HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3644-08-2008A Resolution
NO 3644-08-2008
RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE HEARING OFFICER IN THE PARKING
VIOLATIONS BUREAU AND DESIGNATION OF THE HEARING OFFICER TO
CONDUCT HEARINGS AND APPEALS UNDER CHAPTERS 10, 12 5, 22 AND 34 OF
THE CITY CODE, AND TO PERFORM OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES
WHEREAS, Section 10 17 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth Ordinance No
13943 provides for the appointment of one or more hearing officers to adjudicate
cases involving parking stopping or standing of vehicles and the hearing officer
shall serve a two year term from the date of appointment
WHEREAS, on August 15 2006 in M&C G 15349 the City Council appointed
David Westen as the Hearing Officer and as the City Council s designee to conduct
hearings pursuant to Chapter 34 of the City Code
WHEREAS, Chapter 10 Article II of the City Code provides that the hearing
officer conducts boot hearings
WHEREAS, Chapter 12 5 Article VIII of the City Code provides that the hearing
officer may hear formal appeals regarding solid waste and recycling decisions of
the Director of Environmental Management or his designee
WHEREAS, Chapter 22 Article VI of the City Code provides that the hearing
officer oversees the Parking Violations Bureau and has original jurisdiction over
cases involving violation of city ordinances governing the parking stopping or
standing of vehicles
WHEREAS, Chapter 22 Article IX of the City Code provides that the hearing
officer conducts hearings involving violations of city ordinances governing
abandoned and dunked vehicles
WHEREAS, Chapter 34 Article VI of the City Code provides that City Council
may designate a representative to hear appeals from denial suspension, or
revocation of a vehicle for hire driver s permit, and to hear appeals from the denial
of a company s application, renewal or suspension of the grant of privilege to
operate vehicles for hire
RESOLUTION NO 3644-08 2008
WHEREAS it is recommended that the City Council re appoint David Westen as
Hearing Officer of the Parking Violations Bureau for a two year term with the
hearing officer s annual salary set at $47 299 00 and appoint the Hearing Officer as
the City Council s designee to conduct hearings and appeals pursuant to Chapters
10 12 5 22 and 34 of the City Code and to perform other duties assigned by the
City Manager or his designee
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The City Council hereby re appoints David Westen as Hearing Officer m the
Parking Violations Bureau to serve for a two year term and appoints the Hearing
Officer as the City Council s designee to conduct hearings and appeals pursuant to
Chapters 10 12 5 22 and 34 of the City Code and to perform other duties assigned
by the City Manager or his designee
Adopted this 12th day of August 2008
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 8/12/2008 Res No 3644-08-2008
DATE Tuesday August 12 2008
LOG NAME 38PARKING REFERENCE NO **G-16230
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Re-Appointing David Westen as the Hearing Officer in and for the City of Fort
Worth Parking Violations Bureau to Conduct Hearings and Appeals Pursuant to Chapters 10 12 5
22 and 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth and to Perform Other Assigned Duties
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution re-appointing David Westen as the
Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau for a two year term effective August 16 2008
and continue as the City Council's designee to conduct hearings and appeals pursuant to Chapters 10
12 5 22 and 34 of .the Code of the City of Fort Worth and to perform other duties assigned by the City
Manager or his designee
DISCUSSION
Section 10 17 of the City Code specifies that the Hearing Officer for the City of Fort Worth Parking
Violations Bureau shall be appointed by the City Council for terms of two years and shall report to and be
under the administrative oversight of the Director of Municipal Court Services The appointment of David
Westen as the Hearing Officer was approved by the City Council M&C G-15349 for atwo-year term
effective August 16 2006 His current term expires August 15 2008 and re-appointment is necessary to
continue the Parking Violations Bureau operations, as well as continuation as the City Council's designee to
conduct hearings and appeals under Chapter 10 12 5 22 and 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986) as amended and to perform other duties assigned by the City Manager or his designee
As Hearing Officer David Westen
1 Conducts boot hearings under Chapter 10 Article II of the City Code
2. Conducts formal appeal hearings regarding solid waste and recycling decisions of the Director of
Environmental Management or his designee under Chapter 12 5 Article VIII of the City Code
3 Oversees the Parking Violations Bureau and has original jurisdiction over cases involving violations of
city ordinances governing the parking stopping or standing of vehicles as set out in Chapter 22 Article VI
of the City Code
4 Conducts hearings involving violations of city ordinances governing abandoned and junked vehicles as
set out in Chapter 22 Article IX, of the City Code and
5 Hears appeals from the denial suspension or revocation of a vehicle for hire driver's permit, and hears
appeals from the denial of a company's application renewal or suspension of the grant of privilege to
operate vehicles for hire as provided in Chapter 34 Article VI of the City Code
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Resolution No 3292 12 2005 approved on December 6 2005 appointed the Hearing Officer as the City
Council's designee to conduct hearings pursuant to Chapter 34 of the City Code The attached Resolution
appoints the Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau to Conduct Hearings and Appeals
pursuant to Chapters 10 12 5 22 and Chapter 34 and to perform other duties assigned by the City
Manager or his designee
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds in the current fiscal
year
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Charles Daniels (6183)
Oriainatinq Department Head. Deidra Emerson (6711)
Additional Information Contact: Deidra Emerson (6711)
Kimberly O Neil (6737)
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