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A Resolution
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE A LAWSUIT
TO ABATE THE COMMON OR PUBLIC NUISANCE
AT THE SPRING CHASE APARTMENTS AT 2201E BERRY STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth (the City") through its City Attorney is
authorized pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and Remedies Code to
file nuisance abatement" lawsuits to abate common and public nuisances due to
the habitual criminal activity occurring on the property and
WHEREAS, 2201E ferry Street meets the definition of common or public
nuisance under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code because of the
habitual criminal activity occurring on the property
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT
1 The City Attorney is authorized and directed to effect all necessary legal action to
abate nuisances under the provisions of Section 125.001 and 125 021 et seq. of the Texas
Civil Practices and Remedies Code, and specifically to file suit against all appropriate parties
to abate common and/or public nuisances at the Spring Chase Apartments at 2201 E. Berry
Street.
2 The City is further authorized and directed to take all necessary legal action to
enforce the provisions of the City Code and the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code and
is authorized to file suit and seek injunctive and declaratory relief and civil penalties where
authorized by state statute and City Code
ADOPTED this ~;~ ~dav of January 2003
APPROVED
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