HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0042) Library Facilities Master Plan Resolution, 2021.PDFA Resolution
NO.
ADOPTING THE FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY'S
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Public Library was established by Chapter XVII of the City
Charter; and
WHEREAS, since the first library opened in 1901 the Fort Worth Public Library has expanded
to become a library system of sixteen locations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is the thirteenth largest city in the nation serving nearly
900,000 residents; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2019 the City Council authorized the Library to enter into a
professional services agreement with Group 4 Architecture Research + Planning (M&C P-12354) to
develop a library facilities master plan; and
WHEREAS, the Plan, hereby designated the Fort Worth Public Library Facilities Master Plan,
was completed and publicly presented to the City Council on February 18, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Public Library Facilities Master Plan findings are: that library
buildings are well -maintained; library space is not keeping up with population growth patterns; library
buildings in Fort Worth aren't aligned with 21St century service; the Central Library has potential for
better connectivity and bigger impact; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Public Library Facilities Master Plan makes recommendations to:
renovate the Library's existing branches; build more libraries; enhance library access with alternative
service delivery and partnerships; relocate selected library functions; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Fort Worth Public Library Facilities Master Plan by the City of
Fort Worth demonstrates vision and commitment to providing 21St Century library services that meet
community needs into the future;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
The Fort Worth Public Library Facilities Master Plan is hereby adopted in its
entirety and shall be incorporated into and made a part of the City's Comprehensive Plan
and/or other planning documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
Adopted this ______day of
ATTEST:
IN
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
2021.