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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution Central City Local Government Corporation (CCLGC) FWCCLGC-2022-03RESOLUTION NO. FWCCLGC-2022-03 CENTRAL CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ratifying all Actions Taken by the Central City Local Goi,ernment Corporation from September 1, 2021, to March 18, 2022, as Shoii,n in Attached Agendas WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Central City Local Government Corporation ("Board") meets from time to time to carry out its lawful purpose; WHEREAS, the Texas Open Meetings Act ("TOMA") requires that certain bodies, including the Board, comply with specific requirements for conducting meetings and other official business; WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Abbott suspended portions of TOMA, including the requirement to physically post meeting agendas and notices at City Hall, to allow for the continuation of governmental operations while ensuring government transparency remained a priority; WHEREAS, from that time, the Board continued to comply with TOMA as amended by Governor Abbott; WHEREAS, Governor Abbott ended the TOMA suspension effective September 1, 2021, and all open meeting requirements resumed on that day; WHEREAS, from September 1, 2021, to March 18, 2022, agendas for the City's various councils, boards, and commissions continued to be posted online to provide notice to residents and other interested parties but, due to a good faith misunderstanding on the part of City staff, were not physically posted at City Hall; WHEREAS, as soon as the error was identified, the City cancelled planned upcoming meetings for which no physical posting had been made; WHEREAS, to ensure technical compliance with TOMA for all actions taken in good faith at meetings since September 1, 2021, the Board now wishes to re -notice those items and ratify all actions taken at those meetings; WHEREAS, the agendas describing the items considered at the meetings that occurred during that time are listed below and attached hereto as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the disposition of each item is shown in the meeting minutes, which are attached hereto as Exhibit B; and Resolution FWCCLGC-2022-03 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the Board has caused this item to be included on an agenda which has been posted in full compliance with TOMA, including physical posting. I'm gn I We ales I %"fA'l NK j IKK§j hoj IL$j MAI I Lf _jgo V 1. Notice of this resolution, including all actions and items to be ratified, has been included on an agenda that has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. 2. The Board ratifies all actions taken, as reflected in the meeting minutes in Exhibit B, with respect to the items identified in the agendas, attached as Exhibit A, for the following meetings: October 19, 2021 November 30, 2021 January 25, 2022 3. It is the express intention of the Board that all actions herein ratified are deemed effective as of their original effective dates as reflected in the meeting minutes for such actions. 4. By approval of this resolution, the Board expressly ratifies each Director's vote, recusal, or abstention, as described in the minutes, on each of the items or actions being ratified as the Director's official action for each item. By: Y .. ..... .... . ....... Land Fistone President Attest: A I-Z� Inette Goodall rporate Secretary EXHIBIT "A" AGENDAS [See attached] CENTRAL CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Immediately Follofi,ing the Conclusion of the Fort Worth Local De►,elopment Corporation Meeting Scheduledfor 2pm City Council Conference Room 2020, Second Floor City Hall 200 Texas Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Viewing Only Television: Charter 190; One Source 7; Verizon 5; AT&T Uverse 99 City of Fort Worth Website Homepage: Watch Live Online Board of Directors Gyna M. Bivens, Director Leonard Firestone, Director Carlos Flores, Director Cary Moon, Director Mattie Parker, Director Elizabeth Beck, Director Roy C. Brooks, Director Michael Crain, Director Chris Nettles, Director Jared Williams, Director City Staff Staff Liaison: Jay Chapa, Deputy City Manager Leann Guzman, Deputy City Attorney Reginald Zeno, Treasurer Ronald Gonzales, Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER IL WRITTEN REPORTS A. Financial Report through September 2021 III. ACTION ITEMS A. Approval of March 23, 2021 Meeting Minutes B. Election of Officers IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Directors of Central City Local Government Corporation will conduct a closed meeting to: A. Seek the advice of its attorneys about any matter regarding the following in which the duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act [Tex. Govt. Code §551.071]: (i) legal issues related to any current agenda items B. Discuss the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Corporation in negotiations with a third parry; and C. Discuss or deliberate negotiations relating to any economic development negotiations, as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Request for Future Agenda Items VL ADJOURN ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The Fort Worth City Hall and City Council Conference Room are wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are requested to contact the City's ADA Coordinator at (817) 392-8552 or e-mail.V„7ar �' tia1t�' tialVu l' ° eh.oat least 48 hours prior- to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least 48 hours prior- to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary acconunodations at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the City of Fort Worth official website and said Notice was posted on the following date and time Friday, October 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Acting City Secretary for the City of Fort Worth, Texas REVISED CENTRAL CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2021 Immediately Follofi,ing the Conclusion of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation Meeting City Council Conference Room 2020, Second Floor City Hall 200 Texas Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 For Viewing Only: Television: Charter 190; One Source 7; Verizon 5; AT&T Uverse 99 City of Fort Worth Website Homepage: Watch Live Online Board