HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7856 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7856
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tEX Subject: THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF
1873 BURLESON'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
On July 11, 1994, the City of Fort Worth received the attached correspondence from Rick
Roper, the Mayor of the City of Burleson, requesting the City of Fort Worth's
participation in the City of Burleson's Economic Development Strategic Plan due to the
proximity and economic impact of Spinks Airport on the City of Burleson. Specifically,
the City of Burleson requested both financial participation in the Strategic Plan on the
part of the City of Fort Worth, as well as a representative to serve on the task force
responsible for the plan.
The City of Fort Worth completed the Spinks Airport Master Plan Update, prepared by
Carter and Burgess, in 1993. The City of Burleson and other surrounding communities
participated financially in the 10% local match required for the Spinks Airport Master
Plan Update, with the City of Burleson contributing approximately $1,000 to the effort.
The cost of the City of Burleson Economic Development Strategic Plan totals $10,000, of
which the City of Burleson is committing $6,500. Burleson has requested contributions
for the remaining $3,500 from several surrounding cities, including the City of Fort
Worth. The plan will be developed by the University of North Texas, Center for
Economic Development and-Research;beginning this month. The development-of-the
plan is anticipated to take three to four months.
If the City Council desires to participate in the City of Burleson's Economic Development
Strategic Plan, an action item will be brought forward for the City Council's
consideration next week
ob Terrell
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH,TEXAS
CITY of BURLESON
Mayor's Office
(817)295-1113
FAX(817) 447-3928
July 7, 1994
Mayor Kay Granger
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth,Texas 76102
Dear Mayor Granger:
Greetings from the.City of Burleson. As Mayor.of Burleson, 1 would like to let you know
about some of the things we are doing in the area of economic development. The City of
Burleson is currently working on six different strategies that are part of the City's Economic
Development Strategic Plan. One of these strategies is to develop a marketing plan for the
City.
Two of the biggest assets for Burleson in economic development are our proximity to the City
of Fort Worth and Spinks Airport. With our involvement in the Spinks Airport Task Force,
we have come to realize what an economic boon Spinks Airport can be for both of our cities.
r®rr The City of Burleson likes to think of Spinks Airport as "B/FW Airport," or the Burleson/Fort
Worth Airport. Our partnership in promoting Spinks can only benefit both cities, and that is
why I am writing you. As I mentioned, the City of Burleson is in the midst of developing a
marketing plan. Spinks Airport will certainly be a part of Burleson's Marketing Plan.
We are asking that the City of Fort Worth participate with the City of Burleson in the
development of this marketing plan. Currently, the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce,
TU Electric, Lone Star Gas and Johnson County Electric Cooperative are participating in the
formation of the marketing plan. As Mayor, I would ask that the City of Fort Worth
participate in this worthwhile endeavor financially, as well as have a representative from
Spinks Airport serve on the Task Force responsible for the marketing plan.
The City of Burleson has hued the Center for Economic Development at the University of
North—1 to help with the marketing plan. The above mentioned entities are serving as an
oversight group and sounding board for the marketing plan.
I hope that you will consider this request for your City's participation in this marketing plan.
In the end, what is good for Spinks Airport will be good for both of our cities. Please do not
hesitate to call me if-you have any questions.
Sincerely,
'
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Mayor
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