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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2742 PROVING THE STOP SIX NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE PLAN WHEREAS, on April 25, 2000, the City of Fort Worth City Council ("Council") approved a Policy Statement on the Creation of Local Neighborhood Empowerment Zones; and WHEREAS, on October 3, 2000, the City Council approved the criteria to determining whether an area would be eligible to be designated as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2001, the City Council designated the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone by Resolution No. 2721; and WHEREAS, the Historic Stop Six Empowerment Coalition, representing citizens in the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, requested the City Council to approve the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan ("The Stop Six NEZ Plan") as shown on Exhibit "A" (attached). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct. Section 2. The Stop Six NEZ Plan is hereby approved as shown on Exhibit"A". Adopted this day of . 2001 Mayor Kenneth Barr ATTEST; APPROVED City Secretary CITY COUNCIL JUN 26 2001 City Seer©tar7ho. he City ofFortWeexas CITY OF FORT WORTH Union Pacific MY MR Old Handley J�r errace MESam fir,,- ♦jf IM -oop 820 I r --� tom-• • . - . . • • • • . • — . - • ■ SIX • • • , EMPOWERMENT • Rebuild a community by Historic Stop Six Empowerment Coalition building partnerships and promoting mixed- use development June 2001 b1,41 1 8 C>> a TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ii Map 1 Stop Sic Neighborhood Empowerment Zone 1 Introduction 1 Map 2 Current,Recent and Future Investments in the Area 2 What is a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone(NEZ)? 1 Map 3 Current Zoning 7 Selection of Stop Six as the Pilot NEZ 1 Map 4 Current Land Use 8 Map 5 Comprehensive Plan Land Use 9 Planning Process 3 Map 6 Housing Conditions 11 Profiles of the Stop Six NEZ 4 Map 7 Street Improvement Needs 13 History 4 Map 8 Development Opportunities 14 Sociodemographic Information 5 Map 9 Target Areas and Priority Projects 24 Zoning and Land Use 6 Housing Conditions 10 Chart 1 Current Land Use 6 Infrastructure 10 Chart 2 Comprehensive Plan Land Use 6 Public Safety 12 Development Opportunities 12 Chart 3 Housing Conditions 10 Market Data 15 Exhibit 1 NEZ.Planning Process 3 Community Assets 15 Exhibit 2 Community Assets Map 18 Strategic Plan 17 Exhibit 3 Organizational Structure of HSSEC 28 Vision and Mission 17 Table 1 Historic Sites in the Stop Sic NEZ 4 Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities and Threats Analysis 17 Table 2 Stop Sic NEZ Sociodemographic Information 5 Issues,Goals,Objectives,Strategies 18 Target Areas 23 Table 3 Housing Statistics-1990 Census 10 Priority Projects 23 Table 4 Basic Market Data 15 Incentives 25 Cost and Benefit Estimates 26 Table 5 Stop Six NEZ SWOT Analysis 17 Organizational Development Strategies 28 Table 6 Goals,Objectives and Strategies for Economic De- 19 Performance Assessments 28 velopment Table 7 Goals,Objectives and Strategies for Housing and 20 Appendices Community Development Appendix A Stop Sb(NEZ Steering Committee and Subcommittee Table 8 Goals,Objectives and Strategies for Infrastructure 21 Members Table 9 Goals,Objectives and Strategies for Public Safety/ 22 Appendix B Historic Properties Identified by Stop Six Residents Public Service Appendix C Assessment of Brownfields Appendix D Streets Assessed by the City of Fort Worth Transporta- Table 10 Three Year Cost Estimates of Priority Projects 26 tion and Public Works and Water Departments Table 11 Values of Incentives Provided to Three Priority 27 Appendix E NEZ Basic Incentives Housing Development Projects Appendix F Support Letters Table 12 Benefits of Three Priority Housing Development Pro- 27 jects to the City Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background. Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code,effec- single family subdivision and a senior independent living housing on tive in May 1999, authorizes municipalities to create Neighborhood Em- Berry Street. The Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation powerment Zones(NEZs)and provide tax and other incentives to create with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, the North Central Texas or rehabilitate affordable housing, promote economic development, or Council of Government and the City of Fort Worth, has launched a $12 improve the quality of social services,education,or public safety for resi- million-multi-modal improvement project for Rosedale Street from U.S. dents of NEZs. Pursuant to this law, the Fort Worth City Council ap- Highway 287 to Interstate Loop 820, and an alternative transportation proved the Policy Statement on the Creation of Local Neighborhood Em- analysis for Interstate Loop 820. Both projects will bring improvements to powerment Zones and Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Administrative the transportation conditions in the NEZ area and may spur more devel- Procedures in April and October 2000. opment activities. The City Council approved the preliminary designation of the Stop Six To take advantage of the great opportunities brought by recent and future neighborhood as a pilot NEZ on January 2,2001. In order to facilitate the developments discussed above, the neighborhood needs more aggres- revitalization of the Stop Six NEZ and market it to businesses and devel- sive private and public investments to foster redevelopment that can / opers, residents organized the Historical Stop Six Empowerment Coali- bring larger impact. The incentives provided by the NEZ Program is the tion(HSSEC). it is a resident-driven,community-based development or- first step to attract more development activities. ganization that represents neighborhood interest and partners with public and private sectors to redevelop Stop Six as a diverse and vibrant Vision and Mission of HSSEC.The vision and mission of HSSEC are: neighborhood. HSSEC developed its NEZ Plan with assistance from the Vision Statement:By the year 2010, HSSEC envisions the rebirth of City staff. The City Council adopted Resolution No.2721 to designate our community by building partnerships that promote mixed-use the Stop Sox NEZ on April 17,2001. development,including quality diverse housing and business devel- opment with a focus on African American owned businesses. Conditions of the Stop Six NEZ. The Stop Six NEZ is located in the Mission Statement:The mission of HSSEC is to encourage the develop- Southeast Fort Worth,generally bounded by the Union Pacific Railroad ment of the Stop Six NEZ as a mixed-use neighborhood to include: up- on the north,Interstate Loop 820 and Stalcup Road on the east,Fitzhugh scale housing,medium-income housing,well built low-income and mufti- Avenue,Virgil Drive and Eastland Street on the south, and South Edge- family housing. HSSEC will work to assist in the revitalization of Stop Six wood Terrace on the west. It encompasses several neighborhoods in- through public private partnerships, with continued quality educational cluding Stop Six and South Edgewood Terrace. efforts, economic development, community development, infrastructure In the past few decades,the NEZ area has experienced deterioration of development and improvement of public services and outreach partner- housing conditions, inadequate infrastructure, and limited economic op- ships that promote and encourage the enhancement of the best quality of ' portunities for residents to shop and work. The population decreased life possible. over the past ten years because of an aging population, out-migration, and the inability t a ra sidents. Vacant or deteriorated proper- The NEZ Plan. It is general s intention r use the NEZ Plan rs a guiding ties are seen thr qt1}eJghborhood. Twenty nine percent of the document providing general direction for itself and its partners while still properties are va4f, f homes are in need of repair. allowing flexibility to modify the Plan to respond to demographic, eco- 3or physical changes in the future. The Plan should be considered as a document that evolves with the development of the Stop Sax NEZ Despite the distre, eWt and proposed developments in the area have and HSSEC. It specifies the goals, objectives, strategies and activities brought new opportunities for revitalization. The Bank One Branch at the that the organization will undertake or facilitate to achieve its vision. The intersection of Ramey Avenue and Interstate Loop 820 and the nearby guiding principles for HSSEC's activities are: improving existing condi- Job Opportunity Centet cited economic development opportunity tions, increasing diversity and promoting targeted mixed-use develop- to the west end of the a Fort Worth Housing Finance Corpora- ment. The major activities HSSEC envision include: tion developed and single family homes on Truman Drive, 1. Housing and Community Development Anderson Street and Fitzhugh Avenue,and is currently developing a new . Raise funds from public and private sources to improve the exist- Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Pion (( ing housing stock. east Fort Worth, Inc., Stop SbdPoly Oversight Association, developers, • Develop decent, affordable and diverse housing through [and lenders,the City, and other partners in the implementation of the NEZ banking,infill development(construction of new homes),and pur- Plan. chase,rehabilitation,resale of existing homes. Three Year Cast Estimates of Priority Projects • Facilitate quality housing development initiated by other develop- Priority Projects(Goals) Total Potential Funding May be e� Estimated Sources Served 2. Economic Development costs or by City • Work with the City to reuse abandoned vacant properties through investments grams land banking. Economic Development 1,350,000 • Raise funds and work with the City and other non-profit organiza- Land Banking(50 lots) $ 150,000 Community Devel- Yes tions to establish business loan funds, and provide technical as- opp ),Ment Block Grant j sistance and ab training (CDBG Private, programs. C • Raise funds to conduct a market study for the NEZ. ity 3. Infrastructure Improvements Business Loans(10 Loans) $ 1,000,000 Private,Federal (Section 108) Work with the City and raise funds to improve the conditions of New Small Business Loan Fund(20 $ 200,000 Private,Federal the neighborhood, including streets, sidewalks, water, sewer, businesses)earmarked for the NEZ' streetscape,and parks. 4. Public Services Housing $ 1935 o0a • Raise funds and work with the School District and other non- Home Improvements Ma or Rehab{40 units} $ 1,520,000 Private,CDBG, profit organizations to establish youth programs,drug prevention Ex�erior Paint 145 units) $ 90,000 HOME,City,Texas Yes Minor Repair{20 units) $ 100,000 Department of Yes and treatment programs,etc. Weatherkation(30 units) $ 75,000 Housing and Corn- Yes • Organize neighborhood clean-ups to improve the image of the munity Affairs neighborhood. Land Banking(50 lots) $ 150,000 • Organize and work with the City in fighting crime and drug prob- IntrastructureiPublic Services $11,290,937 lems. Streets Improvements Reconstruction/Sidewalks(25 Streets) $ 6,109,000 City,Federal,State, The implementation time frame for the above activities is ten years. In Resurfacing(18 streets) $ 1,976,ODO County Yes order to develop a focus for redevelopment,HSSEC identified five target Streetscape Improvements $ 155,350 Federal,State,Pri- areas in the NEZ for commercial and mixed-use development: vate,City 1. Berry Street between Village Creek Boulevard and Edgewood Ter- Parks Development �� Acquisition/Development(1 park) $ 979,587 City Fort Worth Improvements{1sq vatic center! I $ 2,071,000 independent School 2. Rosedale Street and communitycenter renovation) District,Federal, 3. Ramey Avenue State,Private 4. Amanda Avenue Total !$14.5759375. Intersection of Interstate Loop 820 and Ramey Avenue Future investments 9 37a o00Villas at Eastwood(160 units) 9,2DO,OW FortWorth Housing These are the target areas where HSSEC will concentrate its short-term Finance( HFTj re- activities. Specific short-term strategies for the first three years,the fund- Edgewood Terrace(13 unite) $ 975,000 FWHFC ing needed to accomplish them and potential funding sources are also identified in the NEZ Plan,as shown in the table on this page. At the time Ramey Place(65 units) $ 6,200,000 1 Private when the plan was prepared, no funding was committed except for the Source:City of Fort W�h Housl g,Transportation and Public Works Planning and housing development projects. HSSEC will raise funds from public and Parks and Community Services departments,FWHFC and Sheffield Development private sources and partner with various organizations including South- W�Economic Deveop em business no available to the area through Fort Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan III INTRODUCTION What is a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone(NEZ)? The area was chosen as a pilot NEZ based on NEZ selection criteria: Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Govemment Code, effective in May Needs 1999,authorizes municipalities to create NEZs and provide tax and other e It is 100%within the central city. At least 50%of the area is CDBG- incentives to create or rehabilitate affordable housing,promote economic eligible. It is considered distressed based on census data on popu- development,or improve the quality of social services,education,or pub- lation,socio-demographic and other factors. lic safety for residents of NEZs. Pursuant to this law,the City Council ap- • It meets the State criteria for Reinvestment Zones. proved the Policy Statement on the Creation of Local Neighborhood Em- powerment Zones and Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Administrative Current and recent investments Procedures. On April 17,2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. • The first City of Fort Worth Model Blocks program, the Eastwood 2721 to designate the Stop Six Neighborhood as a NEZ. The City Coun- Model Blocks,is located near the NEZ area. cil has also endorsed the designation of priority development areas • The Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) new housing (urban villages)in commercial corridors as NEZs. development on Anderson Street,Truman Drive and Fitzhugh Ave- } nue. NEZ may be selected in one of two ways: designation by the City Coun- • The Fort Worth Job Opportunity Center. cil or an open competition among neighborhoods based on the following • HFC new single family development on Berry Street (Edgewood selection criteria: Terrace). • At least 50%of the NEZ is located in Community Development Block Grant-eligible areas or the'central city' Future investments • No more than 6,000 people at the time of designation. If more than • The proposed development of single family homes on the Bank One 6,000 people,the geographic area cannot be larger than 1.5 square site covering 12.3 acres(Ramey Place). miles. a HFC senior housing development on Berry Street (Villas at East- • Showing distress based on census data on population and socio- economic characteristics • Housing/economic development opportunities • Currrentffuture investments in the area =_ • Community assets(organizations,churches,etc.) • Meeting other criteria for Reinvestment Zone • Located within or including state or federal designated empowerment or enterprise zones, mixed-use growth centers, Model Blocks, spa- ciat target areas,or priority commercial corridors Selection of Stoa(ri11 NEZ The Stop Six Nei 10 o owerment Zone(NEZ),located in south- east Fort Worth u es.ot aop 8 0,received preliminary designation as a pilot NEZ from the 1;$% lUorth tfty Council on January 2,2001 and final designation on A ,1 The NEZ area is generally.bounded by Union Pacific Raivflteorth,Loop 820 and Stalcup Road on the east,Fitzhugh A4q ililDrive and Eastland Street on the south,and Edgewood Te west. It encompasses several existing neighborhoods,including Stop Six and South Edgewood. Map 1 Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan WOOd]. Rosedale • The Greater Mount Tabor Community Development Corporation Multi-modal OrpO Improvements (CDC)projects. • The northern border of the NEZ is included in the State of Texas De- partment of Transportation Mufti-modal Improvements Project for HFC single Family Rosedale Street. , Homes on Truman Housing and economic development opportunities • There are an abundance of City owned vacant properties and over 900 privately owned vacant lots in the proposed NEZ area. Great ac Moun• � Two Mixed-Use Growth Centers identified in the Comprehensive Plan sdi�sHl � Tabor Tabor S are located in the NEZ. . o Pjeecto pjoounity • The NEZ is in one of the target areas of the Southeast Fort Worth pGertun Strategic Economic Development Action Plan spearheaded by the Southeast Fort Worth,Inc. Edgewood Legend Terrace • The entire NEZ is located in the State of Texas Southeast Enterprise •. A.: a ®_a Current and Recent Zone. Investments • It includes portions of one of the five City Council designated priority Eastwood at ••*Future Investments commercial corridors-the Rosedale Commercial Corridor. • The eastern border of the NEZ is included in the North Central Texas Council of Government (COG) Regional Transportation Authority AI- temative Use Analysis for Interstate Loop 820 from Meadowbrook Map 2 Current,Recent and Future Investments in the Area Drive to Interstate Highway 287. Current and Futa.lre hwastments (Map 2) 1. Eastwood Model Blocks $1.2 million 2. Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation $1.2 million (HFC)Single Family Development 3 3. Job Opportunity Center $0.8 million 4. Single Family Development on Berry $0.9 million Street(Edgewood Terrace) [rent thVe u.1 �> ;u 5. Senior Housing Development on Berry $9.2 million Street(Villas at Eastwood) 6. Bank One Site Single Family Development $6.2 million (Ramey Place) a 7. Rosedale Improvements $12.0 million k ticaI Future Inve HFC Single Family Development on Truman Drive striae �#a[srllliti" Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 2 PLANNING PROCESS On December 7, 2000, a number of existing neighborhoods, civic and Organize NEZ Residents December 2000 faith based organizations and concerned citizens met at the Martin Lu- ther King Community Center to form the Stop Six NEZ Steering Commit- tee. The purpose of this committee is to create a unified community vi- Visioning . Collecting data on January 2001 sion to guide the development activities in the NEZ,provide the City input 4 area conditions on development incentives, and pave the way for future community in- (demographics, implementation of NEZ. The functions of the Steeling Develop a Mission zoning,land use, January 2001 volvement in the im P 9 Statement building condi- Committee include organizing the residents in the NEZ area, represent- tions,housing, ing residents to work with City staff to develop the NEZ Plan,leveraging property values, resources, and establishing partners. The Steering Committee further SWOT Analysis community assets, February 2001 etc.) organized six task subcommittees: outreach, organization, community • NEZ Interdepart- development, infrastructure, economic development, public services✓ Identification of Issues mental work February 2001 public safety,to develop and implement specific strategies for the NEZ. Group developing The lists of the Steering Committee and subcommittee members are in- incentive package eluded in Appendix A. Develop and Adopt Goals, February-March Objectives and Strategies 2001 The Steering Committee met once a week on Thursdays,and each sub committee met every two weeks. The Steering Committee, as a transi- Target Area Urban Design March-April tional neighborhood body in the planning stage,decided to create a new 2001 organization, Historical Stop Six Empowerment Coalition (HSSEC), as the neighborhood's implementation arm of the NEZ. HSSEC will work as Cost Estimates April-May 2001 the City's partner in carrying out strategies identified in the NEZ Plan. The organization subcommittee is working on the application to acquire 501 (c)3 non-profit status for HSSEC. Exhibit 1 NEZ Planning Process Visioning, SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) the City promotes mixed-use development to create similar charac- analysis,and identification and prioritization of issues were conducted at teristics of downtown, including job creation, housing, entertain- ment public laces transportation, pedestrian activities and a these meetings as part of the strategic planning process. The Steering � P P P � Pe Committee developed a vision statement for the NEZ and a mission sense of place. The Stop Six residents are highly supportive of this statement for HSSEC. The subcommittees then developed,with the help concept and incorporated it into the NEZ strategies. from City Staff,goals,ob'ectives and strategies for the issues. Exhibit 1 • Commercial Corridor Study and Rosedale Redevelopment shows the planning pr cess an4jilt line. Parallel to the strategic plan- Project. Rosedale from Loop 820 to Interstate 35W was selected Hing process, the N '_Ehtb ental Work Group composed of as one of the City's priority corridors. It was also included in a Housing,Development Pri s er,Law,Finance Departments and multi-modal improvements project recently funded by the State and Economic Developme regularly to develop the incentive the City. The Steering Committee actively participated in related package and administr � e6dilir for the NEZ. public meetings to provide input. I_ • Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Action Plan. It In developing the NEZ Six NEZ Steering Committee con- identified part of the NEZ area near Loop 820 (between Ramey sidered the following ¢�rr udies: Avenue and Berry Street)as community retail areas. • Comprehensive an. TI{>NI area contains two Community • Transit Alternatives Analysis Study. Because of the NEZ's his- Mixed-Use Growth en ets I entified by the Comprehensive Plan toric tie to rail transit through the old Interurban rail line, the (Bent'Street between Edgewood Terrace and Village Creek Boule- neighborhood participated in the transit study and the East Rose- vard, Interstate loop 820). These growth centers are areas where dale Multi-modal Improvements project to explore the possibility of future transit stops and lines in the area. Stop Six Neighborhood Empowermenf Zone Plan 3 PROFILES OF THE STOP SIX NEZ History Table 1 Historic Sites in the Stop Six NEZ Address Year Built Si ri ficance Stop Six,as its name indicates,was home to the sbdh stop on the old In- 4608 Avenue J 1944 Unique exterior facing that includes stone terurban train line that ran between Fort Worth and Dallas. The neighbor- tiles,shells and fragments of glass. hood was originally known as Cowanville and was listed as one of the 2106 Amada Avenue 1907 Projecting gabled portico has a frieze historic African American neighborhoods in Texas by the Texas Historic with alterning rows of sawtooth and Commission. The area encompasses several subdivisions that were de- fishscale shingles veloped in the early 20th century. Originally as a suburb outside Fort 5403 Anderson Street 1930 A late example of shotgun house Worth City limits,the Interurban rail road provided labor force mobility be- 2217 Dillard Street 1905 Intersecting gables and decorative shin- tween the neighborhood and the two cities. Stop Six was annexed by gles Fort Worth in the first half of the 20th century. 1825-1831 Etta Street 1950 An example of well-built affordable hous- (Duplexes) ing during World War If Black families moved into the neighborhoods shortly after the Civil War. 2114 Stalcup Road 1930 The earliest owner,Tom Stailcup,platted Amanda Davis was the first Inhabitant of Stop Six. Majority of the original the area in 1945. residents were farmers and they cultivated the land and raised vegeta- 2208 10 Stalcup Road 1910 An example of a vernacular temple front blas. Although it is part of the central qty,it retains a rural character in an design with gable pediment,frieze and urban environment with mixture of housing styles including shotgun full front porch with four Tuscan columns. houses, bungalows, and more modem structures. The density in the 5209 Turner Street 1910 The house,the top half of a two-story area is lower than many areas in the central qty. According to the Tar- residence,was moved to the site from rant County Historic Resources Survey, there are about 9 structures in Pennsylvania Ave.near 8th Ave. the NEZ area that have some historic significance because of the anchi- 1703 Amanda Avenue 1915 Built b William Bums. Bums ran a gra tecture styles or history(fable 1). Stop Six residents also identified some cery s>Yore and operated the water system other structures that may have historic significance, including 2001 for the community. Thewaterwas Danner Street, 2007 Danner Street, 1818 Effie Street, 1709 Amanda wh eh stiled l exists.rom a Th houser spone of the Avenue,1891 Amanda Avenue,4715 Ramey Avenue,4724 Ramey Ave earlier structures built in Stop Six nue, and 4725 Ramey Avenue. The details of these buildings are in- Source:Tarrant county Historic Resources Survey,1989. cluded in Appendix B. Stalcup Road, Ramey and Amanda Avenues are where commercial ac- tivities historically located. Some of the older businesses are still in op- eration, p eration, but many of them have been discontinued. Most of the busim . nesses are neighborhood commercial uses including barber shops, bar- becue stores, convenient stores, etc. Because of an aging population, out-migration of younger generations,and the inability to attract new resi- dents,the population in Stop Six has decreased over the past few dec- ades. As a result,vacant or deteriorated properties are seen throughout the neighborhood. Some redevelopment has begun to happen in the NEZ area, but the neighborhood needs more aggressive public and pri- vate investments to foster redevelopment that can bring larger impact. The Historic House on 1703 Amanda Avenue Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Pion 4 Sociodemographie Information Table 2 Stop Six NEZ Sociodemographic Information Population Census Information I Stop Six The total population of the Stop Sox NEZ was 5,943 in 1990. it is pre- NF1dominantly African Americans(5,724,96%).while the total percentage of Persons 5,943 African Americans in the City was about 22%in 1990. The age composi- White(Non-Hispanic) 0.8% tion of the population shows an aging trend with 34%between age 45 to Black 96.0% 65 while only 10%between age 0 to 9. According to the 2000 Census, the population in the Stop Six NEZ was 5,788,decreased by 3 percent other race 2% 0.8% from 1990. The percentage of African Americans decreased from 96%to Persons of Hispanic origin 20% 2% 85%while the percentage of Hispanic papulation increased from 2%to 9 Age 0 to 17 27% 30% %. Asian Americans increased from 0 to 82 people,from 0%to 1.42%. Age 18 to 64 62% 55% Income The percentage of population over 65(15%)is higher than the City aver- Age 65+ 11% 15% age (11%). The entire NEZ area is located in the Community Develop- Households 168,274 1,994 m ent Block Grant (CDBG) eligible areas, which indicates that at least Person per households 2.5 2.9 51%of residents had incomes at or below 80% of area median house- hold income according to the 1990 Census. Median household income in Married-couple family with own children under 18 years 25% 13% 1989 was$9,298, less than one third of the City's median household in- Single parent families with own children under 18 years 11% 14% come($28,116). Forty two percent(42%) of the population lived below poverty level, more than twice of that of the City (17%). Per capita in- Female head householder,no husband present 20% 30% come($5,623)was less than half of that of the City as a whole.The much Nonfamily households 34% 29% lower per capita income and median household income in the NEZ show Educational attainment(persons 25 years and over) that residents might be employed in lower wage jobs or on fixed incomes such as social security. Less than 9th grade 12% 14% Education and Employment High school graduate(includes equivalency) 72% 29% While the area is predominantly low income,more than 50%of residents Employment status(persons 16 years and over) age 25 or older had high school diploma