HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 647 t �
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A Resolution '
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SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED
BY THE CITY OF FORT WORTH IN ABATING ENCROACH-
MENTS UPON PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND GROUNDS
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 1175, SECTION 18, TEX. REV.
CIV. STAT.
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, a home rule municipal
corporation, is authorized by Article 1175, Section 18, TEX. REV.
CIV. STAT , to control, regulate and remove all obstructions or
other encroachments or encumbrances on any public street, alley
or ground; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council that no one
be deprived of any property without due process of law;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Fort Worth that when an obstruction or other en-
croachment or encumbrance shall exist upon any public street, alley
or ground, the City Manager or his designee shall:
1 . Notify the owner, or person responsible for such ob-
struction, encroachment or encumbrance, in writing, that
an obstruction, encroachment or encumbrance exists.
2 . Instruct the owner, or person responsible for such
obstruction, encroachment or encumbrance, in writing, to
remove the obstruction, encroachment or encumbrance with-
in ten calendar days.
3 . Notify the owner, or person responsible for such ob-
struction, encroachment or encumbrance, in writing, that
if the obstruction, encroachment or encumbrance is not
removed that citations and possibly warrants will be
issued.
4. Notify the owner, or person responsible for such
obstruction, encroachment or encumbrance, in writing,
that fees will be charged for removing and storing the
material constituting such obstruction, encroachment or
encumbrance.
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5. Notify the owner, or person responsible for such ob-
struction, encroachment or encumbrance, in writing, that
he has a right to be heard before a duly-appointed board
or the Council before the City removes the obstruction,
encroachment or encumbrance.
6. Notify the owner, or person responsible for such ob-
struction, encroachment or encumbrance, in writing, that
removed items may ultimately be sold at auction in order
that the City may recoup removal and storage fees.
This resolution shall take effect immediately from and
after its passage, and it is accordingly so resolved.
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