HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-28804 - City Council - OrdinanceORDINANCE 26-28804
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-
2027 BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR SERVICE PLAN, ASSESSMENT PLAN, AND TAX
YEAR 2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL (TO BE KEPT ON FILE WITH THE CITY
SECRETARY) FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19 - HISTORIC
CAMP BOWIE; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COST OF CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED IN FORT WORTH PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027;
SETTING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT
AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE
COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; RESERVING UNTO THE CITY
COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF
THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT
GRANTED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Public Improvement District Assessment Act, Chapter 372 of the Texas
Local Government Code ("Act"), allows for the creation of public improvement districts;
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth ("City
Council") authorized the establishment of Public Improvement District No. 19 — Historic Camp
Bowie ("District"), as a public improvement district in accordance with the Act and Resolution
No. 4966-08-2018, a map of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein for all
purposes;
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");
WHEREAS, City Council must review the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 Service Plan and hold
a public hearing to receive comments and pass on any objections to the 2026 Assessment Plan raised by
any owner of property located within the District and, at the conclusion of the hearing, levy an assessment
for the purpose of providing supplemental services and improvements for the District;
WHEREAS, the Service and Assessment Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated
herein for all purposes;
WHEREAS, City Council desires to approve and adopt the 2026 Assessment Roll that was filed
with the City Secretary and subject to public inspection in the City's official records prior to the public
hearing ("Assessment Roll");
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WHEREAS, the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll were previously presented in
a public hearing conducted by the City Council on August 25, 2026 (M&C 26-924); and
WHEREAS, the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll were once again presented to
the City Council in a public hearing conducted on the 15th day of September, 2026, during the City
Council meeting beginning at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber in the City Hall in the City of Fort Worth,
Texas ("Public Hearing"), notice of which was published and mailed to all record owners of property in the
District, and at such hearing all desiring to be heard were given a full and fair opportunity to be heard;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1.
The Public Hearing is hereby closed and any and all protests and objections, whether herein
enumerated or not, are hereby overruled. 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 Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment
Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary). 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.
The City Council, from all evidence before it, including all information provided to it and
considered in the Public Hearing, fmds that the assessments herein described should be made and levied
against the respective parcels of privately -owned property in the District and against the owners of such
property and that a corresponding payment in lieu of assessment should be made for City -owned property.
Such assessments and charges are right, proper, and substantially in proportion to the benefits of the
respective parcels of property by means of the improvements and services in the District for which such
assessments are levied and establish substantial justice, equality, and uniformity between all parties
concerned, considering the benefits received and burdens imposed. The City Council further fmds that in
each case the property assessed is specially benefited in enhanced value to the said property by means of
the improvements in the District and for which assessment is levied and charge made, and further fmds that
the apportionment of the cost of the improvements is in accordance with applicable law. The City Council,
from the evidence, further fmds that the values of the respective parcels of property on January 1, 2026, are
true and correct reflections of the information contained in the records of the relevant appraisal district.
SECTION 4.
There is hereby levied and assessed against the parcels of privately -owned property in the District,
and against the real and true owners thereof (whether such owners be correctly named herein or not), the
sums of money itemized per parcel of property, and the owners thereof, as far as such owners are known,
at the following rate and method of payment: $0.10 per each $100 of value for property subject to
assessment. As it concerns any City -owned property within the District, the City will contribute a payment -
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in -lieu -of -assessment that is based on the same rate as the privately -owned property in the District.
SECTION 5.
Where more than one person or entity owns an interest in any property described herein, each such
person or entity will be personally liable only for its, his, or her pro rata share of the total assessment against
such property in proportion to its, his, or her respective interest to the total ownership of such property, and
its, his, or her respective interest in such property may be released from the assessment lien upon payment
of a proportionate sum.
SECTION 6.
