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Home My WebLink About2013/04/02-Minutes-HEDC CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS HOUSING AND ECONOMIC: DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 2, 2013 Present: Committee Member Joel Burns, Chairman Committee Member Salvador Espino Committee Member Kelly Allen Gray Committee Member Betsy Price (arrived at 1:10 pm) Committee Member W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman Committee Member Danny Scarth (arrived at 1:04 pm) Committee Member Jungus Jordan Committee Member Dennis Shingleton Committee Member Frank Moss (arrived at 1:07 pm) City Staff: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager Peter Vaky, Deputy City Attorney Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary Jay Chapa, Director of Housing & Economic Development Department Cynthia Garcia, Assistant Director, Housing & Economic Development Department 1. Call to Order—Joel Burns, Chair With a quorum of the committee members present, Chairman Joel Bums called the meeting of the Fort Worth Housing and Economic Development Committee to order at 1:04 p.m., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in the Pre-Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth,Texas 76102. 2. Approval of Minutes from the Meeting Held on February 5, 2013— Joel Burns, Chair Motion was made by Committee Member Shingleton and second by Committee Member Scarth to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2013, Fort Worth Housing and Economic Development Committee meeting noting that Committee Member Allen Gray was present. Motion passed 6-0. Committee members Price, Scarth and Moss absent. Chairman Joel Bums adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Worth Housing and Economic Development Committee into Executive Session at 1:04 p.m. 3. Executive Session -The Housing and Economic Development Committee will conduct a closed meeting to: A. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following items that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules, as authorized by section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code: legal issues related to any current agenda items; and CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 2, 2013 Page Znf# B. lJimuuxm the purchase, auic` lease or value o[ncu\ property, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Oovennnuut Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have o de\dnueo|u) effect on the position of the City in negotiations with u third party; and L Discuss or deliberate negotiations relating to any economic development negotiations, as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. Chairman Joel Burns adjourned the Executive Session o1 1:26 p.m. Chairman Joel Burns reconvened the regular session of the Housing and Economic Dovr}opnuout Committee at 1:27 p.m. 4. Written Reports-Jay Cbupu, Director, Housing and Economic Development Department * Memo Regarding Trinity Housing Finance Corporation � Memo Regarding Allied Electronics Tax Abatemeo(Ac000douoni 5. Prmmmmkatiwo on Proposed Development of 8%muimemm Incubator at the Guinn School Complex twbe Managed bythe Fort Worth Business Assistance Education Foundation— William Johnson, /\meiotuoL Director, Housing and Economic Development Department and Lucas Sawyer, Business Assistance Center, Board Chair Mr. Johnson presented u report oothe proposed development ofu Business Incubator tobc managed bythe Fort Worth Business Assistance Education Foundation. He described the buildings at the Guinn School and their current status and use and the partners currently at the cncopoo. Mr. Johnson outlined the Business Incubator Concept and Plan. Lucas Sawyer, Business Assistance Center, Board Chair addressed the Committee on the positive impacts of the Business Assistance Center(fl/\C) and the uddibvuu| positive outcomes from adding the Business Incubator. Mr. Johnson reviewed the plan for the Business Incubator (open by Fall 2013): • Duiceuub to stakeholder groups for input; • Hiring a manager tooperate the incubator; • Developing incubator entrance and exit criteria, with job creation being the key factor; • Selection of an incubator anchor tenant to provide mentoring and support to other start-tip \cnun(o; • Pursuit of private sector sponsorships, additional grants and other potential revenue/funding orroums� ' • Naming and marketing the incubator; and • Hosting fbona) Open Houses and u Grand Opening. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 2, 2013 Page 3 of 6 He also discussed the,funding for the project: • The BAC is funded through an agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center(UNTHSC) utilizing a state grant for joint economic development/job creation and technology commercialization activities between UNTHSC, "Tech Fort Worth and the City of Fort Worth. • The annual BAC budget is approximately$350,000, but received an allocation of$450,000 for FY2013 in anticipation of the opening of the third building. • It is proposed that the additional $100,000 in FY 2013 be used to contract with the Foundation for operation of the incubator program • City staff will manage the contract and be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the physical building. Staff will bring M&Cs to the April 23'2013, Council meeting to 1) Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with the BAC Education Foundation, Inc. to manage, operate and cover initial costs of the general business incubator at the Guinn School as long as grant funds are available and 2) authorize a lease agreement with the BAC Education Foundation, Inc. to lease the former elementary building at the James Guinn school Campus to run concurrent with the operating contract. 