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RESOLU'iION FILE NO. J
SOUTHEAST STUDY
WHEREAS, the staffs of the City of Fort Worth, United Way and the
Sid Richardson Foundation have received numerous requests for assistance from
churches and community organizations in Southeast Fort Worth, and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth City Council in November 1977 authorized
a study of community needs in Southeast Fort Worth, and
WHEREAS, the Sid Richardson Foundation and the United Way Agency
have joined with the City of Fort Worth to carry out this study, and
WHEREAS, a Study Committee of volunteer citizens has been formed
under the direction of Councilwoman Walter B. Barbour and Mr. Augusta Whitted
to determine the scope of work for this study, and
WHEREAS, the Study Committee has been given a charge to complete
the study within the next six months, and
WHEREAS, this study is an essential step in deciding the most
effective and efficient manner to approach the needs in Southeast Fort Worth
and should serve as a catalyst for improving coordination of community needs
and facilities,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fort Worth City Council
supports this effort to study the social problems and needs in Southeast Fort
Worth, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council urge all community
organizations that will be requested to provide input to cooperate in this
worthy endeavor.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL / 1000 THROCKMORTON STREET
FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76102
February 2 ,1978 335-7211 /AREA CODE 817
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF FORT WORTH
FROM: WALTER B. BARBOUR
CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 5 (SOUTHEAST AREA)
SUBJECT: STUDY OF SOUTHEAST FORT WORTH
During the past nine months, I have worked with Churches and Community
organizations who have sought assistance from United Way, the City of
Fort Worth and private foundations to provide and to improve the human
service needs or "unmet community needs" for the entire southeast area.
The evidence of problems and the expressed demands for new services have
led to the decision that the situation should be studied, to determine
how the problems and service demands can be resolved.
This project is a combined effort by the Sid Richardson Foundation, United
Way, and the City of Fort Worth to formulate a plan of action for Southeast
Fort Worth. In addition, the study results may identify areas or programs for
joint funding consideration.
This coordinated approach of combined resources in the City of Fort Worth will
provide a professional , documented study that will guide the staff in planning
new and expanded programs.
The study will consist of five segments to be carried out jointly by the Planning
and Research Council (the planning arm of the United May) and the Office of
Human Development (a division of Human Resources, City of Fort Worth). The five
parts of the study include:
1 . Formulation of a study committee.
2. Analysis of previous research in area.
3. A sample survey assessing service needs.
4. Identification of current services.
5. Design of service delivery system.
The Honorable Mayor and
Council
February 2, 1978
page 2
The Study Committee has been organized. The members of this committee will be
presented to the City Council on Thursday evening, February 9, 1978. I am
enclosing a copy of a resolution requesting that the City Council urge cooperation
of all community organizations.
Walter B. Barbour
City Council , District 5
(Southeast Area)
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