HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27138-09-2024ORDINANCE NO.27138-09-2024
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06-155 ADOPTED BY
THE DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD ON
JUNE 6, 2024 FOR PURPOSE OF AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE III,
CHAPTER 8, AND APPENDIX 1 OF THE CODE OF RULES AND
REGULATIONS OF THE DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT BOARD.
WHEREAS, Section 8.F. of the 1968 Contract and Agreement, as amended, between the
City of Dallas, Texas and the City of Fort Worth, Texas, provides that the Dallas Fort Worth
International Airport Board shall have the power, by a duly adopted order, to adopt and enforce
rules and regulations for the orderly, safe, efficient, and sanitary operation of the airport and to
prescribe reasonable penalties for the breach of any rule or regulation not to exceed the maximum
fines authorized by state law; and
WHEREAS, state Iaw currently authorizes fines of up to $500 for all violations of the
airport's rules and regulations, except for those violations relating to fire safety, public health and
sanitation, or the dumping of refuse, for which the maximum fine is $2,000, and except when
another fine is fixed by state law; and
WHEREAS, Section 22.082 of the Texas Transportation Code, as amended, and Section
8.17. of the 1968 Contract and Agreement, as amended, provide that such rules, regulations or
orders by the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board will become effective only upon
approval of the governing bodies of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and proper publication;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing, the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board
adopted the Code of Rules and Regulations, which regulates traffic, travel, and conduct within the
Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport ("Airport") and establishes certain procedures for the
adoption of additional rules, regulations and orders; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2024, the Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport Board passed,
approved, and ordered Resolution No. 2024-06-155 which would amend Chapter 3, Article III,
Chapter 8, and Appendix 1 of the Code of Rules and Regulations of The Dallas Fort Worth
International Airport Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 1-8 of Chapter 1 of the Code of Rules and
Regulations of the Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport Board, as amended, the Dallas -Fort
Worth International Airport Board has requested that the City Councils of the Cities of Dallas and
Fort Worth approve Resolution No. 2024-06-155 in order that it may become effective.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That all of the declarations and findings contained in the preambles of this ordinance are
made a part hereof and shall be fully effective as a part of the ordained subject matter of this
ordinance.
SECTION 2.
That Resolution No. 2024-06-155 of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board, a
duly certified copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part of this ordinance
by reference, is hereby approved.
SECTION 3.
That after publication of a substantive statement relating to the contents of Resolution No.
2024-06-155 of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board in a newspaper of general
circulation in each of the counties of Dallas and Tarrant stating that a breach of any provision of
Resolution No. 2024-06-155 will subject the violator to a penalty and after the full text of
Resolution No. 2024-06-155 and any attachments are on file in the principal office of the Dallas
Fort Worth International Airport Board to be read by any interested party, Resolution No. 2024-
06-155 shall thereafter have the same force and effect within the boundaries of the Dallas -Fort
Worth International Airport as an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth would
have in the City of Fort Worth, and the penalty shall be enforced in the same manner in which
penalties prescribed by other ordinances of the City of Fort Worth are enforced.
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SECTION 4.
That the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance and
Resolution No. 2024-06-155 are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or
section shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by the valid judgment or decree of any court
of competent jurisdiction, the unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of these ordinances or Resolution No. 2024-
06-155, because the same would have been enacted without the incorporation of any
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
SECTION 5.
That this ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage and publication
in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, and it is accordingly so
ordained.
ATTEST:
By,
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
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Matthew A. Murray, Assistant City Attorney
Adopted: September 17, 2024
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Exhibit
August 29, 2024
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT§
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I, James W. Baker III, Board Staff Secretary of the Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport
Board, do hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
2024-06-155, approved by the Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors
at its Board Meeting held on June 5, 2024.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BOARD, this 29th day of August 2024.
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James W. Baker III
Board Staff Secretary
DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
OFFICIAL BOARD ACTION/RESOLUTION
Date
Committee
Subject
Resolution #
06/06/2024
Finance/Audit/ET
Amendments to DFW Airport Board's Code of Rules and
2024-06-155
Regulations
Action
That the Airport Board approve and request the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth to approve amendments to
Chapter 3, Article 111, Chapter 8 and Appendix 1 of the DFW International Airport's Code of Rules and
Regulations.
Description
• Revise Section 3-19 to prohibit smoking at DFW Airport and provide specific exceptions to the rule.
• Revise and combine Articles III and IV, to clarify and update permit request and issuance procedures
and rules applicable to permittees.
