HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3627-06-2008A Resolution
NO 3627-06-2008
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST BARBARA A JUST
WHEREAS, Barbara A Just owns real property adjacent to the Fort Worth
Nature Center and Refuge
WHEREAS in or about February 2008 Just trespassed or caused others to
trespass onto the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
WHEREAS during said trespass a fence along the lot line was cut heavy
machinery was brought in trees and other vegetation were destroyed and dirt and
rock were moved
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS
The City Attorney is authorized and directed to file suit against Barbara A. Just for
trespass and damage to the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
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APPRO ED~ASy;TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Gerald Pruitt Deputy City Attorney
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 6/17/2008 Res No 3627-06-2008
DATE Tuesday June 17 2008
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1 Authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit against Barbara A. Just for trespass and damage to the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing such lawsuit.
DISCUSSION
In or about February 2008 Barbara A. Just trespassed onto and damaged property belonging to the City of
Fort Worth and known as the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge A fence on the property was cut,
heavy machinery was moved onto the Nature Center and trees grasses and shrubs were destroyed Fill
dirt was moved onto the property and pushed against a Nature Center fence damaging the fence
Approval to file this lawsuit would allow the City to seek recovery of damages remediation costs and
attorneys fees and to seek an injunction to prevent further trespass and damage
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Luis E Fierros (7609)
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