HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21860-09-2015 ORDINANCE NO.21860-09-2015
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
AND/OR SERVICES PROVIDED IN FORT WORTH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6
DURING FISCAL YEAR 2015-16; 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 City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, has heretofore directed that certain improvements and/or
services (the"Improvements")shall be provided in the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6(the"District"); and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the improvement district are approximately: North Tarrant Parkway on the north, State
Highway 377 on the east, Western Center Boulevard on the south, and North Beach Street on the west; and
WHEREAS,the Improvements to be provided in Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and their estimated costs are as follows:
EXPENSES
Management Fee 109,753
Water 210,000
Utilities 17,489
Landscape/Tree Maintenance 636,886
Fence Maintenance 364,319
Holiday Lighting 17,125
Security Enhancements 140,000
Communications/Newsletters 4,000
Public Events 30,000
Capital Improvements 75,000
Insurance 22,300
Annual Review 2,081
City Administration Fee 25,201
Estimated Operating Reserve 780,000
Budget Expenses $ 2,434,154
The total budgeted expenses of the improvements are $2,434,154.00 in the district. Of this amount, $1,260,061.00 will be funded by
assessments collected on privately owned parcels located in the district. The remainder of the costs, $1,174,093.00,will be funded by
other revenue sources:
• $174,043.00 in a direct payment from the City for payment in lieu of services, which was appropriated from the General
Fund balance by City Council action on September 15,2015;
• $50.00 from interest income;
• $1,000.000.00 from prior years' assessments; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that property in the District be assessed at the following rates per each$100 of property value, as
of January 1,2015 and determined by the appraisal district with jurisdiction over property in the District:
Type of Property Rate
Residential $0.175
Commercial $0.035 (20%of residential rate)
WHEREAS, the Improvements and proposed assessment roll were previously presented in a public hearing conducted by
the City Council on September 1,2015(BH-325)and have been on file in the office of the City Secretary for public inspection;and
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WHEREAS,the Improvements and proposed assessment roll were once again heard by the City Council in a public hearing
conducted on the 15th day of September,2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber in the City Hall in the City of Fort Worth, Texas
(the "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:
SECTION 1.
The Public Hearing is hereby closed and any and all protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, are hereby
overruled.
SECTION 2.
The City Council, from all evidence before it, including all information provided to it and considered in the Public Hearing,
finds that the assessments herein described should be made and levied against the respective parcels of property in the District and
against the owners of such property. Such assessments and charges are right and proper and are substantially in proportion to the
benefits to the respective parcels of property by means of the Improvements in the District for which such assessments are levied and
establish substantial justice and equality and uniformity between all parties concerned, considering the benefits received and burdens
imposed. The City Council further finds 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 finds that the
apportionment of the cost of the Improvements is in accordance with applicable law. The City Council, from the evidence, further
finds that the values of the respective parcels of property on January 1,2015,are true and correct.
SECTION 3.
There shall be, and are hereby, levied and assessed against the parcels of 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 rates and method of payment: $0.175 per each $100 of value for
residential property in the District and$0.035 per each$100 of value for commercial property in the District.
SECTION 4.
Where more than one person or entity owns an interest in any property described herein, each such person or entity shall be
personally liable only for its, her or his pro rata share of the total assessment against such property in proportion to its, his or her
respective interest to the total ownership 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 5.
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 (the Public Improvements 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 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 shall 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 may be
filed with the County Clerk of Tarrant County, Texas, and when so filed shall constitute 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 shall be and become due and payable
on or before January 31, 2016, and shall become delinquent if not paid by February 1, 2016. The entire amount assessed against each
parcel of property shall bear penalty and interest, from and after February 1, 2016 at the same rate as prescribed by law for any
delinquent ad valorem tax until paid.
SECTION 6.
If default shall be made in the payment of any assessments, collection thereof shall be enforced by suit in any court of
competent jurisdiction, and said City shall exercise all of its lawful powers to aid in the enforcement and collection of said
assessments.
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SECTION 7.
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 8.
Although the aforementioned charges have been fixed, levied and assessed in the respective amounts herein stated, the City
Council does hereby reserve the right to reduce the aforementioned assessments by allowing credits to certain property owners where
deemed appropriate and provided that such any such allowance does not result in any inequity and/or unjust discrimination.
SECTION 9.
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 10.
In any suit upon any assessment or reassessment, it shall 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 11.
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 12.
This Ordinance shall be 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 13.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ATTEST:
Maleshia B.Farmer w� Mary J.Ka �
Senior Assistant City Attorney City Secret `fy
M&C: BH-333
Adopted and Effective: September 15,2015
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ONLY THE APPROXIMATE RELATIVE LOCATION OF PROPERTY BOUNDARIES. THE CITY OF FORT WORTH ASSUMES
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF SAID DATA.
