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COUNCIL PROPOSAL
Dam F1'le Number Subject RESOLUTION OPPOSING APPLICATION BY ULTIMATE PAINTBALL,INC. FOR
09/05/95 CP-193 A WINE AND BEER RETAILER'S PERMIT AT 401 WEST LANCASTER. AND AUTHORIZING
CONTESTING THE APPLICATION
Proposed by Councilmember City Managers Review
Becky Haskin Page� 2
PROPOSAL:
It is proposed that the Fort Worth City Council adopt the attached Resolution:
1) Opposing Application No. 357, filed by Ultimate Paintball,
Inc., for a Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit at 401 West
Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas; and
2) Authorizing City Councilmember Becky Haskin to represent the
City in contesting the subject application.
BACKGROUND:
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An application (Application No. 357) has been filed by Ultimate Paintball, Inc.,
seeking a Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit at 401 West Lancaster. The subject location
is in City Council District 9 and is zoned "J" Light Industrial, which allows retail
sales of wine and beer. Additionally, the location is greater than 300 feet from a
church, public school or public hospital.
Despite the fact that 401 West Lancaster appears to be properly zoned and meets the
distance regulations for the requested permit, the City's Fire, Police, and Development
Departments, as well as the Code Enforcement Division are familiar with the location
and have expressed health and safety concerns about the structure and the operations
at that location.
The Fire Department reports that it has issued citations for violations of the Fire
Code at the location, including locked exits and missing stairs at the back exit.
The Police Department reports a history of radio calls and offenses at the location.
These offenses include, but are not limited to, unlawful carrying of weapons, several
burglaries and thefts, assaults, and other disturbances. On April 3, 1995, there was
a party at the location, at which time police found illegal drugs and made arrests.
The City's Code Enforcement Division reports that while Ultimate Paintball, Inc., is
making improvements to the building at 401 West Lancaster, there are portions of the
structure which remain substandard and dangerous.
The Development Department reports that currently there is no Certificate of Occupancy
for 401 West Lancaster, and that the temporary certificate which was issued while
repairs are being made to the building expired several months ago. Accordingly, a
citation was issued on August 30, 1995, for lack of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Based on the above information, it is imperative that the City Council oppose the
subject application for 401 West Lancaster, and that the City Council authorize City
Councilmember Becky Haskin to represent the City in contesting the application.
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COUNCIL PROPOSAL
Date File Number SUb)eCt RESOLUTION OPPOSING APPLICATION BY ULTIMATE PAINTBALL,INC. FOR
09/05/95 CP-193 A WINE AND BEER RETAILER'S PERMIT AT 401 WEST LANCASTER; AND AUTHORIZIN
Proposed by Councilmember City Manager s ev1eW 2
Becky Haskin �,� / Page 2 of
LEGALITY•
The-City Attorney has reviewed this proposal and there are no known legal impediments t
the proposed action.
FISCAL NOTE:
The Director of Fiscal Services finds that this proposal will not require the expenditure
of City funds.
,"W CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
The City Manager has reviewed this proposal and has no objections to it. A summary of the
reports from the various City departments concerning 401 West Lancaster is included in the
City Council packet for its meeting of September 5, 1995.
Mayor Counci member, District
Councilmember, District 2 Councilmember, District 7
Councilmember, District 3 Councilmember, District 8
Councilmember, District 4 Councilmember, District 9
Councilmember, District 5
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A Resolution aC)9 �
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OPPOSING THE APPLICATION BY ULTIMATE PAINTBALL, INC. , FOR A WINE
AND BEER RETAILER'S PERMIT AT 401 WEST LANCASTER; AND AUTHORIZING
CITY COUNCILMEMBER BECKY HASKIN TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN CONTESTING
THE APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, Ultimate Paintball , Inc. , has filed Application No. 357,
for a Wine and Beer Permit at 401 West Lancaster, Fort
Worth, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City's Fire, Police and Development Departments, and
the City's Code Enforcement Division are familiar with
the location at 401 West Lancaster, and have expressed
health and safety concerns about the structure and the
operations at that location; and
WHEREAS, the City Council , in response to the information and
concerns reported by the City departments, finds that it
is imperative that the City Council oppose the subject
application for 401 West Lancaster; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize City Councilmember
Becky Haskin to represent the City in contesting the
subject application; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
1.
That based upon the health and safety concerns and other
information reported by the City's Fire, Police and Development
Departments, and by the City's Code Enforcement Division, the Fort
Worth City Council hereby opposes Application No. 357 , filed by
Ultimate Paintball , Inc. , for a Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit at
401 West Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas; and instructs the City staff
to notify Tarrant County Judge Tom Vandergriff and the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the City Council 's opposition.
2.
That City Councilmember Becky Haskin is hereby authorized to
represent the City in contesting the subject application.
3.
That the findings of the City Council contained in Council
Proposal-193, a copy of which is attached hereto, are hereby
incorporated herein and made a part of this Resolution.
CITY OF FORT WORTH