HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0089) FTW-2021-Aug-27-Production-A09.pdfFRIDAY AUGUST 27 2021 1 1 FORT WORTH STAR -TELEGRAM S i I 9A
FORTWORTH.
Re: Notice of Public Hearings Regarding the Proposed Budget, Plan of Service, and Levy of Assessments on Property within the following
Fort Worth Public Improvement Districts for Fiscal Year 2021-2022: No. 1 (Downtown), No. 6 (Park Glen(, No. 7 (Heritage(,
No. 11 (Stockyards(, No. 12 (Chapel Hill(, No. 14 (Trinity Bluff(, No. 15 (Sun Valley(, No. 19 (Historic Camp Bowie(, No. 20
(East Lancaster Avenue(, and No.21 (Las Vegas Trail(.
Pursuant to Section 372.016 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, ("Code") notice is hereby given that the City Council ("City Council") of
the City of Fort Worth, Texas ("City") will conduct public hearings to consider the proposed budgets, plans of service, and levy of assessments on property
within the following Fort Worth Public Improvement Districts ("PID") to pay for certain improvements and/or services therein: No.1 (Downtown), No. 6
(Park Glen), No. 7 (Heritage), No. 11 (Stockyards), No. 12 (Chapel Hill), No. 14 (Trinity Bluff), No. 15 (Sun Valley), No. 19 (Historic Camp Bowie), No. 20
(East Lancaster Avenue), and No. 21 (Las Vegas Trail).
The City Council will hold two public hearings to consider the proposed budget, plan of service, and levy of assessments against property within the
above -stated PIDs, which will be held during the regular City Council meetings on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, beginning at 7:00 P.M. and Tuesday, September
21, 2021, beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. The City Council is expected to take final action and
vote on the proposed budget, plan of service, and levy of assessments following the close of each applicable hearing on September 21, 2021.
All persons owning property that are liable for assessment located within the above -stated PIDs are invited to be heard concerning the proposed
improvements and/or services, the benefits to the property because of the proposed improvements and/or services, and any other matter to which
they are entitled to be heard pursuant to the Code. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard at such public hearings.
Written and oral objections will be considered at the hearings. If you would like to speak at the public hearings, you must sign up no later than 5:00 pm
on the day of the applicable hearing online at httos://fortworthoov.leaistar.com/Calendar.aspx by clicking on the applicable agenda item OR by 4:00 P.M.
on the day of the hearing by either (i) email at csoadmin@fortworthtexas.0ov or (ii) phone at 817-392-6150. NOTE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, YOU 00
NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO SPEAK AT THE PUBLIC HEARINGS. IF YOU WANT SPEAK REMOTELY, YOU MAY DO SO BY SIGNING UP TO
SPEAK THROUGH THE ABOVE -STATED METHODS.
There is no requirement that any property owners attend or speak at the public hearings. You can submit any written objections or concerns about this PID
to the contact listed at the bottom of this notice, which should be submitted prior to the date of the applicable hearing to ensure adequate time for written
comments to be received and distributed for proper consideration.
The subject of the public hearings will include the following matters:
Generally
The proposed improvements and/or services for each of the above -stated PIDs will be a supplement to the standard level of improvements and/or services
provided by the City. The City will furnish or pay for the standard level of improvements and/or services in each of the PIDs comparable to what would be
provided for the taxpayers generally.
The costs of the proposed improvements and/or services for each of the above -stated PIDs will be assessed against property liable for assessments
within each respective PID. Costs are assessed based on the special benefits accruing to the property because of the improvements and/or services
according to the value of such property, including the value of structures and other improvements, as determined by the Tarrant Appraisal District.
All assessments will be billed on the property owner's annual ad valorem tax statement.
The proposed 2021 assessment rolls for each of the above -stated PIDs are on file in the City Secretary's Office, City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth,
Texas and available for public inspection.
