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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0145) M&C 21-0634City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 09/14/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0634 LOG NAME: 17ED PID14FY22 BENEFIT SUBJECT (CD 9) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2021 Assessment for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2021 Assessment Roll for the Trinity Bluff PID with the City Secretary's Office, and Set Public Benefit Hearing (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Crystal Hinojosa; b. Public Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on the M&C) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct a public benefit hearing to receive comments on the proposed budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2021 Assessment for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; 2. Approve the filing of the proposed 2021 Assessment Roll for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff, with the City Secretary, which has been available for public inspection for more than ten days prior to the date of this hearing; and 3. Set a public benefit hearing for September 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., for final approval of the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff, Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2021 Assessment. DISCUSSION: On June 16, 2009, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 3748-06-2009 establishing Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 14, Trinity Bluff (Trinity Bluff PID). State law requires an annual report on the proposed budget and Five -Year Service Plan for the Trinity Bluff PID, which is attached. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the Trinity Bluff PID include: • A Maintenance Program consisting of sidewalk sweeping, sidewalk cleaning, and supplemental trash receptacle pickup; • A Marketing, Communications, and Advertising Program consisting of banner installations in support of other Fort Worth organizations and non -profits; • Tree lighting; • A Downtown Ambassadors program; and • A Management Program to provide for the administration, management, and operation of the Trinity Bluff PID. On December 15, 2020, the City Council adopted a Revised Policy for Operating Public Improvement Districts (Resolution 5312-12-2020), which sets forth the City's administrative fee structure for all PIDs. The City's administrative fee is set at the greater of: (1) two percent (2%) of the projected externally generated revenue for that year, to include special assessments and any City contributions; or (2) $2,000.00. The proposed 2021 Assessment Rate on property subject to assessment in the PID is $0.10 per each $100.00 of valuation. Subsequent actions will formally establish the assessment rate and the corresponding budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The proposed 2021 Assessment Roll for the PID has been on file with the City Secretary and available for public inspection during normal business hours at any time prior to the September 21, 2021 Public Benefit Hearing. The Trinity Bluff PID is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 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 by: Jay Chapa 5804 Originating Business Unit Head: Robert Sturns 2663 Additional Information Contact: Crystal Hinojosa 7808 Expedited