• Revise Section 8-3 to add potential grounds for the denial of requests for permits to film on any
portion of the Airport grounds for commercial use.
• The streets included in this amendment (Appendix 1) are:
♦ East 34th Street (E & W)
♦ East 35th Street (E & W)
♦ South 20th Avenue (N & S)
♦ Rental Car Drive (E & W)
♦ Strategy Avenue (N & S)
♦ Sustainability Drive (E & W)
♦ Travel Street (E & W)
♦ Mobility Street (E & W)
Justification
• The Dallas Fort Worth Airport Department of Public Safety desires to amend the Code of Rules and
Regulations to update rules governing permit applications related to the distribution of literature,
solicitation of donations, surveys, and picketing.
• Changes to Section 3-19 will clarify the general prohibition on smoking at DFW Airport and provide
limited exceptions to the general rule.
• The proposed additions to Section 8-3 will empower the Airport to deny permit for commercial
photography and moving picture productions based on safety, security, and operational concerns.
• Any changes to speed limits or new street additions must go through a formal codification process,
which involves amending the DFW Airport's Code of Rules and Regulations and approval by the Owner
Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.
DISIMIWBE Information
• Not Applicable
Contract # Agreement # Purchase Order # Action Amount Revised Amount
$0 $0
For Information contact
Fund Project # External Funding Source Amount
Elaine Rodriguez
$0
3-5487
Resolution # 2024-06-155
Additional Attachments: Y
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD
That the Airport Board approve and request the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth to approve amendments to
Chapter 3, Article Ili, Chapter 8 and Appendix 1 of the DFW International Airports Code of Rules and
Regulations.
Approved as to Form by
Rodriguez, Elaine
Legal Counsel
May 23, 2024 11:25 am
Approved as to Funding by
Palacios, Abel
Vice President Finance
Finance
May 23, 2024 8:59 am
SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Approved by
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Department Head
Legal
May 22, 2024 12:09 pm
Approved as to MIWBE by
Lee, Tamela
Vice President Business Diversity
and Development
Business Diversity and
Development
May 23, 2024 9:24 am
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Chief Executive Officer
Jun 6. 2024 1:40 am
Date
Chapter 3
Miscellaneous Offenses
ARTICLE I.
IN GENERAL.
Sec. 3-1. General State Law.
Sec.3-2. Definitions.
ARTICLE H.
GENERAL OFFENSES.
Sec.3-3.
Animals.
Sec. 3-4.
Defecation by Animals.
Sec. 3-5.
Urinating or Defecating in Public.
Sec. 3-6.
Throwing or Depositing Litter.
Sec. 3-7.
Prohibiting the Posting of Notices and Signs on Poles,
Trees, Structures, and Vehicles; Presumptions.
Sec. 3-8.
Obstruction to Aviation.
Sec. 3-9.
Camping, Swimming, Picnicking, etc.
Sec.3-10.
Noise.
Sec. 3-11.
Tables and Chairs.
Sec. 3-12.
Food, etc.
Sec. 3-13.
Pins, etc.
Sec. 3-14.
Obstruction of Passage.
Sec. 3-15.
Fraudulent Misrepresentation.
Sec. 3-16.
Unauthorized Transfer of Authorization.
Sec. 3-17.
Unauthorized Use of Authorization.
Sec. 3-18.
Temporary or Permanent Residence.
See.3-19.
Smoking.
Sec. 3-20.
Possession or Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage.
Sec. 3-21. Reflective Garments.
Sec. 3-22. Failure to Return Security Credentials
ARTICLE Ill,
oiEonniTS REQ IREDFIRST AMENDMENT ACTIVITY.
Sec. 3-23. Permits Required.
Sec. 3-24. Permit Applications.
Sec. 3-25. WheR Permits issuedMandatoryPermit Conditions.
Sec. 3-26. Appear Denial _ ?evocatiu,r, r,f Dormi+Distribution of
Literature.
Sec. 3-27. VielatiGR ef PeFMi Solicitation of tiensFunds.
Sec. 3-28. D'strobutwen of L iteratureSurveys.
Sec. 3-29. ®4sPicketinq.
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ARTICLE I.
IN GENERAL.
SEC. 3-1. GENERAL STATE LAW.
The provisions of this Chapter shall not be construed as limitations upon the civil
or criminal laws of this State which are in full force and effect within the areas under the
jurisdiction of the Airport Board.
SEC.3-2. DEFINITIONS.
ANIMAL shall mean any nonhuman vertebrate.
