HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2795A~, Resolution
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE A LAWSUIT
AGAINST GAMR, LTD PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 54
OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth (the City") through its City Attorney, is
authorized pursuant to Chapter 54 of the Texas Local Government Code to file lawsuits to
enforce City ordinances governing zoning that provides for the use of land or classifies a
parcel of land according to the municipality s district classification scheme and
WHEREAS, GAMR, Ltd. is the owner of an on premises sign located at 2008 West
Vickery and said sign is being used as an off premises sign in violation of the City s
zoning ordinance
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 enforce rts
ordinances pursuant to Chapter 54 of the Texas Local Government Code, and specifically to file suit
against GAMR, Ltd. to enforce its ordinance prohibrtmg the use of an on-premises sign as an off
premises sign.
2. The City is further authorized and directed to take all necessary legal action to enforce the
provisions of the City 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 day of November 2001
Gloria Pearson
City Secretary
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