or higher educational attain- employed 92% 84% } meat. Among the civilian labor force, 84%were employed. Comparing unemployed 8% 16% to the City (8%), the unemployment rate (16%) in this area was much higher. not in labor force 27% 31% The unemplo K# er capita income,high percentage of per- Median household income In 1989 $28,116 $9,298 sons living in " i91' irate the level of distress and the need to Households with public assistance income in 1989 6.2% 17% provide econo ,�, - ant opportunities to this area. An aging Yc:1' Per capita Income in 1969 $13,580 $5,623 population with rrutetf bx i mes also demonstrates the need for re- taining younger lona d attracting new residents to the neighbor- Poverty status hood. Table 2 odemographic information of the City and Below poverty level 17% 42% the NEZ area the 9 0 Census data. Above poverty level 83% 58% Source:1990 U.S.Census Data compiled by the City of Fort Worth Planning Department Stop Six Neighborhood 6npowerment Zone Plan 5 Zoning and Land Use I Chart 1 Current Land Use Veoaot Commercial Cammerc{al As of January 2001,most of the land in the NEZ is zoned two-family resi- 2.3% 1.1% Community dential.Areas zoned single family are located mainly south of Fitzhugh X80 Avenue and west of Village Creek Boulevard,and east of Carveriy Street. There are areas zoned neighborhood commercial along Rosedale Street, ,n;u stial Amanda Avenue,Stalcup Road,Ramey Avenue and Berry Street. Areas 1.z% zoned multifamily are located predominantly on the eastem portion of the Parks NEZ between Stalcup Road and Carveriy Street. Only a few parcels were zoned for general commercial,industrial(along Loop 820)and com- vaeant Hubei s% munity facilities(See Map 3 on page 7). "% MuRttamity Duplex ... The land use survey done by the Housing Department in April 2001 0.1% 0.2%shows that single family residential is the predominant land use(54.9%) in the NEZ area (Map 4, page 8). In addition to single family,there are Chart 2 Comprehensive Plan Land Use some multifamily(0.1%),commercial (2.3%), light industrial (1.2%), and Nfghhort" Miked Use community facility uses(mostly churches,6%)scattered throughout the community C.—m-W Cath Center NEZ. There are several schools in the zone,including Dunbar 8th Grade, FacY'd. 3.a% a.e% Li*lnd„stfial Middle and High Schools,Logan and Walton Elementary Schools. Non- 1.4%P8r, 2.5% residential uses are located along the major arterial streets, such as 0.2% .. Low Density Rosedale Street, Ramey Avenue, Stalcup Road, and Amanda Avenue. The types of commercial activities include small convenient store, liquor0.3% store, food store,fast food restaurant, car wash, car repair,gas station, Medium Density barber shop,beauty shop,cleaner,etc. There is a lack of cohesiveness aeadenu S�pie Parity., and aesthetic quality among commercial structures and majority of them % oz% are in need of repair. There are also a number of vacant commercial structures(38,1.1%)that are deteriorated and in need of redevelopment. There is a significant number of vacant land in the NEZ(1,062 parcels, 29%), which highlights the blight and disinvestments of the area but at the same time provides great potentials for redevelopment. Comparing current zoning (Map 3) and Comprehensive Plan proposed land uses for this area (Map 5, page 9), there is a significant inconsis- tency. The Comprehensive Plan indicated a 35%inconsistency between current zoning and the Comprehensive Plan in the Southeast sector of Fort Worth, which includes the Stop Six NEZ. The proposed land use pattern in the Comprehensive Plan for the NEZ area,with predominantly single family residential (90.8%),two mixed use growth centers in Loop 820 at Fitzhugh Avenue and Berry Street at Edgewood Terrace, some FY neighborhood commercial along Rosedale Street and Ramey Avenue, and light industrial on the north side of Rosedale Street,is more adherent to the existing land use pattem in the area. The NEZ Steering Commit- tee plans to participate in the City-initlated rezoning process scheduled toward the end of 2001 to improve the consistency of zoning and the Comprehensive Plan proposed land uses. 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According to the surveys completed by the City Occupied 1,905 82% nem�gftlon and NEZ residents in April 2001, about 43%of the houses (933) in the Vacant 405 18% NEZ are in need of repair(Map 6,page 11). The types of repair needed Total units 2,310 100% range from exterior paint, weatherization to major rehabilitation or re- Tenure placement. Two percent(48) are vacant houses that were unsafe and Owner 1,377 72% recommended for demolition. There are additional 122 vacant houses Renter 528 28°r6 that may be redeveloped through purchase, rehab,and resale. Accord- Total 1,905 100% ing to the City's Code Compliance Division data in 1999,there is 2.5%or Median gross $288 greater substandard housing located in the NEZ area. Wind Song Apart- rent ments located on Rosedale Street was declared substandard and the Median value $25222 owner has entered into an agreement with the City to repair the property. Another multifamily residence, Prince Hall Apartments on Berry Street, have been cited for several violations and the owner has also agreed to improve. Table 3 shows housing statistics according to the 1990 Cen- sus. Majority of units in 1990 were owner occupied(72%). Median gross rent in 1990 was$288 comparing to the City's$337 and median owner W4. occupied housing value is$25,222 comparing to the City's$59,900. Ac- cording to 2000 Tarrant County Appraisal District data, on average,the housing value is$16 per square foot. Land value is $0.32 per square foot. There have not been many new construction activities in the NEZ area. s.. The number of building permits issued in the area since 1989 are 504 in total. However,only 30(6°.%)of them are new construction permits. Out - of these 30 new construction permits, 21 are for residential, 2 for com- mercial uses. Total value of building permits in the NEZ since 1989 is A House In Need of Repair $11,467,533,which equals only 0.1%of total building permit value in the - r City ($9,954,180,881, 80,936 permits) during the same period. The value of new construction permits is$2,966,227,which equals 0.05%of total new construction building permit value in the City($5,997,260,905, 27,242 permits)during the same period. Considering the amount of va- cant lots existing in the area, it is Gear that there has not been enough attraction for new residential or commercial activities. Appropriate incen- tives need to be put in place in order to encourage new construction. Infrastructure Parks and Community Facilities The NEZ area is considered by the City's Parks and Community Devel- opment Department as deficient in Gose-to-home park land. The only existing parks within the NEZ area are Martin Luther Icing Park,Rosedale Martin Luther King Community Center Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 10 Imo. 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Fi i of, W, ,?,. �: Plaza Park, and Bunch Park,which was leased to the Fort Worth Inde- potential development opportunities. Other vacant lots owned by private pendent School District(FWISD)and was not used by the neighborhood. parties(931 lots)scattered throughout NEZ also provide opportunities for The Martin Luther IGng Community Center currently serves the NEZ area. infill development. In addition,the availability of large tracts of vacant It contains meeting rooms,gym and computer rooms. There are several land such as the Bank One site and properties north and south of Berry agencies providing health or social services to the Stop Six and the rest Street,provides rare opportunities in the Central City for large-scale resi- of Southeast Fort Worth. They include Boys and Girls Club,JPS Health dential or commercial development. As in many older neighborhoods in Clinic, Southeast YMCA, Fort Worth Job Opportunity Center,and Public the City, the major challenge of redeveloping vacant properties in the Library East Berry Branch. NEZ is Gearing titles complicated by absentee owners, heirship problems, etc. Moreover, due to the rural nature of its history, some land in the Streets Stop Six area was never developed. On-site and off-site development Four street improvement projects (Map 7, page 13) are funded by the costs including impact fees can be tremendous. 1998 Capital Improvement Program(CIP). The majority of them are un- der construction or in design stage. East Rosedale Street is included in Brownfields Rosedale Mufti-modal Improvements funded by the Texas Department of Brownfreids are industrial or commercial properties that are idle due to Transportation and the City. The preliminary concept is to widen Rose- actual or perceived environmental contamination according to the defini- dale Street between U. S. Highway 287 and Interstate Loop 820. Im- tion of the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). Eight properties in provements proposed also include sidewalks, median, and the explora- the NEZ area are identified as brownfields in the City's database. Some tion of rail transit. The consultant for this project will be selected in Au- of them(25%)are owned by the City. Redevelopment on these brown- gust 2001. The Stop Six residents conducted street surveys and identi- fields is expected to be costly. However,the availability of Federal fund- fied street improvement needs as shown in Map 7(page 13). The needs ing in brownfield redevelopment provides a potential new funding source. are generally related to improvements of street pavements and drainage, Assessments of these brownfields are included in Appendix C. In addi- repair or addition of curbs,gutters,sidewalks and improvements of street tion to these 8 properties, residents identified several potential brown- connectivity. The residents are also in the process of signing petitions to fileds which are also shown in Map 8. request mid-block lighting in dark streets. Public Safety The NEZ area is covered by Neighborhood Policing Districts(NPD)6 and 7. Both districts have experienced decrease in violent and property crimes between 1991 and 1998. A comparison of Part I crimes (homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggregated assault, burglary, theft +n and auto theft)in the last six months of 1999 and 2000 in NPD 6 also showed a decrease of 25%. However,NPD 6 still has the highest num- ber of violent crimes compared to other districts. The NEZ area may W", have become safer but remain less safe than other areas in the City. Recognizing public safety has great influence on the competitiveness of the NEZ to attract new residents and businesses,the residents have par- ticipated in Citizen on Patrol and Minister Against Crime Programs. The area is serviced by Fire Station No.3. 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Neighborhood associations (Historic Stop Six Empowerment Coali- tion, Stop Stx/Poly Oversight Association, South Edgewood Table 4 shows the population, median household income, aggregated Neighborhood Association) household income, and number of households within a one-mile, two- 4. Community and health facilities(Martin Luther King Community Cen- miles and three-mile radius from the center of the NEZ area. According ter,Library,Post Office,Fire Station,Tarrant County subcourt house, to the Business Cluster Analysis conducted by the Texas Wesleyan Uni- JPS Health Clinic,doctor's office,20 day care centers) versity Graduate School of Business,Southeast Fort Worth generally has 5. Diverse religious organizations(churches,Buddhist temple) good potential to be a competitive business environment with its quality 6. Parks and recreational areas (Rosedale Plaza Park, Martin Luther labor force and great accessibility to interstate highways. Although com- King Park,Lake Arlington) petitive disadvantages exist because of perception of crime and limited 7. Community Service Organ izations/Social Services (Boys and Giris skills of residents, the report pointed out that intervention and invest- Club,YMCA,Southeast Area Churches,Job Opportunity Centex ments by the public sector can alleviate these negative impacts and in- 8. Economic Development Organizations (Southeast Fort Worth, Inc., crease the attraction of Southeast Fort Worth to potential businesses. Black Chamber of Commerce) The Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Action Plan also 9. Historic Heritage (Handley Hills Historical Cemetery, neighborhood pointed out that when evaluating the demographics and disposable in- history) comes of residents in Southeast Fort Worth, their normal weekly retail 10. Transportation access(Martin Luther King Freeway,Loop 820, Inter- demand is significantly underserved by at least 30%. It identified the state-30,Union Pacific railroad,arterials streets) area near Loop 820 from Ramey Avenue to Berry Street as one of the target locations in Southeast Fort Worth for community retail activities. Table 4 Basic Market Data _ Population Median House- Aggregated House- Number OF hold Income hold Income Households 1 Mile Radius 17,781 $15,436 $56,577,732 5,864 2 Mile Radius 25,379 $19,240 $239,412,396 8,724 3 Mile Radius 98,680 $24 483 $428,509,850 35,665 Community Assets Although the Stop Six NEZ area has been negatively impacted for deo- Boys and Girls Club Churches ades by undesirable land uses, deteriorated housing, economic disad- vantages, inadequate infrastructure and crime,the residents have main- 'yam 3 & taineO their-pride-and heritage through various community assets. These A� alk; ;! rise I Ve neighborhood overcome the disadvantages and will con- tin ue diving force for the redevelopment of the Stop Six NEZ. The `` list of assets in the general Stop Sic NEZ area identi- fied hey are also illustrated in Exhibit 2(Page 16). nk One,five barber/beauty shops,cleaners,five con- eni9i one historic store, bar-be-queffast food restaurants, n; '0"ft, our car wash/mechanic shops, businesses near the NEZ inyards and Walgreens.) 