HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5517-01-2022 A Resolution
NO. 5517-01-2022
APPOINTING SUBSTITUTE HEARING OFFICERS IN THE
PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU AND DESIGNATING THE
SUBSTITUTE HEARING OFFICERS 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 Marie Ornelas
as a Substitute Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau for a
two-year term, and designate the Substitute Hearing Officers 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That, the City Council hereby appoints Marie Ornelas as a Substitute Hearing
Officer in January 11, 2022, and expiring January 11, 2024 and designates the
Substitute Hearing Officers 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 1 I th day of January 2022.
ATTEST: OF F�Rj,
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B y: Jan nette S.Goodall(Jan 13,202214:23 CST)
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
AS
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/11/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0035
LOG NAME: 38SUBSTITUTE HEARING OFFICER 2021
SUBJECT
(ALL)Adopt Resolution Appointing Marie Ornelas as a Substitute Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau for a Two-Year
Temp 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 Perform Other Duties as Assigned
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution appointing Marie Omelas as a Substitute Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth
Parking Violations Bureau for a two-year term,effective January 11,2022,and expiring January 11,2024,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 perform other duties as assigned.
DISCUSSION:
Under Section 10-17 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(City Code)as amended in 2015, 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 Marie Ornelas to serve as a Substitute Hearing Officer. The attached resolution appoints Marie Ornelas as a Substitute
Hearing Officer for the Fort Worth Parking Violations Bureau for a two-year term,effective January 11,2022,and expiring January 11,2024,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.
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