HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5176-01-2020 A Resolution
NO. 5176-01-2020
ESTABLISHING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE FORT WORTH
CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION AND APPOINTING
MEMBERSHIP
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC) and its arena opened for
business in 1968, with the City acquiring the property in 1997, and initial renovation and
expansion having been completed in 2003; a n d
WHEREAS, renovation and expansion of the FWCC, including demolition of the half
- century-old arena, was initially proposed in a 1996 study by Coopers & Lybrand, which
was subsequently revisited by Carter & Burgess in 2000 and Hunden Strategic Partners in
2013; and
WHEREAS, decommissioning and demolition of the arena at the FWCC was contingent upon
the development of an alternate arena facility; and
WHEREAS, the recent completion and successful opening of the Dickies Arena in
the Cultural District means that the City can now proceed with more definitive plans to
demolish the FWCC arena and redevelop the site; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to obtain input from hospitality industry
stakeholders, downtown business and property owners, and the community on the ultimate
design, space uses and funding considerations to develop recommendations for ultimate
approval of the Fort Worth City Council; and
WHEREAS, the committee will consider Fort Worth's tourism opportunities,
customer demand for and the adequacy of the City's event facilities operated by both the
private and public sectors, and ways in which increased tourism and convention business
will impact and benefit the community; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes for the makeup of the committee to be diverse and
inclusive, representing a broad spectrum of socio-economic and business/community
perspectives; and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the Fort Worth City Council to name the
membership so that this important committee can begin its study and work
immediately.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council hereby names the following individuals to serve at the pleasure
of the City Council as members of the Design Review Committee:
Mayor Betsy Price Mayor Pro-Tem Jungus Jordan
Councilwoman Ann Zadeh Leah King
Bob Jameson Jarred Howard
Ed Bass Sasha Bass
Jay Chapa Andy Taft
Bobby Ahdieh Richard Casarez
Glenn Forbes Johnny Campbell
Joseph DeLeon Randy Gideon
Martha Peters Adrian Parr
Annette Landeros Perry Bass
Jonathan Morris Gloria Starling
Bob Benda Lanny Lancarte
Adopted this 14th day of January 2020.
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Mary J. Kayser, Ci Secretary
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