HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/01/23-Minutes-HEDC City of Fort Worth
City Council
Economic Development Committee
Highlights of the Meeting Held
Tuesday,January 23, 2001
Committee Members Present: Jeff Wentworth, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, and Jim Lane
Other Council Members and Staff Present: Mike Groomer, Tom Higgins, and David Yett
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wentworth at 2:45 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes from the Previous Meeting:
Chairman Wentworth asked if anyone had any corrections to the minutes. There were none. Mr. Lane made
the motion to approve and Mr. Moss seconded. The minutes were approved.
3. Update and Discussion Concerning a Tax Credit for the Guinn School Project:
Item delayed.
4. Update and discussion Concerning Rental Rates for the Will Rogers Memorial Center and the Fort
Worth Convention Center:
Kirk Slaughter gave the presentation. (copy attached)
5. Report on Ramada Hotel Renovation Program:
General Manager of the Ramada Nancy Sorrels briefed the Committee on renovations that are underway. She
also indicated that they may apply for a tax abatement to help fund additional improvements that are planned.
6. Discussion and Consideration of a Request to Cancel the Bank One Dunbar Branch Tax Abatement
Agreement:
The Bank One letter was distributed and reviewed. (copy ched)
7. Other Items:
Chairman Wentworth asked staff to schedule a work session concerning the Cultural District/Will Rogers
master plan study. He asked that Councilman Ralph McCloud, Chair of the Modern Museum Reuse
Committee be included in the meeting.
8. Adjourn:
Chairman Wentworth adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
OP'pproved By:
Jeff Wentworth, Chairman