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Home My WebLink AboutIR 25-0076INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 25-0076 June 3, 2025 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council JA. Page 1 of 4 x� 1q irn { 1875 SUBJECT: UNIMPROVED -ALLEY MOWING PROGRAM The purpose of this Informal Report is to provide information regarding the Unimproved -Alley Mowing Program (U-AMP). Fort Worth has approximately 2,300 unpaved or partially paved alley block segments, of which 1,235 (54%) are currently maintained under the U-AMP. The adopted FY2025 budget includes $806,318 for this program. In recent years, the responsibility for managing alley services in these areas has shifted among various departments. Prior to 2017, oversight was provided by Code Compliance and the Transportation & Public Works (TPW) Departments. From FY2017 to FY2022, the Neighborhood Services Department managed the program, followed by the Park & Recreation Department (PARD), which has overseen the program since FY2023. Alleys included in the U-AMP were originally selected by the Code Compliance and Police Departments as part of a safe neighborhood initiative aimed at reducing illegal dumping and other criminal activities. The current standard of the program is quarterly mowing to ensure access for utility providers. In addition to mowing, services may also include tree trimming and the removal of illegally dumped materials as needed to facilitate mowing. Paved alley surfaces, which do not require mowing because the pavement covers the entire right-of-way, are maintained separately by TPW. U-AMP services are primarily carried out by contractors under the management of PARD. Currently, two contractors are responsible for servicing the program. These contractors were selected through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Alleys included in the U- AMP program are scheduled for quarterly maintenance; however, actual service timelines may vary depending on contractor performance. Residents may request a one-time alley maintenance service for locations not included in the U- AMP. Additionally, residents are encouraged to maintain the portion of the alley adjacent to their property, up to the midline. One-time service requests may be submitted through the Fort Worth Call Center. PARD aims to respond to these requests within 30 days, depending on resource availability. At this time, current program funding does not support the inclusion of additional alleys in the U-AMP. Requests for additional funding were submitted through decision packages during the FY2024 and FY2025 budget processes; however, these requests remain unfunded. The following maps display the locations of unpaved and partially paved alleys across the city, indicating which are included in the U-AMP and which are not. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS To the Mayor and Members of the City Council x� � VA { YEA SUBJECT: UNIMPROVED -ALLEY MOWING PROGRAM 1 Sansorn Park River Oaks No. 25-0076 June 3, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Unpaved/Partially Paved Alleys in Fort Worth: North of 1-30 Blue indicates alleys included in U-AMP/Red not in the U-AMP I North of I30 `yes'. •.v;:od �i. v �-:I vrcotl - Rive,6end LJ n'ver�.rr i ar Cres;jlne Are — � I1!1 rII, jl1ry` ,IIlilyI, 1 .;�s. Rears v �� i IIII A. � r Rri k !sIand�-`� _ ` Wh uels Ave '� � = E tst `K \`\\ jl� TAS unueq � �River;ide Cstewsy §iort Worth 0 ' %nrth Fas: Side Wes-, Meadowbrank -r `"-- 8 Parker Essex 6ayloriUnivggsM,Tiwrant County Cdl i City of Fort Worth, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Esn, SOPM far in, SifaGh bACieoTerhnoingies. Inc, MEn)i1i USES. EPA NIPS, USDA. 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USGS, FEMA Village ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 25-0076 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council x� � VA { YEA SUBJECT: UNIMPROVED -ALLEY MOWING PROGRAM Unpaved/Partially Paved Alleys by Council District June 3, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Council District # of Alleys in U-AMP # of Alleys not in U-AMP % of Alleys in U-AMP Linear Feet in U-AMP Linear Feet not in U-AMP 2 357 266 57% 206,256 136,426 3 32 18 64% 17,435 9,469 4 0 1 0% 0 1,010 5 0 23 0% 0 13,552 6 107 27 80% 52,562 16,631 7 42 112 27% 24,401 56,766 8 271 115 70% 150,166 49,874 9 220 248 47% 115,636 129,818 10 0 0 0% 0 0 11 206 255 45% 95,078 130,644 TOTAL 1235 1065 54% 661,534 544,190 To report alley concerns, residents are encouraged to contact the city call center via the MyFW app; via email at 1234(a)fortworthtexas.gov; or via phone (817) 392-1234. Once a report is submitted, the call center generates a work order that is forwarded directly to the appropriate staff for follow-up and resolution. For additional questions regarding this information, please contact Dave Lewis, Director, Park & Recreation Department, at (817) 392-5717. Jesus "Jay" Chapa City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS