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CONTRACT NO.
CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT AND/OR SERVICES
IN THE FORT WORTH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2004, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas,
adopted Resolution No. 3105 which established a public improvement district under Chapter
372, Local Government Code, which district is known as the Fort Worth Improvement District
No 1 (the"District"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth (the "City") is authorized to utilize the District to
undertake improvements and/or services that confer special benefits on the part of the City within.
the District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to levy and collect special assessments on
property in the District, based on.the special services conferred by the improvements and/or
services, to pay the cost of such improvements and/or services; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to enter into a contract for certain improvements
and/or services in the District which improvements and/or services shall consist of maintenance
of landscaping, fencing and irrigation systems as well as all other services stated in the approved
Service Plan and Budget for the District; and
WHEREAS, such improvements and/or services constitute a supplement to standard City
services and an added increment of service to provide other special benefits and services which
will enhance the vitality and quality of the District; and
WHEREAS, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., (the "Contractor") has agreed to assist the City
by providing, furnishing, or performing the aforesaid improvements and/or services; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Contractor mutually desire to enter a contract whereby; for
the consideration stated below, the Contractor will provide, furnish, or perform such
improvements and/or services as further detailed herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and .
agreements contained herein, the City, acting by and through Richard Zavala, its duly authorized
Assistant City Manager, and:the Contractor, acting by and through , its duly
authorized President, do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
I.
EngaLrement of Contractor
The City hereby engages the Contractor,..and the Contractor hereby agrees to provide,
furnish, or perform the improvements and/or services to be provided in the District, as described
in this contract and all attachments hereto.
II.
Scope of Services by Contractor
The overall scope and approach of the improvements and/or sery ices to be provided,
furnished, or performed by the Contractor are more fully set forth in the approved Service Plan
and Budget on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City and which is incorporated herein
by reference for all purposes. Such improvements and/or services shall be performed in
compliance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code. Such
improvements/services shall consist of the following:
(a) Oversee the bidding and awarding of contracts for the maintenance and/or
services of authorized public improvements;
(b) Monitor work performed by subcontractors to ascertain that all work is performed
completely, professionally, and with the appropriate level of quality and to make
whatever changes are necessary to achieve these objectives;
(c) Prepare annually a five-year Service Plan and Budget to be approved by the City
Council; and
(d) Maintain a full and accurate accounting of disbursements for reimbursement from
District revenues.
The Contractor shall commence, carry on, and provide such improvements and/or
services with all practicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner, in
accordance with this contract and its attachments and all applicable laws. In providing such
improvements and/or services, the Contractor shall take steps as are appropriate to insure that the
work involved is properly coordinated with related work being performed by the City.
The Contractor represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all materials,
supplies, machinery, equipment, accessories, and services necessary to provide such
improvements and/or services in accordance with all of the requirements of the Contractor's Plan
of Service and Budget. The Contractor's personnel shall not be employees of or considered under
any contractual relationship with the City. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, all of
the improvements and/or services required hereunder will be performed by the Contractor or
under the Contractor's supervision, and all personnel engaged by the Contractor shall be fully
qualified to perform such improvements and/or services. In addition, Contractor shall ensure that
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all its employees engaged to perform services under this Contract shall not be convicted of a
crime of moral turpitude.
III.
The City's Duties and Responsibilities
A. The City shall provide the following services in connection with operation of the District
and the performance of this contract:
1. Levying and collecting assessments and recording the same in a separate revenue
account;
2. Making payments to the Contractor from special assessment revenues;
3. Maintaining the same level of services in the District as that which the City
provides in a comparable area of the City;
4. Maintaining complete and detailed records concerning any expenditure of special
assessment revenues, which are made through City departments, boards, or
agencies;
5. Retaining and expending revenues from special assessments, penalties, interest,
and investment income thereon solely in the District;
6. Preparing an annual report of delinquent property assessments and liens thereon to
be assigned to the City's delinquent tax collection attomey;
7. Making regular reports to the Contractor concerning delinquent assessments and
making billings thereon as necessary; and
8: Producing an annual assessment roll of property owners and property within. the
District.
B. The City shall have no financial obligation to the District other than levying and
collecting the assessments levied by the District, except as provided in Paragraph A.3
above, and paying for improvements and/or services that the Contractor performs in the
District, subject,however,to the provisions of Sections VI and VII hereof.
IV.
Amendments to Contract
This contract shall not be considered to be modified, altered, changed, or amended in any
respect unless the same is done in writing and is signed by both parties.
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V.
Term
The initial term of this contract will be for a period of twelve (12) months, beginning
October 1, 2004. This contract may be extended for additional one-year terms beyond the initial
term upon mutual agreement of both parties. An extension shall be in the form of an amendment
to the contract. The compensation for contract extensions may be adjusted in accordance with
the annual Service Plan and Budget approved by the City Council. The agreement between both
parties to exercise the extension option must be completed at least thirty (30) days prior to the
end of the current contract term.
VI.
Payments to Contractor
A. The budget summary and forecast for the District is attached as Exhibit A.
B. The City shall pay the Contractor monthly, when assessment revenue is collected, for all
appropriate expenses incurred by the Contractor upon presentation by the Contractor, and
review and approval by the City, of documents evidencing payments for District services;
provided,however, such payments shall not exceed assessments actually collected.
C. Periodically, but not more frequently than monthly, the Contractor shall present to the
City an invoice, a report of services rendered and documents evidencing payments made
for District services, and the City shall pay the Contractor within fifteen (15) business
days for District services within the limit of assessments actually.collected.
D. The Contractor shall make a periodic work report, no less than quarterly, to the City
Manager or his designated representative. This work report shall detail all of the
Contractor's significant work activities. The format of the report shall be mutually agreed
upon by the Contractor and the City Manager. Payments to the Contractor may be
withheld if the report is not received. The City Manager, or his designated representative,
shall have the right to verify that the report is complete and accurate.
E. The City and the Contractor acknowledge that the budget summary and forecast may be
amended from time-to-time. As such amendments occur and are adopted by City Council
resolution, the amendments shall be incorporated herein by reference and shall govern
payments made by the City to the Contractor.
VII.
Availability of Funds
If funds from special assessments are not available or are insufficient for the City to make
the payments due hereunder, the City will immediately notify the Contractor of such occurrence.
In the event of such an insufficiency, the City and the Contractor shall meet and attempt to
negotiate an amendment to this contract so that the scope of improvements and/or services to be
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provided by the Contractor may be reduced to correspond to the amount of available funds. If
such an amendment cannot be successfully negotiated, the Contractor shall have the right to pay
the deficit (on a non-reimbursable basis), in which case this contract shall continue. If such an
amendment, cannot be successfully negotiated and the Contractor does not elect to fund the
deficit, either party may terminate this contract upon thirty(30) days advance written notice.
VIII.
Discrimination by Contractor
A. The Contractor, in the execution,performance, or attempted performance of this contract,
will not discriminate against any person or persons because of sex, race,religion, color or
national origin, nor will the Contractor permit its officers, agents, employees or
subcontractors to engage in such discrimination.
B. This contract is made and entered into with reference specifically to the ordinances
codified at Chapter 17, Article III,Division 3 ("Employment Practices"), of the.City Code
of the City of Fort Worth, and Contractor hereby covenants and agrees that the
Contractor, its officers, agents, employees and subcontractors, have fully complied with
all provisions of same and that no employee or applicant for employment has been
discriminated against under the terms of such ordinances by either the Contractor, its
officers, agents, employees or subcontractors.
IX.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Policy
The City has adopted goals for the participation of minority/women business enterprises
(NVWBE) in City contracts through Ordinance No. 11923. Compliance by the Contractor with
the terms of this ordinance and any amendments thereof is mandatory; failure by the Contractor
to comply with such policies shall constitute a breach of this contract and shall be grounds for
termination by the City. Any subcontracts to be performed hereunder shall also be subject to
provisions of the City policies concerning goals for M/WBE participation in City contracts.
X.
Contractor Liability
The Contractor shall assume full liability for any damages to any public or private
property which is due to the negligence of Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, permitees or
assigns. .
XI.
Personal Liability of Public Officials
No employee of the City, nor any other agent of the City, shall be personally responsible
for any liability of the Contractor under the terms of this contract.
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XH.
City Not Liable for Delay
It is further expressly agreed that in no event shall the City be liable or responsible to the
Contractor or any other person for or on account of any stoppage or delay in the work herein
provided for by injunction or other legal or equitable proceedings, or from or by or on account of
any delay for any cause over which the City has no control.
XHL
Indemnification
A. THE CONTRACTOR COVENANTS AND AGREES TO, AND DOES HEREBY,
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS - AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL SUITS
OR CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES OR INJURIES, .INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY
AND ALL PERSONS OR PROPERTY, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR
NEGLIGENT OMISSION ON THE PART OF THE CONTRACTOR, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS; EMPLOYEES OR SUBCONTRACTORS,
AND THE CONTRACTOR DOES HEREBY ASSUME ALL LIABILITY AND
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURIES, CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR THE DAMAGES
TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, OCCURRING DURING OR ARISING OUT
OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF ANY
NEGLIGENT ACT OR NEGLIGENT OMISSION ON THE PART OF THE
CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES OR
SUBCONTRACTORS. SUCH INDEMNIFICATION SHALL INCLUDE
WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF OR BY ANYONE WHOMSOEVER
IN ANY WAY RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF THE
CONTRACTOR'S WORK, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS IN CONNECTION
HEREWITH,INCLUDING OPERATIONS OF SUBCONTRACTORS.
B. CONTRACTOR SHALL LIKEWISE INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS
THE CITY FOR ANY AND ALL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AND ALL NEGLIGENT
ACTS OR NEGLIGENT OMISSIONS OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES
OR INVITEES.
C. Insurance coverage specified herein constitutes the minimum requirements and said
requirements shall in no way lessen or limit the liability of the Contractor under the terms
of this contract. The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense,
any additional kinds and amounts of insurance that, in its own judgment, may be
necessary for proper protection in the prosecution of its work.
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Mv.
Independent Contractor
It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor shall perform all work and services
described herein as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of
the City; that Contractor shall have exclusive control of the details of the services and work
performed hereunder, and all persons performing the same; and shall be solely responsible for the
negligent acts and negligent omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors and
subcontractors; that the doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between City and
Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors; and that nothing
herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and
Contractor. No person performing any of the work and services described hereunder shall be
considered an officer, agent, servant or employee of the City.
XV.
Insurance
The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until it has obtained all the
insurance required under the contract and such insurance has been approved by the City.
Contractor shall be responsible for delivering to the City the Contractor's certificate of insurance
for approval. The City shall be endorsed as an additional insured in Contractor's insurance
policies. Contractor shall indicate on the certificate of insurance whether or not its insurance
covers subcontractors. It is the intention of the City that the insurance coverage required herein
shall include the coverage of all subcontractors.
A. COMPENSATION INSURANCE: The Contractor shall maintain during the life of this
contract, Workers' Compensation Insurance on all of its employees to be engaged in work
under this contract and for `all subcontractors in accordance with the Workers'
Compensation statute. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under
this contract is not protected under the Workers' Compensation statute, the Contractor
shall provide adequate employer's general liability insurance for the protection of such
employees not so protected.
B. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: The Contractor shall
procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract a commercial general liability
insurance policy in an amount of not less than $.1,000,000 covering each occurrence with
an aggregate limit of$2,000,000.
C. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE: The
Contractor shall procure and maintain, during the life of this contract, comprehensive
automobile liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for each accident. This policy
shall cover any automobile used in the course of this contract.
D. SCOPE OF INSURANCE: The insurance required under the above paragraphs shall
provide adequate protection for the Contractor and its subcontractors, spect-Div y, 7
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against damage claims which may arise from operations under this contract, whether such
operations be by the insured or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the insured.
All insurance requirements made upon the Contractor shall apply to subcontractors
should the Contractor's insurance not cover the work operations of subcontractors.
E. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE: The insurance company with whom the
Contractor's insurance is written shall be represented by an agent or agents having an
office located within the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area. Each such agent shall be
duly qualified, upon whom service or process may be had, and must have authority and
power to act on behalf of the insurance company to negotiate and settle with the City, or
any other claimant, any claims that the City, or any other claimant, or any property owner
who has been damaged may have against the Contractor or insurance company. The
name of the agent or agents shall be set forth on all certificates of insurance. Contractor
shall keep the required insurance in full force and effect at all times. during the term of,
this contract and any renewals thereof. Contractor shall fiunish to City a certificate of
insurance on a form furnished and approved by the City, evidencing that Contractor has
obtained the required insurance coverage. All policies must provide that they may not be
changed or canceled by the insurer in less than five (5) days after the City had received
written notice of such change or cancellation. Such insurance amounts may be revised
upward at City's request, and Contractor shall revise such amounts within thirty(30) days
after receipt of such request.
XVI.
Laws to be Observed.
The Contractor at all times shall observe and comply with all federal and state laws, local
laws, ordinances, orders and regulations of the federal, state, county or city governments. The
federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations which affect those engaged or employed
in the work or equipment used in the work, or which in any way affects the conduct of the work,
and no pleas of misunderstanding will be considered on account of ignorance thereof.
XVII.
Taxes
The Contractor shall pay all federal, state and local taxes that may be chargeable against
the performance of this work.
XVIII.
Permits
Before proceeding with the work hereunder, the Contractor shall obtain and pay for any
necessary permits and licenses, whether issued by the state, county or City, and furnish proof
thereof.
XIX.
Character of Workmen and Work
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The Contractor and the Contractor's' employees including subcontractors shall be
competent and careful workmen skilled in their respective trades. The Contractor shall not
employ any person who repeatedly engages in misconduct or is incompetent or negligent in the
due and proper performance of his duties. The City shall retain the right to require the Contractor
to remove any employee who is guilty of misconduct:toward the public or is in any way
discourteous to the public. This work is being performed for the public benefit and it is
necessary that it be performed in an acceptable manner and at a satisfactory rate of progress.
XX.
Equipment
The Contractor shall at all times maintain its equipment in a clean, serviceable condition.
All equipment shall be properly licensed and inspected and clearly marked with the Contractor's
name. The continued use of unserviceable and improper equipment shall be considered a breach
of contract.
XXI.
Assigning or Subletting the Contract
The Contractor shall not assign its rights and obligations under this contract. The
Contractor may, however, subject to all the provisions of this contract and with written approval
of the City Manager, enter into subcontracts. No subcontract shall under any circumstances
relieve the Contractor of its liability and obligations under the contract; all transactions will be
made through the Contractor. Such subcontractors will be recognized and dealt with only as
workmen and representatives of the Contractor. Any subcontracts shall be subject to the
provisions of Section IX hereof.
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XXII.
Breach of Contract
All terms, conditions and specifications of the contract shall be considered material, and
failure to perform any part of the contract shall be considered breach of contract. Should the
Contractor fail to remedy and breach of contract within fourteen (14) days after written
notification to the Contractor of the violation, the City may, at its option and in addition to any
other remedies available to it under law, terminate the contract. This contract shall not be
terminated, however, if the Contractor has commenced to cure the breach within said fourteen
(14) day period, and thereafter pursues such cure with reasonable diligence and in good faith.
Notwithstanding the above, City may terminate this Contract with or without cause upon
thirty(30) days prior written notice to Contractor,provided that such termination shall be without
prejudice to any other remedy the City may have. In the event of termination, any work in
progress will continue to completion unless specified otherwise in the notice of termination. The
City shall pay for any such work in progress that is completed by Contractor and accepted by the
City.
XXIII.
Contract Administration
The City Manager shall designate a representative to administer this contract. The City
assigns to the Contractor the responsibility to perform the administrative, supervisory and
management tasks for the District as set forth in this contract and the Budget and Plan of Service,
which are on file in the office of the City Secretary. The Contractor shall be responsible for
operation, oversight and supervision of the landscaping, construction, maintenance and
management programs.
XXIV.
Information
The Contractor shall, at such time and in such form as City may require, furnish periodic
information concerning the status of the project and such other statements, certificates and
approvals relative to the project as may be requested by the City.
XXV.
Books and Records
The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs
incurred under the contract. All such records shall be maintained on a generally accepted
accounting basis and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. The Contractor shall
provide representatives of City or its appointees free access to such books and records, at all
proper times, in order that they may examine and audit the same and make copies thereof. .The
Contractor shall further allow the City and its representatives to make inspections of all.
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data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this contract. Such right of access and
audit shall continue'for a period of three (3) 'years from the date of final payment under this
contract.
XXVI.
Performance Audit
City shall have the right to conduct a performance audit and evaluation of Contractor at
such times, as City deems necessary. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with any such
performance audit. The City may employ consultants at the City's expense to assist City in the
audit. The Contractor agrees to give the City and its consultants access to all reports, data,
schedules, etc., which may be required to conduct said performance audit.
XXVII.
Notices
Any notices, bills, invoices or reports required by this contract shall be conclusively
determined to have been delivered three (3) business days after it is deposited in the United
States mail, in a sealed envelope with sufficient postage attached,to the addresses listed below:
City of Fort Worth Downtown Fort Worth Inc.
Attn: City Manager Attn: President
1000 Throckmorton Street 777 Taylor Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, Texas 76102-6311 Fort Worth,TX 76102
XXVIII.
IJeadins Disregarded
The titles of the several sections, subsections and paragraphs set forth in this contract are
inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting
any of the provisions of this contract.
XXIX.
Venue and Jurisdiction
Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution,
performance, attempted performance or'nonperf6rmance of this contract, venue for said action
shall he in Tarrant County, Texas. This contract and any action in connection herewith shall be
governed, construed and enforced by the laws of the State of Texas.
XXX.
Severability
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this contract shall, for any reason,
be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or
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unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this contract which contract shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
XXXI.
Non-Waiver
The failure of the City to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
contract or to exercise any waiver or right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment to any extent of City's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right on any
future occasion.
XXXIII.
Entirety of Agreement
This written instrument and all attachments incorporated herein by reference constitute
the entire agreement by the parties hereto concerning the work and services to be performed
hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements which purport to vary
from the terms hereof shall be void.
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Effective Date
This contract is made and entered as of October 1, 2004.
WITNESS the following signature and seals this day of�Q\e , 2004.
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH,INC.
By: By: a-
Richrd Zavala,Acting Assistant City Manager QAJj resident
Date: Date: 0-7-5-07(
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST:
LEGALITY:
By: By
Ass tart ity Attorney Marty Hendrix, ty Secretary
Date: Date:__
Contract Authorization
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Exhibit A
Fort Worth Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown)
2004-2005 BUDGET
Revenues: Private Property Assessments $ 900,000
City Transfer $ 293,738
City Property Assessments 171,098
City Payments in lieu of Services 122,640
PID Generated Revenue 95,100
Other Revenues 41,162
Interest 8,500
Use of Prior Year Assessments 32,662
Total $ 1,330,000
Expenses: Maintenance and Landscaping
Salaries and Wages $ 16,385
Contractual Services 728,165
Other Expenses 4,790
Capital Outlays -
Total $ 749,340
Promotions
Parade of Lights $ 20,000
Security Enhancement
Salaries and Wages $ 16,385
Operations and Supplies 2,800
Contractual Services 5,600
Other Expenses 2,795
Total $ 27,580
Marketing
Salaries and Wages $ 64,915
Operations and Supplies 7,636
Contractual Services 25,719
Other Expenses 5,250
Total $ 103,520
Transportation and Parking Planning
Salaries and Wages $ 78,225
Operations and Supplies 4,250
Contractual Services 41,000
Other Expenses 1,893
Total $ 125,368
Administration
Salaries and Wages $ 156,546
Employee Benefits 45,646
Operations and Supplies 7,700
City Adminstration Fee 26,600
Contractual Services 60,000
Other Expenses 7,700
Total $ 304,192
Grand Total
$ 1,330,000
Acknowledged:
owntown W(Yrth, Inc. C* of Fort Worth
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Cou
nail Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 712012004 -Ordinance #16043 & Resolution #3105
DATE: Tuesday, July 20, 2004
LOG NAME: 13PID1 PUBHEAR04 REFERENCE NO.: G-14435
