HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9055INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
No. 9055
May 26, 2009
Page 1 of 2
SUBJECT: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — Weekly Update
The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with regular updates regarding the efforts
of the City of Fort Worth and its regional partners to successfully apply for and secure grant
funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The ARRA
Community Task Force will continue to meet twice each month to share information about
possible funding resources.
The following highway projects in the Fort Worth area have been approved by the Texas
Department of Transportation. You will remember that this information was presented to City
Council earlier this year.
The information below will be posted on the city's website by Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at
www.fo rtworthqov. orq/recovery.
Local
Organization Source of Recovery Funding Project Description Fundin Requested
Texas Dept. of U.S. DOT, Federal Highway Provides for construction of $133,906,869.00
Transportation Administration (FHWA) interchange of Southwest
(TxDOT) distribution to TxDOT; selection Parkway and IH 20
by Regional Transportation
Council
TxDOT U.S. DOT; FHWA distribution to Provides for improvements at $10,000,000.00
TxDOT; selection by Regional interchange of US 67 in
Transportation Council Cleburne and Southwest
Parkway
TxDOT U.S. DOT, FHWA distribution to Provides for bridge safety $1,462,000.00
TxDOT; selection by Texas improvements on State
Transportation Commission Highway 121 /SH 183
between DFW Airport and
IH 35W
TxDOT U.S. DOT, FHWA distribution to Provides for resurfacing of $5,696,100.00
TxDOT; selection by Texas IH 820 between Marine
Transportation Commission Creek Parkway and IH 35W
TxDOT and U.S. DOT, FHWA distribution to Provides for the $250,000,000.00
private sector TxDOT; selection by Texas reconstruction of hignways
consortium Transportation Commission just north of DFW Airport
partner
Total funding for the highway-related projects is $401,064,969.00.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
No. 9055
May 26, 2009
Page 2 of 2
SUBJECT: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — Weekly Update
With these additions, the total amount of formula-based funding for the City of Fort Worth and/or
our regional allies that will be reported on the website equals $450,729,994.00.
To date, for competitive grants, the City of Fort Worth has submitted two applications seeking a
total of $759,121.00. Approval of those grant applications is pending.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Reid Rector, Director of
Governmental Relations, at 817-392-1296.
Dale A. Fiss e P.E.
City Manager
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No. �054
May 26, 2009
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SUBJECT: Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with Bank One, N.A. to
Allow Assignment of Real Property Agreement to Future Property Owners
BACKGROUND:
On December 17, 2002, the City Council entered into a Tax Abatement Agreement with Bank
One, N.A. (now JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or JPMC) for a facility located at 14800 Frye Road
(map on following page). The site is currently owned and operated by JPMC.
In April of 2009, JPMC approached the City about the JPMC's intention to sell the facility to an
investor and lease it back on a long-term basis. State Law requires tax abatement agreements to
be with property owners. In order to facilitate the transaction, an amendment to the existing tax
abatement agreement will be required to bifurcate the rights and obligations associated with the
real property from the rights and obligations associated with the business personal property in
order for the real property rights and obligations to be assigned to the new real property owner.
I JPMC also requested that the assignment associated with the pending transaction plus any future
transactions during the abatement period be allowed without the consent of the City. This would
only be allowed under the following conditions:
1. JPMC or an affiliate maintains occupancy of the property and remains in
compliance with the terms of the existing agreement;
2. JPMC and future property owners agree to be bound to all obligations in the existing
agreement; and
3. The City must be notified in the event of a transaction.
All other terms and conditions of the agreement would remain in effect.
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Staff has prepared a contract amendment allowing for assignment of the reat property rights and
obligations to subsequent owners of the real property subject to the three conditions. An M&C
authorizing the execution of such an amendment will be forthcoming.
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City Manager
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INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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May 26, 2009
Page 2 of 2
SUBJECT: Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with Bank One, N.A. to
Allow Assignment of Real Property Agreement to Future Property Owners
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i�0. 9053
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SUBJECT: Citizen Engagement in FY2010 Budget Process
On May 6, 2009, Councilmembers were provided preliminary results of the annual citizen survey.
Survey results showed that customer satisfaction has increased in 88 of the 90 areas surveyed.
In addition to asking residents to rate the quality of the city services, residents were asked to rate
their level of support for key city programs and initiatives and were invited to participate in
resident focus groups.
Consideration of a contract in the amount of $49,800 (M&C C-23530) is on the City Council
agenda for consideration today. City staff will engage the services of Open Channels Group,
L.L.C. (OCG) for coordination of citizen engagement. OCG's experienced public participation and
community engagement professionals will identify focus group participants, develop questions
and convene the focus groups. Focus group participants will be representative of all areas of the
city and will reflect the racial, ethnic, gender and age diversity of the people we serve. OCG will
provide a summary of the information solicited from focus group members and will share the
results of the public engagement process with city representatives.
