HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 8839The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with information about the updal"-
process for the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. I
On February 20, 2007, the City Council adopted the 2007 Comprehensive Plan. The Planni
and Development Department has now started the annual update process for the 201-u
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is updated annually to provide reliab
information about the City's growth and development, to review the status • the City's progra
and projects, and to identify programs and projects that should be considered for funding in t
City's budget.
On May 23, the Planning and Development Department will brief the City Plan Commission on
the update process. The Planning and Development Department also proposes to conduct
district-specific work sessions with City Council, City Plan Commission, and Zoning Commission
members in June and July. Planning and Development Department staff will contact each
Council member to schedule these work sessions. The proposed schedule to produce the 2008
Comprehensive Plan is attached as Exhibit A.
The Planning and Development Department will encourage public participation in the update
process by distributing newsletter articles and summary brochures to community organizations.
Staff will also meet individually with various community groups and neighborhood alliances, such
as the Fort Worth League of Neighborhood Associations, the Greater Fort Worth Association of
Realtors, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and other chambers, and the Central City
Redevelopment Committee.
The Planning and Development Department will proceed with the update process as outlined
Exhibit A unless directed otherwise. Should you have any questions, please contact Fernan
Costa, Planning and Development Director, at 817-392-8042.
Charles R. Boswell
City Manager
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INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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EXHIBIT A
Date
Activity
Planning and Development prepares department review draft of 2008
April 12 — June 1
Comprehensive Plan in cooperation with other departments and agencies.
May 1
Ci , Council "receives, nfoftnal re , r# on plan update roces ,.
May 23
City Plan Commission receives briefing on plan update process.
Planning and Development distributes via e-mail pertinent chapters of June
June 8
department review draft to CMO, department heads and cooperating agencies.
June 8 — 22
CMO, department heads and cooperating agencies review pertinent chapters.
Plahhih rid Dbvelbotne t conducts tdistrict= specific work sesd' si ns with,, City
June 13 — July 21J.
Coundi1j,City, Plan Commission, and Zonin Commission merrabers.
Planning and Development distributes August Council review draft to City
August 6
Council, City Plan Commission and Zoning Commission with copies to CMO,
department heads and cooperating agencies.
Zoning Commission conducts work session on August Council review draft and
August 8
provides comments.
City Plan Commission conducts work session on August Council review draft
August 22
and provides comments.
City Council reviews and comments on August Council review draft.and
August 28
a jt orizes,;release for ublic review.
Se tember 10
Planning and Develo ment distributes September public review draft.
Planning and Development briefs certain business organizations and
Sept. 10 —Nov. 16
neighborhood alliances, as well as other community groups upon request.
City Plan Commission and Zoning Commission receive briefing on results of
November 16
community meetings.
City Council receives. briefing on results of community meetings and authorizes
November 27
release of public hearin draft.
Planning and Development prepares December public hearing draft of 2008
Nov. 28 —Dec. 10
Comprehensive Plan in cooperation with other departments and agencies.
December 17
Planning and Development distributes December public hearing draft.
City Plan Commission conducts public hearing on draft plan and votes to
January 23, 2008
recommend adoption of Plan.
January 29
Ci Cunil cdu� work session on ; e sed plan.
February 5
Ci Council co ucts-Public hearil on ro sed pion.
Febata 19
Ci Council votes on rdinence to ado t lan,
March
Planning and Develop ment prints and distributes adopted plan.
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FORT WORTH. TEXAS