2. ar 6th Grade, Middle and High Schools, Logan and -" Walton Elementary Schools,Texas Wesleyan University) Job Opportunity Center JPS Health Clinic Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 15 Drrerse Schools tions - ` 11 hood Psso- ,e $ ' Businesses � � �' 0�ca'`� Students �� - pmVide Jobs Support Local Emnamy Stop Six Knowledge , S ndividuaVFamily NEZ Experience and Services/ �� Devetopm y�,p,_ Knowledge socid �� arm ®� EWerty 040 Agend � Historyaa 3'� Volurdeers liTT � ransporta �- a, 41' tion Fla namic � 5 Comma- Developmerrt �. nity Faciif organ- n>L. ties boars k 4- Exhibit 2 Community Assets Map East Berry Public Library Branch Southeast YMCA Stop Six Neighborhood Clean-up Activities Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 16 STRATEGIC PLAN Vision and Mission its vision. Goals, objectives and strategies were developed to detail the Vision represents the ho and dreams for the future,not limited b ex- road map for the neighborhood to realize the Stop Six NEZ vision:a cen- P P Y tral city neighborhood embracing the quality of new urbanism character- isting constraints, while mission represents the responsibilities of an or- ized by promoting mixed-income, mixed-use, pedestrian and transit ori- ganization. The Steering Committee adopted the following vision state- anted environment. ment for the Stop Six NEZ and mission statement for the Historical Stop Six Empowerment Coalition(HSSEC). Both statements capture the key Strength Weaknesses values shared by the Stop Six community: diversity, history, community • People,e.g.,senior citizens bring- . Lack of financing for businesses and pride,livable environment and its people. ing wisdom,variety of wealth and housing professionals, youth doing posk • Redlining Vision Statement:By the year 2010,the Historic Stop Six Empowerment tive things • Stop Six Community doesn't spend Coalition envisions the rebirth of our community by building partnerships Entrepreneur/businesses - resil- its money in Stop Six ient • Too many mobile hone industriesthat promote mixed-use development, including quality diverse housing Churches-abundance, commit- (550 acres out of total 750 acres in and business development with a focus on African American owned busi- ted,growing,variety,diverse the City or 73%) nesses. • Schools-quality education - Land could be used for some- Quality daycare-in-home&fa- thing better. Mission Statement:The mission of the Historical Stop Six Empowerment cilities - These industries do not support Coalition is to encourage the development of the designated area as a • Community Center the neighborhood,and don't hire • Hospitaltciinic people from the community. mixed-use neighborhood to include: upscale housing, medium-income Rich history - They bring traffic,and affect the housing,well built low-income and multifamily housing. HSSEC will work Location neighborhood image. to assist in the revitalization of Stop Six through public, private partner- vacant land-developable land • Lack of community involvement Ships,with continued quality educational efforts, economic development Post office • Run-down apartments and houses or business growth zones,community development,infrastructure devel- • Boys and Girls Club • Lack t e ownersedge of our history g Y P • YMCA • Absentee owners (residential and opment and improvement of public service and outreach partnerships commercial) that promote and encourage the enhancement of the best quality of life . Slumlords possible. Opportunities Threats • New housing development (e.g., • Demolishing houses without sensitiv- Strengths,Weer pportunities(SWOT)Analysis near 82(/287 with houses ranging ity to neighborhood needs and his- - _ a,2 from $80,000 to $120,000, pro- tory The Steering CO ¢t. ed the strengths and weaknesses within posed senior housing on Berry) . Unscrupulous people, predatory • City incentives (e.g., tax abate- wending the community th _ `_d stages or disadvantages in achieving its merits)attracting businesses and . Discrimination in service delivery 1 vision,as well as he cffl0 ces that may present great opportunities creating jobs for our residents . Drug dealers or threats to its able 5). Many of them reflect the find- . Texas Wesleyan University . Negative image of Stop Six } • Job Opportunity Center . Police Dept. allows bad activities in Ings described a ifr t n. They revealed the understanding of . Southeast Fort Worth,Inc. our neighborhood. the Community 0 its const and potentials in rebuilding the Stop Six . Rosedale/Evans Project . Lack of activities for youth-place to community. In s is identified existing community assets . State highway projects,widening go,things to do as the NEZ's strengths,and pointed out drug activities, absentee land- Rosedale,etc. • Possible gentrification/displacement loris,lack of financing for redevelopment,and deteriorated housing stock • Capital improvement programs as a result of redevelopment or weaknesses of the area. O • Model Blocks program • Residential placement of ex- as major Opportunities identified include vari- • Grant funding available from offenders in the neighborhood ous redevelopment efforts as described in the Introduction. Major threats other organizations • Economy is slowing down. include negative image of Stop Six and predatory lending activities. • New convention center • "T'new light rail proposal • Habitat for Humanity With the vision for the community as its focus,the Steering Committee President Bush funding for faith- further identified key issues In areas of economic development,housing, based organizations infrastructure and public safety that it needs to resolve in order to achieve Table 5 Stop Six NEZ SWOT Analysis Stop Sox Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 17 Issues,Goals,Objectives and Strategies r '. us e ft The Steering Committee,through its four subcommittees(community de- velopment/housing, economic development, infrastructure and public ' safety/public services)worked intensively with City staff to formulate the goals,objectives and strategies for the Stop Six NEZ. Each goal,object bve and strategy forms layers of solutions to target a particular issue identified as negatively affecting the NEZ area. The strategies were fur- ther prioritized and assigned specific time frames, responsible parties " and potential funding sources for implementation. The time frame for the ,a' NEZ is ten years. Specific projects for the first three years were identified as priority projects and their costs were estimated. A complete list of is- sues,goals,objectives,strategies and the timeline is shown in Tables 6- 9. The following are three guiding principles for the goals,objectives and strategies: 1. Improvements of Existing Conditions. Residents agreed that there are many issues in the NEZ that need to be addressed immedi- ately. These include street maintenance and repair,home improve- ments,development of vacant properties,zoning,improving relation- ships with Code Compliance, addressing redlining practices, and seeking funding and resources for plan implementation,etc. Improving existing conditions is a priority forthe Stop Six NEZ. 2. Diversity. Residents in the Stop Six NEZ want to become a neighborhood with diverse activities and populations. Diversity in- r - Dudes mixture of different uses including residential and commercial, as well as residents with different incomes and ethnic backgrounds. 3 Diversity also means attracting new residents but at the same time y keeping existing residents. Finally,diversity also represents mixture of housing styles,levels of density,and scales of businesses. 3. Targeted Mixed-Use and Commercial Development. Target areas are identified for mixed-use and commercial development. Residents p w want to see the development follow the guidance of the Comprehen- sive Plan, which is predominantly single family with Mixed-Use Growth Centers along Loop 820 between Rosedale and Ramey,and r` along Berry between Edgewood and Village Creek. Residents sup- port higher density development in Mixed-Use Growth Centers and other target areas but want to retain the low density single family resi- dential character in the neighborhood. In the growth centers and tar- get areas, the concept of a pedestrian friendly and denser, mixed commercial and residential urban village is welcomed by the resi- dents. Residents envision various shops and restaurants located along beautifully landscaped tree-lined boulevards,a livable environ- ment where families and children ran live,work and play. Residents envision a downtown-like environment in the target areas. Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 18 Table 6 Goals,Objectives and Strategies for Economic Development Goals,Objectives and Strategies Responsible Parties Potential Fund- Timeline(By Year Sources 12345678990 Issue#1:Lack of investments,employment opportunities and neighborhood-oriented businesses Goal:Increase business investments and employment opportunities. Objective#1:Attract public and private resources to bring capital in the Stop Six NEZ. Strategies 1.Seek public and private funding to attract major anchors to the area. HSSEC,City,SEFWI, Private,Federal, Black Chamber Local 2.Adopt incentives to encourage economic development activities. City,developers 3.Conduct a market study. HSSEC Private 4.Establish partnership with Southeast Fort Worth,Inc.and other organizations. HSSEC,SEFWI,Black Chamber 5.Establish partnership with health care industries to develop a new medical facility. HSSEC Private,Federal 6.Create employment and job training opportunities for residents. HSSEC,City,TWFC, Private,CDBG TCJC 7.Maximize the utilization of Job Opportunity Center. HSSEC,Job Opportu- nity Center r Objective#2:Increase new and expand existing neighborhood-oriented commercial activities. Strategies:1.Market the neighborhood through media,brochures,newsletters,etc. HSSEC,City Private 2.Identify and redevelop brownfields in the neighborhood. HSSEC,City Private,Federal, C' 3.Assemble vacant land near major thoroughfares for economic development. HSSEC,Developers, Private,City, Ci CDBG Issue#2:Lack of business retention and small business development Goal:Foster local entrepreneurship. Objective:Assist local entrepreneurs to develop,improve or expand their businesses. Strategies:1.Organize forums to improve utilization of small business loan funds and technical HSSEC Private assistance. 2.Seek funding to establish new small business loan and technical assistance funds. HSSEC,City Private,Federal 3.Create a Stop Six business directory as a marketing tool. HSSEC,City Private 4.Create a citizens'committee to address redlining. HSSEC Issue#3:Too many manufactured housing industries and other businesses that create negative traffic impacts and affect neighborhood ima e } Goal:Encouragethe diversification of business development. Objective#1:Improve the image and traffic circulation of existing business areas. Strategies:1.Enforce zoning,landscaping,and signage requirements. City,HSSEC 2.Improve existing business areas through landscaping,traffic planning,and other City,HSSEC Federal,State, Im6rients. City,Private 3.-Encottr a cooperation of businesses and residents. HSSEC,Businesses rove a Incentives to encourage businesses to improve their properties. City,HSSEC,Busi- Objec' hjg er density,mixed-use,centralized developments in target areas. Strat 8eck:p blic and private funding to establish a land bank for economic/housing de- HSSEC,City Private,City, elop nt CDBG acompliance a control in Mixed Use Growth Centers and target economic development HSSEC,Developers, Private,City, C CDBG through review of tax abatement eligibility. City HSSEC: toricEmpowerment Coalition SEFWI:South East Fort Worth,Inc. TWC:Texas Workforce Commission TCJC:Tarrant munity College Black Chamber:Black Chamber of Commerce CDBG:Community Development Block Grant Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 19 Table 7 Goals,Objectives and Strategies for Housing and Community Development Goats,Objectives and Strategies Responsible Parties Potential Funding Timeline(By Year Sources 4151617 819110 Issue#1:Lack of un Ing to repair homes Goal:Improve the conditions of e)dsting Fornes. Objective:Seek fundinga r6A interest rate loans to lownrioderate income homeowners. Strategies:1.Frovide home Im rovement bans. 2.utilize existing resources for minor home repairs andexterior painting. SECPri- vate 3.Seek ome improvement grants. HSSEC Private 4.Partner with private lenders to provide home improvement oans. HSSEC,Lenders, riva a en ers Issue 4Z Lackof fuFaRg for develoent oa: ct u is an mra a investments In new housln eve opments. i ryes:Utilize mu Ip- ate resources to attract new housing development activities. Strategies:1.Adoptdevelopment incentives for housing development. city Apply for private and public funding to iffiplement housing development activities. ' 3. sta ish partnerships With private lenders,developers and builders to develop HSSEC,CityCD HO n- new housing. vate,City 4.Provide homebuyers assistance. City,lenders C Issue :inconsis ent zoning oa: uce the inconsistency between zoning,the Comprehensive Plan and existing land uses. O=,Rezone ezone ro ies o e consistent o zoningan a om re ensive an. egies:1.Prepare an inventory or properties with inconsistent uses, HSSEC,City 2.Actively participate In the City's rezoning process. -RTS--c 3. reate a citizens,committee to address non-conforming land uses. HSSEC Issue#4:Lack of quality and diverse housing stock Goal:Offer a vadety o or qua ous ng options various income groups. Objective:Ensure the compatibility,quality and appropna a income mix of housing developments. Strategies:1. nsure properties meetingCity standards. rty 2. nsure a comp iance a ompre ensive an an zoning. 3. ale,replacement eve sing stock throughpure a re a resmy, eve c Private, , HOME,Cityhousing or u ers 4.Develop infill housing on suitable vacant o EC,Gity, eve o6--te,MUG ers HOME,City Issue#&.Reclining and predatorylending, Goal:Eliminate redlining and predatory ending practices an promote Fair housing. bjective:Educate rest en s a out their rights,nomebuying process,credit,insurance,a c. Strategies: Organize housing counseling/educationalwor op seminars. I ousing City,Private counseling agencies 2.Report 0 Fort Worthuman Relations Commission on reclining practices. Hbbl=U,LAY 3.Organize forums to foster communication between residents, er ers,insuranceH55EQ Private companies,etc. 4.Enforce Fair Housing law. city ssue of knowledge/trusVi vement of Hispanic and other ethnic families Goal:Improve undersUnding,communication and collaboration between various ethnic groups. Objective.,Increase participation of Hispanic and other nic families In neighborhood activities. tsuategies:1.invite Hispanic and other ethnic families to participate in neighborhood activities. 