2017 Harambee Festival
event.
PROPOSED BY:
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray Council Member Gyna Bivens
❑ LEGALITY
❑ FISCAL NOTE
❑ CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
❑ CITY POLICIES MANUAL