AUTHORIZATION, DECAL, or DEVICE shall mean any permit, badge, parking
decal or other authorization issued by the CEO.
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AUTHORIZED THERAPY ANIMAL shall mean any animal individually trained and
authorized to do work or perform tasks for the purpose of relieving stress of individual
members of the public. For purposes of this Chapter, "authorized" means the animal has
met the Airport Board's therapy animal program requirements and has been approved by
the CEO to be a therapy animal at the Airport.
AUTHORIZED THERAPY ANIMAL HANDLER shall mean any individual trained
and authorized to handle a therapy animal that is trained to do work or perform tasks for
the purpose of relieving stress of individual members of the public. For purposes of this
Chapter, "authorized" means the person has met the Airport Board's therapy animal
program requirements and has been approved by the CEO to be a therapy animal handler
at the Airport.
ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE shall mean any battery powered device that
provides doses of nicotine to be inhaled by the user by way of a vaporized solution.
GARBAGE means animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
LITTER shall mean "Garbage", "refuse" and "rubbish" as defined herein and all
other waste material which, if thrown or deposited as prohibited, tends to create a danger
to public health, safety and welfare.
LITERATURE shall mean books, pamphlets, handbills, tracts, cards, circulars,
pictures, films, magazines, or any other like item.
PICKETING means the stationing, parading, patrolling and/or assembling of one
or more persons to apprise the public vocally or by standing or marching with signs,
banners, or other means, of an opinion or a message or to discourage entry thereto by
non -striking workers or by customers.
PUBLIC AREA shall mean any interior area to which the general public routinely
has access.
REFUSE shall mean all solid wastes (except body wastes), including garbage,
rubbish, ashes, street cleaning, dead animals, abandoned automobiles, and solid market
and industrial wastes.
RESIDES shall mean intent to establish a temporary or permanent domicile.
RETAIL OR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT shall mean any establishment which
sells goods, food or services to the general public but excludes any private club operated
by an Airport tenant within its leasehold and to which access is limited to a membership
other than the general public.
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RUBBISH shall mean solid wastes consisting of both combustible and
noncombustible wastes, such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard
clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
SERVICE ANIMAL shall mean:
(a) any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or
perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including, but
not limited to, guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals
with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, and assisting non -ambulatory
persons by pulling a wheelchair or fetching dropped items; or
(b) any trained animal used by a governmental agency in police or rescue work.
SURVEY shall mean the act of repeated in -person polling or questioning of
persons for the purpose of obtaining information related to, and/or securing opinions or
viewpoints on, issues, candidacies, products or services.
ARTICLE II.
GENERAL OFFENSES.
SEC.3-3. ANIMALS.
(a) A person commits an offense if while having care, custody, and control of an
animal, he brings the animal, other than a service animal or an animal traveling
by air, into any terminal or terminal extension located on the Airport.
(b)A person commits an offense if while having care, custody, and control of an
animal, he brings an animal traveling by air, other than a service animal, into
the sterile area of a terminal building or terminal extension and removes it from
its transport carrier, except in areas designated by the Airport Board as animal
relief areas.
(c) A person commits an offense if while having care, custody, and control of an
animal he fails to restrain the animal at all times in an enclosed pen, carrier, or
structure, or by a tether or leash while on Airport property.
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(1) No animal may be restrained by a tether or leash unless the animal is in
the immediate possession of and accompanied by the person in care,
custody, and control of the animal.
(2) Nothing in this section shall prevent any trained animal used by a
governmental agency in police or rescue work from being unleashed in
the course of its official duties.
(d) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person is an
authorized therapy animal handler engaged in activities related to the Airport
Board's therapy animal program and the animal is an authorized therapy
animal.
(a) A person commits an offense if while having care, custody, and control of an
animal he knowingly permits, or by insufficient control, allows the animal to
defecate on Airport property and does not remove and dispose of any excretion
the animal may deposit on Airport property in a sanitary and lawful manner.
(b) This section does not apply to a law enforcement dog being used in law
enforcement activities or to a service dog that is specially trained to assist a
person with a disability and is in the custody or control of that disabled person
at the time it defecated.
SEC. 3-5. URINATING OR DEFECATING IN PUBLIC.
(a) A person commits an offense if he urinates or defecates:
(1) in or on a public street, alley, sidewalk, yard, park, building, structure,
plaza, public or utility right-of-way, or other public place; or
(2) in public view.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under this section if the person was in a
restroom.
SEC. 3-6. THROWING OR DEPOSITING LITTER.
A person commits an offense if he places, throws, deposits, or discharges litter, on
the Airport, except in public or private receptacles for collection or at such places and
under such conditions as the Airport Board prescribes.
SEC. 3-7. PROHIBITING THE POSTING OF NOTICES AND SIGNS ON POLES,
TREES, STRUCTURES AND VEHICLES; PRESUMPTIONS.
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(a) A person commits an offense if he posts or causes to be posted any notice,
poster, paper, sign, or device, designed to attract the attention of the public, to
any lamp -post, utility pole, telephone pole, tree, structure, building, or vehicle
on Airport property.
(b) Whenever any notice, poster, paper, sign, or device is posted, or caused to be
posted, in violation of subsection (a) of this section, it is presumed the person
whose address or telephone number,listed or who is otherwise identified is the
person who committed the violation, either personally or through an agent or
employee.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (a) of this section that the notice
poster, paper, or device was posted in a manner and location authorized or
required by the airport operator, a lease holder within its leased area, or by
state or federal law.
SEC. 3-8. OBSTRUCTION TO AVIATION.
A person commits an offense if he:
(a) operates or releases any kite, balloon, model aircraft, model rocket, parachute,
or other such device upon or above the Airport without written permission from
the CEO; or
(b) allows foreign object debris to remain on a portion of the AOA that he is
obligated to keep clean pursuant to a Ground Handling/Maintenance Permit of
a lease, sublease or contract with a tenant or subtenant of airline
SEC. 3-9. CAMPING, SWIMMING, PICNICKING, ETC.
A person commits an offense if he uses Airport premises for the purpose of
camping, athletic games or contests, fishing, swimming, hunting or picnicking in a place
not specifically designated for that purpose or without a permit issued by the CEO.
SEC.3-10. NOISE.
A person commits an offense if he knowingly makes unreasonably loud or raucous
noises, considering the location, inside terminals or other Airport buildings.
SEC. 3-11. TABLES AND CHAIRS.
A person commits an offense if he places or maintains a table, bench, chair, stool,
easel, tripod or other item designed or adapted to serve a similar purpose on Airport
premises unless such space has been leased from the Airport Board by that person or is
authorized by another section of this code.
SEC. 3-12. FOOD, ETC.
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A person commits an offense if he sells or distributes any food product at the
Airport except from premises leased to that person by the Airport Board for that purpose,
or pursuant to a permit issued by the CEO.
SEC. 3-13. PINS, ETC.
A person commits an offense if he pins, ties, or otherwise attaches any items on
the clothing, luggage, body or vehicle of any person at the Airport, without such person's
consent.
SEC. 3-14. OBSTRUCTION OF PASSAGE.
A person commits an offense if he knowingly obstructs the free passage of other
persons along Airport roadways, sidewalks or into, out of, or within Airport buildings.
SEC. 3-15. FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION.
A person commits an offense if he fraudulently misrepresents any material fact in
making application for any permit, authorization or device issued by the CEO.
SEC. 3-16. UNAUTHORIZED TRANSFER OF AUTHORIZATION.
A person commits an offense if he sells, conveys, grants or transfers any decal,
device, permit or other authorization granted by the CEO to another person, without prior
written consent of the CEO.
SEC. 3-17. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AUTHORIZATION.
A person commits an offense if he possesses or controls any decal, authorization
or device not issued to him by the CEO or which has previously been reported as lost or
stolen.
SEC. 3-18. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT RESIDENCE.
(a) A person commits an offense if he resides in or upon Airport premises.
(b) This section does not apply to any space expressly designated by the CEO for
such purposes or any period of time during which an Airport patron awaits
connecting flights for which he holds a valid ticket.
SEC.3-19_ SMOKING.
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La� The Airport CEO shall have authority to designate
AFea-s"areas within the Airport where smoking is permitted or prohibited.
Smoking at DFW Airport is prohibited, except as follows:
Smoking is permitted in the designated smoking areas which are identified
by an appropriate sign;
The person in control of a retail or service establishment located outside of
an Airport passenger terminal or the Air Operations Area may ost a
conspicuous sign at the appropriate areas of the establishment designating
smoking or no smokin_gareas_
(c) A person commits an offense if he or she smokes or possesses a burning
tobacco product. weed. other plant product. or uses an electric smoking device
in violation of this Section
SEC. 3-20. POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE.
(a) A person commits an offense if he is in possession of an alcoholic beverage on
the Air Operations Area unless he is:
(1) an airline employee serving an alcoholic beverage in performance of
his duties; or
(2) an employee of an airline or a contracted delivery person delivering
alcohol to an aircraft or a terminal building.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person consumes an alcoholic beverage on
the Air Operations Area unless he is a ticketed passenger on an aircraft where
alcoholic beverages are served by airline personnel.
SEC. 3-21. REFLECTIVE GARMENTS.
(a) A person commits an offense if he fails to wear a highly visible reflective
garment, such as a reflective safety vest, at all times while he is within the
movement or non -movement area of the Air Operations Area.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that-
(1) The person is inside an aircraft cargo compartment at the time the
garment is not being worn;
(2) The person is inspecting or performing maintenance on a motorized
belt, conveyor, ground equipment engine, electrical equipment, or other
high energy source;
(3) The person is a member of the Airport Board Department of Public
Safety engaged in performance of his official duties or is a
Transportation Security Inspector or Federal Aviation Administration
Inspector acting in an official capacity;
(4) The person is under lawful escort;
(5) The person is present due to a public safety emergency, as declared
by a government official or determined by the CEO or Airport Board
Department of Public Safety; or
(6) The person is attending an event and is separated from routine airport
operations.
SEC. 3-22. FAILURE TO RETURN SECURITY CREDENTIALS
A person commits an offense if he fails to return to the Airport Board all Board -issued
security credentials upon cessation or termination of employment at the Airport or upon
notice from the Airport Board that such security credentials have been revoked. It is not
a defense to prosecution that such security credentials were lost or stolen unless the
person pays to the Airport Board the fee charged for lost or stolen security credentials.
ARTICLE III.
PERMITS REQUIREDFIRSTAMENDMENT ACTIVITY.
SEC. 3-23, PERMITS REQUIRED.
No person may engage in activity Distribution of Literature, Solicitation
of €-uH;d nsn6Funds, Surveys, or Picketing ^f this Chapter without a permit issued
by the C-€91-egal Department of the Airport. Failure to obtain a permit and follow
mandatory permit conditions provided in this Article Ill will constitute a violation of this
Code.
SEC. 3-24. PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
(a) An application shall be submitted to the GE9-Legal Department of the Airport
at least three (3) business days in advance of the first day sought for the
activity, using the form provided by the Airport, afidwhich shall include the
following:
(1) the full name and street address of the applicant;
(2) the name hone number, and email address of the person in charge
of the activity:
(3) the full name and mailing address of the person or organization
sponsoring, conducting_ or promoting the activity, if other thafn the
applicant or the person in charge of the activity;
(4) whether the sponsoring organization is a branch or division of a national
organization and, if so, the organizations name and street address;
(5) if the sponsoring organization is a Texas corporation, a copy of its
certificate of incorporation, a6 acne shall be
furnished; if it is a foreign corporation, a copy of its Authorized Certificate
to do business in the State of Texas shall accompany the application;
(6) the dates and hours of the activity;
(7) each exact Airport Location for which request is made;
(8) the nature of the activity and the subject thereof; and
(6 (9)_ the approximate number of persons who will participate in such
activity.
(c) the date, er dates and houm ofthe -aGtiVit
the p urpese 9r s bjeGt thereefi
(b)
(d) SEC. 3 25. WHEN .
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(-f}L�LT4-_-Permits will be issued on a first come first served basis and will be
issued within three (3) business days of receipt of the application, provided the
Airport staff is reasonably able to evaluate and accommodate the request within
that amount of time.; however, t4" ermit applications may be denied, or a
permit granted may be revoked, if_one or more of the statements in the
application is found to be untrue or contrary to the mandatory permit conditions,
and any application may be denied for reasons of public safety or the impact
on Airport operations. Permits will be issued for a period of _not more than thirty
30 days. When an application fora permit hereunder is fekweddenied or
revoked, the GEOLegal Department will, within five (5) business days of the
denial or revocation furnish the Applicant a written explanation of the reasons
for the denial or revocation.
SEC. 3-25. MANDATORY PERMIT CONDITIONS.
