Poly Heights neighborhood association – Far from ordinary, close to everything

Poly Heights is the collection of collection of all Residents, Employees, Students, Businesses and Visitors (RESBVs) within our association boundary.

Vision

To be the most livable neighborhood in the city.

Goals

ENHANCE THE RESBV EXPERIENCE

Create an atmosphere and culture that compliments and encourages a vibrant community life

COMMUNITY DISTINCTION

Highlight unique neighborhood qualities and develop new ones

NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT

Enhance and beautify the neighborhood

MARKETING AND BRANDIING

Increase awareness of and appreciation for Poly Heights

FINANCIAL VITALITY

Develop and maintain revenue streams to pay for it all

In the center of the Rosedale Renaissance featuring TWU, walking distance to city parks and minutes from downtown, the cultural district and all the major freeways.

Neighborhood meetings

Business meetings

The business meeting is our regular board meeting held quarterly the Thursday before the regular public meeting (Neighborhood expo).

Open to all but availibility may be limited and agenda items are handled first.

Public regular business meetings are held quarterly in January, April, July, September.

The business meeting is where business issues are introduced and/or updated for presentation to members.

Public meetings

Our regular public information meeting where RESBVs can get caught up on what’s happening in the neighborhood and city.

We host expos quarterly in January, April and July generally on the 2nd Thursday of the month and the first Thursday in October corresponding with National Night Out (observed).

Elections and voting take place during designated expos by eligible members.

Far from ordinary, close to everything. Walking distance to the Trinity and city parks, minutes from downtown and the cultural district and all major thorough fares, 15 minutes from Cowboys stadium and the Arlington entertainment district, 30 minutes from DFW airport and downtown Dallas.

2026 Bond Package

What are municipal bonds and why do we use them to funding projects?

Sycamore Park

Residents are asking for a high value, sustainable and competitive destination point for east Fort Worth.

Poly Heights is a shining example of traditional Fort Worth with an abundance of character and hard working, family oriented residents embracing our past and looking to the future.

City of Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the 4th largest city in the State of Texas.

The FW Lab

At a City Council Work Session, an update on the 2026 Bond Program was presented, reflecting the latest analysis of Financial Management Services on the City’s debt capacity

Park and Recreation

The Park & Recreation Department is responsible for planning, designing, developing, and maintaining the city’s network of parks

By Laws

NAME

The name of this organization shall be “The Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood Association, Incorporated”, hereinafter referred to as Poly Heights, the Association and/or the Heights.

ORGANIZATION

The association shall be organized and function as a not for profit, nonpartisan organization.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Polytechnic Heights neighborhood association (PHNA) is to be a centralized, informative and educational resource for the heights, its RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, BUSINESSES and VISITORS (RESBVs) and serve the primary goals of 1 – protecting and increasing property value and 2 – encouraging civic participation and good will amongst the residents and the city at large.

BOUNDARIES

The north boundary consists of the southside of the railroad tracks along E. Lancaster Ave, the south boundary is Rosedale St, the eastern most boundary is Ayers Avenue and includes TWU and the western most boundary is the eastern side of South Beach Street.

MEMBERSHIP

Must be at least 18 years of age. Only residents and non-resident property owners have voting privileges. Open to all residents, non-resident property owners and apartment dwellers and businesses within the association boundaries as well as volunteers and interested stakeholders jointly referred to as RESBVs:

VOTING

Unless otherwise specified decisions of the Neighborhood Association shall be made by a majority vote of those members present at any meeting. All eligible members of the association are entitled to vote in all elections.

DUES

No dues will be required of members.

The board will organize/create fund raising opportunities in lieu of requiring dues

amended 2018

BOARD

The board will consist of a President, a vice-Presidents and a board member at large. It is preferable for at least one spanish speaking board member.

BOARD ELECTION

All eligible members shall meet at the earliest convenient date to hold a public special meeting to elect from nominees by a majority vote of those present to elect a president and two vice-presidents.

TERM OF OFFICE

Term of office is 2 years. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment until the regular election or a special election is held.

ADDITIONAL OFFICES

The board can create up to 3 additional offices as deemed necessary by the association.

The board can establish up to 3 primary committees with the authority to create temporary sub-committees with the purpose of handling specific neighborhood issues and concerns.

Board appointed representative #1 – supportive role to the board to

Board appointed representative #2 – supportive role to the board

MEETINGS

Held quarterly in January, April, July, October.

PUBLIC SPECIAL MEETING

To be held as needed to address NA issues

COMMITTEES

The board will have the authority to create up to 3 standing committees with each committee allowed up to 3 concurrent sub-committees.

All committees are led by the board by default until leadership is appointed or elected.

FINANCE

In lieu of requiring dues, the extended mission of PHNA a 501(c)3 corporation is to raise, manage and provide philanthropic support for RESBVs and lifestyle enhancing needs of Polytechnic Heights as identified by the board and eligible voting members.

Gifts are tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the maximum amount allowed by law. Tax ID #83-2193082

AMENDMENTS

The By-laws and Charter of this Association may be amended or revised by the Board with the approval of a majority of Association members present at a public meeting.

All amendments to these bylaws must be proposed in writing and submitted to members for a reading at a public meeting

before voting on their adoption may proceed at a later public meeting.

By-laws that have been amenened should contain date of amendment.

amended 2018

Poly Heights is not a political organization and does not support or oppose candidates but advocates for issues that protect and increase property value and encourages civic participation.

We believe it is a privilege and responsibility of everyone to make informed decisions regarding the wealth, health and prosperity of our city.

PH does not necessarily agree with any or all of the following information and offer it for educational purposes only.

We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information but it is not guarenteed. Meeting dates and locations are subject to change.

Please contact the organizers to confirm information before making plans.