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Adopted Resolution No. ~ 3~.3
WHEREAS, the area near Berry Street and Riverside Drive has suffered major
economic losses as a result of the closing of Oak Brook Mall and the A. Brandt
Manufacturing plant; and,
WHEREAS, that area has been targeted for economic revitalization; and,
WHEREAS, the area mentioned above recently was included within the boundaries
of the south enterprise zone in an effort to encourage economic development
projects; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has been notified by the Board of Pardons and
Paroles that it is considering a proposal from a private firm, Community
Corrections Institution (CCI), to operate a 112 bed Pre Parole Transfer
facility at the closed A. Brandt Manufacturing Complex; and,
WHEREAS, the City's input has been solicited regarding CCI's proposal; and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council has received petitions from surrounding
neighborhoods in opposition to this on a similar facility at the former A.
Brandt Complex: NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, that the
City Council of the City of Fort Worth officially goes on record as opposing
the proposed location of the Pre Parole Transfer facility at the former A.
Brandt Manufacturing Complex;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council continue to pursue economic de-
velopment projects at this location that are more compatible with the area;
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Board of Pardons
and Paroles.
Adopted this ay~ day of 1989, by the City
Council of the City of ort Worth, Tex s.
APPROVED BY
CITY COUNCIL
JAN l4 1989
1~u3h Ydd~dO~_
City Secretary of the
Ciq of Fort Worth, TexaB
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CITY OF FORT rYORTH