No. 1. Downtown PID
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the Downtown PID include the following:
• A Maintenance Program consisting of landscaping, street sweeping, sidewalk sweeping, sidewalk cleaning, and trash receptacle pickup;
• A Promotions Program consisting of recreational and cultural activities; and the staging or monitoring of special recreational and cultural events;
• A Marketing, Communications, and Advertising Program consisting of marketing events, promotional materials, and cooperative merchandizing
with other Fort Worth organizations and non -profits;
• A Downtown Ambassadors program;
• A Security Program; funding tack, vet supplies, and feed for the mounted patrol, monitoring crime activity to ensure adequate coverage by the
bicycle, cruiser, and mounted police officer of the PID; a public relations crime prevention campaign, when necessary; a public/private security
force coordination program; and other security -related projects on an as needed basis, when funds are available;
• A Transportation and Parking Planning Program consisting of a transportation management program; parking coordination and management
wherever feasible; way -finding planning and projects; interface planning between various transportation modes and land uses; and the use of
grant -matching to develop and implement transportation and parking -related programs that solve identified problems in the PID; a circulator
system between major developments in the west area of Downtown and the core retail area; and
• A Management Program to provide for the administration, management, and operation of the PID.
2. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY2022 BUDGET
Management Fee
$464,650
Utilities
$11,500
Landscaping
$90,000
Maintenance & Operations
$1,257,805
Tree Lights
$40,000
Security
$10,700
Ambassador Program
$685,000
Newsletters
$12,500
Marketing & Research
$401,200
Transportation & Planning
$186,500
Annual Review
$2,500
City Administrative Fee
$63,303
Total Expenses
$3,225,658
3. The boundaries of the PID consist of the following: the area bounded by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR Tracks on the east Weatherford Street,
along Weatherford east to Nichols, north on Nichols to Belknap, west on Belknap to Grove, north on Grove to Bluff west on Bluff to Cummings, north
on Cummings to the Trinity River, South and West along the east shore of the Trinity River to Tenth Street, east on Tenth St. to Florence; south on
Florence to Texas; east on Texas to the western boundary of the Tarrant County College District parking lot, south along the west boundary of the
Tarrant County College District parking lot to the north curb of Lancaster Avenue, then east along the north curb of Lancaster Avenue on the south
to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks; then north along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks until they intersect with Weatherford Street;
Such area is more particularly shown on the map attached to Resolution No. 3756-06-2009, which is on file in the City Secretary's Office, City Hall,
200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in the PID is $0.115 per each $100.00 of value.
No. 6. Park Glen PID
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the Park Glen PID include the following:
• A Landscaping, Construction, and Maintenance Program consisting of the planting and maintenance of special supplemental landscaping, the
maintenance of supplemental irrigation systems, fountains, ponds, and parks;
• Special lighting and fence maintenance in and along boulevards, parks, and open spaces;
• Supplemental public safety and security services;
• A Public Events Program consisting of recreational activities, special events, and holiday lighting;
• Capital improvements benefitting the PID; and
• A management program to provide for the administration, management, and operation of the PID, which will include a key person to respond to
neighborhood issues and the unique daily needs of the property owners within the PID.
2. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY2022 BUDGET
Management Fee
$136,041
Utilities
$160,000
Landscaping
$790,475
Common Area Maintenance
$459,889
Holiday Decorations
$23,000
Security Enhancements
$250,000
Communications
$15,000
Public Events
$54,225
Capital Improvements
$65,000
Annual review
$4,600
City Administrative Fee
$38,358
Total Expenses
$1,996,588
3. The boundaries of the PID consist of the following: area bounded by State Highway 377 on the east; Western Center Boulevard on the south; Teal
Drive, Basswood Blvd., Silver Sage Drive, Prewett Road and North Beach Street on the west; and the North Tarrant Parkway on the north. Such area
is more particularly shown on the map attached to Resolution No. 2453, which is on file in the City Secretary's Office, City Hall, 200 Texas Street,
Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in the PID is $0.155 per each $100 of value for residential property and
$0.035 per each $100 of value for commercial property.
No. 7. Heritage PID
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the Heritage PID include the following:
• A Landscaping, Construction, and Maintenance Program consisting of planting and maintenance of special supplemental landscaping, the
maintenance of supplemental irrigation systems, fountains, ponds, and parks;
• Specialty lighting and street sign maintenance along boulevards, parks, and open spaces;
• Select fence maintenance along boulevards, perimeters, and open spaces;
• Supplementary security services;
• A Public Events Program consisting of recreational activities, special events, and holiday lighting;
• Capital improvements benefitting the PID; and
• A management program to provide for the administration, management, and operation of the PID, which will include a key person to respond to
neighborhood issues and the unique daily needs of the property owners within the PID.
2. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY2022 BUDGET
Management Fee $144, 000
Utilities $250,000
Landscaping/Tree Maintenance $1,000,000
Common Area Maintenance $505,000
Holiday Lighting $35,000
Security Enhancements $70,000
Advertising $500
Public Events $160,000
Capital Improvements $200,000
Annual Review $2,500
City Administrative Fee $39,258
Total Expenses $2,406,258
3. The boundaries of the PID consist of the following: Wall -Price Keller Road and Alta Road on the north; Shiver Road to North Beach Street passing
through the Park Green Belt on the south; Park Vista Boulevard at Shiver Road to Wall -Price Keller Road on the east; and North Riverside Drive on
the west. Such area is more particularly shown on the map attached to Resolution No. 2675, which is on file in the City Secretary's Office, City Hall,
200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in the PID is $0.16 per each $100 of value for residential property and
$0.11 per $100 of value for commercial property.
No. 11, Stockyards PID
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the Stockyards PID include the following:
• A Maintenance Program consisting of supplemental street sweeping, sidewalk sweeping, sidewalk cleaning, and trash receptacle pickup;
• A Marketing Program consisting of advertising, web -site design, marketing public events, and management of a signage program; and
• A Management Program to provide for administration, management, and operation of the PID.
2. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY2022 BUDGET
Management Fee $17,558
Litter Abatement & Maintenance $50,000
Security $55,000
Public Events $54,685
Capital Improvements - Signs on Exchange $60,000
Insurance $900
Website & Other Marketing $55,000
Annual Review $2,500
City Administrative Fee $4,272
Total Expenses $299,915
3. The boundaries of the PID consist of the following: the area bounded by Northeast 28th Street on the north side, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad tracks on the east side, Northeast 23rd Street and Flores Street on the south side, and Houston Street, West Exchange Avenue, Clinton
Avenue, Finney Avenue, Northwest 25th Street, and Ellis Avenue on the west side. Such area is more particularly shown on the map attached to
Resolution No. 2925, which is on file in the City Secretary's Office, City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in the PID is $0.12 per each $100.00 of value.
No. 12, Chapel Hill PID
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the Chapel Hill PID include the following:
• A Landscaping, Construction, and Maintenance Program consisting of maintenance of supplemental landscaping, maintenance of supplemental
irrigation systems, park, lake, and fountain maintenance, and special fencing in and along boulevards, parks, and open spaces; and
• A Management Program to provide for the administration, management, communications, and operation of the PID.
2. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY2022 BUDGET
Management Fee $13,424
Utilities $11,000
Landscaping $35,370
Common Area Maintenance $11,400
Communications $1,433
Capital Improvements $15,750
Annual Review $2,500
City Administrative Fee $2,000
Total Expenses $92,877
3. The boundaries of the PID consist of the following: approximately 1,346 acres along the major streets of West Bonds Ranch Road on the north,
Business Highway 287 North on the East, the extended Boat Club Road on the West and the City limits on the South. Such area is more particularly
shown on the map attached to Resolution No. 3060, which is on file in the City Secretary's Office, City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in this PID is $0.18 per each $100.00 of value.
