HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4118-08-2012A Resolution
NO. 4118 -08 -2012
DECLARING THE TEX RAIL PROJECT AND THE I -35 CORRIDOR PROJECT
AS MAJOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AS DEFINED IN THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH'S RELOCATION INCENTIVES POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth (the "City Council ")
previously adopted M &C No. 15045 establishing a Relocation Incentives Policy and
Guidelines for Qualifying Businesses Affected by Public Infrastructure Project (the
"Policy "); and
WHEREAS, the intent of the Policy is to retain businesses that must relocate as a
result of Major Public Infrastructure Projects within the city; and
WHEREAS, the Policy requires that the City Council specifically designate all
projects that are deemed Major Infrastructure Projects as such in order for displaced
businesses to qualify for incentives; and
WHEREAS, the types and value of the incentives provided through the Policy
depend on the geographic location of the relocation of a displaced business; and
WHEREAS, each business must apply for the desired relocation incentives
outlined in the Policy through the Housing and Economic Development Department of
the City of Fort Worth and ultimately approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the property acquisition programs and heavy construction that will be
implemented by both the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and the Texas Department
of Transportation, as substantially depicted on the maps attached hereto (the "TEX Rail
Project" and "I -35 Corridor Project ", respectively), will displace certain businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
THAT the TEX Rail Project and I -35 Corridor ,Project are hereby designated as
Major Infrastructure Projects for purposes of the Policy,
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
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Resolution No. 4118-08-2012
ADOPTED this 21"' day ot'August 2012.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor Council Communication
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DATE: Tuesday, August 21.2U12
LOG NAME: 17MIPTEXRAIL135
REFERENCE NO.: **G-17650
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Declaring TEX Rail Project and the 1-35 Corridor Project Major Infrastructure
Projects as Defined in the City of Fort Worth's Relocation Incentives Policy (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
bis recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution declaring the TEX Rail Project and
the 1-35 Corridor Project as Major Infrastructure Projects as defined in the City of Fort Worth Relocation
Incentives Policy.
DISCUSSION:
On December 20, 2005, (M&C G-1 5045) the City Council adopted a Relocation Incentives Policy to
provide greater assistance to businesses that are required to relocate uuu result cfe Major Infrastructure
Project. As outlined in the Policy, the City Council must specifically designate all projects that are deemed
Major Infrastructure Projects in order for displaced businesses 10 qualify for incentives. All incentives tube
provided to impacted businesses will require approval of the City Council.
The attached resolution designates both the TEX Rail Project ond8he|'35ConidorPnojeo as Major
Infrastructure Projects. The TE)( Rail Project comprises Vfa passenger rail line from southwest Fort
Worth, through downtown, on to Grapevine and into the north end of DFW Airport. The 1-35 Corridor
Project includes the widening of 1'36 between 1-30 and 8H 114, as depicted on the attached maps.
Adoption of this resolution will allow Staff to begin processing applications for incentives under the
Relocation Incentives Policy for businesses forced tn relocate because cf the projects.
The properties involved in this relocation affect ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS,
FISCAL INFORMATION 1 CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City
funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Fernando Costa (8123)
JayChapo (5804)
Marguerite Allen (2235)
Robert StUrns (8003)
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