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Home My WebLink About091719 Speaker and Comment CardsM&C 19-0165 (Consent Agenda Item: Remove from Consent Agenda) Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Live Oak Street, East 2nd Street and East 3rd Street, for a Existing Railroad Right -of -Way for the New Commutes Rail Line, TEX Rail (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) Speaker Card FOR District 0 Speaker Card FOR District 0 Danyelle Donnelly 99 Regency Parkway, # 105 Mansfield, TX 76063 Carrie Weir 801 Cherry Street, Suite 850 Fort Worth, TX 76102 ❑ I will attend ❑ Call trl Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative 19-0243 An Ordinance Appropriating Funding for the Operating Budget of the City of Fort Worth for the Ensuing Fiscal Year, Beginning October 1, 2019, and Ending September 30, 2020, Including an Appropriation to Pay Debt Service Requirements on Outstanding Indebtedness; Appropriating Funds for Purposes of Enacting the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Plans, Including Capital Programs, Projects, Outlays, and Community Facility Agreements; Acknowledging Prior Appropriations Effecting the Capital Improvement Plans; Delegating Authority for Certain Transfers and Allocations Within Budgeted Amounts; and Ratifying City Council Approved Appropriation Ordinances Effecting this Budget; and Incorporating Budget on File with City Secretary, as Revised by City Council; and Prohibiting the Expending, Obligating, or Committing of Funds in Excess of Appropriations or Actual Available Resources; and Establishing Legal Level of Control; and Providing for Publication; and Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing a Savings Clause; and Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances and Appropriations in Conflict Herewith; and Providing an Effective Date Speaker Card Geoffrey Campbell ❑ I will attend ❑ Call 5348 E. Rosedale St apt 814 FOR FORT WORTH, TX 76105 ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition 0 Group Representative Speaker Card Cynthia Mancha 306 Vine St Apt 321 FOR Euless, TX 76040 Speaker Card Pamela Young 14221 Hobby Lane #17304 AGAINST Fort Worth, TX 76155 Speaker Card Jeralynn Cox 6212 Reddenson Drive AGAINST Fort Worth, TX 76132 Comment Card Edy Lou Mayfield 6140 Avery Drive, Apt. 6103 FOR Fort Worth, TX 76132 Comment Card Arch Mayfield 6140 AVERY DR, APT 6103 UNDECIDED FORT WORTH, TX 761325312 ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative r-n m ror u Against u unaeciaea This year's budget is set and includes funding for the Community Oversight Board. Now include the community in every step of the process of creating this new office (including, hiring a police monitor, determining how the board will be selected, determining the functions of the board and office. P. rt I- - ror u Against m unaeciaea I support the budget but with reservations, thus the Undecided box. The City of Fort Worth should fully staff & fully fund the Inclusion and Diversity Dept. I also urge the City government/staff to fully equip and fully fund the Oversight Board consistent with Community Coalition recommendations. M&C 19-0135 Adopt Ordinance Revising Chapter 23 "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions," of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015) to Provide Regulations Concerning Unauthorized Camping on Certain Private Properties (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous Week) Speaker Card FOR District 8 Paloma Arzate 2217 east hattie st Fort Worth, TX 76104 ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative Speaker Card Cindy Boling ❑ I will attend ❑ Call 4717 Norma Street ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 ❑ Group Representative Speaker Card FOR District 5 Judy Taylor 2604 Stark St. Fort Worth, TX 76112 Speaker Card Mike Phipps 4451 Normandy RD FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Speaker Card Edith Hudson 1708 Menzer Ct FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Speaker Card Angelyn Hammack 1511 East Stella St FOR Fort Worth, TX 76104 ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative Speaker Card Jeralynn Cox 6212 Reddenson Drive AGAINST Fort Worth, TX 76132 Speaker Card AGAINST District 2 Jen Sarduy 3641 Hardy St Fort Worth, TX 76106 ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative Speaker Card Marilyn Kepner ❑ I will attend ❑ Call 8500 TANGLERIDGE DR ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition AGAINST FORT WORTH, TX 76123-2932 James Simpson ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call Speaker Card AGAINST Homeless Fort Worth, TX 76133 ❑ Wish to speak only if there is o p Y opposition ❑ Group Representative Speaker Card Rachel Amerson 5620 Wales Ave AGAINST Fort Worth, TX 76133 Speaker Card Patrick Amerson 5620 wales ave AGAINST Fort Worth, TX 76133 ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative Speaker Card AGAINST District 6 Speaker Card UNDECIDED District 3 Joshua Stovall ❑ I will attend ❑ Call 5620 Wales Avenue ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition Fort Worth, TX 76133 ❑ Group Representative FLORA BREWER 6708 Ashbrook Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76132 Comment Card Susi Babb 2100 Watson St FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 ❑ I will attend ❑ Call ❑ Wish to speak only if there is opposition ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative AM* rn rn K' For u Against u Undecided Ne support the proposition before the city council to prevent -iomeless camping on private property without written )ermission of the property owner. Melvin and Susi Babb Comment Card Melody Askins 4812 Rice Lane Mr For ❑ Against ❑ Undecided FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Comment Card Helen Chamberlin 1612 N Edgewood Terrace FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Comment Card Linda Fulmer 608 GREEN RIVER TRL FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 r- r-1 r-n rJ For u Against u Undecided I totally support this ordinance. Residents should be protected =rom homeless setting up camps in our neighborhood. r-. r-n r-n m ror u Against u unaeciaea Please vote FOR M&C 19-0135. Unauthorized campers create blight and dangerous biohazards that become the burden of property owners to remove. Code cites owners for cleanup and threaten daily fines of $2K. The mess often includes used needles and human feces -- a very dangerous mess to clear. r r-1 r-1 Comment Card FOR District 8 Carol Peters 4013 Scenery Hill Ct Fort Worth, TX 76103 Comment Card Reginald Gardner 1513 East Presidio Street FOR Fort Worth, TX 76102 Comment Card FOR District 8 Comment Card FOR District 0 Comment Card FOR � District 8 Daniel Haase 1670 Watson Rd W Fort Worth, TX 76103 Gary Cumbie 400 Willow Ridge Road Fort Worth, TX 76103 Charles Crooks 1600 Lake Shore Dr Fort Worth, TX 76103-1516 xi ror u Against u unaeciaea I support the ordinance that requires the permission of the property owner for camping on his/her property. As a resident of East Fort Worth for almost 40 years, I have seen this problem grow to intolerable levels. Property owners should not be penalized for the actions of others. d► r-, r-n ror L-J Against L-i unaeciaea As a homeless resident and community volunteer, I believe that this measure is in the best interests of the overall community. Even if civil penalties are not levied against offenders,having something to give some difficult campers a a push to move on elsewhere is good for all of us involved. r-. r-n r-n m ror u Against u unaeciaea This is a common sense ordinance that is short and to the point. People who oppose it have likely not read it or failed to properly understand its intent. It simply gives city officials the ability to deal with health and safety issues when the owner is not readily available. Please approve. Am r-i r-i mi ror L-J Against L-i unaeciaea Our city has a variety of Homeless shelters. If someone CHOOSES not to use them it is just that: their CHOICE. That choice should not entitle them to camp where they like. They are often the source of litter, unsanitary waste, and petty crime. Please give our Police this tool to curb urban camping. M r 1 r-1 9 For u Against u Undecided Please approve this ordinance. If we don't get a handle on the illegal camping, we'll end up like Dallas, Los Angeles, and others. r-. r1 r1 Comment Card Paul Kerpoe 6717 Craig St FOR Fort Worth, TX 76112 Comment Card Matthew Ireland 4101 Crestview Dr FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Comment Card Janet Kennedy 5024 Norma St FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Comment Card Rita Vinson 6216 Dovenshire Terrace FOR Fort Worth, TX 76112 Comment Card Lee Ann McAfee Burks 6116NHill Ln FOR Fort Worth, TX 76135 Email: ror u Against u unaeciaea I am strongly in favor of this ordinance. I suggest that a companion policy be established which would direct police officers enforcing the ordinance to make an effort to get the violator to one of the facilities established to aid homeless citizens. r- ® For u Against u Undecided This ordinance is a positive first step to addressing a growing problem in east Fort Worth. The idea that this ordinance is criminalizing homelessness as opposed to giving a needed enforcement tool to police officers is asinine. X_, r-, r-, mi ror u Against u unaeciaea I support this ordinance since my property backs up to vacant land(5015 East Lancaster) that has attracted campers for the last 10 or more years. Many dumpsters of trash and debris have been hauled off the property over the years, in fact another clean-up is currently in progress. AM r-n r-1 • l�ysM 11afLal]Ia:[.14 I support this ordinance revising provisions of unauthorized campsites. I know of at leas 5 Eastside neighborhood associations plus the E. FW Business Association which are supporting it. It deals with a citywide problem, and the greatest impact is in East FW because of the homeless concentration. r r-n r-n m ror u Against u unaeciaea I wish to express my