HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3025A Resolution
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE A LAWSUIT
TO ABATE THE COMMON OR PUBLIC NUISANCE
AT THE RANCH MOTEL LOCATED AT 362Q NORTH MAIN 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, 3620 North Main 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 afl appropriate parties
to abate common and/or public nuisances at the Ranch Motel located at 3620 North Main
Street.
2 The Gity 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
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ADOPTED this ! w day of December 2003
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