HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4488-07-2015 A Resolution
NO. 4488-07-2015
COMMENDING THE FORT WORTH ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION FOR ITS
ON-GOING EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE FORT WORTH ZOO,
RE-AFFIRMING THE ADOPTED FOREST PARK MASTER PLAN AND THE ZOO
DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONTAINED THEREIN, AND RE-CONFIRMING THE
CITY'S COMMITMENT TO AND APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE ZOO
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Zoo (the "Zoo") was established by the City in 1909
in a portion of what later came to be known as Forest Park; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 1987, the Fort Worth City Council approved the
Forest Park Master Plan ("Master Plan"), which included plans for development of the
Zoo; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 1989, the Fort Worth City Council adopted City
Ordinance 10261, which established the boundaries of the Zoo, consisting of 58.53187
acres, more or less, and including raw land identified for future Zoo development in the
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Zoological Association (the "Zoo Association") is a
nonprofit corporation organized in 1950 as a citizen support group whose mission has
been to assist the Zoo in operational, educational and developmental growth for the
benefit of all Fort Worth citizens; and
WHEREAS, since 1991 the Zoo Association has been engaged by the City to
manage operations at the Zoo and in that time has demonstrated dedication and
excellence in its stewardship of the Zoo, leveraging City funding with grants and private
donations of more than $140 million for new exhibits, deeded improvements, and repairs
throughout the Zoo; and
WHEREAS, in 2010 the City and the Zoo Association executed a renewal
agreement (City Secretary Contract 40564), extending the Zoo Association's
management of the Zoo for an additional twenty years and reaffirming both parties'
commitment to the Master Plan and development of the Zoo, within its designated
boundaries, in accordance therewith; and
WHEREAS, in the five years since the renewal agreement was executed, the Zoo
Association has continued its efforts to enhance and improve the Zoo and is preparing to
embark in earnest on implementation of the African Savannah (exhibit attached)
identified in the Master Plan and to make other improvements for the proper health and
care of the Zoo's animal collection and for the education and enjoyment of all citizens of
Fort Worth, all within the scope of the approved Master Plan and the ordinance-defined
boundary; and
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WHEREAS, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the renewal agreement and
in anticipation of the impending improvements, the Fort Worth City Council wishes to
publicly commend the Zoo Association for its on-going efforts and to re-affirm the
City's commitment as expressed in City Secretary Contract No. 40564 to the on-going
development of the Zoo by the Zoo Association in accordance with the approved Master
Plan and the adopted boundary ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
1. The City endorses, commends, congratulates, and thanks the Fort Worth Zoological Association
for its on-going efforts in managing, enhancing, and improving the Fort Worth Zoo for the
benefit of its animals and for the continued enjoyment and education of Zoo visitors from across
the City and throughout the world.
2. The City recognizes, reaffirms, and reiterates its approval of the plan for Zoo development
detailed in the Forest Park Master Plan within the existing Zoo boundaries as established by
ordinance.
3. The City endorses and approves the Zoo Association's past, current, and future efforts and plans
to fully develop, maintain, and update the Zoo in accordance with Master Plan.
4. The City acknowledges the Zoo Association's right and obligation to manage and construct all
improvements in accordance with City Secretary Contract No. 40564 and reaffirms the Zoo
Association's authority, without further City approval being required, to construct major animal
exhibits within the existing Zoo boundary in accordance with all normally applicable inspection
and building permit requirements and the approved Master Plan.
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