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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/12/16-Minutes-Fort Worth Local Development Corporation (FWLDC) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CALLED—SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Present: President Jungus Jordan Secretary Carter Burdette (arrived at 1:39 p.m.) Treasurer Salvador Espino Director Mike Moncrief Director Danny Scarth Director Frank Moss (arrived at 1:43 p.m.) Director Kathleen Hicks Director Joel Burns (arrived at 1:52 p.m.) Absent: Vice Chairman Chuck Silcox passed away on October 25, 2008. City staff: Tom Higgins, Assistant City Manager David Yett, City Attorney Peter Vaky, Senior Assistant City Attorney Marty Hendrix, City Secretary Jay Chapa, Director of Housing and Economic Development Department Cynthia Garcia, Community Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development Department Henry Day, Senior Management Analyst, Housing and Economic Development Department Ossana Hermosillo, Business Development Coordinator, Housing and Economic Development Department Other City staff in attendance included: Jerome C. Walker, Deputy Director of Housing and Economic Development Department Vicki Ganske, Senior Assistant City Attorney LeAnn Guzman, Assistant City Attorney Call to Order (Agenda Item 1) With a quorum of the Board Members present, President Jordan called the called — special session to order for the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation (Corporation) at 1:34 p.m. on Tuesday. December 16, 2008, in the Pre-Council Chamber of the Fort Worth Municipal Building. 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth. Texas. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CALLED— SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Page 2 Approval of Minutes from Meeting held on October 7, 2008 (Agenda Item 2) President Jordan opened the floor for a motion on the minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Moncrief and seconded by Director Espino, the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation voted unanimously five (5) "ayes" and zero (0) "nays", with Directors Burdette, Moss and Burns temporarily absent, to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2008, meeting of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation. The motion carried. Consideration of Financial Report (Agenda Item 3) Henry Day, Senior Management Analyst in the Housing and Economic Development Department spoke before the Directors on the various financial reports. Mr. Day presented the Balance Sheet dated October 31, 2008, for the Corporation (unaudited) as follows: Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents $2,770,555.01 Interest Receivable $4,719.63 Accounts Receivable (1) $264,358.82 Total Assets 3,039,633.46 Liabilities and Fund Balance Accounts and Contracts Payable 0.00 Total Liabilities 0.00 Fund Balance (Deficit) Designated for Authorized Expenditures $3,019,991.77 Net Income $19,641.69 Undesignated 0.00 Total Fund Balance $3,039,633.46 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance 3,039,633.46 The Balance Sheet noted that all accounts receivable are from AM Acquisition, LLC. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CALLED— SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Page 3 Consideration of Financial Report (cont'd) (Agenda Item 3) Mr. Day continued his review with the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures from October 1, 2008, through October 31, 2008 (unaudited), for the Corporation as follows: Revenues Property Tax Reimbursement $773.83 Revenue from Rents $39,197.43 Gas Lease Bonus $0.00 HUD Loan Administration Fee $0.00 Interest Income $8,824.55 Change in Fair Value of Investments 0.00 Other Revenue 0.00 Total Revenue $48,795.81 Expenditures Bank Charges $12.72 Contractual Services $453.48 Insurance $0.00 Property Management $1,661.92 Property Purchase $0.00 Property Taxes $0.00 Repairs $0.00 Storm Water Utility $1,776.00 Transfers to City of Fort Worth $25,250.00 Total Expenditures $29,154.12 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over(Under) Expenditures 19 641.69 Mr. Day reviewed the Schedule of Available Funds dated October 31, 2008 (unaudited), for the Corporation as follows: Total Cash at October 31, 2008 $2,770,555.01 Cash in Property Management Account ($12,148.16) Cash Available in City account $2,758,406.85 Commitments Cypress, Approved May 1, 2007 $150,000.00 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CALLED—SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Page 4 Consideration of Financial Report (cont'd) (Agenda Item 3) Reserves Maintenance Reserve $100,000.00 Property Tax Reserve $100,000.00 Total Commitments & Reserves $350,500.00 Unrestricted Cash Available 2,408,406.85 The Schedule of Available Funds noted that on August 21, 2007, $275,000.00 was transferred to the City (M&C C-22334) with the understanding that it would be paid back when properties along Lancaster are sold. The transfer was made to fund an art sculpture on Lancaster Avenue. On December 18, 2007, $162,000.00 was transferred to the City (M&C C-22592) with the understanding that it would be paid back when properties along Lancaster are sold. The transfer was made to fund survey services and improvements on Lancaster Avenue. In September of 2008, $92,321.91 of the $162,000.00 was returned to the LDC. Mr. Day concluded his presentation. President Jordan opened the floor for discussion and/or comments on these reports. There was no discussion. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Moncrief and seconded by Director Espino, the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation voted unanimously five (5) "ayes" and zero (0) "nays", with Directors Burdette, Moss and Burns temporarily absent, to acknowledge receipt and file the financial reports as presented. The motion carried. Election of a Vice President (Agenda Item 4) President Jordan advised that it was necessary to appoint a new Vice President of the Corporation due to the passing of Director Chuck Silcox on October 25, 2008. President Jordan opened the floor for nominations. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS is FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CALLED—SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Page 5 Election of a Vice President (conf d) (Agenda Item 4) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Espino and seconded by Director Moncrief, the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation voted unanimously five (5) "ayes" and zero (0) "nays", with Directors Burdette, Moss and Burns temporarily absent, to appoint Director Daniel Scarth as the Vice President of the Corporation Board. The motion carried. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a Parking Lease with WTW Properties, Inc., for Property Located at 4600 Blue Mound Road (Agenda Item 5) Cynthia Garcia, Community Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development Department, spoke before the Corporation Board regarding the proposed resolution authorizing a parking lease with WTW Properties, Inc., for property located at 4600 Blue Mound Road. Ms. Garcia provided a picture plan of the American Frughoff property building layout located at 4600 Blue Mound Road, which was owned by the Corporation and the business locations of Wacken Hutt, American Ironhorse, and L&W Building Supplies. She then reviewed Lot A on the site that was the parking lease for Charter Cable. She advised that Charter Cable had sold their property to XTO Energy Company. She stated that XTO had requested the same type of parking lease on Lot A due to the fact that their building does not have sufficient parking. Ms. Garcia stated that the terms of the agreement with Charter Cable was $2,000.00 per month. She then referenced the proposed resolution and clarified that WTW Properties, Inc., was XTO's real property services company for this location. She stated that they have agreed to the $2,000.00 per month lease cost. She added that they had indicated that they also wanted to make improvements to the parking lot because it was in really bad condition. They wanted to receive credits for the improvements. City staff was recommending entering into a two-year lease with WTW Properties, Inc., for $2,000.00 each month; however, they could also make improvements to the parking lot and receive credit to be applied toward their rent. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Espino and seconded by Director Scarth, the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation voted unanimously five (5) "ayes" and zero (0) "nays", with Directors Burdette, Burns and Moss temporarily absent, to approve Resolution No. FWLDC 2008-10 as presented and per the City staff s recommendation. The motion carried. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CALLED—SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Page 6 Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Tax Foreclosed Property Located at 3217 Yuma Avenue, 3224 Yuma Avenue, 1776 E. Berry Street, and 2200 Bomar Avenue from the City of Fort Worth (Agenda Item 6) Using a PowerPoint presentation, Cynthia Garcia, Community Development Manager, with the Housing and Economic Development Department, spoke before the Corporation Board regarding the proposed resolution on.tax foreclosed properties located at 3217 Yuma Avenue, 3224 Yuma Avenue, 1776 E. Berry Street and 2200 Bomar Avenue. She reviewed a map showing the locations of each of the subject properties. She stated that the City staff was recommending that the Corporation purchase those properties. Ms. Garcia stated that 3217 Yuma Avenue was a 1.6 acre tract and 3224 Yuma Avenue was a 10 acre tract. She indicated that the purchase price for both of those properties was $54,000.00. She stated that 1776 E. Berry Street was a 2.9 acre tract, with the cost at $53,000.00 and the subject properties were located in the East Berry Tax Increment Financing District (TIF). The property at 2200 Bomar was a two-acre tract located next to Sycamore Creek and the purchase price was $41,000.00. She added that the City staff recommended purchasing these properties due to the fact that they were in the TIF or they were next to targeted redevelopment areas. She added that the City staff was working very diligently in the East Berry TIF and on the Lancaster TIF and this purchase will allow the control of development in those areas. (Director Carter Burdette arrived at the meeting.) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Hicks and seconded by Director Espino, the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation voted unanimously six (6) "ayes" and zero (0) "nays", with Directors Moss and Burns temporarily absent, to approve Resolution No. FWLDC 2008-11 as presented. The motion carried. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Fee-owned Property Located at 901 Evans Avenue, 909 Evans Avenue, 1013 Evans Avenue, 911 East Rosedale Street and 722 East Rosedale Street from the City of Fort Worth. (Agenda Item 7) Using a PowerPoint presentation, Cynthia Garcia, Community Development Manager, with the Housing and Economic Development Department, spoke bctOre the Corporation Board CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CALLED—SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Page 7 Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Fee-owned Property Located at 901 Evans Avenue, 909 Evans Avenue, 1013 Evans Avenue, 911 East Rosedale Street and 722 East Rosedale Street from the City of Fort Worth (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7) regarding the proposed resolution authorizing the purchase of fee-owned property located at 901 Evans Avenue, 909 Evans Avenue, 1013 Evans Avenue, 911 East Rosedale Street and 722 East Rosedale Street from the City of Fort Worth. She explained that the City staff's recommendation was to purchase these properties from the City of Fort Worth. She advised that they were located surrounding the Evans and Rosedale project area. Using a map of the area, she reviewed their locations. She identified the landmarks of the Shamblee Library, the Plaza, and the new municipal annex building. She clarified that the five (5) subject properties were outside of the project area. Ms. Garcia clarified that the City staff was recommending the Corporation purchase these properties from the City of Fort Worth. She clarified that the City of Fort Worth had purchased the subject properties for the Evans and Rosedale project. She stated that with the purchase of these properties by the Corporation, it would allow for the flexibility in terms of sale and also helped to control future development and helped to utilize the economic development tools. Ms. Garcia reiterated that the total purchase price for all of the properties was $227,000.00. She explained that the properties would be appraised and the Corporation would only pay the appraisal value of the properties. She stated that since these properties were purchased with federal funds the money that the Corporation would pay for these properties would be given to the City and deposited in the City's federal line of credit. Ms. Garcia then reviewed the next steps of the process. She stated those steps were to recommend that the Corporation purchase these properties based upon the appraised value and that an agenda item be placed on a future Council agenda for the City of Fort Worth to sell them to the Corporation. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Hicks and seconded by Director Espino, the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation voted unanimously six (6) "ayes" and zero (0) "nays", with Directors Moss and Burns temporarily absent, to approve Resolution No. FWLDC 2008-12 as presented and with appreciation to Ms. Garcia for all of her work in District 8 and all over the City. The motion carried. President Jordan adjourned the called — special session into Executive Session at 1 :42 p.m. in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CALLED—SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Page 8 (Director Frank Moss arrived at the meeting.) Executive Session (Agenda Item 8) President Jordan called the Executive Session to order at 1:42 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, in order to discuss the following items: A. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning legal issues regarding any current agenda items that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; and B. Discuss the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and C. Discuss or deliberate negotiations relating to any economic development negotiations, as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. The Executive Session ended at 1:52 p.m. (Director Joel Burns arrived at the meeting.) President Jordan reconvened from the Executive Session back into the called — special session of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation Board at 1:53 p.m. Requests for Future Agenda Items (Agenda Item 9) There were no requests for future agenda items. Adiourn (Agenda Item 10) With no further business before the Board, President Jordan adjourned the called — special session of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation at 1:53 pm. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation on the 3rd day of February, 2009. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CALLED— SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Page 9 APPROVED: Ju gus J dan President ATTEST: Carter Burdette, Secretary Prepared and respectfully submitted by: Marty Hendrix, MC/MMC City Secretary