No. 14, Trinity Bluff PID
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the Trinity Bluff PID include the following:
• 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;
• A Downtown Ambassadors program; and
• A Management Program to provide for the administration, management, and operation of the PID.
2. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY2022 BUDGET
Management Fee $12,000
Tree Lights/Utilities $1,250
Landscaping $31,000
Liter Abatement $3,600
Maintenance $11,600
Ambassador Program $24,000
Marketing $1,000
Annual Review $2,500
City Administrative Fee $2,000
Total Expenses $88,950
3. The boundaries of the PID consist of the following: approximately 21.329 acres bounded by Samuels Avenue, East Belknap Street, East Bluff
Street, East Peach Street, Gounah Street, and North Harding Street. Such area is more particularly shown on the map attached to Resolution
No. 3748-06-2009, which is on file in the City Secretary's Office, City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in this PID is $0.10 per each $100.00 of value.
No. 15, Sun Valley PIO
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the Sun Valley PID include the following:
• A security patrol program designed to increase the security, walkability, employee safety, and enhance the business environment of the industrial
park. The program will involve manned, after-hours patrols working in a vehicle equipped with flood lighting and rotation spotlight;
• Various capital, beautification, and security -related improvements within the PID, including, but not limited to, lighting, landscaping, signage,
sidewalks, and street and drainage improvements;
• Marketing activities that include, without limitation, website development; and
• A management program to provide for the administration, management, and operation of the PID.
2. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements and/or services to be provided in the district during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY2022 BUDGET
Management Fee $20,000
Security Enhancements $90,000
Equipment Rental $4,800
Vehicle Maintenance $3,000
Surveillance Cameras $21,500
Professional Services $2,400
Website/Software $500
Printing $500
Annual Review $2,500
City Administrative Fee $2,566
Total Expenses $147, 766
3. The boundaries of the PID consist of the following: approximately 132.20 acres of land bounded by David Strickland Road on the north, area to the
south of and along Mosson Road, area to the west of and along Marie Jones Road, and east by Interstate Highway East Loop 820 South, excluding
certain small tracts of tax-exempt, City -owned property and property used for residential purposes within the PIDs boundaries. Such area is more
particularly shown on the map attached to Resolution No. 4120-08-2012, which is on file in the City Secretary's Office, City Hall, 200 Texas Street,
Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in this PID is $0.24 per each $100.00 of value.
No. 19, Historic Camp Bowie
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID include the following:
• A comprehensive liter abatement program;
• A coordinated communication program to assure that businesses located within the PID benefit from shared information about security,
infrastructure improvements, transportation improvements, capital improvement programs, opportunities to coordinate marketing and
promotions, and other opportunities where business awareness and information can help business;
• A cooperative program with local governments, neighborhood groups, foundations, universities, and others to assist with obtaining grants or
other special funding to undertake studies, landscape improvements, street improvements, signs and banner programs, and other streetscape
amenities in the PID;
• Special cooperative programs with area neighborhoods, schools, museums, and other institutions to assure that the business, residential and
civic organizations all work together to identify programs that enhance the economic vitality and livability of the Camp Bowie Boulevard corridor
within the PID;
• A Landscaping, Construction, and Maintenance Program consisting of the planting and maintenance of special supplemental landscaping and the
maintenance of supplemental irrigation systems;
• Various capital improvements and other improvements, including streets, landscaping, sidewalks, signs, and banners; and
• A Management Program to provide for the administration, management, and operation of the PID.
2. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements and/or services to be provided in this PID during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY 2022 BUDGET
Management Fee $92,789
Beautification $25,486
Green Ribbon Funding $60,000
Beautification Utilities $20,000
Beautification Maintenance $105,868
Litter Abatement $83,400
Security $26,208
Economic Development $55,000
Marketing & Promotion $28,000
Communication $12,121
Insurance $20,000
Audit $6,500
City Annual Review $2,756
City Administration Fee $9,279
Total Expenses $547,407
3. The proposed boundaries of the PID include approximately 239.78 acres of land generally consisting of: all commercial land uses areas along the
Camp Bowie Blvd. corridor from Montgomery (on the east) to Irene (on the west); all commercial land use areas along W. 7th Street from University
to Montgomery. Such area is more particularly shown on the map attached to Resolution No. 4966-08-2018, which is on file in the City Secretary's
Office, City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in this PID is $0.10 per each $100.00 of value.
No. 20, East Lancaster Avenue
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID include the following:
• A PID management program to provide for the establishment, administration, and operation of the district;
• A program to enhance and promote public safety within the PID by providing private security services, installing security cameras, coordinating
awareness campaigns, and initiating efforts to address public safety and enhance economic vitality;
• A coordinated communication program to assure that businesses located within the PID benefit from shared information about security,
infrastructure improvements, transportation improvements, capital improvement programs, opportunities to coordinate marketing and
promotions, and other opportunities where business awareness and information can help business; and
• A cooperative program with local governments, neighborhood groups, foundations, universities, and others to assist with obtaining grants or other
special funding to undertake studies, historic preservation/restoration, landscape improvements, street improvements, and other streetscape
amenities in the PID.
2. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the improvements and/or services to be provided in this PID during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY2022 BUDGET
Management Fee $17,800
Security $248,280
Community Marketing/Events $4,656
Communications $3,000
Annual Review $2,500
City Administrative Fee $5,148
Total Expenses $281,384
3. The proposed boundaries of the PID include approximately 243 acres of land generally described as: All properties fronting onto East Lancaster
Avenue starting from the east curb of Riverside Drive eastward to the western edge of Interstate Loop 820, including properties in and parallel to
the addresses in the 1800 to 6000 blocks of East Lancaster Avenue. Such area is more particularly shown on the map attached to Resolution No.
5052-02-2019, which is on file in the City Secretary's Office, City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in this PID is $0.266 per each $100.00 of value.
No. 21, Las Vegas Trail
1. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID include the following:
• A Management Program to provide for the administration and operation of the Las Vegas Trail PID;
• Landscaping, promotional sign and banner programs, lighting, and various other streetscape and capital improvements, including streets,
sidewalks, roadways, and rights -of -way;
• Special supplemental services for improvement and promotion of the Las Vegas Trail PID, including services relating to advertising, promotion,
health and sanitation, water and waste water, public safety, security, business recruitment, development, recreation, and cultural enhancements;
• Payment of expenses incurred in the establishment, administration, and operation of the Las Vegas Trail PID; and any other improvements and
services allowed pursuant to the Act
The following programs may be initiated to ensure that the proposed improvements are implemented:
• Enhancing and promoting public safety by providing security services, and installing security cameras and lighting;
• Funding services and offsetting overhead expenses associated with providing programs to increase community engagement and social service
needs; and
2. Coordinating communication and cooperative programs to inform local business of current events and raise fund for certain projects. A preliminary
estimate of the cost of improvements and/or services to be provided in the PID during fiscal year 2021-2022 is as follows:
FY2022 BUDGET
Management Fee $25,000
Public Safety $128,409
Community Center Operations $76,140
Community Enhancement $15,938
City Audit $2,500
City Administrative Fee $6,237
Contribution to Fund Balance $57,627
Total Expenses $311,851
3. The proposed boundaries of the Las Vegas Trail PID include approximately 839 acres of land generally consisting of the area bound by Highway 820
on the west, Interstate Highway 30 on the north, South Cherry Lane on the East, and cell lain parcels fronting or adjacent to the south side of Camp
Bowie Boulevard. Such area is more particularly shown on the map attached to Resolution No. 5428-06-2021, which is on file in the City Secretary's
Office, City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
4. The proposed 2021 assessment rate on property subject to assessment in this PID is $0.10 per each $100.00 of value.
For further information, please contact: Crystal Hinojosa, PID Administrator at (817) 392-7808 or via email crystal.hinojosa@fortworthtexas.gov
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