City of Fort Worth
PID#6 PARK GLEN PROPOSED BUDGET&FIVE YEAR SERVICE PLAN
FY 15/16 FY 16/17 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20
REVENUES Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
PID Assessments 1,260,061 1,229,144 1,229,144 1,229,144 1,229,144
City Payment In-Lieu of Services 174,043 174,043 174,043 174,043 174,043
Prior Years'Assessments 1,000,000 780,000 780,000 780,000 780,000
Interest Income 50 50 50 50 50
Total Revenues $2,434,154 $2,183,237 $2,183,237 $2,183,237 $2,183,237
EXPENSES
Management Fee 109,753 109,753 109,753 109,753 109,753
Water 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000
Utilities 17,489 17,489 17,489 17,489 17,489
Landscape/Tree Maintenance 636,886 599,886 601,886 599,886 599,886
Fence Maintenance 364,319 216,020 214,020 216,020 216,020
Holiday Lighting 17,125 17,125 17,125 17,125 17,125
Security Enhancements 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000
Communications/Newsletters 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Public Events 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Capital Improvements 75,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Insurance 22,300 22,300 22,300 22,300 22,300
Annual Review 2,081 2,081 2,081 2,081 2,081
City Administration Fee 25,201 24,583 24,583 24,583 24,583
Budget Expenses $1,654,154 $1,403,237 $1,403,237 $1,403,237 $1,403,237
Estimated Operating Reserve 780,000 780,000 780,000 780,000 780,000
Total Expenses $2,434,154 $2,183,237 $2,183,237 $2,183,237 $2,183,237
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/15/2015 - Ordinance Nos. 21859-09-2015 & 21860-09-
2015
DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: BH-333
LOG NAME: 17NS PID6FY16PBH
SUBJECT:
Conduct a Public Benefit Hearing for Public Improvement District 6, Park Glen PID, Approve Proposed
2015-2016 Budget in the Amount of$2,434,154.00 and Five-Year Service Plan and Proposed Assessment
Roll, Adopt Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for the 2015 Tax Year in the Amount of
$1,260,111.00, Authorize Transfer in the Amount of$174,043.00 from the General Fund to the Fort Worth
Public Improvement District 6 — Park Glen Fund for the City's Payment in Lieu of Services, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Increase Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Fort Worth Public
Improvement District 6— Park Glen Fund in the Amount of$2,434,154.00 and Authorize Transfer in the
Amount of$25,201.00 for Administrative Fees from the Fort Worth Public Improvement District 6— Park
Glen Fund to the General Fund and Authorize Execution of an Agreement with FirstService Residential to
Manage the District (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public benefit hearing concerning the proposed special assessments on the property located
in Public Improvement District 6, Park Glen PID, for the 2015 tax year;
2. Approve the attached Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan for the Park Glen
Public Improvement District;
3. Adopt the attached ordinance levying special assessments on the property located in the Park Glen
Public Improvement District, subject to assessment for the 2015 tax year;
4. Authorize a transfer in the amount of $174,043.00 from the General Fund to the Fort Worth Public
Improvement District 6 — Park Glen Fund for the City's Payment In-Lieu of Services;
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Fort Worth Public Improvement District 6 — Park Glen Fund in the amount of$2,434,154.00 from available
funds;
6. Authorize a transfer in the amount of $25,201.00 for administrative fees from the Fort Worth Public
Improvement District 6 — Park Glen Fund to the General Fund contingent upon the adoption of the
proposed ordinance levying assessments; and
7. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with FirstService Residential in the amount of $109,753.00 to
provide management and improvement services for the Park Glen Public Improvement District during
Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
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DISCUSSION:
On September 29, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2453 establishing Public Improvement
District No. 6 (Park Glen PID).
The purpose of this benefit hearing is to receive comments from the public regarding the 2015-2016 Fiscal
Year Budget and Five-Year Service Plan for the PID and the proposed assessments to be levied on each
property in the PID for the 2015 tax year. Following the public hearing, it is recommended that the City
Council approve the attached Budget and Five-Year Service Plan of the PID, adopt the attached
ordinance levying the proposed assessments and adopt the attached appropriation ordinance allocating
estimated receipts and appropriations to the Fort Worth Public Improvement District 6 — Park Glen Fund.
On September 1, 2015, (M&C BH-325) the City Council conducted a public hearing to receive comments
on the proposed 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget and Five-Year Service Plan for the proposed PID. Notice
of this benefit hearing was published in the newspaper and mailed to all record owners of property in the
Park Glen PID, in accordance with state law.
The improvements and services to be provided in the PID during the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year and the costs
thereof are as follows:
Total
Improvements Budgeted
Costs
Management Fee �$ 109,753.00
Water $ 210,000.00
Utilities ^�$ 17,489.00
(Landscape/Tree
Maintenance $ 636,886.00
Fence Maintenance r$ 364,319.00
Holiday Lighting $ 17,125.00
Security Enhancements �$ 140,000.00
Communications/Newsletters $ 4,000.00
Public Events Is 30,000.00
ICapital Improvements 1 $ 75,000.00
Insurance ($ 22,300.00
jnnual Review $ 2,081.00
City Administration Fee $ 25,201.00
Budget Expenses ---1$1,654,154.00
Estierve mated Operating
Res �($ 780,000.00
Total Expees v` $2,434,154.00
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The total budgeted costs of the improvements and services are in the amount of $2,434,154.00. Of this
amount, $1,260,111.00 will be funded by assessments collected on privately owned parcels located in the
district by applying a rate of $0.175 cents to each $100.00 of property value for residential property and
$0.035 cents to each $100.00 of property value for commercial property. The remainder of the costs in
the amount of $1,174,043.00 will be funded by other revenue sources: the amount of $174,043.00 from
the City for Payment In-Lieu of Services and the amount of $1,000,000.00 from prior year's assessments
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and revenues.
The Park Glen PID is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 4.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget by the City Council to include the above
recommended item(s), funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2016 operating budgets, as appropriated,
of the Fort Worth Public Improvement District 6 - Park Glen Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
4) 5) 28506 4910100 019506002000 $174,043.00 4) 10100 5330201 0807071 $174.043.00
5) 28506 4XXXXXX 019506002000 $2,434,154.00 6)28506 5900010 019506002000 $25,201.00
5) 28506 5XXXXXX 019506002000 $2,434,154.00
6) 10100 4401001 0191000 $25,201.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Allison Gray (8030)
Additional Information Contact: Scott McDonald (6203)
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