of Directors Gyna M. Bivens, Director Leonard Firestone, President Carlos Flores, Director Cary Moon, Director Mattie Parker, Director Elizabeth Beck, Director Roy C. Brooks, Director Michael Crain, Director Chris Nettles, Vice President Jared Williams, Director City Staff Staff Liaison: Jay Chapa, Deputy City Manager Leann Guzman, Deputy City Attorney Reginald Zeno, Treasurer Ronald Gonzales, Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER IL WRITTEN REPORTS A. Financial Report through October 2021 III. ACTION ITEMS A. Approval of October 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes B. Authorize a Resolution to Execute a Transferable Easement Agreement for Parking Garage in an Amount up to $6,500,000 from Hoque Global, LLC or Affiliate and to Execute a Lease Agreement with Right of First Refusal and Option to Purchase the Easement with Hoque Global, LLC or Affiliate for Maintenance and Management of the Parking Garage and Public Parking Spaces in the Evans & Rosedale Development — Robert Sturns, Economic Development Director C. Authorize a Resolution to Execute a Development Agreement with TIF 4 for the Funding in an Amount up to $6,500,000 for the Acquisition of a Transferable Easement Agreement for Parking Garage in the Evans & Rosedale Development - — Robert Sturns, Economic Development Director D. Authorize Resolution Expressing Intent to Issue and Sell up to $25,000,000.00 in Revenue Bonds on or before June 30, 2024 for the Purchase of Two Parking Garages in the Crescent Hotel Development and Addressing Related Matters — Michael Hennig, Economic Development Department IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Directors of Central City Local Government Corporation will conduct a closed meeting to: A. Seek the advice of its attorneys about any matter regarding the following in which the duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act [Tex. Govt. Code §551.071]: (i) legal issues related to any current agenda items B. Discuss the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Corporation in negotiations with a third parry; and C. Discuss or deliberate negotiations relating to any economic development negotiations, as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Request for Future Agenda Items VL ADJOURN ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The Fort Worth City Hall and City Council Conference Room are wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are requested to contact the City's ADA Coordinator at (817) 392-8552 or e-mail , -V-7 ar �' tia1t�' tialVu l' ° eh.. ti at least 48 hours prior- to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least 48 hours prior- to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary acconunodations at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REVISED CENTRAL CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022 Immediately Follofi,ing the Conclusion of the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation Meeting City Council Conference Room 2020, Second Floor City Hall 200 Texas Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 For Viewing Only: Television: Charter 190; One Source 7; Verizon 5; AT&T Uverse 99 City of Fort Worth Website Homepage: Watch Live Online Board of Directors Gyna M. Bivens, Director Leonard Firestone, President Carlos Flores, Director Cary Moon, Director Mattie Parker, Director Elizabeth Beck, Director Roy C. Brooks, Director Michael Crain, Director Chris Nettles, Vice President Jared Williams, Director City Staff Staff Liaison: Jay Chapa, Deputy City Manager Leann Guzman, Deputy City Attorney Reginald Zeno, Treasurer Janette Goodall, Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER II. WRITTEN REPORTS A. Financial Report through November 2021 III. ACTION ITEMS A. Approval of November 30, 2021 Meeting Minutes B. Authorize a Resolution to Update Signatory Authority on Central City Local Government Corporation Bank Accounts with Pinnacle Bank - Robert Sturns, Economic Development Director C. Authorize a Resolution to Update Authorized Signatories on the Central City Local Government Corporation Chase Bank Operating Account — Robert Sturns, Economic Development Director IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Directors of Central City Local Government Corporation will conduct a closed meeting to: A. Seek the advice of its attorneys about any matter regarding the following in which the duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act [Tex. Govt. Code §551.071]: (i) legal issues related to any current agenda items B. Discuss the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Corporation in negotiations with a third party; and C. Discuss or deliberate negotiations relating to any economic development negotiations, as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Request for Future Agenda Items VI. ADJOURN The location identified on this agenda is the location at which the presiding officer will be physically present and presiding over the meeting. Members of the Board may be participating remotely by videoconference in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The Fort Forth City Hall and City Council Conference Room are Nvheelehair accessible. Persons with disabilities Nvho plan to attend this meeting and Nvho may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are requested to contact the City's ADA Coordinator at (817) 392-8552 or e-mail ,1-p„).r`1.,o I of lWol l00 O'�:,eta"', .!.dry, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations at least t,,vo working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the City of Fort Worth official website and said Notice was posted on the following date and time Thursday, January20, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Secretary forthe City of Fort Worth, Texas EXHIBIT "B" MINUTES [See attached] CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH CENTRAL CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION REGULAR SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 Present: Director Mattie Parker (arrived at 2:39 pm) Director Gyna Bivens Director Carlos Flores Director Michael D. Crain Director Cary Moon Director Jared Williams Director Leonard Firestone Director Chris Nettles Director Elizabeth Beck Director Roy C. Brooks (Absent) Cill staff: Jay Chapa, Deputy City Manager Leann Guzman, Deputy