HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5422-06-2021 A Resolution
NO. 5422-06-2021
EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO DEDICATE AS FUTURE PUBLIC
PARKLAND APPROXIMATELY 3.013 ACRES OF PROPERTY AT 5565 TRUMAN
DRIVE (MARTIN LUTHER KING,JR. COMMUNITY CENTER)
WHEREAS, on August 3, 1972, the City of Fort Worth ("City") acquired 3.013 acres
of land from the federal government, which property is set forth in more detail in Exhibit A
("Property");
WHEREAS, in 1973, the City constructed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community
Center("MLK Community Center") on the Property to serve the eastern side of the City;
WHEREAS, the Property sits directly adjacent to a 5.78 acre park known as Martin
Luther King, Jr. Park ("MLK Park");
WHEREAS, the MLK Community Center has been a vital neighborhood meeting center
for almost 50 years for young and old, alike, and has served the eastern side of the City and the
Stop Six Neighborhood with an after-school program, Community Action Partners site,
EnVision Center location, recreation opportunities, sports facilities, community services and
supportive services, and a senior center;
WHEREAS, in April 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
awarded a $35 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation ("CNI") grant to the City and Fort
Worth Housing Solutions for the demolition and revitalization of the Cavile Place
Housing project in the Historic Stop Six Neighborhood;
WHEREAS, as part of the commitment for the CNI grant, the City agreed to pursue a
bond proposal for the development of a new neighborhood community center, which would
contain the City's EnVision Center, a Community Action Partners office, a
neighborhood library, offices for Police and Code Departments, neighborhood meeting spaces,
and recreation opportunities and services;
WHEREAS, the City's Property Management Department conducted an inspection and
inventory of the MLK Community Center and determined that the building has outlived its
useful life and is now more expensive to maintain than to replace;
WHEREAS, the City is currently contemplating a May 7, 2022, bond election that will
include $17,500,000.00 for the demolition of the MLK Community Center and development of a
new Stop Six Community Center at a different location; and
WHEREAS, the new Stop Six Community Center is intended to serve the residents of
this community and replace the current MLK Community Center; and
WHEREAS, upon the completion of the new Stop Six Community Center and
the demolition of the MLK Community Center, City staff will bring forth a Mayor
and Council Communication to consider dedicating the Property as public parkland,
which, when combined with MLK Park, will create an 8.973 acre public park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Upon the completion of the new Stop Six Community Center and the
demolition of the MLK Community Center, it is the intent of the City Council to consider
dedicating the Property as public parkland.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately from and after its passage.
Adopted this 22nd day of June 2021. ATTEST:
B y: —
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary OF FORT
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