2.Organize even ops to provide information on city codes,city services,etc. Private 3.Utilize special neighborhood events to expand outreach efforts. rivate HSSEC:Historical Stop Six Empowerment Coalition CDBG:Community Development Block Grant HOME:Home Investment Partnership Program Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment tone Plan 20 Table 8 Goats,Objectives and Strategies for Infrastructure Goals,Objectives and Strategies Responsible Parties Potential Funding Timeline(I3v Year 112 3 41516 7 8 910 Issue#1:Deteriorated and poorly maintained streets Goal:Improve overall street and sidewalk conditions and accessibility. Objective:Repaidreconstruct streets and add/repair sidewalks according to the survey result. Strategies:1.Submit a list of streets in need of reconstruction or repair to the City. HSSEC City,CDBG, County 2.Assign high priority to streets that connect high priority development areas. HSSEC,City 3.Request the City to determine the need to upgrade water/sewer system. HSSEC,City City,CDBG, County 4.Request the City to develop a transportation plan. HSSEC,City 5.Partner with the Tarrant County in reconstructing streets or providing funding. HSSEC,City, City,County Count 1 6.Submit petitions to participate in the City's Safety pathway program. HSSEC 7.Seek other funding sources for sidewalks. HSSEC Federal,State 8.Urge the City to improve quality of maintenance work done by contractors. HSSEC Issue#2:Lack of neighborhood parks,recreational facilities and programs Goal:Expand choices of recreational activities for residents,particularly for the youth. Objective:Develop neighborhood parks,family-oriented recreational facilities and programs. Strategies:1.Improve existing parks serving the neighborhood- City City,CDBG 2.Identify and gain site control of potential sites for neighborhood parks and rec- HSSEC,City City,CDBG,Pri- reational facilities. vate 3.Seek funding for park design and construction. HSSEC,City Private,City, CDBG 4.Adopt neighborhood parks to maintain park facilities and landscaping. HSSEC,City Private,FWISD 5.Partnerwith developers to build recreational facilities. HSSEC,Developers Private �j k 6.Partner with non-profit organizations to provide recreational programs. HSSEC,Non-profits Private tE+=frmin Issue#3:Lack of street lights Goal:Provide safe streets for residents. Objective:Install new street lights in dark areas. Strategies:1.Submit mid-block lighting petitions to the City. HSSEC 2.Seek other funding sources for street lights. HSSEC Private,CDBG Issue#4:Not enough landscaping Goal:Beautifythe neighborhood and strengthen its identity. Objective:Identify areas with landscaping improvements. Strategies:1-S [yjr� 1Vr private and public sources to create a neighborhood land- HSSEC Private,CDBG s in m. 2. l,"exis ng' program for more tree planting. HSSEC,City 3.II prove e�fscape in target areas. HSSEC,City Private,City,Fed- eral 4.A ly-fo;Efie; , del Blocks program for funding. HSSEC Private HSSEC:Historical Stjj SgcEji�p¢ ent Coalition FWISD:Fort Worth Independent School District CDBG:Community Development Block Grant Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 21 Table 9 Goals,Objectives and Strategies for Public Safety/Public Service Goals,Objectives and Strategies Responsible Parties Potential Funding Timeline(By Year 1 2 31415 6 7 1810 101 Issue#1:Illegal drug activities Goal:Eliminate drug activities in the neighborhood. Objective:Reduce drug activities in high ooncentration areas. Strategies:1.Actively report to the Police on drug activities. HSSEC 2.Recruit more volunteers to participate in Citizens on Patrol. HSSEC 3.Initiate the development of a CPTED(Crime Prevention through Environ- HSSEC,City Private,City,CDBG mental Design) Ian. 4.Redevelop or demolish vacant houses. HSSEC,City,Devel- Private,City,CDBG o ers 5.Organize block captains and other volunteers to assist in crime watch. HSSEC 6.Organize block parties to outreach neighbors,build relationships and deter HSSEC drug activities. 7.Work with other nonprofits to provide drug prevention/rehabilitation pro- HSSEC,Nonprofits, Private,FWISD, grams for residents. FWISD,City Federal Issue#2:Lack of sensitivity in enforcing code compliance/Code violations Goal:Improve communication and collaboration among residents and the City. Objective:Identify owners in need of assistance and work with them to improve their proper- ties. Strategies:1.Organize forums to open up communication with Code Compliance. HSSEC,City Private 2.Organize community volunteers to assist neighbors in cleaning up their HSSEC Private properties. 3.Create an inventory of services for neighborhood volunteers to refer HSSEC Private neighbors accessing services. 4.Organize neighborhood clean-ups. HSSEC Private,City 5.Educate residents on code compliance requirements. HSSEC,City,Busi- Private,City nesses Issue#3:lack of services and activities for the youth Goal:Provide the youth hope for their future and various choices of activities. Objective:Increase programs and recreational centers for the youth. Strategies:1.Seek funding to continue Stop Six/Poly youth educational program. HSSEC,FWISD,non- Private,Federal profits,City 2.Establish partnerships with other non-profits providing youth programs. HSSEC Private 3.Recruft youth volunteers to build a web site for the coalition. HSSEC HSSEC:Historical Stop Six Empowerment Coalition CDBG:Community Development Block Grant FWISD:Fort Worth Independent School District Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 22 Target Areas • Villas at Eastwood: 180-unit senior housing development on Berry Street The Stop Six NEZ covers more than 1.5 miles in a predominantly single family area. To create the higher density,concentrated type of develop- Infrastructure.Public Safety and Public Services ment that the Steering Committee envisions, it is crucial to identify key 1. Streetscape for Berry Street,Rosedale Street and Ramey Avenue. areas for future development (target areas). These target areas or 2. Street improvements evaluated by the City according to the im- "urban villages" will incorporate concepts of pedestrian friendly, mixed- provement needs identified by Stop Six residents(Appendix C) use, mixed-income, more concentrated development instead of linear 3. Parks improvements and development (new aquatic center/pool, strip development. The Steering Committee identified five target areas: community center improvements, and development of a new Berry Street between Edgewood Terrace and Village Creek Boule- neighborhood park) vard,Rosedale Street,Ramey Avenue,Amada Avenue and the inter- The locations of target areas and priority projects are shown in Map 9. section of Interstate Loop 820 and Ramey Avenue. ffi Berry Street, Rosedale Street, and the intersection of Ramey Avenue �g f and Stalcup Road were further identified as focal points for initial devel- opment and where someriorit p y projects are concentrated in. Prelim!- rk nary streetscape design Concepts were completed by the Planning De- . partment for these areas. The Steering Committee also proposed to change the land use in the Comprehensive Plan for areas along Amanda Avenue from single family residential to neighborhood commercial. # �. Priority Projects roposed amey lace Single Family Development on Bank One Site The strategies to be implemented in the first three years were identified ' as priority projects. Many of these projects, such as participating in the hl Citizens on Patrol Program,organizing neighborhood clean-up activities, are already in implementation and can be done with minimum community ` and private resources. The following is a list of priority projects that have " e4 more significant cost implications: Economic Development r 1. Land banking(50 lots) 2. Market study(1 study) Rosedale Streetscape Design Concept 3. Low interest rate small business loan funds(20 loans) 4. Low interest buSIF1055 Mans(10 loans) Housina and Comm o ment too" 1. Home improve homes) 2. Land banking( 3. 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The staff recom- mended the following basic incentives to be offered to all NEZs including Stop Six: Municipal Property Tax Abatement For qualified existing,newly-constructed or newly-rehabilitated properties, multifamily,commercialfrndustrial and mixed-use development projects: 1. Tenn:Five years 2. Amount:Full abatement on increased value. 3. Requirements: meet the ownership and property criteria set forth in the NEZ Basic Incentives(Appendix E) Berry Street Mixed-Use Development Site-Current Condition Fee Waivers z" 1. Development fees: Development Department will waive 100% of de- velopment related fees in the NEZs for qualified projects, including building permit,plat application,zoning application,structural moving, demolition, Board of Adjustment application, and street/utif'rty ease- ment vacation application fees. 2. Impact fee: Water Department will waive 100% of impact fees for ,- qualified residential projects. 3. Requirements:See Appendix E. p. The above incentives were endorsed by the Stop Six NEZ Steering Com- proposed Berry Street Mixed-Use Development(Restaurants and Shops) mittee on April 5,2001 and adopted by the City Council on April 17,2001. r�. r ti Berry =U Qevelopfnent Ste Plan Proposed Berry Street Mixed-Use Development—Senior Housing Example Stop Sox Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 25 Cost and Benefit Estimates Benefits to the City Table 12 shows the monetary benefits of the three proposed housing de- The following cost and benefit estimates were prepared based on the pit- velopment projects to the City over 10 years. The revenues the City will ority projects and incentives identified for the Stop Six NEZ: collect from tax and utility fees on these homes over the next ten years ($875,500) will exceed the $179,400 initial investments from the City. Development Costs and Future Investments Moreover,the City can benefit from these projects through tax revenues Table 10 shows the cost estimates for priority projects and their potential and water bills for$875,500 dollars over a 10-year period,while the City funding sources. At the time when the plan was prepared, no funding will only collect$36,000 in taxes on these three sites over the same pe- was committed except for the housing development projects. The cost dod if no developments occur. estimates indicate the level of financial resources needed in the Stop Sox Table 10 Three Year Cost Estimates of Priority Projects NEZ and the possible funding sources for each project. They can serve Priority projects(Goals) Total Potential Funding May be as a guide for the Historic Stop Six Empowerment Coalition(HSSEC),the Estimated Sources Served City and other stakeholders in redevelopment of the Stop Six NEZ. For Costs or by City example,the street improvements identified may be included in the future Investments Pro- grams Capital Improvement Program(CIP). HSSEC will advocate for the indu- Economic Development $ 1,350,000 sion of these streets in the next CIP. HSSEC will also fundraise through Land Banking 50 lots $ 150,000 CDBG Private C' Yes public and private resources and establish partnerships to implement Business Loans 10 Loans $ 1,000,000 Private Federal other projects such as land banking,small business loan funds, housing Small Business Loan Fund" 20 loans $ 200,000 Private Federal and parks improvements. In particular, HSSEC plans to apply for the Housing 1,935,000 $1.2 million Model Blocks funding and become a Community Housing De- Home Improvements velopment Organization(CHDO)to access HOME funds. Ma or Rehab (40 units) $ 1,520,ODO Private,CDBG, Ex�erior Paint V{ units) $ 90,000 HOME City, Yes Minor Repak(2Q units) $ 100,000 TDHCA Yes The costs for projects such as land banking, small business loan fund, Weathermation(30 units) $ 75,000 Yes home improvements are only a fraction of what is needed in the Stop Sox. Land Banking 50 lots $ 150 000 It is the hope of HSSEC that these initial investments along with other Infrastructure/Public Services $11,290,937 projects will create a ripple effect and increase private participation in the revitalization of the NEZ area. The cost estimates also include priority streets improvements P Y ReconstructionlSidewalks(25 Streets) $ 6,109,000 City,Federal,State, housing development projects that are funded mainly by private funding Resurfacing(16 streets) $ 1,976,000 County Yes with minimal City participation in utilities(water and sewer). These pro- Streetacape Improvements $ 155,350 Federal,State,Pri- jects show the future investments that will occur in the Stop Sox NEZ. vale,City Parks Development Values of Incentives Acquisibon/Development(1 park) $ 979,587 City,FWISD,Fed- Improvements(1 aqc1uatic center/pool $ 2,071,000 eral,State,Private In order to evaluate the direct impact of incentives on the City, three and community CNerrenovation) housing development priority projects were evaluated based on their Total $14 ,575,937 costs and benefits to the City over a ten year period. Table 11 shows the Future Investments $16,375,000 actual dollar amount of incentives offered for these three projects.The Villas at Eastwood 160 units $ 9,200,000 FWHFC total value is approximately$508,400. Out of this amount,$179,400 will Ed ewood Terrace 13 units $ 975000 FWHFC be the actual expense to the City,which represents the City's participa- Rams Place 65 units $ 6200 000 Private tion in the two single family development projects through water and Source:City of Fort worth Housing,Transportation and Public Works,Planning,and Parks sewer replacement and installation. The other component of$508,400 is and community Services Departments,Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation and Shef- the total value of tax abatements and fee waivers($329,000). This is fu- field Deveropmant company,Inc. ture revenue forgone if these developments occur. However,the