City Attorney Reginald Zeno, Treasurer Ronald P. Gonzales, Acting City Secretary I. Call to Order With a quorum of the Board Members present, Director Parker called the meeting to order for the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Central City Local Government Corporation at 2:39 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in the City Council Conference Room, Room 2020 of the Fort Worth Municipal Building, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. II. Written Reports A. Financial Report through September 2021 The reports were for informational purposes only. III. Action Items The Election of Officers was moved up on the agenda at this time. A. Election of Officers Motion was made by Director Moon and seconded by Director Bivens to elect Leonard Firestone as President, Chris Nettles as Vice President, the City Secretary as the Secretary and the Chief Financial Officer as the Treasurer, of the Central City Local Government Corporation effective October 19, 2021. B. Approval of March 23, 2021, meeting minutes Motion was made by Director Moon and seconded by Director Flores to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2021, meeting of the Central City Local Government Corporation. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH CENTRAL CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19,2021 PAGE 2 of 2 IV. Executive Session There was no Executive Session. V. Future Agenda Items There were no future agenda items. VI. Adjourn With no further business before the Board, Vice President Nettles adjourned the regular session of the Central City Local Government Corporation at 2:43 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. These minutes approved by the Central City Local Government Corporation on the 30t" day of November, 2021. APPROVED: Vice President Chris Nettles 'A )EST - /Ronald P. Gonzales, �ec ",,)etary CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH CENTRAL CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION REGULAR SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2021 Present: President Leonard Firestone Vice President Chris Nettles Director Mattie Parker Director Gyna Bivens Director Carlos Flores Director Michael D. Crain Director Cary Moon Director Jared Williams Director Elizabeth Beck Director Roy C. Brooks (Absent) Cily staff: Jay Chapa, Deputy City Manager Leann Guzman, Deputy City Attorney Reginald Zeno, Treasurer Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary I. Call to Order With a quorum of the Board Members present, President Firestone called the meeting to order for the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Central City Local Government Corporation at 12:14 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in the City Council Conference Room, Room 2020 of the Fort Worth Municipal Building, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. II. Written Reports A. Financial Report through October 2021 The reports were for informational purposes only. III. Action Items A. Approval of October 19, 2021, Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Director Moon and seconded by Director Beck to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2021, meeting of the Central City Local Government Corporation. Motion passed 9-0 (Director Brooks absent). Mr. Robert Sturns advised the next two agenda items would be presented at the same time and considered under one motion. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH CENTRAL CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, November 30, 2021 PAGE 2 of 2 B. Authorize a Resolution to Execute a Transferable Easement Agreement for Parking Garage in an Amount up to $6,500,000 from Hoque Global, LLC or Affiliate and to Execute a Lease Agreement with the Right of First Refusal and Option to Purchase the Easement with Hoque Global, LLC or Affiliate for Maintenance and Management of the Parking Garage and Public Parking Spaces in the Evans & Rosedale Development C. Authorize a Resolution to Execute a Development Agreement with TIF 4 for the Funding in an Amount up to $6,500,000 for the Acquisition of a Transferable Easement Agreement for Parking Garage in the Evans & Rosedale Development Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Director, provided a staff report. Motion was made by Director Nettles and seconded by Director Williams to approve the following resolutions: FWCCLGC-2021-02, Resolution to Execute a Transferable Easement Agreement for Parking Garage in an Amount up to $6,500,000 from Hoque Global, LLC or Affiliate and to Execute a Lease Agreement with the Right of First Refusal and Option to Purchase the Easement with Hoque Global, LLC or Affiliate for Maintenance and Management of the Parking Garage and Public Parking Spaces in the Evans & Rosedale Development FWCCLGC-2021-03, Resolution to Execute a Development Agreement with TIF 4 for the Funding in an Amount up to $6,500,000 for the Acquisition of a Transferable Easement Agreement for Parking Garage in the Evans & Rosedale Development Motion passed 9-0. D. Authorize Resolution Expressing Intent to Issue and Sell up to $25,000,000.00 in Revenue Bonds on or before June 30, 2024, for the Purchase of Two Parking Garages in the Crescent Hotel Development and Addressing Related Matters. Mr. Michael Hennig, Economic Development Department, provided a staff report. Motion was made by Director Bivens and seconded by Director Crain, to approve Resolution No. FWCCLGC-2021-04, Expressing Intent to Issue and Sell up to $25,000,000.00 in Revenue Bonds on or before June 30, 2024, for the Purchase of Two Parking Garages in the Crescent Hotel Development and Addressing Related Matters. The motion carried 9-0. IV. Executive Session There was no Executive Session. V. Future Agenda Items There were no future agenda items. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH CENTRAL CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, November 30, 2021 PAGE 3 of 2 VI. Adjourn With no further business before the Board, President Firestone adjourned the regular session of the Central City Local Government Corporation at 12:26 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. These minutes approved by the Central City Local Government Corporation on the 25t1' day of January, 2022. A7PPRz��- 0 esident eonard Firestone ATTEST: annette S. Goodall, Secretary