The several sums above mentioned and assessed against the said parcels of property, and owners
thereof, and penalty and interest thereon at the rate prescribed by Chapter 372, Texas Local Government
Code ("Public Improvement District Assessment Act"), together with reasonable attorney's fees and cost
of collection, if incurred, are hereby declared to be and are made a lien upon the respective parcels of
privately -owned property against which the same are assessed, and a personal liability and charge against
the real and true owners of such property, whether such owners be correctly named herein or not, and such
liens shall be and constitute the first enforceable lien and claim against the property on which such
assessments are levied, and will be a first and paramount lien thereon, superior to all other liens and claims,
except state, county, school district, and city ad valorem taxes. A copy of this ordinance will be filed with
the County Clerk of Tarrant County, Texas, and when so filed constitutes complete and adequate legal
notice to the public concerning the liens hereby assessed against the respective parcels of property and the
owners thereof.
The sums so assessed against the respective parcels of property and the owners thereof become
due and payable on or before January 31, 2027, and become delinquent if not paid by February 1, 2027.
The entire amount assessed against each parcel of property bears penalty and interest, from and after
February 1, 2027, at the same rate as prescribed by law for any delinquent ad valorem tax until paid.
SECTION 7.
If default is made in the payment of any assessments, collection thereof will be enforced by suit in
any court of competent jurisdiction, and said City may exercise all of its lawful powers to aid in the
enforcement and collection of said assessments.
SECTION 8.
The total amount assessed against the respective parcels of property, and the owners thereof, is in
accordance with the proceedings of the City hereto and is less than the proportion of the cost allowed and
permitted by applicable law.
SECTION 9.
Although the aforementioned charges have been fixed, levied, and assessed in the respective
amounts herein stated, the City Council hereby reserves the right to reduce the aforementioned assessments
by allowing credits to certain property owners where deemed appropriate and provided that any such
allowance does not result in any inequity or unjust discrimination.
SECTION 10.
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Full power to make and levy reassessments and to correct mistakes, errors, invalidities, or
irregularities in the assessments are, in accordance with the law in force in this City, vested in the City.
SECTION 11.
In any suit upon any assessment or reassessment, it will be sufficient to allege the substance of the
provision recited in this ordinance and that such recitals are in fact true, and further allegations with
reference to the proceedings relating to such assessment and reassessment shall not be necessary.
SECTION 12.
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 13.
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 14.
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 15.
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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED: September 15, 2026
EFFECTIVE: September 15, 2026
Jannette S. Goodall,
City Secretary
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SERVICE AND ASSESSMENT PLAN
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SERVICE PLAN
REVENUES
PID Assessments
COFW Payment In -Lieu of Services
Total Budgeted Revenues
Use of Fund Balance
Total Revenues
EXPENSES
City Administrative Fee
Management Fee
Beautification
Safety & Security
Economic Development
Markerting & Communications
Internal Audit
Audit & Compliance
Total Budgeted Expenses
Contribution to Fund Balance
Total Expense
Net Change In Fund Balance
Estimated Fund Balance. Beginning of Year
Estimated Fund Balance, End of Year
Reserve Requirement
Over (Under) Reserve
•FY2027 Assessment Rate = 5.10
City of Fort Worth
Service
and Assessment Plan
Historic Camp Bowie District
PID #19
FY 27
FY 28
583,796
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601.309
82.294
84.763
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666,090
$
686,072
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50.546
S
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S
716,636
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686,072
13.322
13.721
110,250
110.250
290.250
206-250
89,500
69.000
82,000
52,000
112,000
72.000
15.000
15,000
4.314
4.314
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716,636
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542,535
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143.536
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716,636
$
686.072
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(50,546)
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143.536
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158,457
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107.954
62,475
251.490
95,982
90.441
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17,513
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161.050
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
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The total budgeted costs of the improvements and services for the District for fiscal year 2026-2027 are
$716,636.00. Of this amount, $583,796.00 will be funded by assessments collected on privately -owned
parcels located in the District. The remainder of the costs will be funded by other revenue sources,
including:
• $82,294.00 in direct payments from the City for payment in lieu of services, which will be appropriated
from the General Fund balance by City Council action on September 15, 2026; and
• $50,546.00 transferred to the unaudited, unassigned fund balance.
ASSESSMENT PLAN
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The cost of each improvement and service provided during a fiscal year will be assessed against
real property within the District benefitting from such improvement or service based on the value of such
property, including the value of structures and other improvements on the property as determined by the
applicable appraisal district. No annual assessment during the term of the District will exceed $0.10 per
$100 of appraised value of real property and improvements, unless otherwise approved by law.
