HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19568-03-2011Ordinance No. 19568-03-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00, UPON RECEIPT OF A
MONETARY DONATION FROM THE VAN ZANDT COTTAGE FRIENDS, INC., FOR THE
RESTORATION OF THE VAN ZANDT COTTAGE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of $40,000.00, upon receipt of a monetary donation from The Van Zandt
Cottage Friends, Inc., for the restoration of the Van Zandt Cottage.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No.19355 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 1, 2011
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/1/2011 -Ord. No. 19568-03.2011
DATE: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: G-17215
LOG NAME: 80VANZANDTDONATION
SUBJECT:
Accept Monetary Donation of $40,000.00 from The Van Zandt Cottage Friends, Inc. for the Restoration of
the Van Zandt Cottage, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize Agreement with Arthur Weinman
Architects for Donation of Design and Construction Administration Services in Connection with the
Restoration (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept a monetary donation of $40,000.00 from The Van Zandt Cottage Friends, Inc. for the
restoration of the Van Zandt Cottage;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund by $40,000.00 on receipt of the donation; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Arthur Weinman Architects to provide
donated design and construction administration services in connection with the restoration of the Van
Zandt Cottage.
DISCUSSION:
The Van Zandt Cottage (Cottage) located at 2900 Crestline Road was built in the 1850s. The Major K.M.
Van Zandt family bought the house and the accompanying farmland in 1869 from the A.G. Scoggin family.
It is the oldest home in Fort Worth still on its original foundation and is a Registered Texas Historic
Landmark. The City of Fort Worth purchased the Cottage along with most of the current Cultural District
property from the K.M. Van Zandt Land Company in 1936 in connection with the construction of the Will
Rogers Memorial Center and the Frontier Center for the Texas Centennial. The maintenance, preservation
and management of the Cottage was assumed by the Parks and Community Services Department's Log
Cabin Village on September 17, 1996 (M&C C-15649).
On November 21, 2000, the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board endorsed the Master Plan for
the Cottage. The adopted plan included construction of an office with a separate climate-controlled
storage area for artifacts and ahandicapped-accessible restroom; adding of accessible flagstone
walkways and parking area; removal of post-1936 restroom; and total restoration of the 1850s era cottage.
All components of the Master Plan have been achieved with the exception of the restoration of the
Cottage itself.
On August 17, 2005, the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board endorsed the Restoration Plan
for the Cottage developed by Arthur Weinman Architects. On March 6, 2007 (M&C C-22006), the City
Council approved an agreement with The Van Zandt Cottage Friends, Inc. for repair of the building's
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foundation. This critical first step was completed in September 2007.
The next stage in restoration process addresses the exterior of the cottage. The first phase of the exterior
restoration will include restoring all of the historic windows of the structure. Future phases will be
completed as funding becomes available. All work will be completed with guidance and recommendations
from the Texas Historical Commission.
The Van Zandt Cottage Friends, Inc. are donating $40,000.00 for these necessary exterior improvements
to this historic Fort Worth landmark. The work will be done using Transportation and Public Work
Department's Architectural Services Division as project managers in consultation with Arthur Weinman
Architects, which has offered to donate its services for this project.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 but will serve Fort Worth residents in ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the donation and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
Special Trust Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
1 2)FE72 488100 080502420000
2)FE72 511060 020502420000
2)FE72 511080 020502420000
2)FE72 541200 080502420000
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's OfFice b~
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$40.000.00
1 500.00
3 500.00
$35.000.00
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Sandra Youngblood (5755)
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