HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19480-12-2010 Ordinance No. 19480-12-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE CULTURE AND TOURISM FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 AND
DECREASING THE UNAUDITED, UNRESERVED, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE
BY THE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPGRADING THE SOUND SYSTEM
AND REPLACING THE BUCKING CHUTES IN THE COWTOWN COLISEUM;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $200,000.00, and decreasing the unaudited, unreserved,
undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of upgrading the sound system and
replacing the bucking chutes in the Cowtown Coliseum.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No.19355 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPR ID TO F M A EGALITY-
Assi t City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Dec mber 14, 2010
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1211412010 -Ord. No. 19480.•12-2010
DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24646
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SUBJECT:
Authorize the Execution of an Amendment to the Agreement with Rodeo Plaza, Inc., to Manage, Maintain
and Program the Area Known as Rodeo Plaza for a Period of Six Months and Adopt a Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of
$200,000.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same
Amount for the Purpose of Upgrading the Sound System and Replacing the Bucking Chutes in the
Cowtown Coliseum (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Rodeo Plaza, Inc., to
manage, maintain and program the area known as Rodeo Plaza for a period of six months; and
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Culture and
Tourism Fund by $200,000.00 and decreasing the unaudited, unreserved, undesignated fund balance by
the same amount to upgrade the sound system and replace the Bucking chutes in the Cowtown Coliseum.
DISCUSSION:
On February 12, 2002, (M&C C-18960, Contract No. 27542) the City Council authorized a Lease
Agreement with the Rodeo Plaza, Inc., (RPI)for the use, management and operation of the Cowtown
Coliseum for a term of five years commencing on October 1, 2001 and ending on September 30, 2006
with extension options for up to five consecutive additional terms of one year each on the same terms and
conditions. The City provided funding in the amount of$135,000.00 for the operation of the licensed
premises during each contract year to defray utility expenses.
On October 16, 2007, (M&C C-22455) the City Council extended the term of the agreement to end
September 30, 2017 and increased funding to $185,000.00 for the operation during each contract year to
defray utility expenses. On September 15, 2009, (M&C C-23856) the City Council amended the
agreement to reduce the leased premises so a section of land between Billy Bob's Texas and the
Cowtown Coliseum could be sold to Stockyards 2000, L.P.
Rodeo Plaza Programming and Management:
In 1986, a portion of North Commerce Street between Exchange Avenue and Stockyards Boulevard was
closed to create a pedestrian walkway for the Stockyards and the area was renamed Rodeo Plaza.
Removable bollards along with other enhancements were added; however, the area still looked like a
street and did not encourage pedestrian traffic.
In 2005, after input from many of the business owners and other stakeholders in the Stockyards, City
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Council authorized the design of improvements to Rodeo Plaza in order to convert the area into a
pedestrian friendly corridor for this major tourist destination. The project was important to provide an
attractive and welcoming pedestrian walkway between the attractions, shops and restaurants as well as to
provide safe access for emergency vehicles and deliveries.
On July 26, 2008, the renovated Rodeo Plaza celebrated its Grand Opening. The Project included the
following improvements: (1) a beautiful new Gateway at the south end of the Plaza near Exchange; (2)
refurbished, signature Gateway at the north end of the Plaza on Stockyards Boulevard; (3) an attractive,
accessible gazebo; (4) an enlarged ride-out arena, with a new cover, pipe fence and viewing arcade; (5)
improved landscaping and new light poles; and (6) the "Texas-sized" spurs near the South Gateway which
are a component of the public art by Artist, Steve Teeters.
The vision in 2005 was for Rodeo Plaza to be operated and programmed by the stakeholders in the
Stockyards, possibly the Public Improvement District(PID) #11. Unfortunately due to the limited PID
funding, proactive management and programming has not been possible. As a result, after discussions
with stakeholders, Staff recommends amending the lease with Rodeo Plaza, Inc., for Cowtown Coliseum
to add management, maintenance and programming of the Rodeo Plaza for a term of six months at no
cost to the City. This will permit the stakeholders an opportunity to refine the programming standards and
guidelines. It is anticipated that representatives from the adjacent property owners, Billy Bob's Texas and
Exhibits Building Partnership and Cowtown Coliseum will serve as the governing committee and the
staffing and insurance will be provided by their existing resources.
Cowtown Coliseum Upgrades:
The lease with RPI stipulates that all maintenance of lighting and sound systems are the sole cost of RPI.
Despite the on-going maintenance of the existing system by RPI, the acoustics and sound system are
limited and of poor quality. A consultant in acoustics and entertainment technologies evaluated the system
and recommended a number of improvements to improve the quality of the sound in the facility.
The Coliseum is home of the Stockyards Championship Rodeo with live rodeo every Friday and Saturday
night year-round as well as Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show, Professional Bull Riding and many other
events. A vital component of a rodeo competition are the bucking chutes which provide safe access to the
livestock. The current chutes are worn with many repairs and patches and present a potential safety issue
should the chutes fail.
Staff is recommending an allocation of$200,000.00 from the Culture and Tourism Fund to resolve these
issues.
The Cowtown Coliseum is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, but serves Fort Worth residents in ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Culture and Tourism Fund. Upon approval, the unaudited,
unreserved, undesignated fund balance of the Culture and Tourism Fund will exceed the minimum reserve
as outlined in the Financial Management Policy Statements.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG04 539120 0246000 $200000.00 GG04 539120 0246000 $200000.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Kirk Slaughter (2501)
Additional Information Contact: Betty Tanner (2502)
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