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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 13197ORDINANCE NO. j ~l~ / AN ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR SERVICES PROVIDED IN FORT WORTH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 DURING FISCAL YEAR 1997-1998; FIXING 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 1 durang Fiscal Year 1997-1998, and WHEREAS, the Distract consists of an area bounded by Jones Street on the east; Lancaster Avenue on the south, Texas Street, Macon Street, Fourth Street, Burnett Street, Belknap Street and Taylor Street on the west; and the Tranity River and east 100 and east 200 blocks of Bluff Street on the north, and WHEREAS, the improvements to be provided are as follows. 1 a maintenance and landscaping program 2. a promotions program 3 a marketing program 4 a security program 5 a transportation/parking program 6 a management program, and WHEREAS, the cost of such improvements is as follows Revenues From Revenues Total Assessments From Cost of FY 1997-1998 Others Imurovements (1) A maintenance and $347,450 $173,954 $521,400 landscaping program (2) A promotions program 46,950 23,504 70,450 (3) A marketing program 40,000 20,018 60,000 (4) A security program 13,800 6,894 20,665 (5) A transportation & 27,000 13,520 40,525 parking program (6) City Adrrunistrahve fee 5,000 -0- 5,000 (7) A management program 120,800 63,010 183,860 Total $601,000 $300,900 $901,900 WHEREAS, the improvements are fully described in a service, improvement and assessment plan which was adopted by the City Council on September 23, 1997, and is on file in the office of the City Secretary; and WHEREAS, the improvements shall be provided by Downtown Fort Worth, Inc ("DFWI") under a contract with the City of Fort Worth, and WHEREAS, $601,000 of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed against property located in the District and the owners of property, and the balance of the difference between the amount to be assessed and the total cost of the project will be paid by other revenues received by DFWI, and WHEREAS, the assessments shall be based on the value of each parcel on January 1, 1997, as determined by the City Council, including the value of the structures on other improvements, with the assessment on each parcel to be determined by applying a rate of 12.0 cents to each $100 of property value, and WHEREAS, such proposed assessment roll was approved and adopted by the City Council of the Crty of Fort Worth, and a time and place was fixed for a hearing, and the proper notice of the hme, place and purpose of said hearing was given and said hearing was had and held at the time and place fixed therefor, to-wit, on the 21st day of October, 1997, at 10.00 a.m. in the Council Chamber in the City Hall in the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and at such hearing various protests and objections were made, and all desiring to be heard were given a full and fair opportunity to be heard, and the City Council of the City, having fully considered all proper matters, is of the opinion that the said hearing should be closed and assessments should be made and levied as herein ordered. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Said hearing be, and the same is hereby,. closed and the said protest and objections, and any and all other protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be and the same are hereby overruled. SECTION 2. The City Council, from the evidence, finds that the assessments herein levied should be made and levied against the respective parcels of property in the District and against the owners of such property and that such assessments and charges are nght and proper and are substantially in proportion to the benefits to the respective parcels of property by means of the improvements m 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, and further finds that m each case the property assessed is specially benefited in enhanced value to the said property by means of the said improvements in the District and for which assessment is levied and charge made, m a sum m excess of said assessment and charge made against the same by this ordinance, and further finds that the apportionment of the cost of the improvements is in accordance with the law in force in this City, and the proceedings of the City heretofore had with reference to said improvements, and is in all respects valid and regular The City Council, from the evidence, further finds that the values. of the respective parcels of property on January 1, 1997, as shown on Exhibit , "A" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, are true and correct. SECTION 3. There shall be, and are hereby, levied and assessed against the parcels of property described in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and against the real and true owners thereof (whether such owners be correctly named herein or not), the sums of money itemized m Exhibit "A" m the column titled "Annual Assessments" opposite the description of the respective parcels of property and the several amounts assessed against the same, and the owners thereof, as far as such owners are known. SECTION 4. Where more than one person, firm or corporation owns an interest in any property described herein, each said person, firm or corporation shall be personally liable only for its, her or his pro rata share of the total assessment against such property in proportion as its, his or her respective interest bears to the total ownership such property, and its, his or her respective interest m such property may be released from the assessment lien upon payment of such proportionate sum. SECTION 5. The several sums above mentioned and assessed against the said parcels of property, and owners thereof, and interest thereon at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum, 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 the said 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 as follows, to-wit: The assessments shall be payable on or before January 31, 1998, and shall become delinquent if not paid by February 1, 1998 The entire amount assessed against each parcel of property shall bear interest, from and after February 1, 1998 at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum 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. 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 relating to said improvements and assessments thereof and is less than the proportion of the cost allowed and permitted by the law in force in the City SECTION 8. Although the aforementioned charges have been fixed, levied and assessed in the respective amounts herein stated, the City Council does hereby reserve unto itself the right to reduce the aforementioned assessments by allowing credits to certain property owners where deemed appropriate. Notwithstanding the City Council has herein reserved the right to issue credits, it shall not be required to issue credits, and will not do so, if same would result in any inequity and/or unjust discrinunahon. The principal amount of each of the several assessments levied by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as hereinafter provided, shall be fixed and determined by deducting from the amount of any assessment herein levied such amount or amounts, if any, as may hereafter be allowed by the City Council as a credit against the respective assessments. SECTION 9. Full power to make and levy reassessments and to correct rmstakes, errors, invalidaties or irregularities in the assessments is, in accordance with the law m force in this City, vested in the City SECTION 10. All assessments levied are a personal liability and charge against the real and true owners of the property described, notwithstanding such owners may not be named, or may be incorrectly named. SECTION 11. In any suit upon any assessment or reassessment, it shall be sufficient to allege the substance of the provision recited m this ordinance and that such recitals are m fact true; and further allegarions with reference to the proceedings relating to such assessment and reassessment shall not be necessary SECTION 12. The assessments levied are made and levied under and by virtue of the terms, powers and provisions of Chapter 372, Subchapter A, Sections 372.001 et seq., of the Local Government Code (the Public Improvements District Assessment Act) 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: Assistant City Attorney Date /~%3~~7 ADOPTED /U- ~ ~ - 9 EFFECTIVE. ~~ ~~ ~-C17 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication 10/21 /97 BH-0187 NAME 13PID 1 1 1 of 2 SUBJECT ADOPTION OF APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND BENEFIT HEARING FOR FORT WORTH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1 AND LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions regarding Fort Worth Public Improvement District No 1 1 Hold a benefit hearing concerning the proposed property assessments for FY 1997-98 on October 21, 1997, and 2 Close the benefit hearing, and 3 Adopt the attached ordinance which levies the proposed assessments, and 4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by 5601,000 in the Special Assessment District Fund from available funds DISCUSSION On September 23, 1997, the City Council adopted M&C G-12008 which directed that certain improvements and/or services (the "improvements") shall be provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No 1 during the 1997-98 fiscal year It also adopted the proposed assessment roll and provided notice of this benefit hearing The improvements to be provided and the costs thereof are Total Cost To Be Assessed A Maintenance and Landscaping Program 5521,400 5347,450 A Promotions Program 70,450 46,950 A Marketing Program 60,000 40,000 A Security Program 20,665 13,800 A Transportation and Parking Program 40,525 27,000 City Administration Fee 5,000 5,000 A Management Program 183,860 120,800 TOTAL 5901,900 5601,000 Printed on Recyded Paper City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 10/21 /97 BH-0.187 13PID1 2 of 2 SUBJECT ADOPTION OF APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND BENEFIT HEARING FOR FORT WORTH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1 AND LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 The 5300,900 difference between total costs and assessments includes 5200,800 in direct payments from the City, 570,100 in revenues from district activities and 530,000 from other miscellaneous revenue sources, including the use of district reserve funds if necessary All costs of improvements shall be assessed against private property located in the district and the owners of the property The City Manager has filed with the City Secretary a proposed assessment roll and an estimate of the assessments against each parcel Based on the appraised value of the property, and considering the benefits to be received from the proposed improvements, ]t is the opinion of the City staff that each parcel of property will be enhanced in value by an amount equal to or more than the proposed assessments upon completion of the improvements in accordance with the contract FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds required for this expenditure will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Special Assessment District Fund CBf .. Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) (4)GS87 488342 02100098000 $601,000.00 ` ^ Charles Boswell 8511 (4)GS87 539120 002100098000 $601,000.00 , ~ '[; J , ~ ` Originating Department Head: u, r ~ ~ '. Jim Keyes 8517 (from) ,_ For Additional Information Contact: Linda Brown 6030 Printed on Recyded Paper C !' i4