HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4933-05-2018 A Resolution
NO. 4933-05-2018
APPOINTING A SUBSTITUTE HEARING OFFICER IN THE PARKING
VIOLATIONS BUREAU AND DESIGNATING THE SUBSTITUTE HEARING
OFFICER TO CONDUCT HEARINGS AND APPEALS UNDER CHAPTERS 7, 10,
12.5, AND 22 OF THE CITY CODE AND TO PERFORM OTHER ASSIGNED
DUTIES
WHEREAS,a Substitute Hearing Officer serves on an as-needed-basis to hear specific
cases and ensure the proper and efficient functioning of administrative hearings;
WHEREAS, a Substitute Hearing Officer is vested with the same authority as the full-
time hearing officer and is authorized to conduct hearings;
WHEREAS, Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (2015), as amended,
(City Code) provides for a hearing officer to hear appeals from decisions of the
Director of Code Compliance regarding the probationary status, suspension or
revocation of the registration of multi-family complexes;
WHEREAS, Chapter 10 of the City Code provides for the appointment of one or more
hearing officers who serve two-year terms and adjudicate cases involving parking,
stopping, or standing of vehicles and conduct boot hearings;
WHEREAS, Chapter 12.5 of the City Code provides for a hearing officer to hear
formal appeals regarding solid waste and recycling decisions;
WHEREAS, Chapter 22 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
and that the hearing officer conducts hearings involving violation of city ordinances
governing junked vehicles; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Council appoint Ronald Johnson as a
Substitute Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau for a two-
year term, and designate the Substitute Hearing Officer to conduct hearings and
appeals pursuant to Chapters 7, 10, 12.5, and 22 of the City Code and to perform
other duties as assigned by the City Manager or his designee;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That, the City Council hereby appoints Ronald Johnson as a Substitute Hearing
Officer in for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau to serve a two-year term,
effective May 15, 2018, and expiring May 14, 2020, and designates the Substitute
Hearing Officer to conduct hearings and appeals pursuant to Chapters 7, 10, 12.5, and
22 of the City Code, and to perform other duties assigned by the City Manager or his
designee.
Adopted this 15th day of May, 2018
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Ronald P. Gonzales, Assistant City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/15/2018 - Resolution No. 4933-05-2018
DATE: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19282
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SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Appointing Ronald Johnson as Substitute Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking
Violations Bureau and Designating the Substitute Hearing Officer to Conduct Hearings and Appeals
Pursuant to Chapters 7, 10, 12.5, and 22 of the City Code and to Perform Other Duties as Assigned (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution appointing Ronald Johnson as a
Substitute Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau for a two-year term, effective May
15, 2018, and expiring May 14, 2020, and designating the Substitute Hearing Officer to conduct hearings
and appeals pursuant to Chapters 7, 10, 12.5, and 22 of the City Code and to perform other duties as
assigned.
DISCUSSION:
Section 10-17 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (2015), as amended, (City Code) specifies that the
City of Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau is composed of one or more Hearing Officers who are
appointed by the City Council for terms of two years and who report to and are under the administrative
oversight of the Director of Municipal Court Services.
A Substitute Hearing Officer serves on an as-needed-basis to hear specific cases and ensures the proper
and efficient functioning of administrative hearings.
A Substitute Hearing Officer, vested with the same authority as the full-time hearing officer, is authorized
to conduct hearings under Chapters 7, 10, 12.5, and 22 of the City Code, including the following:
1. Hears appeals from the decisions of the Director of Code Compliance regarding the probationary
status, suspension or revocation of the registration of multi-family complexes as provided in Chapter 7 of
the City Code;
2. Adjudicates cases involving parking, stopping, or standing of vehicles and conducts boot hearings
under Chapter 10 of the City Code;
3. Conducts formal appeal hearings regarding solid waste and recycling decisions for the Director of Code
Compliance or his designee under Chapter 12.5 of the City Code; and
4. Conducts hearings involving violations of City ordinances governing vehicles as set out in Chapter 22 of
the City Code.
This is the first term for Ronald Johnson to serve as a Substitute Hearing Officer.
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The attached resolution appoints Ronald Johnson as a Substitute Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth
Parking Violations Bureau for a two-year term, effective May 15, 2018, and expiring May 14, 2020, and
designates the Substitute Hearing Officer to conduct hearings and appeals under Chapters 7, 10, 12.5,
and 22 of the City Code and to perform other duties as assigned by the City Manager or his designee.
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Theresa Ewing (7461)
Additional Information Contact: Mark Weibel (8683)
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