HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5294-10-2020 A Resolution
NO. 5294-10-2020
APPOINTING THE HEARING OFFICER IN THE PARKING
VIOLATIONS BUREAU AND DESIGNATING THE 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, 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
abandoned and junked vehicles; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Council reappoint Mark Weibel as Hearing
Officer in and for the Parking Violations Bureau for a two-year term, with the Hearing
Officer's annual salary set at $60,654.00 with the option to increase pay by a percentage
in 2021 to an amount that mirrors that of the general employee approved pay for
performance increase. The Hearing Officer will be designated 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the City Council hereby appoints Mark Weibel as Hearing Officer in and for the
Parking Violations Bureau to serve for a two-year term effective November 15, 2020, and
designates the 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 27t" day of October 2020.
ATTEST: e
By: Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/27/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0802
LOG NAME: 3838HEARING OFFICER REAPPOINTMENT
SUBJECT
(ALL)Adopt Resolution Reappointing Mark Weibel as Hearing Officer in and for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau
and Designating the Hearing Officer to Conduct Hearings and Appeals Pursuant to Chapters 7, 10, 12.5 and 22 of the City
Code and to Perform Other Assigned Duties
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution reappointing Mark Weibel as Hearing Officer for the Fort
Worth Parking Violations Bureau for a two-year term effective November 15, 2020,and designating the Hearing Officer to
conduct hearings and appeals pursuant to Chapters 7, 10, 12.5,and 22 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(2015),as
amended,and to perform other assigned duties.
DISCUSSION:
Section 10-7 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 underthe administrative oversight of the Director of Municipal Court Services.
Under Chapters 7, 10, 12.5,and 22 of the City Code,the City Council and the City Manager are tasked with appointing
Hearing Officers to perform various functions and the parking violations Hearing Officer has been designated to perform
those duties as well.The Hearing Officer:
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.Oversees the Parking Violations Bureau and has original jurisdiction over cases involving violations of City ordinances
governing the parking,stopping or standing of vehicles,as set out in Chapters 10 and 22 of the City Code;
3.Conducts boot hearings,under Chapter 10,Article II,of the City Code;
4. Conducts formal appeal hearings regarding solid waste and recycling decisions of the Director of Code Compliance or
his designee,under Chapter 12.5,Article Vill,of the City Code;and
5.Conducts hearings involving violations of City ordinances governing abandoned and junked vehicles,asset out in Chapter
22,Article IX,of the City Code.
The attached resolution reappoints Mark Weibel as the Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau and
designates the Hearing Officer to conduct hearings and appeals,under Chapters 7, 10, 12.5,and 22 of the City Code and to
perform other duties assigned by the City Manager or his designee.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: William Rumuly 7461
Additional Information Contact: William Rumuly 7461