City staff and OCG will also enlist the advice of financial analysts and legal counsel to ensure that
the options presented to focus group participants are economically feasible, financially sound and
consistent with current regulations, statutes and ordinances. On your agenda for consideration
today is M&C G-16569 approving a resolution authorizing the retainer of $50,000 for outside
counsel to consult with city staff on legal issues associated with the FY2010 budget.
The valuable input from this significant public engagement process will help to ensure a budget
strategy that will address the needs of residents today, while safeguarding our resources for the
future.
City Manager
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SUBJECT: FIRE STATION #5 UPDATE
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July 14, 2009
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This report provides information on the design and construction of Fire Station #5 in Council
District 8.
In December 2006, the City Council allocated $3.6 million for the relocation of Fire Station #5
from Evans & Rosedale Village to a site on Evans Avenue south of East Rosedale Street. The
relocation assists in the redevelopment of the urban village by Cypress Equities.
The City acquired the new site in July 2008, and staff began finalizing the design and layout of
the Council-approved fire station prototype. In January 2009, staff learned that the suburban
prototype design and site layout does not conform to the Near Southside urban design standards,
which the City Council adopted in October 2007. In May 2009, the Urban Design Commission
approved the waivers required for the site layout, and asked staff to address the architectural
standards. Staff has determined that the architect can conform to the standards and keep the
total costs within the original budget by removing certain architectural details. If bids are low,
these features can be added to the construction contract.
The July 21 City Council agenda will contain an M&C to amend the architect's contract. Approval
of the M&C will enable the architect to complete the construction documents by December.
Construction would start in early 2010, and the fire station would be completed in early 2011.
On August 4, 2008, the Fort Worth Art Commission approved artist Oscar Alvarado's final design
for a mosaic mural celebrating the history Fire Station #5 and featuring the historic architecture of
the neighborhood to be located on a wall that was to screen the site. On July 13, 2009, it is
anticipated that the Fort Worth Art Commission will recommend that the artist be placed under a
final design/commission contract, which will enable the artist to work collaboratively with the
architect and the community to integrate the mural into the new fire station design. An M&C for
the artist's contract will come forward in late July or early August.
Should you have any questions, please let us know.
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City Manager
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City Council directs staff to use prototype
fire station design.
Staff identifies Evans Avenue site for new
Fire Station #5.
Architect develops conceptual site layout
using prototype design.
City Council approves funding.
City Council adopts Near Southside design
standards.
City executes contract with selected artist.
City acqui��es site and finalizes station
design and layout.
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January 2009 TPW learns about design standards and
inconsistency of prototype architectural
design and site layout.
March - April TPW prepares options to address design and
site layout; Fire determines that compliance
with site layout standards is not feasible.
May Urban Design Commission approves
requested site layout waivers; UDC asks City
to revise architectural design and delegates
approval to UDC/FWS ad hoc corrunittee.
June Board of Adjustment approves front-yard
setback variance; UDC/FWS committee
approves revised design concept.
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What are the design o tp ions?
Proceed with original design (3-4 month process)
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2. Revise protoiype design (4 montl� process)
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Staff proposes to stay within the original overall project budget
for a11 options.
Prototype as-is
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Design $ 140,860
Construction 2,428,140
Utilities, ITS, FF&E 300,000
Contingency, 331,000
Geotech,Staff
Land Purchase
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400,000
$3,600,000
Revised prototype
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$ 164,860
2,404,140
300,000
331,000
400,000
$3,600,000
New design
(Option 3)
$ 275,920
2,293,080
300,000
331,000
400.000
$3,600,000
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What is the proposed schedule for Option 3?
July 21, 2009 City Council authorizes contract amendment.
August 2009 Design contract amendment executed.
December 2009 Architect completes revised design.
January 2010 Staff advertises for construction.
February 2010 Staff opens bids.
March 2010 Staff receives supporting documentation from
bidders, evaluates offers, selects best value.
Apri12010 City Council authorizes construction contract.
May 2010 Staff awards construction contract;
City hosts groundbreal�ng.
May 2011 City hosts ribbon-cutting for new fire station.$
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What are the proposed negt steps?
June 30, 2009 City Manager receives briefing.
July 9(tentative) Staff briefs MPT Hicks.
July 14 City Council receives Informal Report.
July 21 City Council approves M&C authorizing
design contract amendment.
Early August City Council approves M&C authorizing final
design and commission for public art.
Staff Recommendation:
Proceed with Option 3.
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