HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17662-07-2007Ordinance No. 17662-07-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIl'TS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $198,400,
SUBJECT TO RECEIl'T OF TIC GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE LANCASTER CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT AREA;
MAKIl~IG THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY TIID CITY COUNCIL OF TIID CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2006-
2007 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $198,400, subject to receipt of the grant from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of funding the Lancaster
Corridor Redevelopment area.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,
inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or
judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this
ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 17142 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said
conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 17, 2007
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/17/2007 -Ordinance #17662-07-2007
DATE: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
LOG NAME: 06LANCASTMEDIAN REFERENCE NO.: G-15787
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Rescind M&C G-15593, Authorization to Apply for and Accept an Economic
Development Initiative Special Project Grant for the Lancaster Avenue Median Lighting Project or
Another Appropriate Project Located in the Lancaster Corridor Redevelopment Area, Authorize
Execution of a Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the rescission of M&C G-15593 adopted on January 23, 2007;
2. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, an Economic Development Initiative
(EDI) Special Project grant in the amount of $198,400 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for the Lancaster Avenue Median Lighting project or another appropriate project
located in the Lancaster Corridor Redevelopment area;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with HUD to fund the Lancaster Avenue
Median Lighting project or another appropriate project located in the Lancaster Corridor Redevelopment
area; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $198,400 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
On January 23, 2007, the City Council approved (M&C G-15593) applying this HUD EDI grant to the
redevelopment of the Texas and Pacific Warehouse or "other complementary project" along Lancaster
Avenue as part of the Lancaster Corridor Redevelopment project. The owner of the Texas and Pacific
Warehouse recently decided to delay implementation of the Texas and Pacific Warehouse
redevelopment. As a result of this recent decision, the Lancaster Avenue Median Lighting project or
another appropriate project located in the Lancaster Corridor Redevelopment area are recommended for
the use of the HUD EDI funds.
On February 14, 2006, the City Council approved (M&C C-21291) a design contract with Cliff Garten &
Associates, Inc., for the Lancaster Avenue Median Lighting project, known as the Avenue of Light, and
appropriated $1,000,000 for the fabrication and installation of the Avenue of Light, a series of internally-lit,
laser-cut stainless steel sculptures in the median of Lancaster Avenue, between Lamar and Commerce
Streets. The current proposal is for six sculptures approximately 35 feet in height, which are designed as
volumes to be filled with sunlight during the day and artificial light provided by internal metal halide lamps
during the evening and night. The Avenue of Light project is a component of the Lancaster Corridor
Redevelopment project.
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The Lancaster Corridor Redevelopment project uses the redesign of Lancaster Avenue as a catalyst to
redevelop the south end of Downtown, and to connect Downtown more effectively with the Medical District
and the Near East Side areas. The reconstruction of Lancaster Avenue is intended to transform the street
into a great urban place with a lively mix of pedestrian-oriented activities.
The HUD EDI grant would reimburse City funds used to provide necessary infrastructure for the steel
beacons, including bringing electric service to five medians, as well as site work and construction of
concrete pilings and bases for the sculptures.
The HUD EDI funds do not have a matching requirement.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, award of the grant, and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Grant Fund. Funds will be reimbursed by grantor after expenditures are made.
TO FundlAccount/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451727 006206164000 $198,400.00
GR76 $198,400.00
5 (VARIOUS) 006206164010
Submitted for City Manager's Office bx:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Dale Fisseler (6266)
Fernando Costa (8042)
Patrina Newton (8068)
Eric Fladager (8011)
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