HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6163-09-2025A RESOLUTION
No. 6163-09-2025
APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH
THE FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING
JOINT USE OF CERTAIN OUTDOOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ("City") and the Fort Worth Independent School
District ("FWISD") are political subdivisions of the State of Texas and are authorized to enter into
interlocal agreements pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code;
WHEREAS, the City and FWISD desire to collaborate on the joint use of certain outdoor
school facilities ("Joint Use Areas") located on FWISD campuses to increase the percentage of
Fort Worth residents within a 10-minute walk of a park or open space, as recommended by the
Trust for Public Land and the City's Good Natured Greenspace Initiative and to promote efficient
use of public resources;
WHEREAS, City and FWISD desire to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
outlining the responsibilities of the City and FWISD concerning public access, maintenance,
security, and capital improvements of designated Joint Use Areas;
WHEREAS, the joint use of these outdoor facilities during non -school hours will promote
community health and wellness and provide safe recreational spaces for the residents of Fort
Worth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with FWISD for joint use of certain FWISD outdoor facilities
during non -school hours and to take all actions necessary to carry out the terms of the
Agreement.
2. The City of Fort Worth certifies that the Agreement complies with the requirements of
Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.
This Resolution shall be effective from and after is passage by the City Council.
Adopted this 16' day of September, 2025.
ATTEST:
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Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
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