The City will levy and assess against the parcels of privately -owned property in the District, and
against the real and true owners thereof, the sums of money itemized per parcel of property, and the owners
thereof, as far as such owners are known, at the following rate and method of payment: $0.10 per each $100
of value for commercial property. The current names and addresses of the properties that are subject to
assessment, along with the ordinance levying such assessments, are on file with the City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worth.
NOTICE OF OBLIGATION TO PAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY
(insert property address)
As the purchaser of the real property described above, you are obligated to pay assessments to the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, for the costs of a portion of a public improvement or services project (the
"Authorized Improvements") undertaken for the benefit of the property within Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 19 — Historic Camp Bowie (the "District") created under Subchapter A, Chapter
372, Local Government Code.
AN ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN LEVIED AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE
AUTHORIZED IMPROVEMENTS, WHICH MAY BE PAID IN FULL AT ANY TIME. IF THE
ASSESSMENT IS NOT PAID IN FULL, IT WILL BE DUE AND PAYABLE IN ANNUAL
INSTALLMENTS THAT WILL VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF
INTEREST PAID, COLLECTION COSTS, ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, AND DELINQUENCY
COSTS.
The exact amount of the assessment may be obtained from the City Secretary of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas. The exact amount of each annual installment will be approved each year by the City Council
of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in the annual service plan update for the District. More information about
the assessments, including the amounts and due dates, may be obtained from the City Secretary of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas.
Your failure to pay any assessment or any annual installment may result in penalties and interest
being added to what you owe or in a lien on and the foreclosure of your property.
The undersigned purchaser acknowledges receipt of this notice before the effective date of a
binding contract for the purchase of the real property at the address described above.
Date:
Signature of Purchaser
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REVENUES
PID Assessments
COFW Payment In -Lieu of Services
Total Budgeted Revenues
Use of Fund Balance
Total Revenues
EXPENSES
City Administrative Fee
Management Fee
Beautification
Safety & Security
Economic Development
Markerting & Communications
Internal Audit
Audit & Compliance
Total Budgeted Expenses
Contribution to Fund Balance
Total Expense
Net Change in Fund Balance
Estimated Fund Balance, Beginning of Year
Estimated Fund Balance, End of Year
Reserve Requirement
Over (Under) Reserve
*FY2027 Assessment Rate = $.10
City of Fort Worth
Service and Assessment Plan
Historic
Camp Bowie District
PID #19
FY 27
FY 28
583,796
$
601,309
82,294
84,763
$
666,090
$
686,072
$
50,546
$
-
$
716,636
$
686,072
13,322
13,721
110,250
110,250
290,250
206,250
89,500
69,000
82,000
52,000
112,000
72,000
15,000
15,000
4,314
4,314
$
716,636
$
542,535
$
-
$
143,536
$
716,636
$
686,072
$
(50,546)
$
143,536
$
158,457
$
107,954
62,475
251,490
95,982
90,441
$
17,513
$
161,050
City of Fort Worth
Budget Narrative
Public Improvement District No. 19 - Historic Camp Bowie
Management Fee
Rent —This budget item addresses the lease for office space located at 6706 Camp Bowie. The PID pays a
percentage of the fees associated with the office rent and operations based on the representation of the PID
manager that most of the work being is for/on behalf of the PID.
Insurance —This budget item fulfills the requirement under Section 13.1 of the Management Agreement regarding
insurance coverage.
Bookkeeping Services -This budget items allows for contracted services associated with bookkeeping services.
The contractor provides the organization with all of the appropriate financial statements and projections and works
with the executive director to build the annual budget. The contractor also prepares the monthly invoice for the City
of Fort Worth. Annually the contractor prepares all the necessary tax documents for the organization. The PID pays
a percentage of the fees associated with the bookkeeping services.
Contract Work -Throughout the year, the PID manager requires some amount of additional help due to the
workload balanced with a small staff. This amount allows some funding for us to help offset the need for additional
work. If the budget is not used, the amount rolls into the reserves.
City of Fort Worth
Budget Narrative
Beautification
Beautification Utilities —This budget category covers the costs associated with the regular watering of the green
space areas along the 6 -mile district. It includes hand watering and irrigation water use for the medians. The PID is
also responsible for the electricity costs associated with the light poles along the 6 -mile stretch.
