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Home My WebLink AboutIR 10226 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERSNo. 10226 January 29, 2019 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Page 1 of 4 SUBJECT: CRITERIA USED FOR LOCATION AND DESIGN OF CITY FACILITIES WITH PUBLIC ACCESS The purpose of this Informal Report is to provide information on the criteria used by various City departments when planning for and locating new public buildings that have frequent public interactions. Criteria used by individual departments are drawn from national standards and approved by City Council. There has been recent emphasis on seeking collaborative opportunities for joint-use City facilities in situations where departments can address their service delivery without the need to construct separate facilities. The Golden Triangle Library currently under construction is an example of joint-use facility, with a dedicated portion of the building to be used as a satellite Municipal Courts venue. The emphasis on shared facilities encourages the use of them to achieve cost savings and increase service delivery to the public. City departments have multiple facilities that provide services directly to the public. The table below denotes existing, as well as proposed buildings, which have Bond approval and the current number of facilities that share space with other departments or governmental entities. DepartmentFacilityExisting# Shared FacilityProposed New Park and RecreationCommunity Center1471 Neighborhood ServicesCommunity Center77 Library ServicesLibrary1613 Code ComplianceAnimal Care and Control 101 Code ComplianceGarbage & Recycling Drop-off Station40 PolicePatrol Division1101 FireFire Station3402 Municipal CourtCourt Building22 The following is a list of facility types and the associated current criteria used determine the need and location for new facilities and program offerings. Some departments are in the process of developing new or revising existing master plans that may result in changes to criteria used when determining new facility locations. Community Centers: Park and Recreation (PARD) and Neighborhood Services (NSD) Departments Criteria: No community center or comparable facility exists in the area. Area served must have a population of 30,000 persons (US Census data analyzed per zip code) A 1.5 mile service area radius. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERSNo. 10226 January 29, 2019 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Page 2 of 4 SUBJECT: CRITERIA USED FOR LOCATION AND DESIGN OF CITY FACILITIES WITH PUBLIC ACCESS If two or more areas of the City are deficient, then priority is given to the area with the highest population. If areas to be served are comparable in population, then priority is given to Central City (Park Planning District 4). Criteria Supporting Documents: The criteria used is based upon the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) guidelines Criteria is outlined in the 2015 Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan adopted by Council on January 27, 2015 (Resolution No. 4399-01-2015). The City is divided into five (5) park planning districts, generally known as Central, North, South, East and West. In addition to recreation amenities offered at Community Centers the need for social service programs that may include rental and utility payment assistance, employment coaching and support services, and youth services, administered through Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) is evaluated for their inclusion in the facility. Criteria: NSD uses the criteria as stated above for PARD community centers with the following additional criteria or indicators: Poverty Rates Less than 125% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or low to moderate income according HUD Crime Rate - greater than 16% Population of youth and seniors in the service area Educational attainment Services and programs offered through NSD currently being used by the community Access to social service programs in the area Criteria Supporting Documents (PARD) & (NSD): The 2015 Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan when department was under the Parks and Community Services (PACS) department. Library Facility: Library Services There should be at least one facility per council district and four regional (larger footprint) locations. Facilities should be in convenient locations and libraries should be located with other City services wherever possible. Criteria: Drive time (10 minutes from home) Proximity to other libraries (2-3+miles) Accessibility inside/outside Loop Proximity to public transportation (future consideration) ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERSNo. 10226 January 29, 2019 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Page 3 of 4 SUBJECT: CRITERIA USED FOR LOCATION AND DESIGN OF CITY FACILITIES WITH PUBLIC ACCESS Proximity to schools (future consideration) Potential for co-location with other services (future consideration) Criteria Supporting Documents: services and facilities for the coming decade Long Range Services Plan. The Plan identifies the kinds of services and materials Fort Worth residents desire and identifies where facilities and services are needed. The 20/20 Vision Plan was approved by City Council on December 13, 2011. The library is currently working on an RFP for a new Facilities Master Plan, which will outline updated criteria by 2020. Animal Care and Shelter Facility: Code Compliance Criteria: Criteria are based upon where existing city owned properties are located and recommendations from needs analysis and feasibility study. Criteria Supporting Documents: Needs analysis and feasibility study done by Animal Arts and PGAL consultants. Solid Waste Facility: Code Compliance Criteria: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ requirements for facilities requiring a permit or notification Proximity to sources of waste using population density, Illegal dumping occurrences and program aspects consistent within the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (CSWMP) as key drivers Accessibility to infrastructure, i.e. roads and evaluation of traffic impacts Land Use: Appropriate zoning and consistency with Comprehensive Plan Compatibility with surrounding land uses taking into account intensity of surrounding land uses and distance from least intensive zoning district. Visibility of site from residential use zones / Visual barrier (natural or designed) Site Characteristics such as size, slope and storm water impact Criteria Supporting Documents: 2017-2037 CSWMP and consistent with the Solid Waste 5-Year CIP 2017-2022, and requirements set forth by the TCEQ. Patrol Division Facility: Police Criteria: Population growth Service calls Access to major arterials/highways ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERSNo. 10226 January 29, 2019 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Page 4 of 4 SUBJECT: CRITERIA USED FOR LOCATION AND DESIGN OF CITY FACILITIES WITH PUBLIC ACCESS Size (acreage and/or building size determined by number of users and parking needs) Visibility to community Compatible adjacent land uses (non-residential) Criteria Supporting Documents: Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) FY17-FY21 Strategic Plan Fire Station: Fire Criteria: Geographic and population growth Meet national response time standard of 5 minutes 90% of the time. Criteria Supporting Documents: Response Time National Standard National Fire and Protection Association (NFPA) 1710), and Fire Department Facilities Master Plan 2018- 2022. New stations are needed as population growth or annexation occurs. The Plan responds to fire station placement guidelines that follow and are in accordance with Insurance Services Office, the National Fire Protection Association Standards, and established Standard of Response Cover. Municipal Court Facility: Municipal Court Sites are often selected based on service demand and public convenience with consideration given to the following criteria. Criteria: Location of current service Technology infrastructure Security requirements Accessibility to major arterials Proximity to zip-codes with higher volume of citations issued or primary address of constituents Criteria Supporting Documents: Texas Senate Bill 42 Judge Julie Kocurek Judicial and Courthouse Security Act of 2017. If you have any questions about this information, please contact Property Management Interim Director Roger Venables at 817-392-6334. David Cooke City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS