HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0006) M&C 20-0059City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/04/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0059
LOG NAME: 12CHAPTER2REORG
SUBJECT
Adopt the attached ordinance amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth to establish two new departments, the Planning and Data Analytics and
the Department of Diversity and Inclusion; rename the Planning and Development Department to the Department of Development Services,
confirm the establishment of the Department of Communications and Public Engagement, add the duties and functions for each appointed official
and move the duties and functions for each department under the control of the City Manager into Chapter 2, Administration (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth to establish two new
departments, the Planning and Data Analytics and the Department of Diversity and Inclusion; rename the Planning and Development Department
to the Department of Development Services, confirm the establishment of the Department of Communications and Public Engagement; add the
duties and functions for each appointed official and move the duties and functions for each department under the control of the City Manager into
Chapter 2, Administration.
DISCUSSION:
Chapter Vill, Section 1 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to establish by ordinance such departments, divisions, and offices as it
deems necessary for the operation of the City's business (in addition to those departments required by the City Charter) and also authorizes the
City Council to discontinue any department or office established by ordinance and to prescribe, combine, consolidate, distribute, or abolish the
functions and duties of departments, divisions, or offices.
The City Manager is recommending that the City Council combine the Budget staff and certain Planning staff into a new department, the
Department of Planning and Data Analytics; that the remainder of Planning and Development Department be renamed to the Department of
Development Services; that the existing Department of Communications and Public Engagement be ratified and that a new department, the
Department of Diversity and Inclusion be established.
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that the City Code also be revised to include the duties of each appointed official and to move the
establishment and duties for each department under the control of the City Manager from existing chapters in the Code into Chapter 2,
Administration.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of these recommendations will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. ALL ACMs 6222
Originating Business Unit Head: Sarah Fullenwider 7623
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Fullenwider 7623