HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5027-12-2018A Resolution
NO. 5027-12-2018
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTER IN
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY PARK, AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT OF
NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, EAGLE MOUNTAIN-
SAGINAW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND YMCA O F
METROPOLITAN FORT WORTH FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION
OF A JOINT USE FACILITY, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO CONDUCT PUBLIC
OUTREACH AND SOLICIT FEEDBACK
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2018, voters in the City of Fort Worth ("City") approved Proposition B
of the City's 2018 Bond Program, which authorized sale of $84,180,600 in bonds for park and
recreation purposes, including community centers; and
WHEREAS, prior to the election, the City distributed a booklet entitled "Summary of Proposed
Projects," which identified $10,000,000 as being allocated for the design and construction of a
community center in northwest Fort Worth "with a goal of leveraging City funds through partnerships
with other organizations, agencies, municipalities or school districts and creating expanded recreational
opportunities, address expanded partnership initiatives or improve accessibility"; and
WHEREAS, the City values opportunities for joint use facilities as a means of offering
residents of participating local governments a greater variety of services while reducing both capital
and operating costs and conserving taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2018 the City Council approved a resolution which authorized
the City Manager to negotiate all necessary agreements with Eagle Mountain -Saginaw Independent
School District ("EMSISD") and the YMCA for the joint development of a community center /
natatorium / YMCA facility, with a City contribution of approximately $6,000,000 in 2018 Bond
Program funds and with corresponding contributions from EMISD and the YMCA (Resolution No.
4989-09-2018); and
WHEREAS, the City has received ardent public input that citizens in the vicinity of Northwest
Community Park desire to have a community center located in that park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that building a community center in Northwest Community
Park is of value to the public and also that pursuing a joint use facility remains highly beneficial; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to have staff pursue a solution that might achieve both
goals but to first obtain feedback from the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH THAT:
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SECTION 1: The City Council directs the City Manager to pursue development of a Community
Center in Northwest Community Park utilizing approximately $8,000,000 in 2018 Bond Program funds,
subject to public comment as provided below and receipt of necessary legal approvals.
SECTION 2: The City Council directs the City Manager to adjust the negotiations with EMSISD
and the YMCA for the joint development of a community center / natatorium / YMCA facility to
provide for a City contribution of approximately $2,000,000 in 2018 Bond Program funds, subject to
public comment as provided below and receipt of necessary legal approvals.
SECTION 3: The City Council directs the City Manager to conduct outreach and solicit input
from the public on both the community center in Northwest Community Park and the participation in a
joint facility as set forth herein.
SECTION 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
ADOPTED this 11th day of December 2018
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By:
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