Location: Permittees, other than the Airport Board or a representative of the Airport
Board, will not be permitted to conduct the activity for which the Permit is issued:
(a) in Airport roadways;
(b) inside airline gate departure lounges;
(c) in areas restricted to airline or Airport personnel;
(d) in restrooms;
(e) in premises leased to a concessionaire;
(f) in stairwells, staircases, elevators, or escalators;
(g) in baggage claim areas;
(h) in any area temporarily or permanently restricted for security or construction
reasons to necessary personnel;
(i) within twenty (24-0) feet of any ticket counter, departure lounge, check -in
counter, baggage check -in counter. or security screening check point;
(j) to any person waiting in line at those areas listed above or loading or
unloading baggage from a public or private vehicle;
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(k) inside any passenger terminal building if prohibited by this Code; or
(1) in parking garages or parking areas.-.-
(m)usinq sound or voice amplification systems. musical instruments, radio
communications systems, or other mechanical sound devices, donation boxes,
or vending machines while conducting permittedactivities;
(n) using their voice directed at members of the public in a manner that causes
breach of the peace to the public: or
(- o) in any way that interferes with free movement of pedestrian traffic or in
any manner that assails, coerces threatens or physically disturbs any other
person.
4) While engaging in a permitted activity, a permit holder or a designee must be
resent at the location for the duration of the permitted activity and wear a badge,
nameplate. card, or other personal identification on the upper torso and clearly visible to
the public. That identification must state the true and correct legal name of the person
and the organization or cause represented.
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SEC. 3-26. APPEALBENIA , OR raEENrnrnTInINi OF PFRA41TSDISTRIBUTION OF
LITERATURE.
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VV-14eP an appl'Gation for a porrnit horoi der is refucaA or revoked, the GEE will
MWn five (5) bUSiRess days of the denial or revooatieR, furRish the Applicant a
written explanation_of_the reaSeR
(a) No literature may be disseminated in the secure or sterile area of an Airport
Terminal.
{a3(b) Nothing herein prohibits the distribution of literature by or on behalf of the
Airport Board on Airport property.
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SEC. 3-27. VIOISOLICITATION OF FUNDS.
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(a) A person commits an offense if he solicits funds for himself or on behalf of
another without a permit from the Airport Board. Solicitation of funds includes
any oral or written request for money or other things of value, in person or_by
drop -in device. even if the solicitation seeks delivery of funds at another time
or another place. Solicitation of charitable donations is never permitted inside
a terminal not even for tenants or ermittees.
(a4(b) This prohibition does not include airlines or concessionaires selling goods
or services PLirsuant to an airline a reement or concession permit. All persons,
including airlines and concessionaires, are prohibited within an airport
passenger terminal from soliciting funds or other things not authorized by their
agreements or permits.
SEC. 3-28. DID IB iTlnni OF URVEYS.
La� No person may conduct a survey within a passenger terminal, except for-
a. an Airport tenant in that part of an Airport passenger terminal
exclusively leased to that tenant: and
b. the Airport Board or its designees.
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SEC. 3-29. ONSPICKETING.
La) Permittees may not carry pickets, -devices, or similar signs with a dimension
that exceeds the Permittee's height or width. Any conflict between this rule and
applicable State law shall be resolved in favor of State law, provided that State
law impresses more stringent requirements on the_ conduct regulated hereby.
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Picketing may be conducted only in the following
areas:
1) Sidewalk near Terminal A upper level, between A8 and A14;
(2) Sidewalk near Terminal B upper level between B43 and B47-1
(3) Sidewalk near Terminal C upper level, between C35 and C38;
(4) Sidewalk near Terminal D upper level, between D28 and D29
(5) Sidewalk near Terminal E upper level, between E1 an_dE2
(B) Other areas of the Airport which the CEO deems conducive to the
safety, security, and operations of the Airport.
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SEC. 8-3. COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOVING PICTURE PRODUCTION.
(a) A person commits an offense if he takes still or motion pictures for commercial use
or public exhibition, publication, or display on any portion of the Airport grounds
without a permit.
(b) A person commits an offense if he produces any motion picture, television program
or commercial advertisement on any portion of the Airport grounds without a
permit.
(c) No permits are needed for the taking of still or motion pictures or videotaping by:
(1) Airport users for personal non-commercial purposes; or
(2) news media in covering news events or filming documentary productions at
the Airport.
(d) An application shall be submitted to the Airport Board at least 4v-e-(5)ten (10
business days in advance of the first day sought for photographic or other similar
production, and shall include the following.-
(1) the full name and street address of the applicant;
(2) the full name and street address of the organization sponsoring, conducting,
or promoting the production;
(3) whether the producing organization is a branch or division of a national
organization and, if so, the name and street address thereof;
(4) if the producing organization is a Texas corporation, a copy of its certificate
of incorporation, as amended, shall be furnished; if it is a foreign
corporation, a copy of its certificate to do business in the State of Texas
shall accompany the application;
(5) the purpose of the production;
(6) the date or dates and hours of the production;
(7) the location(s) proposed for such production; and
(8) the total number and size of production equipment required for the
production and total number of personnel.