6. Presentation on the Proposed 2013- 2018 Consolidated Plan in Order to Receive Federal Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development—Cynthia Garcia, Assistant Director, Housing and Economic Development Department Ms. Garcia made a presentation on the proposed 2013-2018 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan). The purpose of the ConPlan is to inform HUD about how the City will use the Federal Funds received to meet the HUD objectives of Decent Housing, Suitable Living Environment and Expanded Economic Opportunities. She reviewed the responses that were received at the eight (8) community meetings that started the process. After the community meetings the proposed plan was presented to the Community Development Council (CDC). She presented the C,DC's recommendations on the Strategies and Goals. Decent Housing Goals/Activities • Construct new single family units and multi-family units • Provide rental assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS • Minor repairs for homeowners • Provide accessibility improvements • Assist horneless persons obtain housing and supportive services • Provide down payment and closing cost assistance • Rehab rental units • Demolish substandard housing • Maintain emergency shelter beds CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 2, 2013 Page 4 of 6 Suitable Living Enviroiunent Goals/Activities • Demolition • Construct or rehab neighborhood facilities,health facilities and parks and recreation facilities • Sidewalks • Street improvements • Public Services o Senior services o Handicapped services o Youth Services o Child Care Services o Substance Abuse o Employment Training o Health Services Expanded Economic Opportunities Goals/Activities • Public services that provide job training • Provide subsidized childcare for parents receiving job training There are several more steps in the timeline with the goal of approval of the 2013-2018 ConPlan and Action Plan by the City Council on August 6, 2013. 7. Presentation on Proposal to Provide Additional Community Development Block Grant Funds to North Texas Community Health Centers, Inc. for the Southside Community Health Center to be Located at 2909 Mitchell Boulevard—Avis Chaisson, Community Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development Department Ms. Chaisson presented a proposal to provide additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Southside Community Health Center. The North Texas Area Community Health Centers, Inc. (NTACHC) owns the property at 2909 Mitchell Boulevard which is to be used for a clinic. The estimated cost for the finish out of the building is $478,816.00. They have raised $358,590.00 in a capital campaign, received $67,600.00 from City CDBG funds. There is a $50,000.00 match for the Mabee Foundation leaving a gap of$102,626.00. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 2, 2013 Page 5oKh Staff is proposing: • City Council approve$102,626 in additional CI)B(} funds to 0oiab out project • Clinic must he operational by December 3|, 2O|3 • Serve ad least 5O persons pet,quarter whose incomes are B0Y6or below the Area Median Income(AMUus established 6yHUD • Create u1 least |U jobs by Year 5 • Performance secured hyo Deed ofTrust • In Year 5, the CDBG funds mba|| he forgiven if all conditions are noct Notice will he published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on/\pd| 5, 2013 and an M6iC will he presented to Council ou May 7, 2013 for consideration ofadditional CD8C} funds in the amount of $102,626.00. 8. Presentation on Northeast Fort Wnxdn 1[owk Fmxoo Economic Development Strategies— Maggie Allen, Bumiuoou Development Coordinator, Housing and Bn0000nio Development Department Ma. Allen presented the rcmn|tn of the Northeast Fort Worth Summit. She outlined the purpose: * swasaneffort to develop a cohesive economic development strategy for northeast Fort Worth � Think and plan rcu|iahcuUy for the future p Identify existing demographic conditions * Conduct uu economic base analysis � Solicit uud incorporate stakeholder input * ldeodFv constraints,growth opportunities The taok0orcoout|ined Strengths, Opportunities, Wnokucsaeo and Threats in the area. The tnmkfhrue developed action plans and the following recommendations. • Develop a broader use nfhousing types that appeal to all ages,demographics; • Implement tosktbnoc area action plans; • Pursue multi-modal transportation options; • Identify opportunities for expanding City services; • Promote 5JBFVVooa location Lo connect with desired retail/commercial options; • Continue to attract industrial,transportation, and logistics segments; • Actively promote and brand the area as a desirable place to I Ive, work,and play; and • Improve educational opportunities and quality schools iu the area,particularly science, technology engineering,and math(STEM) schools and other technical education. Staff will provide an Action P|uu status update within 12 months. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 2, 2013 Page 6mf6 The Housing and Economic Development Committee was very positive about the results of the task forces work so far. They vvuot to he munn that there is no organization that will take charge of the action plan and follow tlh-ough and engage the community and stakeholders. 9. KKwquaxtx for Future Agenda ytwnmm—joe| Bums, Chair There were none. )0. Date of Next Regular Meeting—May 7, 20>3 —Joel Bums, Chair ||. Adjourn—Joel Bums, Chair With no further presentations or discussions, Chairman Joel E\ucum adjourned the regular ruocdng of the Fort Worth Housing and Economic [)ov*|opnueui Committee at 2:19 p.m., on Tuesday, April 2. 20l3. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth Housing and Economic Development Committee on the 7m day of May, 20l3. APPROVED: Bums, Chair Minutes Prepared 6yaodAttest: