HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0079) Board Appointment and Reappointments - District 3 - BOA ResFORT WORTH
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Council Member Crain, District 3
DATE: October 12, 2021
SUBJECT: Board, Commission and Committee Reappointment
Request your consideration to reappointment of Mr. Kenneth Jones to Place 3 of the Board of
Adjustment— Residential effective October 12, 2021, and with a term to expire October 1, 2023.
The respective application is attached and resume, if provided. The original copies will be
maintained in the City Secretary's Office.
MICHAEL D. CRAIN
City Council District 2 * 200 Texas Street * Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 392-8803 * FAX (817) 392-6187
City of Fort Worth, Texas - Boards/Commissions/Committees
Application
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Board of Adjustment - Residential: Submitted
Kenneth
First Name
kenneth@kennethjones.com
Email Address
3509 Sagecrest Terrace
Street Address
Fort Worth
Jones
Last Name
City
Mailing Address. if different from above
Mobile: (817) 480-3333
Primary Phone
Business: (817) 338-9000
Alternate Phone
Kenneth Jones Real Estate President
Employer Job Title
Spouse Employer and Job Title
N/A
What district do you live in?
W District 3
Length of time as a Fort Worth resident
46 Years
Did you register with Appointment Project?
r Yes n No
Interests & Experiences
Suite or Apt
_ TX 76109
State Postal Code
Submit Date: Sep 26, 2021
Kenneth Jones
Describe any qualifications, expertise or special interests that relate to your possible
appointment?
Active as a real estate agent and broker in Fort Worth for 35 years. State Certified Real Estate Appraiser
in Texas for 25 years. Interested in improving the quality of life in the City of Fort Worth in whatever ways I
am able.
KEJ_CIVIC _RESUME.doc
Upload a Resume
Commitment
Recognizing that serving on a board, commission or committee is often time consuming,
most meet on a monthly basis, are you committed to attending all regularly scheduled
meetings? *
P Yes
If required by law, do you agree to complete all financial statements required for the
appointed board, commission or committee? *
V Yes
Have you ever been a member of a City of Fort Worth board, commission or committee
before? If so, please indicate the board, commission or committee and approximate dates of
service:
I have served on a few committees in the past related to building ordinances and development. I can not
recall when it was or specifically what they were but remember Wendy Davis was the Council Member
assigned to the committees.
Have you taken the State of Texas Open Meeting Act training?
a Yes O No
Please upload a file
Conflicts of Interest
Kenneth Jones
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Members of Board and Commissions and their Family Members are prohibited from having a direct
or indirect financial interest in a contract with the City. (City Charter, Chapter XXVII, Section 16)
What this means: Except for limited circumstances, you cannot own or work for a
company that has a current contract with the City.
If you have any questions about your eligibility to serve on a City board or commission, please
contact the City Attorney's Office at 817-392-7600
Do you, your spouse or a member of your immediate family, own or work for a company that
has a current contract with the City of Fort Worth?
o Yes o No
Do you, your spouse or any immediate family member, individually or on behalf of
company/business entity have any pending bids, proposals or negotiations with the City?
r Yes r No
Do you, your spouse or a member of your immediate family routinely come before the Board
or Commission you are applying for?
r Yes r No
Are you or your spouse, either individually or on behalf of a business entity, involved in any
pending bids, proposals or negotiations in connection with a city contract?
r Yes r No
Do you represent the private interests of others in criminal or civil litigation or a claim to
which the City or an employee of the City is a party?
r Yes r No
Do you or a member of your immediate family have ownership interest in any property that
is the subject of a condemnation proceeding, planning and zoning proceeding or any other
administrative or court proceeding in which the City of Fort Worth or its agencies are
interested parties?
r Yes r No
Do you or your spouse, either individually or through your employers, have any pending
claims against the City?
a Yes a No
Have you had any convictions of criminal offenses other than parking or traffic tickets?
r Yes r No
Kenneth Jones
If you answer yes to any of the questions above, please explain or ask to speak to a
representative:
Civic Engagement & Education
What civic or community endeavors have you been involved in? (Please list names of
organization(s), positions held, dates of service and whether your service was provided on a
compensated or voluntary basis.)