concerns for opposition of M&C 19-0135. If this ordinance is not passed vagrant camping will impose health threats to the citizens of Ft. Worth, and promote unwanted disease in our city. It will further place an undue financial burden on the citizen of Ft.Worth. Please vote FOR. Comment Card Edward Sakerka 4451 Normandy RD FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Comment Card Mark Boling 4717 Norma Street FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Comment Card FOR District 4 Comment Card FOR District 4 Comment Card FOR District 8 Comment Card FOR District 8 Jo Ritter 1608 Azteca Dr Fort Worth, TX 76112-3004 Michael Ritter 1608 Azteca Dr Fort Worth, TX 76112-3004 Helen Chamberlin 1612 N Edgewood Terrace Fort Worth, TX 76103 VanDell and Shirley Bryant PEB Neighborhood Assocation 504 Woodrow Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76105 ® For u Against u Undecided This ordinance is so needed to protect private property owners and neighborhoods from the high cost of cleanup of camps once established. PLEASE SUPPORT!!! AM* r-, r-, m ror u Against u unaeciaea My wife and I have had personal experience with someone trying to set up camp on our vacant property. He apparently showed up early in the morning and fortunately, our dogs discovered him late in the afternoon. Yes he did leave but in the span of one day we were left to pick up 2 bags of trash. E30 r-n r-n mi ror L-J Against L-i unaeciaea Please vote in favor of this ordinance. Ive seen the damage that can be done by people who camp on property they don't own and was astonished at the cost of clean-up. We need extra protection for property owners in order to keep up the value of homes and businesses. Thank you for your consideration. A=0 r-, r-, m For u Against u Undecided Please vote in favor of this ordinance. It protects property owners and tax payers. It also discourages unsanitary, unsafe living conditions for the homeless. r-. r-, r-, El For Lu Against Lu Undecided I'm in total support for this ordinance. Property owners and ieighbors need to be protected m ror u Against u unaeciaea Camping is a problem in the Parker Essex Boaz area off 287 service, Riverside Dr & Vickery, I30 & Lancaster. It takes months sometimes a year to remove the illegal campsites. This Ordinance will provide much needed resource for the FWPD & Code Officers to address the problem. PLEASE PASS ORDINANCE. Comment Card Theresa Butterbaugh 2425 Handley Dr FOR Ft Worth, TX 76112 Comment Card Melvin Babb 2100 Watson St FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Comment Card Susi Babb 2100 Watson St FOR Fort Worth, TX 76103 Comment Card I Tonya Ferguson r r-1 r-1 m ror u Against u unaeciaea So many issues that have to do with the homeless here in Ft Worths east side. I would just like to say though it may fall on deaf ears that I dont believe enough is being done to end the root cause of all these problems. Permanent housing for this group of people should be the highest priority. ID For u Against u Undecided I fully support this ordinance. No one should be allowed to camp )r occupy someone else's property without the owners )ermission. Melvin Babb rn rn In For u Against u Undecided I fully support this ordinance. No one should be allowed to camp )r occupy someone else's property without the owners )ermission. Susi Babb 5757 Jacqueline Rd. 19 For FOR Fort Worth, TX 76112 Comment Card FOR District 4 Comment Card AGAINST District 9 Murel Richardson 713 Havenwood Lane S Fort Worth, TX 76112 Leslie Crippen 520 Samuels Ave #4406 Fort Worth, TX 76102 nst Undecided m For u Against u Undecided Please vote to pass this ordinance! There is no reason a property owner should be penalized/fined and required to clean up a mess made by homeless people illegally occupying private property. r-1 c r-1 u ror M Against u unaeciaea I am against this proposal to criminalize homelessness. Rent control and affordable housing ordinances are functional solutions in a rapidly growing city. Unrealistic fines and criminal convictions are unfair and will make the problem worse. Don't make regular citizens suffer for the City's growth. r-1 r-k Comment Card AGAINST District 0 Comment Card AGAINST District 2 Comment Card AGAINST District 9 CHRISTOPHER NGUYEN 2237, fallbrooke drive , TX 76012 Email: Phone: Marcia Hensley 5116 Parkview Hills Ln Fort Worth, TX 76179 Heather Lowe 512 W 4th Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Comment Card Katrina Titze 3900 West 7th Street #24 AGAINST Fort Worth, TX 76107 Comment Card Martha Anderson 2332 honeysuckle Avenue AGAINST Fort Worth, TX 76111 u ror M, Against u unaeciaea This ordinance will result in a fear of police, which can be detrimental, specifically because many women become homeless due to domestic violence. Many homeless women with children sleep in their cars to save money for a deposit for an apartment. A fine would be detrimental to that goal. ror CKJ Against L-i unaeciaea I am against this because of the detrimental impact it could have on women with children escaping