C' is `In addition to the e>asting small business loans available to the area through Fort Worth r9 P riY Economic Developpment Corporation(FWEDC) not currently collecting this amount of tax and fees from these properties, CDBG:Community Development Block Grant,TDHCA:Texas Department of Housing and and will not be collecting these dollars if developments do not occur. Ho s u gne�e corpoISatDion�Worth Independent school District,FWHFC:Fort worth Stop Sox Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 26 Table 11 Values of Incentives Provided to Three Priority Housing Development Projects Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Ten Year .bE Impact Fee Waiver $ 6,90 $ 6,90 Water Main and Tap $112,6 $112,80 Replacement Cost Development Fee $ 68,5 $ 68,50 Waiver Property Tax Abate- $ 32,401 $ 32,4 $ 32,4 $32,40C $ 32,400 $162,00 ment for Homeown- ers Impact Fee Waiver $ 12,4 $ 12,40 Water/Sewer Instal- $ 66,6 $ 66,60 lation Development Fee $ 8,OOC $ 8,00 Waiver Property Tax Abate- $ 5,10 $ 5,100 $ 5,100 $ 5,1 $ 5,10 $ 25,50 ment for Homeown- ers impact Fee Waiver $ 16, $ 18,5 Development Fee $ 27,20 $ 27,20 Waiver NEW Source:City of Fort Worth Housing,Development and Water Departments Table 12 Benefits of Three Priority Housing Development Projects to the City Year Year Year Year Years Year 1 Year? 1 Year Year Year10 Ten Year Property Tax 1 C» Rame Place M2 $ 32,40 $ 32,40 $ 32,40q $ 32,40 $ 32,40 $ 162,00 Ed ew od Te2AW. $ 5,10 $ 5,10 $ 5,10q $ 5,10 $ 5,10 $ 25,50 Water Bilis n $ 68,80C. $ 68,80C. $ 68,80C. $ 68,80C. $ 68,80C $ 68,80 $ 68,80 $ 68,80q $ 68,80 $ 68,80 $ 688,00 Total Benefr $ 68,80 $ 68 $ 68,800 $ 68,800 $ 68,8 $ 106,3 $ 106, $ 106,30 $ 106,30 $ 106,30 $ 875,50 Propariv Tax - Ramey Place $3,60 $3,601 $3,601 $3,601 $3,601 $3,6 $3,601 $3,600 $3,6 $3,60 $36,o Ed ewood Terrace $ $ $ $ I $ $ $ $ $ $ $ otal Benefits $3,60q $3,6001 $3,6001 $3,600 $3,60q $3,6001 $3,60q $3,60q $3,60 $3,60ol $36,nntA Source:Tarrant County Appraisal District and City of Fort Worth Housing Department Stop Sox Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 27 Organizational Development Strategies Board of Directors The Historic Stop Six Empowerment Coalition (HSSEC) is committed to Elect board members take an active role in the revitalization of the Stop Six:NF1. In order to Executive fundraise and conduct businesses related to the NEZ,it is in the process Committee of applying for the 501 (c)(3)non-profit organization status with the Inter- nal Revenue Services. HSSEC will be incorporated as a membership or- ganization governed by nine board of directors. It will implement or facili- tate strategies as outlined in this plan. It will also partner with public and private organizations in activities related to the revitalization of Stop Six. Housing and Economic Infrastructure Public Safety/ Community Development Subcommittee Public Services The members of HSSEC will mainly be residents of the community. As a Development Subcommittee Subcommittee membership organization,HSSEC will provide channels for residents'in- Subcommittee put through annual meetings, events, newsletters, etc. Members will have the power to elect board of directors in annual meetings. It is Members HSSEC's intention to be a resident-driven,community-based organization I *Residents that represents the Stop Six community. Exhibit 3 shows the organiza- tional structure of HSSEC. The main functions of the organization in- *Partners clude: • To encourage the development of the Stop Six Neighborhood Em- powerment Organizational Zone(NEZ)as a mixed-use neighborhood;and g • To undertake projects aimed at revitalizing the Stop Six NEZ,such as land banking,housing development,business assistance,etc.;and ante assessments: • To improve education, economic development, housing, community development, infrastructure development and public service in the . Population Stop Six NEZ through public and private partnerships;and . Number of households • To provide diverse, quality, safe, and reasonably priced housing • Median housing value through home repairs, purchase, rehabilitation and resale of existing . Median household income homes,and construction of new homes;and • Tax revenues • To expand opportunities available to residents and businesses of the • Values of incentives(tax abatement and fee waivers) Stop Six NEZ through job training,employment assistance,and busi- a Number of vacant properties ness assistance;and • Number of houses in need of repair or demolition • To promote and encourage the enhancement of the best quality of life • New construction building permits for Stop Six residents. • New housing units and commercialtndustrial space HSSEC also plans to become a Community Housing Development Or- ' Crime rate ganization(CHDO)to engage in housing development activities. A comparison of the above data with the baseline data established by Performance Assessments the 1990 Census,2000 Census and housing and land use surveys con- ducted in 2000 will provide valuable information on the effect of the NEZ Over a period of time,the impact of the Stop Six NEZ should be evalu- program in the revitalization of the Stop Six area. There are other ated to determine the effectiveness of NEZ strategies and incentives. demographic, social, and economic factors that can also be examined, The following are recommended measures to be used for future perform- such as employment status,educational attainment,etc. The above list should not be viewed as a complete list of performance measures. Stop Sox Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan 28 APPENDICES Appendix A Stop Six NEZ Steering Committee and Subcommittee Appendix B Historic Properties Identified by Stop Six Residents Members Address Year Built Significance Executive Committee 2001 Danner Street 1927 This was the first house with inside toilet Chairperson Rev.B.E.George and used coal for heating. Vice Chairperson Quincy Taylor 2007 Danner Stmt 1937 Old original Stop Six Pool Hall. Owners Secretary Kaeren Masters were Lilly Allen and Clifford McCoy. Corresponding Secretary Rev.Alfred J.Crenshaw 1818 Effie Street 1922 It was originally built at 1709 Amanda Treasurer Sharon Armstrong Street. The property was the old Thomas homestead. When businesses started Subcommittee Chairs flourishing,the house was moved by horse X.. and buggy to Effie street. Organization Sharon Armstrong Housing/Community Development Regina Duncan Economic Development Linda Morrow 1709 Amanda Avenue 1954 It was Fresh Air Taxi Cab Company. This Infrastructure T.C.Webster was the first black owned and operated taxi Public Services/Public Safety E.L.Knox company in Stop Six. 1891 Amanda Avenue 1934 Its the old Killing Worth Store,one of the Executive committee and subcommittee chairs form the board of direr- original mixed-use buildings. A two-story tors of the Historic Stop Six Empowerment Coalition. ' 'a brick building,the Killing Worth family had a „3m store on the first floor and lived on the sec- Members and floor. The building is now a church with the pastor living on the second floor Rev.A.C.Armstead Rev.E.L.Bowman 4715 Rame Avenue 1926 Its the old Atkins homestead,remodeled Dorothy Carter when the family grew larger.Originally built Rickie Clark by Mr.Woods for the Atkins family.It's a Carton Collins wood frame house and is now the office of Be a Stop SbdPoly Association and future histori- ttY Crane cal museum. C.D.Dixon Michon Duncan 4724 Rame Avenue 1930's It is the old McKnight homestead. This was Naomi George r the first large house built in the Stop Six Le Wanda Hurst p area. Most of the housing stock was shot- Alvin Johnsoncc r7 '� gun houses. Rev.F.S.Moody Rev.I.S.Morelan a� Delores Tucker N wtQrrs»�- Audrey Thomas Rame Avenue 1924 Its a house built of rocks.This was Gertude ReV.David Tiller > Woods family homestead. The house still Millie&Elvon V1! kef-Wilful has most of the original material. Harold * Woods was a carpenter who built four houses in the area. Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan Appendix C Assessment of Brownfields(Provided by the City of vegetation observed on the lot is comprised Fort Worth Environmental Management Department) of grass and trees. No structures or founda- tions for structures were observed on the lot. Address:2001 Stalcup Rd The lot appeared fenced in and the grass Legal Description:Rosedale Paris Addition Blk 25 Lot A appeared at least knee high. The lot was Ownership:Private observed located behind a building that ap- The observed piece of property appeared to peared to house Speed Way Grocery in the be a vacant lot and building. According to 2900 block of Stalcup Rd. Tarrant Appraisal District Database (TADD) s the lot is comprised of 0.7963 acres and is Address:5318 Ramey Ave;5332 Ramey Ave under state code Commercial (F1). The Legal Description:St.Clair,John Q SurveyA 1914 Tr 1F03A;Tr 1F02 vegetation observed on the lot is comprised Ownership:City of Fort Worth,Private of grass and trees. A review of TADD shows The observed piece of property appeared to the property commercial class description as -" be a vacant lot and building at the southeast Shopping Strip(056) with low grade to average quality construction. A _ comer of Birdell Street and Ramey Avenue. parking lot constructed of concrete was observed on the lot. Based on According to TADD the lot is comprised of looking through windows and glass doors the interior appeared destroyed 0.2468 acres and is under state codes Com- with the sheet rock and insulation tom from the ceiling and walls. An mercial (F1) and Commercial Vacant (C2). electric-meter and box appeared to have been removed from the south- The vegetation observed on the lot is com- em side of the building. Two AC units were observed on the east side of prised of grass and trees. The north face of the building. A Cleaners sign was observed on the west side of the build- the building appeared to be constructed of concrete; however,observa- ing. A sign from the City of Fort Worth Code Compliance stating, ' tions,through the second floor doorway revealed what appeared to be a WARNING DO NOT ENTER Substandard Building',was observed on the wood frame and a roof that was leaking, based on the appearance of north side of the building. At the time of observation the grass on the light through cracks in the roof. A for sale sign,owner finance low down property was waist high. payment sign was observed on the north face as well. A fire escape was observed on the south wall. A brick structure resembling an outside Address:2800 Village Creek brick oven and a concrete slab was observed on the west wall. On the Legal Description:Eastcrest Subdivision Blk 1 Lot A east wall gas lines were observed protruding through the wall. Grass Ownership:Private was over knee high. According to TADD the lot is comprised of 2.0000 acres and is under state code Com- Address:4908 E.Rosedale St `= merc ial Vacant (C2). This lot was not ob Legal Description:Dulaney,Daniel Surrey A 411 Tr 1 served and not pictured. This lot is adjacent Ownership:Private to a 31.0 acres of undeveloped land owned The observed piece of property appeared to by the same people, adjacent property pio- be a vacant lot in a commercial/residential tured. a neighborhood located at the comer of Xq Amanda and Rosedale. The vegetation ob- served on the lot is comprised of grass and Address:5437 After Dr. trees. No structures or foundations for struc- Legal Description: Sunrise Addition Blk 4 Lot 2F tures were observed on the lot; however, Ownership:City of Fort Worth patches of asphalt and driveway entrances The observed piece of property appeared to be a vacant lot in a residen- were observed. Two pole-mounted transformers were observed on the tial/commercial neighborhood. According to TADD the lot is comprised of lot. One of the transformers appeared rusty, no signs of leaks and no 0.1522 acres and is under state code Residential Vacant (C1). The labels were observed. No stains were observed on the transformers, Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan pole,or soil. An electric-meter was mounted to the pole the transformers were mounted with serial number 60428561. A metal cover was ob- served near pole. In the northwest of the lot an electric signal box,cover marked signal light and two water-meters were observed. Trash was spread throughout lot. Address:4704 E.Rosedale St Legal Description:East Rosedale Heights Addition Blk 5 Lots 6 Thru 12 Ownership:Private The observed piece of property appeared to be an abandoned gas station. The gas sta- tion appeared to be comprised of a small con- venience store and a four-pump filling station. i According to TADD the lot is comprised of 0.6042 acres and is under state code Com- mercial (F1)_ The vegetation observed on the lot is comprised of grass. A review of TADD shows the property commercial Gass description as older type conversions and new convenience type, Convenience Self Service Sta- tion(097)with low grade to good quality construction. Four pumps were observed still connected and in place. To small metal caps and one large metal cap were observed west of the building. An electrical was ob- served on the north end of the building. The beer bottles, canned food, and equipment normal for the interior of a convenience store were ob- served through an open door. Address: 4336 Ramey Ave Legal Description:Whitmore Courts Addition Blk B Lot 1 Ownership:Private The observed piece of property appeared to 1 be a vacant lot at the southwest comer of iillspoint and Ramey in a commercial/resi- dential area. According to Tarrant Appraisal ase the lot is comprised of acres nd is under state code Com- Oa t (C2). The vegetation ob- ivc�d on'tft lot is comprised of grass. No structures or foundations f rrutsfbres w re observed on the lot. mv Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan Appendix D Streets Assessed by the City of Fort Worth Trans- Candidate Streets for Future Resurfadna Program (No Sidewalk In- portation and Public Works and Water Departments cluded Streets Needina Total Reconstruction(Unfunded.Sidewalk Included) Street From To Costs Street From To Costs S Edgewood Terrace E Rosedale Street Chapman Street $222,000 Lloyd Avenue Avenue G Avenue H $67,500 Lloyd