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Home My WebLink AboutIR 7273 INFORMAL REPORT TO CIT)ONCOUNCIL MEMBERS Am% No. 7273 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Apri 1 5, 1988 04 wrex"`'f Subject: TEXAS DIORAMA EXHIBIT The City Council , on September 23, 1986, approved M&C G-6820 to accept the donation of the proposed Texas Diorama by the Fort Worth Zoological Association. M&C G-6820 described the area required for the Diorama as extending south to approximately Park Hill Drive, east to McCart/Forest Park, north to Park Place Drive and west to Winton Terrace. The Texas Diorama was further described as being financed by the Fort Worth Zoological Association in two phases. The first phase would include a $700,000 pledge from the Association and a second phase totaling $1 ,000,000 to be raised at a later date. A conceptual drawing of the Texas Diorama was presented to the City Council . On July 28, 1987, the City Council approved M&C G-7162 granting authorization to the Association to construct the Texas Diorama. M&C G-7162 stated, "The diorama project will include the construction of six buildings and other improvements to the zoo, including utility service upgrades. " The staff has reviewed the drawings of the Texas Diorama (Exhibit "A") as it is proposed be constructed. The three main buildings of the Diorama are near completion and construction of the remaining buildings, other improvements, and animal exhibits is #oO' due to begin shortly. The City Staff is of the opinion that the construction of the Texas Diorama Exhibit as illustrated in Exhibit "A" was authorized by M&C G-7162, dated July 28, 1987. Copies of M&C G-6820 and G-7162 are attached for the Council 's information. Should you need additional information, it will be provided upon request. Clio U Harman ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS _ � r Owl f , r 10 7 � t r'' r/ !Y �,�rr' j �� '� 'w"'�„ /r r 4 x '+.+,• _�L�' �r:%:"°^�,w-- 1 r f + r Z 3!• 'K r.rj / fx rn 7• + 1 , CO ca no to to f r try _ "',� � ��• ', "� . ro -.� 1K \�• > _ 46. co ILI- Sag 1 AC:C[tU#EfN!i:2 T!!A«aFl,illAT,c�yJUA or a Council ConvnroN-t " t��' 'A 46k.19 wtdM/NiSIRATWt{� �► DATE REFERENCE SUOJECT: A ` a RECREAtION r NUMBER PROPOSAL FOR TEXAS DIORAMA L�11 01 = 9-23.86 6- b8�tl Recommendation _ ?t is rec5NWnded that the City Council approve the Park and Recreation - board recommendation to accept the donation of the proposed Texas Diorama by the Fort North Zoological Association. x _ Discussion For a'�ost 20 years, the Fort Worth Zoological Association has been involved in a Zoo improvement program designed to aid the City of Fort Worth in updating the Zoological Park. The Fort Worth Zoological Park historically has been the most important recreational facility in the City and one of the top three in the metroplex. Since 1972, almost 7,000,000 people have visited the Zoo. The pro- posed exhibit, when completed, will showcase the rich and varied Texas culture through a -major collection of native animals in authentic Texas settings. The proposed exhibit would expand the Zoo boundaries southward to provide approximately nine acres of needed space; currently this land is underutilized. The area required would extend south to approximately Park Hill Drive, east to McCart/Forest Park, north to Park Place Drive and west to Winton Terrace. The tennis courts would be replaced In North Forest Park, The proposed Texas Diorama would benefit the entire Fort Worth area. The level of educational programming would be substantially increased and this exhibit would provide popular children/animal contact in the form of a petting area. It would also extend the Zoo's impact on the Fort Worth tourist industry by exten- di ng the land use to 700,000 annual visitors to the Zoo. Significant revenue would be generated from special theme concessions, rental facilities and the concert area. The Zoological Association has pledged $700,000 to finance the first phase of this expansion. Through a combination of revenue from the Diorama concessions and private donations , the Association has also pledged to contribute the addi- tional $1,000,000 that will eventually be needed to complete the final phase of the project. At the meeting on August 19, 1986, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board heard the proposal by the Zoological Association to completely finance the expansion of the Fort North Zoo with the Texas Diorama exhibit. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board voted to accept the proposal . Fiscal Impact 'mss exhibit wi 1 l require two additional zoo attendant positions and associated costs in FY 87.8E to operate. The total FY 87.86 expected cost will be $32,000, most of which should be paid for through increased revenues as a result of Increased attendance. APPROVED BY DAI:gvm CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED FUR !n CITY MANAGER'S DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL. PROCESSED BY OiflCE BY: / C' APPROVED + ORIGINATING if C OTHER (OLOCRIBEI p DEPARTMENT HEAD: C.B. C. n bell CITY SECRETARY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: /. Hicks 7052 DATE Cry F"Oko.wy of t4A r oj Fort Worth, r--,,xas Mayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE SUSJECT: AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PAGE 7/28/87 NUMBER OF TEXAS DIORAMA EXHIBIT I of 1 G-7162 RECOMMENDATION 7-7—srecommended that the City Council authorize the Fort Worth Zoological Association to construct the Texas Diorama Exhibit at the Fort Worth Zoological Park. BACKGROUND On September 23, 1986, the City Council approved M&C G-6820, which recommended that the City Council approve the Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation to "accept the donation of the proposed Texas Diorama by the Fort Worth Zoological Association." The diorama project will include the construction of six buildings and other improvements to the zoo, including utility service upgrades. The firm of Ward Bogard and Associates, Inc. , provided design consultation and architectural services for the project. Colonial Contractors is the construction contractor. Permits and approvals for the construction have been obtained from the appropriate city departments, and city personnel will continue to perform the usual construction inspections required by the City Code. FUNDING 7Fe--Fort Worth Zoological Association will provide funding for the construction of the Texas Diorama Exhibit. RAM/sf qqqq APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL JUL 28 1987 City Secretary of the City of Pon Worth,T*xox SUBMITTED FOR I! 00P" CITY MANAGER'S DISPOSITION By COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY OFFICE BY: 0 APPROVED ORIGINATING OTHER (DESCRIBE) DEPARTMENT HEAD: R.A. McKinney CITY SECRETARY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: R.A. McKinney DATE C of Fort Worth, Eaxas Mayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Authorization of Construction of PAGE NUMBER Texas Diorama Exhibit at Fort I of 1 4-5-88 G- 7526 Worth Zoo RECOWENDATION It is recommended that the City Council : 1 ) find that it has already authorized, by M&C G-7162 dated July 28, 1987, the construction of the Texas Diorama Exhibit as illustrated in Exhibit "A" of the attached Informal Report No. 7273; and/or 2) authorize the construction of the Texas Diorama Exhibit as illustrated in Exhibit "A" of the attached Informal Report No.7273. BACKGROUND The City Council approved M&C G-6820, September 23, 1986, and M&C G-7162, July 28, 1987, authorizing the construction of the Texas Diorama Exhibit. Questions have been asked whether the construction of the Diorama as illustrated in Exhibit "A" of Informal Report No. 7273 was previously authorized by the City Council . Staff is of the opinion that the City Council has authorized the construction of the Texas Diorama Exhibit as illustrated in Exhibit "A" of Informal Report No. 7273. However, because of some outstanding questions regarding the authorization of the construction of the Texas Diorama, the staff is of the opinion that the City Council should approve one or both of the recommendations stated above. FUNDING The Fort Worth Zoological Association is providing funding for the construction of the Texas Diorama Exhibit. SUBMITTED FOR IML CITY MANAGER'S DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY owl' OFFICE BY: Ramon Guajardo ❑ APPROVED ORIGINATING r-, OTHER (DESCRIBE) DEPARTMENT HEAD: Ramon Guajardo CITY SECRETARY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATI -1 CONTACT: Guajardo 6143 DATE