See Attached Resume.
What is your educational background?
See Attached Resume.
Demographics
Ethnicity
V Caucasian/Non-Hispanic
Gender
V Male
05/23/1957
Date of Birth
Are you a registered voter?
r Yes r No
If no, would you like us to send you a voter's registration card?
r Yes r No
Kenneth Jones
KENNETH E. JONES, JR.
Email: Kenneth@ Kenn ethJones.com
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
Kenneth Jones Real Estate
3601 Hulen Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, Texas 76107-6877
(817) 338-9000 Phone
(817) 338-2787 Fax
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
HOME ADDRESS:
3509 Sagecrest Terrace
Fort Worth, Texas 76109-2558
(817) 921-9207 Home
(817) 480-3333 Mobile
• March 2008-Present: Founder and Broker/Owner of Kenneth Jones Real Estate; A full
service Real Estate Company specializing in Sales, Property Management, Valuation
Services, and Apartment Locating. Fort Worth, Texas
• October 2014-Present: Broker/Owner of Award Property Management; A full service
Real Estate Company specializing in Property Management, Leasing and Sales of
Single Family and Small Multi -family Properties. Fort Worth, Texas
• July 1993-Present: President of Kenneth Jones & Associates; A Residential Real Estate
Appraisal Company. Self-employed, Independent Fee Appraiser, Appraisal
assignments include single-family residential, multi -family residential, ranch, raw land
and condominium. Fort Worth, Texas
• January 1993-July 1993: Director of Government and Public Relations for the Law
Offices of John R. Lively. Fort Worth, Texas
• January 1991-December 1992: Presidential Appointee, The Administration of President
George H. W. Bush. Washington, D.C.
• May 1983-December 1990: Real Estate Sales Associate and Broker Associate for Helen
Painter & Company REALTORS& Primary responsibilities included real estate sales
and property management. Fort Worth, Texas
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
• Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, State of Texas (TX-1326662-R)
• Real Estate Broker, State of Texas (0326402)
• Member — National Association of REALTORSO
• Member — Texas Association of REALTORS@
• Member — Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS@: 2009 President of the
Association; Member of the Executive Committee; Member of the Board of Directors;
Graduate of the Inaugural GFWAR Leadership Class; Current Chairman and member
of the Governmental Affairs Committee; Member of the TAR Task Force on Mortgage
and Banking Fraud 2008; Past member of numerous other committees.
Kenneth E. Jones, Jr.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
• Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas: 27 hours toward Master of Business
Administration
• Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas: Bachelor of Business Administration,
May 1979
• Borger High School, Borger, Texas: Diploma, May 1975
CHURCH AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS:
• University Christian Church: Chancel Choir Member; Held numerous leadership
positions; Church Member since 1975
• Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth: President of the Board of Directors 2006-2009;
Member of the Executive Committee; Secretary 2011, Board Member since 1999
• Legal Hospice of Texas: Advisory Board Member since 2008
• American Diabetes Association — South Central Division: Leadership Council Member;
Chairman of America's Walk for a Cure; Board Member 2005-2009
• American Red Cross — Chisholm Trail Chapter: Board Chairman 2002-2004, Board
Member 1999-2005 (Serving Tarrant County and 22 other counties in Central and West
Texas)
• American National Red Cross — Member of the Chapter Solutions and Collaboration
Committee (Southwest Service Area)
• 20 and 25 Year TCU Class Reunion Committee Member; Financial Giving Co -Chair
for both Reunions
• Stone Soup Connection (After -School Program): Past Board Member
• Symphony League of Fort Worth-Oktoberfest: Past Board Member
• Day Resource Center for the Homeless: Volunteer
• Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Member
• Rotary Club of Fort Worth: Past Member
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