Avenue Avenue H Avenue M $100,000 Avenue G Lloyd Avenue S Edgewood Terrace $117,000 Avenue G Lindsey Street Langston Street $40,000 Langston Street Crenshaw Avenue Forbes Court $166,500 Avenue G Etta Street Liberty Street $162,000 Katy Street Effie Street Vincennes Street $139,500 Effie Street Willie Street Calumet Street $82,000 Willie Street Amanda Avenue Vincennes Street $220,500 Dunbar Street Amanda Avenue Vincennes Street $92,000 Dillard Street Calumet Street E Berry Street $1,386,000 Lizzie Davis Street Calumet Street Katy Street $108,000 Rudd Street Birdell Street Dillard Street $62,000 Katy Street Lizzie Davis Street Liberty Street $45,000 Bethune Street Ramey Avenue Elgin Street $104,000 Langston Street Chapman Street Ramey Avenue $207,000 Burger Street Coffey Street Carol Avenue $74,000 Elgin Street Amanda Avenue Stalcup Road $756,000 Burger Street Pinson Street Turner Street $52,000 Calumet Street Liberty Street Birdell Street $220,500 Walker Street Fitzhugh Avenue Pinson Street $174,000 Andrew Avenue Kutman Court Willie Street $171,000 Pinson Street Village Creek Road Stalcup Road $264,OD0 Andrew Avenue Elgin Street Booker T Street $108,000 Marlin Street Ramey Avenue Fitzhugh Avenue $86,000 Wiseman Avenue Kutman Court Elgin Street $324,000 Draper Street Walker Street Marlin Street $50,000 Kutman Court Wiseman Avenue Stalcup Road $139,500 Ransom Terrace Eisenhower Drive Truman Drive $297,000 Sunshine Drive Village Creek Road Marlin Street $126,000 Booker T Washing- Bethune Street Stalcup Road $252,000 Sheraton Drive Ramey Avenue Sunshine Drive $56,000 ton Birdell Street Elgin Street Kutman Court $148,000 Carol Avenue Wills Point Court Dillard Street $189,000 Birdell Street Ramey Avenue Carol Avenue $92,000 Burger Street Coffey Street Pinson Street $117,000 TOTAL S1,976,000 Effie Street Willie Street Elgin Street $117,000 Etta Street Calumet Street Willie Street $189,000 Avenue H Edgewood Terrace Lloyd Avenue $108,000 'Avenue J Hughes Lloyd Avenue $220,000 `Avenue M Hughes Lloyd Avenue $220,000 *Dunbar Street Dillard Street Birdell Street $224,000 TOTAL $6,109,000 *Non-existing streets;right-of-way acquisition will be required. Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan Costs of Water/Sewer Improvements for Streets Needing Total Recon- Casts of Water(Sewer Improvements for Candidate Streets for Future struction(Unfunded.Sidewalk Included) Resurfacina Program(No Sidewalk Included) Street From To Costs Street From To Costs Langston renshaw Ave. orbes Ct $51,54 S.Edgewood Terrace I Rosedale St. hapman St. $325,0 Langston renshaw Ave. orbes Ct $13,206 Lloyd Avenue Nvenue H Nvenue M $146,40 Avenue G Lloyd Ave. 3.Edgewood Tern $39,003 venue G indsey St ngston St. $40,80 Lloyd Ave. ve.G va.H $210 venue G tta St Liberty St $38,40 Effie St lllie St. alumet St. $103,2 Katy St. Me St Vincennes St $41,71 Dunbar St ands Ave. incennes St $139,2 Willie St. Katy St ffie St ands Ave. Vincennes St $65,55 Vincennes St $3,00 odd St. irdell St. illard St $60,00 } Bethune St, amey Ave. Igin St. $144,0 Lizzie Davis St lumet St. Katy St $33,00 Burger SL ottey St. Carol Ave. $60,30 Katy St. iaie Davis St Liberty St. $0 urger St. Pinson St. Turner St. $36,00 Calumet St. Liberty St Birdell St $37,50Walker St. Fitzhugh Ave. Pinson St. $124,8 Elgin St kmanda Ave. Stalcup Rd. $451,9 Pinson St. 011age Creek Rd. Stalcup Rd. $421,2RX Kutman Ct. Niseman Ave. Stalcup Rd. $19,20C Marlin St. Ramey Ave. Fitzhugh Ave. $105,60 Dillard St. alumet St. Berry St. $1,030,50i Draper St. EEIgIn St. Marlin St. $81,6 Dillard St. [hapmen lumet St. lamey .Berry St $367,5 Sunshine Dr. Creek Rd, Martin St $177,4 Dillard St. lumet St. Berry St. $308,82 Sheraton Dr. Ave. unshine Dr. $38,40 Effie St. tllie St. Igin St $5,75 irdell St . Kutman Ct. $109,ru Ransom Terrace enhower Dr. roman Dr. $106,37 Birdell St. Ave. arol Ave. $117,6 OTAL S2,268,9 Langston St. St. Ave. $127,260 Booker T.Washington Bethune St. 3talcup Rd. $123,430 Carol Ave. Wills Point Ct 3illard St. $74,86 Burger St. 3inson St. $2,40 Etta St Afille St $80,99 Avenue H p Terrace Lloyd Ave. $40,20 venue J - L Lloyd Ave. $0 Avenue M ; Lloyd Ave. $9,13 Dunbar St Birdell St $77,04 OTAL >© $3,130,89 L- iStop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan Appendix E NEZ Basic Incentives liens when the abatement application is submitted;and 5. Homeowner must enter into a tax abatement agreement with The following incentives shall have a sunset date of ten years from the the City of Fort Worth. date the City Council designated the Stop Six NEZ: The tax abatement for a residential property can only be granted I. Municipal Property Tax Abatements once for a term of five years. If a property granted tax abatement is sold,the new owner assumes the tax abatement on that prop- A. Existing Residential Properties:5 years full abatement erty for the remaining term. To be eligible for a tax abatement, an existing residential prop- C. Multifamily Development Projects:5 years full abatement erty in the NEZ shall meet the following: To be eligible for a tax abatement, a multifamily development 1. Property is owner-occupied and primary residence of the project in the NEZ shall meet the following: homeowner prior to the final NEZ designation. Homeowner shall provide proof of ownership by a warranty deed,affidavit At least twenty percent(20%)of the total units shall be affordable of heirship,or a probated will;and to persons with incomes at or below eighty percent(80%)of area 2. Homeowner must perform eligible rehabilitation on the prop- median income based on family size as established and defined erty after NEZ designation equal to or in excess of 30% of by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; the base value of the property(Base value is the value of the and property, excluding land, as determined by the Tarrant County Appraisal District, during the year rehabilitation oc- a) For a new construction project, the project must provide at curs.);and least five(5)residential living units OR has a minimum capi- 3. Property is not in a tax-delinquent status and has no weed tal investment of $200,000. "Capital investment" includes liens when the abatement application is submitted;and only real property improvements such as new facilities and 4. Homeowner must enter into a tax abatement agreement with structures, site improvements,facility expansion, and facility the City of Fort Worth. modernization. Capital investment does NOT include land acquisition costs and/or any existing improvements, or per- B. New or Newly-Rehabilitated Residential Properties: 5 years full sonal property (such as machinery, equipment, and/or sup- abatement plies and inventory);or b) For a rehabilitation project,the property must be rehabilitated To be eligible for a tax abatement, a residential property pur- after NEZ designation. Eligible rehabilitation costs on the } chased by a homeowner in the NEZ shall meet the following: property shall be at least 30%of the base value as defined in 1. A.2 above. Such eligible rehabilitation costs must come 1. Property is newly constructed or rehabilitated and purchased from the rehabilitation of at least five (5) residential riving after the date of final NEZ designation;and units or a minimum capital investment of$200,000. 2. Property is owner-occupied and primary residence of the homeowner.Homeowner shall provide proof of ownership by D. Commercial/Industrial Development Projects: 5 years full abate- a warranty deed,affidavit of heirship,or a probated will;and ment 3. For rehabilitated property, it must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation.Eligible rehabilitation costs on the property shall To be eligible for a tax abatement,a commercialtndustrial devel- be equal to or in excess of 30% of the base value of the opment project in the NEZ shall meet the following: property as defined in I.A.2 above.The seller shall provide the City information to support rehabilitation cost;and 1. For a new construction project,it must have a minimum capi- 4. Property is not in a tax-delinquent status and has no weed tal investment of$75,000.'Capital investment°is defined in I. Stop Six Neighborhood enpowe"ent Zone Plan C.2 above;or percentage of construction contracts and supply and ser- 2. For a rehabilitation project,it must be rehabilitated after NEZ vice expenses. designation.Eligible rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least 30%of the base value of the property as defined G. Application Fee in I.A.2 above,or$75,000,whichever is greater. 1. The application fee for individual residential tax abatements E. Mixed-Use Development Projects:5 years full abatement (Sections I.A.and I.B.above)is$25. 2. For multifamily,commercial,industrial,and mixed-use devel- To be eligible for a tax abatement, a mixed-use development opment projects, the application fee is one-half of one per- project in the NEZ shalt meet the following: cent (0.50/6) of the proposed project's capital investment as defined in I. C.2 above, not to exceed $1,000. The applica- 1. Meet the definition of mixed-use development as defined by tion fee will be refunded upon completion of construction and the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance;and final inspection. Otherwise,the Application Fee shall not be a) For a new construction,it must have a minimum capital credited or refunded to any party for any reason. Investment of$200,000. 'Capital investment'is defined in 1.C.2 above;or The above municipal tax abatements for the NEZ shall form part of the b) For a rehabilitation project,it must be rehabilitated after City's Tax Abatement Policy Statement for Qualifying Development Pro- NEZ designation. Eligible rehabilitation costs on the jects. property shall be at least 30% of the base value of the property as defined in I.A.2 above, or$200,000,which- II. Fee Waivers ever is greater. A. Development Fees: F. Standard Requirements for Multifamily Development Projects, Commercial/Industrial Development and Mixed-Use Develop- The following fees are waived in the NEZ for properties or pro- ment Projects. jects that meet the eligibility criteria in Sections I.A,B,C,D,or E above: To be eligible for tax abatement, a multifamily, commerciall 1. Building permit fee industrial or mixed-use development meeting the requirements 2. Application fee set forth in Section I.C through E above shall meet the following 3. Inspection fee requirements: 4. Plan review fee 5. Platting fee (concept plan, preliminary plat, final plat, short 1. Enter into a tax abatement agreement with the City of Fort form replat,replat) Worth;and S. Board of Adjustment fees 2. Is ante with the Comprehensive Plan;and 7. Demolition fee 3. TI e City may;f' uire In the tax abatement agreement that 8. Structure moving fee th 1pp,�r� any of the following: 9. CFA application fee • mnW re an agreed upon percentage of residents 10. Zoning fee . rjtVe-n I City areas;and 11. Street vacation fee • � i re an agreed upon percentage of residents i Worth;and B. Impact Fee • ilize Fort Worth Companies for an agreed u LPtage of construction contracts and supply 1. For Residential Projects,impact fees are waived for new sin- and penes;and gle family and multifamily residential development in the • Commlt to utE!ize Certified MMIBEs for an agreed upon NEZ. Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Ione Plan Appendix F Support Letters Search(Southeast Area Churches) Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Nationwide Development Corporation Taylor to Tailor New Home Builders and Restoration Corporation Stop Six/Poly Oversight Association Sweet Home Baptist Church ` East Fort Worth IMA l Pentecostal Ministers Union Ministers Against Crime State Representative Glenn Lewis Neighborhood Housing Services of Fort Worth and Tarrant County State Representative Glenn Lewis Stop Six Neighborhood Empowermeni Zone Plan .war • —A �+ = SEARCH FORT tiN'ORTA (Southeast Area Churches) - EIROP011TAN I P.O.Box 51256 BLACK Fort Worth,Texas 76105 CHAMBER 2VER of 817-531-2211 TO: TORICAL STOP 6 EMPOWERMENT COALITION HISTORICAL STOP 6 EMPOWERMENT COALITION P.O.BOX 50071 P.O.BOX 50071 FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76105 FORT WORTH TEXAS 76105 ATTENTION: REV.BILLY GEORGE,CHAIRMAN ATTENTION: REV.BILLY GEORGE,CHAIRMAN MAY 28,2001 Apni128,2061 - J Dear Rev.Billy George, Dear Rev.Billy George: SOUTHEAST AREACHURCHES(SEARCH)strongly pledges its supportto the Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the STOP 6 Ncighborbood Zone in Stop 6. " NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE through this letter of We stand behind the vision set forth by the HISTORICAL STOP 6 MPOWERMENT COALITION. we bdieve that through neighborhood support This letter constitues the willingness of the Metro.Black revitalization,which indodet nmred u,e housing tock proposed for development, baring proposed for repair,—erammio development,public service and sididy Chamber of Commerce to work with each community's effort for improvemaua,continued strong education,encouragement ud support for youth and other improve n suis needed to make the Stop 6 ce gLbesbood a healthier more revitalization and development As an organization concerned, viable community. and working toward business development we are aware of the need SEARCH B a non-profit organization,as=0 as a collaboration of churches who has cominuely provided=vim to reeideuds in the Stop 6 and surrounding for revitalization and development in the Stop 6 area commmdtiea. Our bscLncord and knowledge of the conn unity gives tide organization a deep appreciation of this effort to awit the Stop 6 eommuaity,and This letter of support is our encouragement for more help in our wro therefore th0y support the Ndghborhood Empowermmd Zoes Concept quest for commumity improvement of economic development S'vkmdy � Executive Director of[he Metro Black Chamber of CAmmace Mna SEAR Fxaadive Dims) 3607 East Rosedale,Fort Ni orth,Texas 76105 (817)531-8510 Fax(817)534-9274 NATIONWIDE DEVELOPMENT CORP. 2512 OAKLAND BLVD.,SUM 7 FORT WORTH,TX 76103 mr rA57;1R 7 c TAmOR NCW ROaffi ®i] 8llRDBl2016 AMAPIDA'1"ODRP. ®® ® FoRTWORTM 7X.76105 13 May 1,2001 TO: THE HISTORICAL STOP 6 EMPOWERMENT Rev.Billy George,Chairman COALITION Historic Stop Six