Landscape Contract services —This category is the service contract for the mowing, weed control, mulching, tree
trimming, litter abatement and other responsibilities associated with the green maintenance of the medians and
right of ways. The contractor has an annual negotiated schedule which is reviewed monthly to adhere to. Mowing
services during peak times happen 2 or 3 times a month and once monthly in the low season. Annually the
contract includes mulching for the trees, shrub pruning and fertilizing.
Litter Abatement/Porter Service — The PID manager engages with a contractor to provide litter abatement services.
The crew splits its time between The Bricks and Ridglea subdistricts. The contractor provides a dedicated crew to
manage this service. Additional services include trash can management within the public triangles and the
observance and reporting of irrigation issues, broken lights, stray shopping carts, homeless camps and other
activities related to the wellness of the District.
These services benefit the PID by preserving the health and appearance of shared public spaces, improving
corridor aesthetics, and supporting property values, with costs applied proportionally across the entire corridor.
In addition to the work performed by the subcontractor(s), the primary employee of the PID Management Company
may self -perform and charge for additional work in this area that is different than the work performed by
subcontractor.
Safety & Security
This budget category reflects a PID-funded public service that enhances safety within the District. The program
engages private security officers who coordinate with FWPD and property owners to supplement patrolling efforts
throughout the district, with the goal of reducing homelessness impacts and improving the overall environment for
the community. Officers currently patrol four days a week, six hours per day, addressing issues such as individuals
camping or loitering/soliciting on private property and monitoring Trinity Metro facilities to prevent prolonged use of
bus shelters for camping or extended stays.
In addition to the work performed by the subcontractor(s), the primary employee of the PID Management Company
may self -perform and charge for additional work in this area that is different than the work performed by
subcontractor.
City of Fort Worth
Budget Narrative
Economic Development
Grant Writer— This budget category allows the PID manager to apply for additional funding to supplement capital
improvements, programming and advocacy initiatives that benefit the PID. The contractor meets with the PID
manager monthly to chart progress and review grant options that address the strategic plan initiatives. The
contract is based on the desired amount of dollars the PID is seeking for awarding.
In addition to the work performed by the subcontractor(s), the primary employee of the PID Management Company
may self -perform and charge for additional work in this area that is different than the work performed by
subcontractor.
Markerting & Communications
This budget category support positions (contract workers) dedicated to marketing and communication efforts that
directly advance PID initiatives. For purposes of this effort, the "PID Initiatives" consist of the general categories of
activities identified in this budget and other activities as specifically approved by city staff. Responsibilities
include event management, external communications (such as social media content creation, newsletter
development, advertising, and brand management), as well as public relations and website management. The
Marketing & Communication Manager also works with the Marketing & Events Committee to implement the
approved marketing plan each year.
In addition to the work performed by the subcontractor(s), the primary employee of the PID Management Company
may self -perform and charge for additional work in this area that is different than the work performed by
subcontractor.
Audit & Compliance
This line item includes costs associated with the annual review, such as the audit, ordinance filings, issuance of
required notices, postage, and newspaper publication requirements
City Administrative Fee
As outlined in the City of Fort Worth PID Policy, City will charge a fee to each O-PID for the annual costs associated
with administering the O-PID. This fee will be calculated annually for each O-PID to be the greater of: a. 2% of the
projected externally generated revenue for that year, to include special assessments and any City contributions; or
b. $2,000.00
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
12.10 PID19 FY27
DATE: 09/15/26 M&C FILE M&C 26-0931
NUMBER:
DEPARTMENT: FWLAB
SUBJECT
(CD 3 and CD 7) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District 19
- Historic Camp Bowie, Adopt the Ordinance (1) Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year
2026-2027 Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, Assessment Plan, and Tax Year 2026 Assessment
Roll, and (2) Levying Special Assessments for the 2026 Tax Year at a Rate of $0.10 Per Each
$100.00 of Property Value for Commercial Property; Authorize Execution of an Agreement with
Camp Bowie District, Inc., in the Amount of $110,250.00 to Manage the Public Improvement
District; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey M. Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public benefit hearing concerning the proposed special assessments on the
property located in Fort Worth Public Improvement District 19 - Historic Camp Bowie for
the 2026 tax year;
2. Adopt the attached ordinance (1) approving and adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
budget in the amount of $716,636.00, five-year service plan, assessment plan, and tax
year 2026 assessment roll (on file with the City Secretary) for the Camp Bowie Public
Improvement District; and (2) levying special assessments on the commercial
property located in the Camp Bowie Public Improvement District for the 2026 tax year
at the rate of $0.10 per each $100.00 of property value (Service Assessment Plan and
Assessment Ordinance);
3. Direct the City Secretary to record a copy of the Service Assessment Plan and
Assessment Ordinance in the real property records of Tarrant County, Texas no later
than the seventh (7th) day after adoption by the City Council;
4. Authorize the execution of an agreement with Camp Bowie District, Inc., in the amount
of $110,250.00 to provide management of the improvements and services for the Camp
Bowie Public Improvement District during Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and
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5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Fort Worth Public Improvement District 19 - Historic Camp Bowie
Fund in the amount of $716,636.00, of which (1) $666,090.00 is from available funds
and (2) $50,546.00 is from available unreserved fund balance.
DISCUSSION
On August 14, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4966-08-2018, establishing the
Fort Worth Public Improvement District 19 - Historic Camp Bowie (camp Bowie PID).
The purpose of this benefit hearing is to receive comments from the public regarding the
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and five-year service plan for the Camp Bowie PID and the
proposed assessments to be levied on each property in the Camp Bowie PID for the 2026 tax
year. Following the public hearing, it is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions: adopt the attached ordinances (1) approving and adopting the budget, five-year
service plan, assessment plan, and assessment roll; (2) levying the proposed assessments;
and (3) appropriating funds.
The improvements and services to be provided in the Camp Bowie PID during the Fiscal Year
2026-2027 and the costs thereof are as follows:
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Improvements
Management Fee
Beautification
Safety & Security
Economic Development
Marketing & Communications
Internal Audit
Audit & Compliance
City Administrative Fee
Total Expenses
Total Budgeted Cost
$110,250.00
290,250.00*
89,500.00*
82,000.00*
112,000.00*
15,000.00
4,314.00
13,322.00
$716,636.00
The total budgeted costs of the improvements and services are in the amount of $716,636.00.
Of this amount, $583,796.00, will be funded by assessments collected on privately owned
parcels located in the Camp Bowie PID by applying a rate of $0.10 per each $100.00 of
property value for commercial property. The remainder of the costs in the amount of
$132,840.00 will be funded by other revenue sources including: (a) $82,294.00 in direct
payments from the City for payment in lieu of services, and (b) $50,546.00 transferred from
the unaudited, unassigned fund balance. *For the categories indicated above, in addition to
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work performed within each category by subcontractor(s), the primary employee of the PID
management company may self -perform and charge for additional work within each
category that is different from the work performed by subcontractors, and upon request from
the City's PID Administrator must provide documentation showing how the work performed by
the management company employee is different than the work performed by
subcontractors.
On August 25, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing to receive comments on the
proposed 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget, five-year service plan, and 2026 assessments for the
Camp Bowie PID. Notice of the August 25, 2026, benefit hearing and this hearing were
published in the Fort Worth Star - Telegram and mailed to all owners of property on record in
the Camp Bowie PID on August 14, 2026, in accordance with state law.
This PID's service plan reflects a shorter term of 2 years because the district's authorization
expires in 2028. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code 372.013, service plans are
required to cover at least five years; however, this plan has been tailored to align with the
remaining duration of the PID's remaining term.
Funding will be budgeted within the FWPID #19 - Hist Camp Bowie Fund for Fiscal Year 2027.
The Camp Bowie PID is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 & 7.
This contract requires a Form 1295.
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 #19 - Hist Camp Bowie
Fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the FWLab 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 19 F Y 27 SA Pv FINA L 2 [12.10.1 - 4 pages]
2. PID 19 Ortho Map [12.10.2 - 1 page]
3. PID19 SAP and Assessment Ordinance FY27 [12.10.3 - 9 pages]
4. 03PID19 FY27 AO [12.10.5 - 1 page]
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