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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7392 7392 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. pp T6$. . , ,.,.p , A0 ,0 '01?,, To the Mayor and Members of the City Council July 6, 1989 EXR Subject: EACILLIIU FOR PARK AND RECREATION PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE BOTANIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS During the past few weeks City Council has been given presentations regarding facility needs for the Public Health and Park and Recreation Departments . Additionally, the City Council was informed about a request from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) to house a herbarium collection in the Botanic Garden area. The purpose of this Informal Report is to review background on these facilities and short and long term location issues as well as the financial considerations important in City decisions regarding these facilities . On September 27 , 1988, the City Council approved M&C L-9540 (attached) authorizing the City Manager to enter into an option agreement with the Tarrant County Hospital District for the future purchase of a site for the Public Health Department . The recommendation to locate the Health Department next to the John Peter Smith Hospital campus was based on the fact that many of the Public Health clients also receive services at the John Peter Smith complex and a Health Department location in the JPS area would enhance health service delivery. The option was for two years at a cost of $50 ,000 which will be applied to the purchase price. The obvious question which arises from this relocation is what would be the most meaningful and appropriate use of the health building being vacated. The Park and Recreation Department occupied the building at 2222 West Rosedale for approximately eight years until May 9, 1989, when the building was vacated due to an asbestos problem. The Rosedale building was not considered as a permanent location for the Park and Recreation Department because the building was in a badly deteriorated condition and therefore, Council discussed possible sale of the land once it could be marketed for an acceptable price. Until recently, only two existing buildings were identified as a possible permanent site for Park and Recreation. Those two sites were the Public Health building and the Army Reserve Building located close to Crestline and Foch Streets. Although the Army Reserve has a lease that extends past the year 2000 , it was hoped that the Army Reserve would be able to build another armory on land owned by the City elsewhere. The Army Reserve was not able to obtain the necessary funds for a new building. It is staff 's understanding that the Army Reserve plans to occupy the building for the duration of the lease. Until the first part of this year, staff did not seek City Council endorsement of a permanent location for Park and Recreation because the primary location being considered, the Public Health Building, would not become available for at least two to three years. Also it was assumed that the Rosedale site would appreciate in value during this time and the sale schedule would influence the timing of the Park and Recreation Department move, 16,ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7392 ...........I'll............. oaae 2 0 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council OP? e,ae(,P-3., owl qxp,p Subject: FACILITIES FOR PARK AND RECREATION, PUBLIC HEALTH AND 1813 THE BOTANIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS Two factors caused the City to evaluate facilities which might be available to house Park and Recreation. The first was a need to find a building which could house BRIT's herbarium collection. In an attempt to assist BRIT in locating a facility, staff identified various buildings which could house the herbarium collection and all or some of Park and Recreation operations located at 2222 W. Rosedale. Second, when the sudden closure of the Rosedale site was publicized by the news media, staff received a large number of offers for a facility. The offers were for both the rental and purchase of property. During the June 6, 1989, workshop, the City Council was informed of BRIT's request to be housed in a portion of the Health Department Building when it became vacant . Also at the workshop, the staff reviewed the option to purchase land in the Hospital District for the Health Department. Staff described the crowded and unsuitable working conditions the Park and Recreation Department was experiencing as a result of being displaced in various buildings scattered around the city. Staff reviewed options to relieve these conditions for City Council consideration. At the City Council Budget Workshop on June 8, 1989, the City Council instructed staff not to consider leasing a former school building as a temporary site. On June 14, 1989 at a follow-up budget workshop, staff again reviewed with the City Council the option to purchase land for the Health Department, BRIT's request to use the Health Building, and discussed options to meet the needs of the Park and Recreation Department . The City Council on June 20 , 1989, instructed staff to prepare a lease space as a temporary location for Park and Recreation. The City Council did not decide where to locate the Park and Recreation Department on a permanent basis at this time nor were permanent location sites proposed at that time. The Council further instructed staff to market the property at 2222 W. Rosedale to determine whether to sell the land now or retain it in hopes that the value would increase significantly at a later date. The Council on June 27 , 1989 approved M&C L-9838 authorizing the lease of space for the Park and Recreation Department . Staff intended that the lease will have a 90 day cancellation clause, and City Council made this provision part of the approval of the lease. However, the City Council discussion reflected viewpoints which need further consideration because staff is uncertain of City Council 's objectives regarding a possible permanent Park and Recreation Department location. 00-1 [ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7392 ae 3 of �OE$OPP To the Mayor and Members of the City Council July 6, 1989 u � s rEX"y Subject: FACILITIES FOR PARK AND RECREATION, PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE BOTANIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS The City staff is currently operating under the following instructions from the City Council : 1 ) The City Council approved an option to purchase land from the Tarrant County Hospital District for the relocation of the Health Department . (Once funds are identified and available for the purchase of the land and construction, staff will request authorization from the City Council to acquire the land and to design and construct the new Health Center. ) 2) City Council directed staff to market the property at 2222 W. Rosedale to determine its market value so that City Council may decide whether to sell the property now or at a later time. 3) City Council authorized lease of space at University Plaza as a temporary location for the Park and Recreation Department and a warehouse within close proximity for the trades operation. The lease must have a 90 day cancellation provision. The staff has not received instructions from the City Council on the following issues: OW 1 ) City Council has not selected the source of funds to acquire the land and to cover the construction costs of the new Public Health Center . (Staff has suggested the sale of the Park and Recreation Department land might be the source of these funds or they might be authorized in the next bond program. ) 2) City Council has not determined the use of the Health Department building on University Drive once it is vacated by the Health Department . 3) City Council has not formally responded to BRIT's request to locate the herbarium collection in the Health Department building when it becomes vacant . Council members have indicated sympathetic interest in the project . 4) City Council has not acted upon permanent location for the Park and Recreation Department . Staff has presented at various times a review of capital reserves available for city needs. Staff assumed from Council comments that the limitation or reserve funds precluded purchase of another City building for the Park and Recreation Department . Perhaps staff was mistaken in this assumption, and if so, staff seeks City Council guidance. After the sudden closure of the Park and Recreation Department building, numerous property owners and brokers proposed City purchase of various buildings for the Park and Recreation Department . However, staff has not prepared criteria for a City-wide consideration of potential Park and Recreation Department sites, but staff would do so if purchase or construction of a new building is contemplated by City Council . ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS NO. 7392 -of--4 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council July 6, 1989 low Subject: FACILITIES FOR PARK AND RECREATION, PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE BOTANIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS Council members have informally requested at least two possible purchase/construction alternatives; 1 ) selection of an existing building in the general area of the vacated Park and Recreation offices, or 2) development of a property in the area of the City where the Park and Recreation Department offices would encourage needed redevelopment in the surrounding area. The staff requests guidance from the city Council on these issues . Additional information on any or all of these questions will be provided upon request . Staff will pursue whatever directions indicated by City Council . DOUGLAS HARMAN CITY MANAGER 00" ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS C --y of Fort Worth. T--...ras Mayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: OPTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY - PAGE NUMBER GOLDSMITH SUBDIVISION (JOHN PETER SMIT 1 9-27-88 L-9540 HOSPITAL) I of Recommendation It is recommended that: 1. The City Manager be authorized to transfer $50,000 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund 10, Project NO. 010001-00, Unspecified , to Project No. 161000-00, Health Center; and 2. The City Manager be authorized to enter into an option agreement with the Tarrant County Hospital District for the future purchase of a site for the Health Department. The proposed purchase will cover the E125' of Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, Goldsmith Subdivision,, all of Lots 3, 4 and 5 of Block 3, Goldsmith Subdivision, and as much of Lots 1-5 and 16-20 of Block 4, Goldsmith Subdivision as will be contained south of the proposed private drive in front of the Psychiatric Facility at John Peter Smith Hospital . The City will pay $50,000.00 to option the property for a two year period. Discussion After an extensive search, the Health Department has determined that the best location for their relocated facility is a parcel of land which is located on op" the John Peter Smith Hospital Campus. This parcel contains approximately 85,500 square feet, and would be purchased for $8.00 per square foot. John Peter Smith has agreed to option the property for a payment of $50,000 for two years. The option amount ($50,000.00) will be applied to the purchase price of the property at the time the City concludes the purchase of this property. The conclusion of this option agreement will allow the City and Hospital District to proceed with planning for parking facilities, drives, .and other accommodations. An appraisal has been completed by an independent appraiser which indicated that the $8.00 per square foot figure is an appropriate market value. The Real Property Management Department recommends that an option agreement be concluded with the Hospital District. Financing Sufficient funds are available in the Undesignated, Unreserved Fund Balance of the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to provide the requid $50,000 funding for this property purchase. Upon approval and completion of recommendation number one, sufficient funds will be available in Fund 10, Capital Projects Reserve Project No. 161000-00, Health Center. This expenditure will be made from Index Code 698845. After this transfer, the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance in the Capital Project Reserve Fund 10, will be $2,838,435. suiWj ro FoR rot r i 1T I DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY F 1 6K F CE YJ.X E R'S Ramon Guajardo APPROVED •RiG10VATING OTHER (DESCRIBE) ;EPARTMENT HEAD, Mike Pyles CITY SECRETARY F:R ACOITtONAL INFORMATION C-)%TACT M. -Pyles 8363 DATE '. TAWNT COUNTY HOSPITAL D►I5I46.Y JOHN PETER SMITH HOSPITAL f June 21, 1988 Mr. Michael E. Pyles Director Real Property Management Department City of Fort Worth 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Dear Mrr. Pyles: Thank you for your letter of June 8, 1988, wherein you included option agreements to exist between the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Hospital District concerning certain properties we have discussed for acquisition by the City of Fort Worth. I will be presenting the option agreement to the Hospital District's Board of Managers at its July meeting and this should occur on or before July 28, 1988. In the meantime, I shall be making a formal proposal to you concerning the relationship our respective entities should have concerning the 500 parking ter"` spaces. Should you desire to discuss this matter in further detail with me, please do not hesitate to give me a call. Otherwise, I shall be forwarding to you a recommendation concerning parking. Thank you. cordially, M.T. Phi t Adminis ator jas cc: Building Committee Fiscal Affairs Committee Administrative Staff 1 2500 South Main Street Fart Vkrth,Texas 76104 (817)921.3431 « •t' «r,. z'• � �':T -p�;M��y2^��J.....q;s4P. _st�.+�`�.�.�t..i...f`t"! n' H f.!�ti'G:t?., f'.«t4?__n w.•.. .•.•Y•,.xi..!r.�....'.. ��t�r t)�t 1?Otti tfdORtM 'fa�IMf it to Discuss Moving Health Department i you c By FRANK PERKINS The executive session is expected to have to build a structure to house the released until the council is ready to City council Tuesday will discuss reveal the appraisal and asking price health department,according to Mike decide on the transaction, Svacina buying land in the eastern edge of the' of a preferred site from among six ex- Pyles,the city's real property manag• said. 000 Hospital District in the near South amined near All Saints and John Peter er. SHIFTING THE health depart, Side for the Fort Worth Public Health Smith Hospitals, Dr. Brooks Taylor,the city's public went from its current building on Sr Department's new quarters. If that site is selected,the city will health director, has wanted to move university Drive on the northeastern ` his operation closer to the majority of edge of the Botanic Gardens has been the people he serves. The majority of in the works for some time, Svacinu those clients come from the mid-South said. and Southeast areas of town,according The plan calls for building the to Pat Svacina,the city's information health department's new building and officer. shifting its operations to the new site. The health department and John Next, the park mW recreation Peter Smith Hospital serve a majority department offices in the extremely of the same clients,so a location close valuable city-owned former Naval to the hospital would be ideal,Svacina Reserve drill hail at Rosedale and Park noted. Hill Drive would be moved to the old The preferred site will not be health department quarters. j .