violence and choosing their car as a safe refuge if shelters are overcrowded or they have no other place to go. Passing this unfairly punishes them while they try to get out of their circumstances. r1 r- . r-1 u ror MJ Against u unaeciaea I would urge you to consider removing the language from this ordinance that includes people sleeping in cars. Many women with children find themselves in this situation when homeless, or fleeing violence. This ordinance could increase fear of the police and delay getting the help they need. r'1 r. r1 u ror M Aaainst u unaeciaea Please do not fine people $500 for unauthorized camping because penalizing people (who are likely already poor) may encourage people to steal, pawn, and prostitute themselves to pay the fine. What is to happen to people that cannot pay -are they to go to the already crowded jails? r-1 r- r-, u ror m Against u unaeciaea I am against this because of the detrimental impact it could have on women with children escaping violence and choosing their car as a safe refuge if shelters are overcrowded or they have no other option/struggling to save for a deposit. I am unable to attend, but I am against this. r-n r- . r-n Comment Card Tabitha Williams 5408 WESTCREEK DR AGAINST FORT WORTH, TX 76133 Comment Card Arch Mayfield 6140 AVERY DR, APT 6103 AGAINST FORT WORTH, TX 761325312 Comment Card Demarcus Williams 5408 Westcreek Drive AGAINST Fort Worth, TX 76133 Comment Card James Lawrence 2865 Hunter St UNDECIDED Fort Worth, TX 76112 Comment Card Bernie Scheffler 1608 Lake Shore Dr. UNDECIDED Fort Worth, TX 76103 19-0111 Citizen Presentations u ror M Against u unaeciaea The proposed ordinance is vague and unconstitutional. Fines that aren't mandatory leave potential for discrimination. Ordinances that criminalize homelessness violate the 4th, 8th, and 14th amendments. This shouldn't be acceptable in a city ordinance. Fort Worth has to protect ALL its citizens. u For w Against u Undecided I'm opposed to the Ordinance. I believe it targets an already maginalized and vulnerable population. The requirement for written permission and even the possiblity of the fine are unrealistic for people experiencing homelessness. u ror M Against u unaeciaeo Criminalizing homelessness is ineffective and expensive. It costs less to house a person than to incarcerate a person or even shelter a person. It would be cheaper and more effective to spend money on housing. We need more resources for homelessness prevention, rapid re -housing and permanent supportive housing. r-1 r-, r L-i ror L-J Against m unaeciaea A method for addressing 'squatting' on private property with absentee property owners could benefit the City and it's citizens. However, criminalizing and fining individuals is not a suitable solution. Doing so, will incur further costs for the city and taxpayers; and create hardship for individuals r--1 r n r u For u Against m Undeciaea After much initial concern about this ordinance, I think I can live with the original version provided FWPD policy to use citation only as a last resort. Under no circumstances, however, could I support a version that inculded car campers, or a graduated fine up to $2000. Public Katie Palmer Presentation 902 S Rusk Avenue Alvarado, TX 76009 District 0 Public Pamela Young Presentation 14221 Hobby Lane # 17304 Fort Worth, TX 76155 District 5 Public Emily Milne Presentation 5200 E Berry St. Fort Worth, TX 76119 District 5 Ale Checka Public Presentation 3005 Aster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76111 District 9 ❑ I will attend ❑ Call Subject: [Tarrant County Coalition for Community Oversight Representing Organization: Katie M Palmer ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call Subject: [Community Police Oversight Representing Organization: Tarrant County Coalition for Community Oversight ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call Subject: [Coalition for Community Oversight Representing Organization: Tarrant County Coalition for Community Oversight ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call Subject: Transportation Infrastructure in Riverside Representina Oraanization: ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative Public Presentation District 5 Public Presentation District 8 Hugo Ceja 3734 N Littlejohn Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76105 Tommy Brown 1712 Stella Fort Worth, TX 76104 Public Minister Dominique Alexander Presentation 2512 East Overton Road Dallas, TX 75216 District 0 ❑ I will attend ❑ Call Subject: Petition for banning plastic straws Representing Organization: Trimble Tech GREEN ERF Club ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call Subject: Glenwood Triangle Neighborhood Association Representing Organization: Glen Eaden Neighborhood Assiciation ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative ❑ I will attend ❑ Call Subject: The release of David Cooke deposition regarding the corruption Representing Organization: Next Generation Action Network ❑ Handouts ❑ Group Representative