HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3849-01-2010A Resolution
NO 3849-01 2010
ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF STANDARD FINES
AND LATE FEES FOR VARIOUS PARKING OFFENSES
WHEREAS, section 10-26(a) of the Fort Worth City Code provides that any person, firm, or
corporation that violates any provision of the Code related to the stopping, standing, or parking of
vehicles shall be fined in an amount not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars ($200 00) for each offense;
and
WHEREAS, section 10-26 (b) provides that the City Council may by resolution, adopt a
schedule of standard fines for parking offenses, such standard fines to be the amount paid by persons
who do not desire a hearing on the citation and wish to pay by mail or otherwise; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the standard fine ,amount fora double parking" violation
be established at $35 00 and that a late fee of $25 00 be assessed after 15 days if the fine is not paid, and
that the standard fine amount fora `No parking anytime" violation be established at $30 00 and that a
late fee of $25 00 be assessed after 15 days if the fine is not paid, that the standard fine amount for a
`Parking on wrong side of street" violation be established at $30 00 and that a late fee of $25 00 be
assessed after 15 days if the fine is not paid, that the standard fine amount fora `Stonng car on street"
violation be established at $50 00 and that a late fee of $25 00 be assessed after 15 days if the fine is
not paid, that the standard fine amount fora `No parking from _ to _ violation be established at $35 00
and that a late fee of $25 00 be assessed after 15 days if the fine is not paid, that the standard fine
amount fora `Loading zone" violation be established at $50 00 and that a late fee of $25 00 be assessed
after 15 days if the fine is not paid, that the standard fine amount for an expired meter" violation be
established at $25 00 and that a late fee of $25 00 be assessed after 15 days if the fine is not paid, that
the standard fine amount fora `One or two hour zone" violation be established at $30 00 and that a late
fee of $25 00 be assessed after 15 days if the fine is not paid, that the standard fine amount fora `Other"
violation be established at $30 00 and that a late fee of $25 00 be assessed after 15 days if the fine is not
paid, that the standard fine amount fora `Parking mFront/Side yard" violation be established at $75 00
and that a late fee of $25 00 be assessed after 15 days if the fine is not paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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RESOLUTION NO 3849-01 2010
1 That the following standard fines for vanous parking offenses are hereby adopted.
IF PAID WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE VIOLATION
Violation From. To
Double Parking $25 00 $35 00
No Parking Anytime $25 00 $30 00
Parking on Wrong Side of Street $25 00 $30 00
Stonng car on Street $25 00 $50 00
No Parking From to $25 00 $35 00
Loading Zone $25 00 $50 00
Expired Meter $17 00 $25 00
One or Two Hour Zone $25 00 $30 00
Other (Describe) $25 00 $30 00
Parking in Front/Side Yard $50 00 $75 00
2. That a late fee of $25 00 be assessed after 15 days of the violation if the fine is not
paid.
3 That the fees set forth herein shall be effective March 1 2010
Adopted this 2bt" day of January 2010
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/26/201`0 -.Resolution No. 3849-01-2010.
DATE Tuesday January 26 2010
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REFERENCE NO G-16823
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Revising the Schedule of Standard Fines and Late Fees for Various Parking Offenses
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving a revised schedule of
standard fines and late fees to be effective March 1 2010 for various parking offenses
DISCUSSION
Section 10-26(a) of the Fort Worth City Code provides that any person firm or corporation that violates
any provision of the Code related to the stopping standing or parking of vehicles shall be fined in an
amount not exceeding $200 00 for each offense Further section 10-26(b) provides that the City Council
may by resolution adopt a schedule of standard fines which may be paid by a citation holder who does
not wish to contest the citation
The suggested fine increases will bring the Fort Worth parking fine schedule closer in alignment with the
average fines assessed throughout the State of Texas by municipalities of a comparable size (population
of greater than 200 000).
The last increase in parking fines was adopted in August 2003 The recommended increases will raise the
standard fine amount for 10 of 16 violations as follows in Table A.
Table A
Violation From. To.
Double Parking $25 00 $35 00
No Parking Anytime $25 00 $30 00
Parking on Wrong Side of Street $25 00 $30 00
Storing Caron Street $25 00 $50 00
No Parking from to $25 00 $35 00
Loading Zone $25 00 $50 00
Expired Meter $17 00 $25 00
One or Two Hour Zone $25 00 $30 00
Other (Describe) $25 00 $30 00
Parking in Front/Side Yard $50 00 $75 00
Average $26 70 $39 00
A benchmark study of five of the top 15 cities in Texas has been completed The cities include Houston
San Antonio Austin Irving and Dallas The results of the study indicate that the average fines for the
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violations in Fort Worth is $26 70 significantly lower relative to the five benchmark cities average of
$54 21
The recommendations of this M&C provide a fine structure that is more closely aligned with the other
major cities in Texas
Under the current fine structure the late fee is $10 00 if the fine is not paid within 15 days of the violation.
It is recommended that the late fee be increased to $25 00 which is significantly below the Texas cities
benchmark average of $32 03
Based on the number of parking citations paid during Fiscal Year 2007 2008 the proposed fine increases
could potentially generate an additional $226 000 00 in parking fine revenue for Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Contingent on City Council approval the revised parking fine schedule will go into effect on March 1
2010
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the Municipal Court Department is responsible
for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
PE59 431150 0208501 226 000.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv. Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head William Verkest (7801)
Additional Information Contact: Peter Elliott (7977)
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