HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0118) RESOLUTION - Waiving Street Use Permit for Film ProductionA Resolution
NO.
WAIVING STREET USE PERMIT FEES FOR
"12 MIGHTY ORPHANS" FILM PRODUCTION
WHEREAS the feature film "12 Mighty Orphans" will be produced in Fort Worth in the fall of
2019; and
WHEREAS the film is based on the true story of orphans, known as the Mighty Mites, who
lived and played football in the 1930s and 1940s at the Masonic Home and School of Texas in Fort
Worth; and
WHEREAS production of the film is estimated to have an economic impact of $11,700,000 for
Fort Worth, including the value of media coverage, local hiring, hotel room nights, and support of local
businesses; and
WHEREAS temporary on -street parking is required during the 74 days of production for the
film crew and production vehicles in the 4500 block of Mercantile Drive; and
WHEREAS temporary street use may be required at other Fort Worth locations for filming, and
the Fort Worth City Code requires permits and fees for temporary street use; and
WHEREAS City staff recommends waiving all street use permit fees associated with film
production, estimated at $25,000, to support the economic and cultural benefits of the film production to
Fort Worth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the City Manager is authorized to waive all street use permit fees associated with the film
production of "12 Mighty Orphans" in Fort Worth.
Adopted this day of , 2019.
ATTEST:
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary