HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6030-12-2024A Resolution
NO.6030-12-2024
APPOINTING JESUS "JAY" CHAPA AS CITY MANAGER FOR
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
WHEREAS, on or about July 29, 2024, David Cooke announced that he would be retiring as City
Manager for the City of Fort Worth, effective February 28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Chapter V, Section 1 of the City of Fort Worth City Charter provides that the City
Manager shall be appointed by the City Council to serve as the chief administrative and executive officer
of the city and be chosen solely on the basis of executive and administrative training, experience, and
ability, and without regard to political consideration; and
WHEREAS, in late 2024, the City conducted a national search to fill the position of City Manager;
and
WHEREAS, Jesus "Jay" Chapa is an'accomplished executive with over twenty-three (23) years
of local government experience with the City of Fort Worth, beginning as a budget analyst and serving as
the Deputy City Manager, and has vast experience dealing with a variety of diverse municipal issues; and
WHEREAS, Jesus "Jay" Chapa also has valuable private sector experience; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Jesus "Jay" Chapa as City Manager, to have all
rights and powers of such office under the City Charter and Code of Ordinances and to be compensated
for the position as determined by City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
Jesus "Jay" Chapa be appointed as the City Manager for the City of Fort Worth with such appointment
to be effective as of January 27, 2025.
Adopted this 10t` day of December 2024.
ATTEST:
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
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