HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0003) M&C 21-0897City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/30/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0897
LOG NAME: 20BLUE ZONES PROJECT FORT WORTH/ NORTH TEXAS HEALTHY
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation in the Amount of $100,000.00 from North Texas Healthy Communities and Blue Zones Project
Fort Worth for the Purchase and Installation of Traffic Safety Countermeasures in Neighborhoods Served by Blue Zones Project Fort Worth and
Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept a monetary donation in the amount of $100,000.00 from North Texas Healthy Communities and Blue Zones Project Fort Worth for the
purchase and installation of traffic safety countermeasures in neighborhoods served by Blue Zones Project Fort Worth; and
2. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Donations Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $100,000.00, from North Texas Healthy Communities and Blue Zones Project Fort Worth, for the purpose of funding the Fiscal
Year 2022 Traffic System Maintenance project (City Project No. 103781).
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to accept a monetary donation in the amount of $100,000.00, from North Texas
Healthy Communities and Blue Zones Project Fort Worth for the purchase and installation of traffic safety countermeasures in neighborhoods
served by Blue Zones Project Fort Worth.
Blue Zones Project Fort Worth is a community well-being improvement initiative designed to change the way people experience the world around
them by impacting environmental policy and social networks. BlueZones projects make healthy choices easier and as a result, people can live
longer; and communities can lower healthcare costs, improve productivity, and boost national recognition as a great place to live, work, and play.
Blue Zones Project Fort Worth is a citywide initiative, but its focus is high -need priority neighborhoods as identified by community health needs
assessments. Diamond -Hill Jarvis, North Side, Las Vegas Trail, Morningside, Stop Six, and Rosemont are examples of neighborhoods where
Blue Zones Project Fort Worth has worked to introduce and integrate healthy living principles within the community.
Implementation of traffic safety countermeasures such as pavement markings, signage, mini neighborhood traffic circles, sidewalks, and curb
extensions support the Blue Zones Project's focus on community wellness and aligns with city efforts to enhance traffic safety in majority minority
areas disproportionately impacted by traffic crashes. Walking and design charrettes will be held in Blue Zones Project Fort Worth neighborhoods
to understand their unique traffic safety needs and to identify appropriate countermeasures that will address those needs.
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 upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be deposited into the Special Donations Cap Projects Fund. The Transportation and Public Works Department (and Financial Management
Services) is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any expense being incurred, the Transportation and Public
Works Department also has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Tanya Brooks 7861