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City Council
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Economic Development Committee
Highlights of the Meeting Held
Tuesday,August 29, 2000
Committee Members Present: Jeff Wentworth, Jim Lane, and Frank Moss
Other Council Members and Staff Present: Wendy Davis, Charles Boswell, Mike Groomer, Tom Higgins,
Jim Keyes, Peter Vaky, and Ardina Washington
1. Call to Order: Chairman Wentworth called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
2. Discussion of Creation of a South Downtown Redevelopment Corporation: Mike Groomer, Assistant
City Manager, briefly described the project and then introduced Ed Casebier, managing partner for
Renaissance Development Company. Mr. Casebier explained that the purpose of the presentation was to
seek the Committee's endorsement to form a redevelopment district. He said approval of financing or
structure were not the focus at this time. He then outlined six components of the district (see attachment).
After Mr. Casebier's presentation, the Committee asked questions and discussed their concerns. After all
questions and concerns had been addressed, the Committee decided to postpone endorsement until after the
ORLancaster Corridor Committee had released its report. Chairman Wentworth suggested that Mr. Casebier
and his associates meet with the Lancaster Corridor Committee to coordinate efforts. Additionally,
Chairman Wentworth suggested that Mr. Casebier talk with Tom Higgins, Economic Development Director,
about the Fort Worth Economic Development Corporation (FWEDC) as a possible means of acquiring
property to begin the proposed project.
3. Adjourn: Chairman Wentworth adjourned the meeting at 4:37 p.m.
Approved By:
Jeff Wentworth, Chairman