HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5524-01-2022 A Resolution
NO. 5524-01-2022
CREATING THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
WHEREAS,the COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto has caused a tremendous
impact to the business environment of the City of Fort Worth, including the closing of many
businesses, large and small;
WHEREAS,research has shown that entrepreneurs are responsible for the innovations
that drive gains in productivity,which, in turn,propel economic growth and account for a
significant portion of new job creation in Fort Worth;
WHEREAS,the City Council has the right, at any time and for any reason,to remove
and appoint an individual to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee to replace any
current member appointed by the City Council for the remainder of that person's term; and
WHEREAS,the City Council desires to appoint a committee including council members
and community leaders to advise them on best practices to promote, nurture,and support
entrepreneurs and business startups; is focused on supporting the growth of small business,
enhancing economic innovation, and attracting new investment through public/private
partnerships and the adoption of advanced technologies.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS,THAT:
1. An Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee be created with the following
duties:
a. Review best practices to promote, nurture,and support entrepreneurs and
business startups.
b. Work with the business community in Fort Worth to increase the growth
of small business, enhancing economic innovation, and attracting new investment
through public/private partnerships and the adoption of advanced technologies.
C. Develop strategies that can leverage the unique strengths of Fort Worth in
promoting and marketing the community as a growth center for entrepreneurial
development.
d. Advise City Council on its findings.
2. The following persons are hereby appointed to serve as initial members of the
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022:
a. Councilmember Leonard Firestone, Chair;
b. Councilmember Michael Crain, Vice Chair;
C. Councilmember Carlos Flores,Member;
d. Councilmember Chris Nettles, Member;
e. Bobby Ahdieh, Texas A&M Law School, Member;
f. Jonathon Balch, Alcon, Member;
g. Stephen Condon, TPG, Member;
h. Cameron Cushman,UNTHSC,Member;
i. Holli Davies,Meta,Member;
j. Nancy Galvan, Unica Enterprises,Member;
k. Ian Kinne—Hillwood, Member;
1. Marcus Knight,Knight Waste, Member;
M. Ed Kraus, Sundance Square, Member;
n. Les Kreis, Steelhead Capital Mgt., Member;
o. Tamala Lee, DFW Airport, Member;
P. Daniel Pullin, TCU School of Business,Member;
q. Andrew Rosell, Winstead, Member;
r. Kit Ulrich, LTK; and
S. Jarrett Watkins,Kelly, Hart,Hallman,Member;
3. Following the term of the initial members of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Committee, subsequent appointments of individuals to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Committee shall be for a term of one (1) year.
4. The term of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee shall be indefinite
and it may be terminated at any time by the City Council.
5. The City Council reserves the right, at any time and for any reason,to remove a
member of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee and appoint an individual to replace
the removed member.
Adopted this 251'day of January 2022.
ATTEST:
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By: Jannette S.Goodall(Jan 27,2022 10:29 CST) V 't
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary _
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