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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 8486 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 8-48ro April 4, 2003 L%� To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Page I of 2 SUBJECT: Community Meetings for 2003 At the February 4, 2003 GNRC meeting, the Committee gave staff direction for the 2003 City Council community meetings. The purpose of this Informal Report is to provide more information and details about the meetings. In 2003 we will hold two (2) community meetings with the Mayor and City Council present. The format will include direct interaction with the City Council and department staff. An explanation of the meetings and their dates are as follows: • Town Hall, Monday, June 16, 2003 • Youth Town Hall, Saturday, November 15, 2003 Town Hall 0-101" Town Hall will be held at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center on Monday, June 16, 2003, from '0 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. The Town Hall will include interaction with the City Council and information about all of the City services that are important to neighborhoods, The Town Hall meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with an Open House of City services and programs in the Solarium. Department heads and key staff will operate the booths. During this hour, residents will be able to speak to key staff about their specific concerns or questions. Departments will also have the chance to provide information on changes in services, new programs or updates. Some examples of these are: Commercial Corridors update, changes in Code Compliance, trends in crime, update on capital improvement projects, the City's Strategic Goals and the Comprehensive Plan. During the Open House, residents who would like to address the City Council will be asked to fill out an appearance card. At.7:30 pm everyone will be asked to move into the Scott Theatre. The City Council will be seated on the stage together. A moderator will welcome everyone and begin Galling residents up to address the ,City Council. Any Council member will have the opportunity to respond or ask staff to respond. This meeting will last one hour. Participants will be asked to fill out an evaluation form so that staff has continuous feedback to make improvements. The Neighborhood and Youth Outreach Office will be in charge of organizing and coordinating these meetings. City Cable staff will be present to tape the meeting to televise the following week. uth Town Hall Youth Town Hall will be held at a location yet to be determined on Saturday, November 15, 2003, from 10 a.m. —2 p.m.. A Saturday meeting will allow any young person to attend who would like to. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 8486 April 4, 2003 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Page 2 of 2 SUBJECT: Community Meetings for 2003 The format for the Youth Town Hall meeting will be similar to the one held in November of 2002 with the addition of an Open House of City Services during the lunch hour. The event will begin with group discussions so that students can meet directly with City Council representatives. Students will be divided into small groups and assigned to a room. The City Council and City staff will be assigned to a group of students to meet with them for 45 minutes. After this first small group discussion, the City Council members will rotate to another group so that they will have the opportunity to interact with more students. After the two small group meetings, everyone will return to the main meeting room, at which time the students will be given a chance to address the City Council. Topics for discussion would focus around issues that City Council policy can impact. The goal for attendance would be 20 students per City Council District. The Neighborhood and Youth Outreach Office will be in charge of organizing and coordinating the' Youth Town Hall meeting. City Cable staff will be present to tape the meeting to televise the following week. nth the Town Hall and Youth Town Hall will be publicized together, starting in early April. This will give neighborhood associations time to put the information in their newsletters and promote both of the meetings. Unless directed otherwise, staff will proceed with the planning and advertising of these community meetings as outlined above. Attached is a draft of a flyer regarding the proposed Town Hall on June 16th Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Jacqueline Bender with the Neighborhood & Youth Outreach Office at (817) 871-7503. Jac City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS p FORT WORTH�aj�� COME MEET YOUR NEW MAYOR. AND i NEWLY SEATED CITY COUNCIL! X103 ° ' All Fort Worth Residents Are Invited To: Fo Wo. h Town Hall ati fall 1��'4�� �ti.�avnb�r Monday, June 16, 2003 5( Fort Worth Community Arts Center a'W'114 1309 Montgomery Street <) 10pen Rouse N 6:30 p.m.1 004"111 During this hour, residents will have the opportunity to speak with city directors and their staff about their specific concerns or questions. Refreshments will be provided. �ieetingwith Major & City Council — 7:30 p.m.1 At this meeting, residents may fill out an appearance card to address the Mayor and City Council about issues important to them. 7th]St For further information, call -1.--"GHQ Lancaster Ave r (817) 871-7503 Fort Worth Community Arts Center Q Il or 1309 Montgomery Street Y �j " - ❑a ar visit the city's website at .e T-101 -- Harle A" www.FortWorthGov.org v Park O y This facility is wheelchair accessible.. For �T m accommodations,sign interpretive services,or ep m D Spanish translation please call the Neighborhood& E Youth Outreach Office at 817-871-7503,48 hours o o Dora®� in advance. 30