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Re-Establishing and Enlarging Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown), Adopt a Budget and Service Plan, Adopt an Ordinance
Appropriating Certain Funds for the District, Adopt a Proposed Assessment Roll and Set a Benefit
Hearing Date for Fiscal Year 2004-05 and Authorize a Contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., to
Provide Management Services for the District
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions regarding the re-establishment and
enlargement of Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown) (PI D.No. 1):
1. Hold a public hearing concerning the following matters:
a. The advisability of re-establishing and enlarging the proposed district;
b. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services;
c. The estimated costs thereof;
d. The boundaries of the proposed district;
e. The proposed'method of assessment; and
f. The proposed apportionment of costs between the improvement district and the City as a whole;
and
2. Adjourn such public hearing;.and
3. Adopt the attached resolution which:
a. Re-establishes a Public Improvement District under Chapter 372, Local Government Code (the
"Act"), to be known as the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown);
b. Authorizes the City to exercise the powers granted by the Act in connection with the re-
establishment of the Public Improvement District;
c. Makes findings concerning the nature and advisability of the improvements and/or services to be
provided by the district, the estimated costs, the boundaries of the district, the method of assessment and
the apportionment of costs between the district and the City as a whole;
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d. Direct the City Secretary to publish notice of the re-establishment of the district as required by the
Act; and
4. Approve the attached service plan and budget for FY 2004-05 as recommended by the Advisory Board
of PID No. 1; and
5. Authorize the transfer of $293,738 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund,
PID No. 1, FY 2004-2005 project account; and
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by
$293,738 in the Special Assessment District Fund from available funds; and
7. Authorize the transfer of $26,600 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund,
PID No. 1, FY 2004-05 project account to the General Fund; and
8. Authorize the City Manager to contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., to provide improvements and
services in PID No. 1 during FY 2004-05 for the sum of$1,330,000; and
9. Adopt the proposed 2004 assessment roll which is on file with the City Secretary and set Tuesday,
September 7, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers as the time and place for the benefit hearing;
and
10. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 7, 2004 hearing in accordance with state
law; and
11. Approve adding to the 2004-2005 budget, as contingency, any unencumbered revenues from PID
No. 1 assessments from prior years.
DISCUSSION:
On June 8, 2004, the City Council received a petition requesting re*establishment and enlargement of PID
No. 1. The petition established an advisory body to develop and recommend a-service, improvement and
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assessment plan. The Council approved M&C G-14405 at its regular and public meeting on June 29, 2004,
which found that the petition was sufficient, met the requirements of Chapter 372 of the Act and the City PID
policy and authorized the proceedings to re-establish PID No. 1.
The approved M&C G-14405 further set a public hearing on July 20, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. concerning various
matters regarding the re-establishment of PID No. 1. The City Secretary gave notice of the hearing as
prescribed by the Act.
The Act provides that after the public hearing is held, the City Council may adjourn the hearing and within
six months after such adjournment, may make findings by resolution as to whether the proposed
improvement district should be re-established, the nature, costs and advisability of the proposed
improvements and/or services, the boundaries of the proposed district, the method of assessment and the
apportionment of costs between the district and the City as a whole. If the Council decides to authorize
establishment of the. district, such authorization takes effect when notice of the adopted resolution is
published once in a newspaper of general circulation.
PID No. 1 is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval and completion of the above recommendations and the
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the FY 2004-2005 operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Special Assessment District Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers.
5 6 1 $293,738.00 (5)GG01 538070 0905800 $293,738.00
GS87 472001 002501002000
$293,738.00 GS87 539120 002501002000 $26,600.00
GS87 539120 002501002000 8
(7)GG01 481306 0134010 $26,600.00 S87 539120 002501002000 $1,330,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b Charles Boswell (6183)
Originating Department Head: Jim Keyes (8517)
Additional Information Contact: Linda Brown (6030)
http://www.cfwnet.org/council_packet/Reports/Mc_print.asp 9/27/2004