HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4996-10-2018 A Resolution
NO. 4996-10-2018
ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF STANDARD FINES AND LATE FEES
FOR VARIOUS PARKING OFFENSES
WHEREAS, Section 10-26(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as
amended, ("City Code") provides that any person, firm, or corporation that violates any
provision of the City Code related to the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles shall be
fined in an amount not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each offense;
WHEREAS, Section 10-26(b) of the City Code provides that the City Council may by
resolution adopt a schedule of standard fines for parking offenses, such standard fines to
be the amount paid by persons who do not desire a hearing on the citation and wish to pay
by mail or otherwise;
WHEREAS, City Council has not adopted revisions to the standard fines for parking
offenses since January 26, 2010;
WHEREAS, staff has completed analysis of what other cities charge for fines and
recommends setting the fine amounts as outlined in this resolution;
WHEREAS, City Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the City Code to
add Section 10-12 assessing a $5.00 court cost for all parking violations committed on or
after October 1, 2015, to be deposited into the Child Safety Fund in accordance with Article
102.014 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and this court cost is added to the fine
amounts outlined in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, in the case of fines that are $119.99 or less, City Council sets the late fee at
$25.00 to be assessed after 21 days, and for fines that are $120.00 or more, City Council
sets the late fee at $50.00 to be assessed after 21 days;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. That the following standard fines and fees for various parking offenses are hereby
adopted:
With With
Code Violation From To Safety Fee Late Fee
P01 No Parking; Standing; Stopping Any Time 35 60 65 90
P02 Keys in Car 105 105 110 135
P03 Parked Facing Traffic 35 35 40 65
PO4 Storing Vehicle on Street 55 55 60 85
P05 Parked in a Fire Lane/Zone 105 200 205 255
P06 No Parking From To 40 60 65 90
ORTWO
P08 Parking Meter Expired 30 40 45 70
P10 Other(Provide Description Above) 35 40 45 70
P11 Parked in Disabled Space/Zone 155 200 205 255
P12 Parked In Front/Side Yard 80 80 85 110
P15 Parked in Tow-Away Zone 105 105 110 135
P16 Parked Within 15 Feet of Fire Hydrant 105 105 110 135
P17 Meter Feeding 35 35 40 65
P19 Parked Exceeding 18 Inches from the Curb 35 35 40 65
P20 Parked Vehicle on Street/Less than 10 Feet Left Available 35 35 40 65
P21 Exceeded Passenger Loading Zone Time Limit 35 35 40 65
P22 Unattended Vehicle in Passenger Loading Zone 35 35 40 65
P23 Exceeded Commercial Loading Zone (CLZ)Time Limit 35 90 95 120
P24 Parked in Alley 35 35 40 65
P25 Parked/Stopped Non-Commercial Vehicle in CLZ 35 35 40 65
P27 Oversized Commercial Vehicle on a Public Street 35 200 205 255
P29 Parked Articulated Vehicle (Six or More Wheels) 35 35 40 65
P36 Head-In Parking 35 35 40 65
P37 Stop, Stand, and Park Prohibited in Certain Places 35 50 55 80
P38 Parked at a Non-Operational Meter 35 35 40 65
P39 Manner of Parking at Meters 35 35 40 65
P44 Fail to Display Meter Receipt, Hangtag or Permit 35 40 45 70
P45 Exceeded Meter Time Limit 35 35 40 65
P46 Stop, Stand or Park on a Sidewalk 35 35 40 65
P47 Parked in Front of a Public or Private Driveway 35 35 40 65
P48 Exceeded Valet Zone-5 Minute Limit(Non-Hotel) 35 35 40 65
P49 Exceeded Valet Zone-30 Minute Limit (Hotel) 35 35 40 65
P50 Parked in a Tow Away Zone—Valet Zone 105 105 110 135
2. That a late fee of $25.00 for fines $119.99 or less and a late fee of $50.00 for fines
$120.00 or more, as outlined above, be assessed after 21 days of the violation if the
fine is not paid;
3. That the $5.00 court cost collected under Section 10-12 of the City Code shall be added to the
parking fine, as outlined above; and
4. That the fines and fees set forth herein shall be effective January 1, 2019.
Adopted this 23rd day of October, 2018.
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BY:
Mary . Kays , i y ecretary
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