Empowerment Coalition P.O.BOX 50071 Dear Rev.George: FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76105 in a continuing effort to effectively serve the community in the area of housing, ATTENTION: REV.BILLY GEORGE,CHAIRMAN Nationwide Development Corp.is currently building and renovating single family homes in the Stop Six area.We feel that construction related to single family homes is an economic May 14,2001 development tool,and that home ownership is a way to inspire and empower people. } Dear Rev.Billy George; Because of this philosophy that we share,Nationwide Development Corp,fully supports the efforts of the FDstoric Stop Sia Empowerment Coalition. The members of III T Taylor to Tailor New Home Builders and Restoration Corp. reconize the work needed in the Stop 6 area,and understand the problems that the S n y Historical Stop 6 Neighborhood Empowerment Coalition is seeking to address and retify through revitalization in Stop 6. We are proud to support this type of effort and appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Historical Stop 6 Empowerment Coalition John Porter,President Again,thanks for the opportunity. r� Sincerely, � cy Taylo Don Hubbard,General Manager Phone 917-536-5257 Fax:917-536-5288 NA110NW1DE8929CS.00M i Is 1,170,1&.92C Y0VERS70RTA&SAC7A770.V 4VISRAMEYA VE. R7R7'W17R7F MAS&105 HISTORICAL STOP 6 EMPOWERMENT COALTITON P.O.BOX 50071 FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76105 ATTENTION: REV.BILLY GEORGE,CHAMMAN Apd 24.2001 MAY 25,2001 Man ical Stop 6 ar powametn Coalition P.O.Box 50071 Fort Worth,Tates 76105 Pear Rev.Bey George: Attention:Chairman Rev.Billy George The*mrmbas of S LJ c f hoirr r_r3.L?mgnniratioaf church r000niu Ike:Rely,C mM the work rimed in the Stop 6 area,and understand that the FEstoriwl Stop 6 Neighborhood Empowerment Coalition is the organization seeking to The Stop N Poly Oversight Association and its members orated in the heart of Stop 6 offer our collaboratively' address and provide the solutions Por positive change in the Stop support to this organization effort for wmaheatiou,and comrmmity improvemems. Our track 6 community. Our orptieation is proud to support this type of effort and record in this community is self evident*four dedication to,not only this community but all of Fon appreciate the opportunity to become involved as a partner of the revital'vaion of Worth. We undersand that healthy whole communities meat,a healthy whole city. the first Neighborhood Empowerment Zone in Fon Worth. This letter ofsupport is based on our experience in working through the process of forndng chis The 5t3 Ma A.(2A rte:c1_ organization y Church supports this collaboration of tntmea for the comm en good The goalsand mission of the FTistotical Stop 6 project. We refim that programs such as this works to batt all res leen in net Empowerroem Coalition are,a perfect fit for acommuruty in meed. only the Stop 6 community but surrounding communities and the City as a whole. The Stop 61 Poly Oversight Association apprcdates the oppwhw&y to Anther show our support Please let our orpoization know just how we can partner and help wish the Stop throught this letter. 6 Neighborhood Empowernaent Zo Sac r* Sincerely, Stop H Poly Overs Your Name I V'17 —Xaa C.W fu r` '�J TO: TO: HISTORICAL STOP 6 EMMPO WERNWr COALITION HISTORICAL STOP 6 EMPOWERMENT COALITION P.O.BOX 50071 P.O.BOX 50071 FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76105 FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76105 ATTENTION: REV.BILLY GEORGE,CHAIRMAN ATTENTION: REV.BILLY GEORGE,CHAIRMAN MAY 28,2WI MAY 28,2001 Dear Re,Bey George; Dear Rev.Billy George; lCo organization/church acnizeThe members of 44 9A LUd IMA ogeatiod akrch reconize The membeoft z ` the work needed in the Stop 6 area,and understand that the Historical Stop 6 the work needed in the Stop 6 area,and understand that the Historical Stop 6 Neighborhood Empowerment Coalition is the organizadm seeking to Neighborhood Empowerment Coalition is .. the organization sacking to collaboratively address and provide the solutions for positive change in the Stop collsboratively .address and provide the solution for positive change in the Stop 6 community. Our organization is proud to support this type of effort and 6 community. Our organiration is proud to support this type of effort and appreciate t>ti oppormaity,to become involved as a panel of the revitalimion of appreciate the opportunity to become involved as a perm-of the revitalization of the first Neighborhood Empowerment Zone in Fort Worth. the first Neighborhood Empowerment Zone in Fort Worth. 76e a 8s4 i«+Wn 4h Y MA organized..I Church supports this �I The?'c,4,,,,,}I/lij:,,,c ,-c f lrnen orgaoiution 7 Church supports this project. We reline that programs such aft works to benefit all residents in not project. We reline that.programs such as this works to bme8t a8 residents in not only the Stop 6 community but surrounding communities and the City as a whole. only the Stop 6 community but surrounding communities and the City as a whole. Plasse let our organization lmowjust how we art partner and help with the Stop Please vet our organization know just how we can partner and help with the Stop 6 Neighborhood Empowerment Zona 6 Neighborhood Empowerment Zom, Sincerely. Your Name - Your Name C - - late of Texas Pr use of t(eprnserclaR&es Please reply to the oma ch,,ke. 0 CapitM omce: ra�� committees: TO/� P.O.no12910 -~ County AValre : Austin.Temv 78768-2910 inaurantt HISTORICAL STOP 6 EMPOWERMENT COALMON FAX3 2465-764611 E-1;gleno.tew(s®tle.caPltol.[eves.ga P.O.BOX 50071 GLENN LEWIS alemaer. !�mm iM Omcc fliairiri eilfarrnnl(Lsuutg Tartam County Delegation FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76105 Tarrant CountyReaour Conneeio V-Chsir ATTENTION: REV.BILLY GEORGE,CHAIRMAN eolrrt won].Tia 7611x200 rem tem ml a slack suers phorw:817-536-6772 Far.617.5x6.4587 MAY 28,2001 May,21,2001 Dear Rev.Billy George; Linda Morrow Historical Stop Six Empowerment Coalition lle rmtSers of fs),,,;�..�e Ag,r,:.iCr�r orpolizationt chad reeomu 4641 Lois Street the work needed in the Stop 6 area,end understand that the Ifistorical Stop 6 Fort Worth,Texas 76119 Neighborhood Empowerment Coalition is the organization seeking to eoUbotatwely address and provide the solutions,for positive change in the Stop Dear Mrs.Morrow: 6 community. Our organization is proud to support this type of effort and appreciate the opportunity to become involved as;a partner of the ra it•s+wion of It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to show my support for neighborhood empowerment zone the first Neigtilmbood Empowerment Zone in Fort worth. (NEZ)designation of Stop Six community. The Q rr.—r organization I Church supporta this As a Stare Representative,.understand the significance that PfF2 designation will play in revitalizing project. We iefiee that programs such=this works to benefit all residents in not only the Stop 6 coutio nity but surrounding camontnilies and the City as a whole. this community.I am a product of Stop Six and I would tike nothing betty than m see the community restored economically,thereby,making it a better place to live,work,and loam as it was during my please let our organization know just how we can partner and help with the Stop childhood.My office has consistently supported many of the projects already in motion that will improve 6 Neighborhood Empowerment Zona this community and I will again offer my wholehearted support for any effort aimed at the revitalization of Stop Six. Please feel free to contact the or my staff for further assistance at(817)536-6772. Si?ncerely4116- � f _ JI �/W L.' -erb Sincerely, YourNanrc y Glenn O.Lewis S'�j. eor$v Member,Texas House of Representatives House District 95 GOLIt ---7 '� "MH 2315 NORTH R STREET,SUITE 401 FORTT W WORTH,TEXAS 76106 PHONE:(811)624-9451 FAX;(817)624-0860 Neighborhood Housing Services of Fort Worth and Tarrant County M. E-mail:nhsfw@nmh.net mh.net May 11,2001 Historic Stop 6 Empowerment Coalition C/O Audrey Thomas Dear Members of the Coalition: Neighborhood Housing Services of Fort Wath and Tamar County,Inc,(NHS)is pleased to participate as a stake-holder in community development activities with the Empowerment Coalition.In keeping with our mission and vision,NHS will walk with the Coelitioato foster and sustain homeownership, encourage community leadership development and offer assahvealth building aaivitiea Specifically,we will,with the approval of the Coalition Wakwith the City of Fort Wroth to obtain des fa the building of affordable housing (plans to be approved in advance by the Coalition). J • Offen very low interest loans and subsidies to encourage homeownership,hone improvement, acquisition and rehab and refinancing with the neighborhood. • Conduct homeownership raining and/or counseling as needed for potential buyers • Conduct home maintenance classes as needed for homeowners • Offer an hdividual Development Account program that inebddeshomeownership,financial literacy and financial plw=*raining while encouraging pert opens to work toward homeownership.Paraicapset savings will be matebed two dollars to every one saved.(Minhnums and mandenums are stated during program orientation.) • Encomaga community leadership development within the Coalition area by o8a raining produced by Neighborhood Reinvestment and/or Enterprise Foundation,as well as by commercial and retail partners. • Conduct madumng acdviucs to encourage homeownership end the use of NHS for teclakd assistance in finding,building or improving a home within the Coalition mea Our long-range mission is that of communaty rcvitaliaadan,and NHS will be pleased to entertain other activities as appropriate within this scope,with the approval of its Board of Duwtors. Sincerely. _ 1. .4.?VAW Executive Director N ie ghboM rks•__ City of Fort Worth, Texas "afor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 6/26/01 G-13283 05NEZ-PLAN 1 of 2 SUBJECT ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STOP SIX NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE PLAN RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Plan. DISCUSSION: On October 2, 2001 (M&C G-13030), the City Council approved the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Administrative Procedures. Under the administrative procedures adopted, in order for a neighborhood to be designated as a NEZ, in accordance with Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City Council must approve the neighborhood's designation as a NEZ and the neighborhood's NEZ plan by resolution. The administrative procedures require that a NEZ plan detail the NEZ boundaries, strategic plan, incentives, term, organizational structure, projected budget and funding sources, cost and benefit estimates and a timeline. On January 2, 2001 (Council Proposal No. 217), the Stop Six NEZ_received its preliminary designation from City Council. On April 17, 2001(Resolution No. 2721), the City Council approved final designation for the Stop Six NEZ. The neighborhood, led by the Historic Stop Six Empowerment Coalition (HSSEC), has completed the attached NEZ plan. The HSSEC will be responsible for leading the efforts to implement the strategies identified in the plan. The implementation period for the Stop Six NEZ plan is ten years. The estimated funding from public and private sources for priority projects outlined in the plan totals approximately fourteen million dollars. The adoption of the NEZ plan does not obligate the City to provide funding as identified in the plan, however, it can be used as a guide to the City in allocating funds for development and public services to this area. City staff has reviewed the Stop Six NEZ plan and recommends its approval to promote revitalization of the Stop Six area. The Stop Six NEZ Plan was presented to the Safety and Community Development Committee on June 12, 2001. The committee recommended that the Stop Six NEZ plan be presented to City Council for approval. The Stop Six NEZ is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5. ORR[ Pscmm MY,11KC-10MARY Ff. YEO rk"111" . mdft� -Eh.. Oty of Fort Worth, Texas "afforr and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 6/26/01 G-13283 05NEZ-PLAN 2 of 2 SUBJECT ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STOP SIX NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE PLAN FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds. LW:k Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) APPROVED Libby Watson 6183 CITY COUNCIL Originating Department Head: JUN 26 2001 Jerome Walker 7537 (from) Additional Information Contact: �� lx ry of the City Secreta at City of Fort Worth,TeXW Jerome Walker 7537 Adopted Resolution No. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 26, 2001 PAGE 5 of 21 5. Authorize reallocation of $21,712.00 in Year 2000 HOME funds, previously allocated to the JMSL-NDC for Acquisition/ Rehab/Resale, to the City for housing development in the JMSL area; and 6. Authorize reallocation of $31,601.95 in Year 2000 HOME funds, previously allocated to operating support for the JMSL-NDC, to the City for housing development in the JMSL Model Blocks area; and 7. Amend the CDBG Year XX Consolidated Plan to reflect changes in the use of CDBG funds described above. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13283 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. # 2742 13283 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Approve Stop adopt Resolution No. 2742 approving the Stop Six Neighborhood Six NEZ Plan Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Plan. B. E. George Reverend B. E. George, 1612 Lindsey Street, appeared before Council and expressed the gratitude of all citizens in the Stop Six neighborhood for approving the plan. He added that the community would give full support to the redevelopment efforts of the area. Council Member Moss stated that this was a very important step for the Stop Six community as it was one of the few communities in the City that had an abundance of vacant lots. He encouraged developers to visit the area and revitalize the community which would provide opportunities to the people who lived there. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.