HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-28729 - City Council - OrdinanceORDINANCE 26-28729
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027 BUDGET AND ONE-YEAR SERVICE PLAN FOR PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 18 - TOURISM; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code ("Act") authorizes the
creation of a public improvement district consisting of non-contiguous territory in which is located
hotels meeting certain criteria, with owners/operators of such hotel properties being subject to
assessment to pay for the services and benefits provided by the district;
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2017, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth ("City
Council") adopted Resolution No. 4837-08-2017, establishing Public Improvement District No.
18 - Tourism ("PID") in accordance with Section 372.0035 and other applicable sections of the
Act;
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5264-08-2020
to expand the PID to include five additional hotels;
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5382-04-2021
to further expand the PID to include three additional hotels;
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 5467-09-2021
to further expand the PID to include one additional hotel;
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5561-04-2022
to further expand the PID to include one additional hotel;
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5958-05-2024 to
further expand the PID to include one additional hotel;
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6098-05-2025 to
further expand the PID to include one additional hotel;
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5264-08-2025
to further expand the PID to include one additional hotel;
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6311-05-2026 to
further expand the PID to include three additional hotels;
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WHEREAS, Section 372.013 of the Act requires the City Council to annually review and adopt
an ordinance approving the Service Plan ("Service Plan") for the District;
WHEREAS, Sections 372.013 and 372.014 of the Act require the annual Service Plan to (i) cover
a period of at least five years; (ii) define the annual indebtedness and the projected costs for improvements;
(iii) include an Assessment Plan ("Assessment Plan"); and (iv) include a copy of the notice form required
by Section 5.014 of the Texas Property Code (the Service Plan and Assessment Plan are collectively
referred to herein as the "Service and Assessment Plan");
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
The Recitals and findings listed above are true and correct and form the basis upon which
this Ordinance is being adopted and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Updated Service Plan for fiscal year 2026-2027.
In doing so, the City Council finds that the supplemental services and improvements set forth in
the Service Plan are feasible and advisable and will serve the needs and desires of the property
owners in the District.
SECTION 3.
Should any portion, section or part of a section of this Ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative,
or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment
shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this Ordinance,
which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance is cumulative of all other ordinances and appropriations amending the same except
in those instances where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with such other
ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 5.
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The City Secretary is directed to cause a copy of this Ordinance to be recorded in the real property
records of Tarrant County, Texas no later than the seventh (7th) day after the adopted date of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 6.
This Ordinance takes effect and will be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Taylor Paris,
Sr Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED: August 25, 2026
EFFECTIVE: Auaust 25.2026
Jannette S. Goodall,
City Secretary
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City of Fort Woth
Service and Assesment Plan
Public Improvement District No. 18 - Toursim
FY 27
REVENUES
PID Assessments $ 8,250,000
Total Budgeted Revenues $ 8,250,000
Use of Fund Balance $ 500,000
Total Revenues $ 8,750,000
EXPENSES
Operations & Administration
368,775
City Admin Fee
55,000
Incentives & Sales Efforts
4,884,325
Site Visits & Fam Tours
122,925
Marketing & Promotion of the Arts
614,625
Marketing & Research
2,704,350
Total Budgeted Expenses
$ 8,750,000
Contribution to Fund Balance
$ -
Total Expense
$ 8,750,000
Net Change in Fund Balance
$ (500,000)
Estimated Fund Balance, Beginning of Year
$ 7,370,664
Estimated Fund Balance, End of Year
6,870,664
Reserve Requirement
-
Over (Under) Reserve
$ 6,870,664
2% Assessment Rate
City of Fort Woth
Budget Narrative
Public Improvement District No.18 -Toursim
Operations & Administration
Budgeted for the administration costs related to operating the organization.
City Admin Fee
Budgeted for the annual City Administration Fee related to the organization
Incentives & Sales Efforts
Budget includes portion for sales incentives which includes purchasing meeting space at the convention center for
groups and room night production incentives to book events in Fort Worth. A portion is budgeted for group
convention promotions and marketing at trade shows, industry related events and publications. Additionally, a
portion is budgeted towards the promotion and incentives to bring Sports related groups and events to the city.
New for'27 is expanded marketing efforts for the "New" Convention Center that will open in 2030. Additional
efforts will include a marketing agency and materials for the promotion of the new center.
Site Visits & Fam Tours
Budgeted to bring group convention and meeting planners to Fort Worth to showcase the city, hotels, and
convention center to attract future convention bookings.
Marketing & Promotion of the Arts
Budgeted for Grants to Fort Worth based non-profit Arts related organizations that create or house events which
bring tourists and enhance the city as a destination.
Marketing & Research
Total budget includes a portion for advertising and promoting the city as a travel destination for group, business,
and leisure travel. A portion is budgeted toward PR & Activations to continue to promote the Fort Worth brand. An
additiona portion is budgeted for research and analytics to study tourism and travel trends, the impact of
marketing efforts and insights on how to make them more impactful.
FORT WORTH.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
11.13 03PID18 FY27
DATE: 08/25/26 M&C FILE M&C 26-0928
NUMBER:
DEPARTMENT: FWLAB
SUBJECT
(ALL) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District 18 - Tourism,
Adopt the Ordinance Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and One -
Year Service and Assessment Plan; and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Holly Fortes; b. Public Comment; c. Council
Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached ordinance approving and adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
budget in the amount of $8,750,000.00, one-year Service and Assessment Plan (on file
with the City Secretary) for the Tourism Public Improvement District;
2. Direct the City Secretary to record a copy of the Service and Assessment Plan in the
real property records of Tarrant County, Texas no later than the seventh (7th) day after
adoption by the City Council; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Fort Worth Public Improvement District 18 - Tourism Fund in the
amount of $8,750,000.00, of which (1) $8,250,000.00 is from future assessment revenue
and (2) $500,000 is from available unreserved fund balance.
DISCUSSION
The Tourism Public Improvement District (PID) focuses on increasing the economic impact
and enhancing competitiveness in conventions, meetings, leisure, and sports tourism and
increasing tourism -related economic activity at all times, including during economic
downturns and as inventory grows.
The Tourism PID projects, all of which benefit the hotels within the Tourism PID, include:
• Incentives and sales efforts;
• Marketing and Research (promotion and advertising);
• Site visits and familiarization tours;
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• Cultural enhancements through Marketing and Promotion of the Arts; and
• Operations, research, and administration.
The total budgeted costs of the improvements and services will be funded by the
owners/operators of hotels with 100 or more rooms paying a special assessment at a rate of
two percent (2%) of the consideration received from occupancy of any sleeping room
furnished by hotels within the Tourism PID. Hotels typically pass the assessment on to its
guests in the form of a reimbursement that is identical to the two percent (2%) assessment
rate charged by the Tourism PID.
The purpose of this benefit hearing is to receive comments from the public regarding the
Fiscal Year 2027 budget and Service and Assessment Plans for the Tourism PID for the 2027
fiscal year. Following the public hearing, it is recommended that the City Council adopt the
attached ordinance approving and adopting the budget and Service and Assessment Plans.
The service plan only covers a period of one year because the Tourism PID expires on or
about September 30, 2027, so there is no established service plan past the expiration of the
Tourism PID.
The improvements and services to be provided in the Tourism PID during Fiscal Year 2027 and
the associated costs thereof are as follows:
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Improvements
Operations & Administration
City Admin Fee
Incentives & Sales Efforts
Site Visits & Familiarization Tours
Marketing & Promotion of the Arts
Marketing & Research
Total Expense
Total Budgeted Costs
$368,775.00
$ 55,000.00
$4,884,325.00
$122,925.00
$614,625.00
$2,704,350.00
$8,750,000.00
The total budgeted costs of the improvements and services are $8,750,000.00, of which
$8,250,000 will be funded by the owners/operators of Tourism PID hotels with 100 or more
rooms paying a special assessment at a rate of two percent of revenues they receive from a
hotel room. The owners/operators may seek reimbursement in an amount equal to the
special assessment from hotel guests, with such reimbursement being a mandatory charge
that is subject to state and local hotel tax. The remaining $500,000 will be funded from
unreserved fund balance.
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FORT WORTH.
In Fiscal Year 2018, the City entered into a contract with the Fort Worth Tourism Public
Improvement District Corporation (FWTPIDC) and the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors
Bureau (FWCVB) to manage the operations of the Tourism PID. The term of this agreement is
commensurate with the term of the Tourism PID; thus, the FWTPIDC and the FWCVB will
continue to manage the operations of the Tourism PID for Fiscal Year 2027.
Funding will be budgeted within the FWPID #18 - Tourism Fund for Fiscal Year 2027.
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION/ CERTIFICATION
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and
adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget by the City Council, funds will be available in the
Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, as appropriated, in the FWPID #18 - Tourism Fund. Prior to
an expenditure being incurred, the FWLab Department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds.
SUBMITTED FOR CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY: Christianne Simmons, # 6222
ORIGINATING BUSINESS UNIT HEAD: Christianne Simmons, # 6222
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Brady Kirk, # 8712
ATTACHMENTS
1. PID 18 SAP F Y 27 [11.13.1 - 2 pages]
2. PI D 18 SAP Update ORD F Y 27 [11.13.2 - 3 pages]
3. 03 PI D 18 F Y 27 AO [11.13.4 - 2 pages]
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