(e) The permit will be issued within three-(,3)ten 10 business days of receipt of the
application; however, the permit application may be denied or a permit granted
hereunder revoked if one or more of the statements in the application is found to
be untrue.
(f) Time, location and manner: When permits are granted, the following rules and
standards will apply:
(1) location: Permittees shall be escorted by Airport Board Personnel at all
times and shall only be permitted to conduct the permitted activity in those
locations specified in the permit.
(2) Permits will be issued for a period of not more than thirty (30) days.
(3) manner of operation:
(A) a person may not engage in such production unless he carries such
permit granted under this section at all times while conducting
production activities.
(B) a person conducting production activities hereunder shall, in that
connection, obey all applicable state and federal laws and all
applicable rules and regulations of the Airport Board. Unless
specified in the permit, permittees will not be permitted to conduct
the activity for which the permit is issued:
(i) in Airport roadways,
(ii) inside airline gate departure lounges,
(iii) in areas restricted to airline or Airport personnel,
(iv) in restrooms,
(v) in premises leased to a concessionaire,
(vi) in stairwells, staircases, elevators or escalators,
(vii) in baggage claim areas, or
(viii) in any area temporarily or permanently restricted for
conducting or promoting the production.
Grounds for denial: The Airport Board reserves the riaht to denv a permit based
on. but not limited to, these factors:
(1) Availability of staff to escort crews into the secured area.
(2) Lack of available space
(3) The proposed photography would affect the safe and efficient operation fo
the Airport, disrupt travel, impair security measures. or materially„increase
congestion at the Airport.
(4) Preservation of pubk health and safety
(5) Interference with the flight operations at the Airport
(6) Failure to comply with Federal, State or local laws. statues, ordinances.
rules and regulations governing operation and security of the Airport, including,
but not limited to, regulations promulgated by the Federal_A_v_i_ation Regulations
and Transportation Security Regulations.
(7) Construction. Repair or maintenance activities at the Airport.
(8) An Airport Emergency
(9) The termination of a prior Permit by the Applicant within the previous twelve
months for failure of the Permit Holder to comply with Permit conditions.
(10) the failure of the Applicant to pay outstanding damage claims arising out
of prior Permits, or to provide security deposits, surety bonds, or liability
insurance, if required.
Appendix 1
North Employee Parking
N & S
3.600 -1800 S
30
Loop Rd,
Express North Public
N & S
1700 -1800 S
20
Loop,Rd.
A Upper Level Rd.
N & S
2000 - 2200 S
15
A Entrance Rd.
N & S
2100 - 2173
20
AExit Rd.
N&S
2112-2171
20
A Recirculation Rd.
N & S
2110 - 2171
15
A Lower Level Rd.
N & S
2000 - 2200 S
15
B Public Loop Rd.
N & S
2100 S
20
B Upper Level Rd
N & S
2000 - 2200 S
15
B Lower Level Rd.
N & S
2000 - 2200 S
15
C Public Loop Rd.
N & S
2300 - 2400 S
20
C Upper Level Rd.
N & S
2300 - 2400 S
15
C Lower Level Rd.
N & S
2300 - 2400 S
15
D Service Level Rd.
N & S
2275 - 2475 S
15
D Arrivals Level Rd.
N & S
2325 - 2475 S
15
D Departures Level Rd.
N & S
2325 - 2475 S
3-5
D Recirculation Rd.
N & S
2350 - 24755
15
E Entrance Rd.
N & S
2620— 2691
20
E Exit Rd.
N & S
2624— 26Bg
20
E Recirculation Rd.
N & S
2622-2689
15
E Upper Level Rd.
N & S
2500 - 2700 S
15
E Lower Level Rd.
N & S
2500 - 2700 S
15
Express South Public
N & S
2600 S
15
Loop Rd.
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Appendix 1
South Remote Parking
Public N & S
2900 - 3000 S
20
Loop Rd.
South Employee Parking
N & S
2900- 3100 S
30
Loop Rd.
North Remote Carousel
N & S
1600 - i7oo S
15
Connector Rd.
South Remote Carousel
N & S
3050 - 3100 S
15
Connector Rd.
EastAirf[eld Dr.
N & S
2300 -3400 S
45
South Airfield Dr.
E & W
1800 - 29oo E
45
West Airfield Dr.
N & S
1600 -340o E
45
North Airfield Dr.
E & W
2475 - 2875 E
45
North Airfield Dr.
E & W
2875 - 3000 E
35
North Service Rd.
N
1300 - 3250 S
35
North Service Rd.
N
3250 - 39oo N
45
South Service Rd.
S
1300 - 1750 S
45
South Service Rd.
S
1750 -3825 S
35
South Service Rd.
S
3825 - 4025 S
45
Service Rd. Crossunder 1
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Service Rd. Crossunder 2
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Service Rd. Crossunder 3
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Service Rd. Crossunder 4
E & W
2275 - 23z5 E
30
Service Rd. Crossunder S
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Service Rd. Crossunder 6
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Service Rd. Crossunder 7
E & W
2275 -2325 E
30
N. International Pkwy.
N
300-1300 S
55
S. International Pkwy.
S
300 -1300 5
55
Appendix 1
N. International Pkwy.
N
1300 -1500 S
30
S. International Pkwy.
S
1300 -1500 S
30
N. International Pkwy.
N
1500 - 3400 S
55
S. International Pkwy.
S
3.500 - 3400 S
55
N. International Pkwy.
N
3400 - 3600 S
30
S. International Pkwy.
S
3400 - 3600 S
30
N. International Pkwy.
N
3700 - 4200 S
55
S. International Pkwy.
S
3700 - 4200 S
55
International Pkwy.
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Crossunderi
International Pkwy.
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Crossunder2
International Pkwy.
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Crossunder3
International Pkwy.
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Cr055under4
International Pkwy.
E & W
2275 - 2325 E
30
Crossunder5
International Pkwy.
E & W
2275 -2325 E
30
Flyover Bridge 5
East 91h St.
E & W
2825 - 2925 E
30
East �4th St.
E & W
2825 - 2925 E
30
East 161h St.
E & W
2325 — 2425 E
30
East 231d St.
E & W
2950 - 305o W
30
East 26th St.
E & W
2975 - 305o E
30
East z8tb St.
E & W
2900 - 3o50-E
35
East 33:- St.
E & W
3050 - 3125 E
30
East 32" d St.
E & W
3050 - 31z5 E
30
Appendix 1
East 34th
E & W
2100 — 2228 E
30
East 35th
E & W
2100-- 222B E
30
East 374h St.
E & W
2400 - 2600 E
30
East 381h St.
E & W
2300 - 2400 E
30
East 39" St.
E & W
2400 - 2600 E
30
North 16th Ave.
N & S
2050 - 2150 S
30
North �4" Ave.
N & S
165o —1825 S
30
North 2V' Ave.
N & S
950 -1450 S
30
South loth Ave.
N & S
3420 - 4150 S
30
South 22^d Ave.
N & S
3250 - 3350 S
30
South 24"Ave.
N & S
3850 - 4025 S
30
South 261h Ave.
N & S
3575 - 3900 S
35
South 31't Ave,
N & S
3175 - 3275 S
30
West 17th St.
E & W
115o-i550-E
30
West lgth St.
E & W
1450 -17oo E
35
West loth St.
E & W
1450 -175o E
30
West 21s' St.
E & W
1475 -165o E
30
West 23" St.
E & W
i55o -1600 E
30
West 27th St.
E & W
1575 - 1600 E
30
West 31' St.
E & W
2200 - 2275 E
30
West 32"d St.
E & W
2200 - 2275 E
30
West 3311, St.
E & W
2100 - 2275 E
30
Freeport Pkwy.
N & S
1500 S
30
Mid -Cities Blvd.
E & W
165o -185o E
40
Royal Lane
N & S
725 - 1375 S
35
Appendix 1
Texan Trail
N & S
1400 -1600 S
30
Rental Car Dr.
E & W
1661- 29oo E
35
South Garage Dr.
E & W
2400 - 250o E
30
Bus Entry/RCC
E & W
2200 - 2400 E
30
Bus ExitIRCC
E & W
2300 - 240o E
30
Center Garage Dr.
E & W
25oo E
30
North Garage Dr.
E & W
2400 - 25oo E
30
Passport Ave.
N & S
3600 - 4000 S
35
Passport Ave.
N & S
4000 -- 4525 S
30
Strategy Ave
N & S
4127 - 4334
30
Sustainability Dr.
E & W
2028 - 2099
30
S. W. Construction Rd.
N & S
2550 - 3175 S
20
S, W. Construction Rd.
N & S
3175 - 3425 S
35
S. W. Construction Rd.
E & W
1800 - 2ioo E
35
Trade Ave.
N & S
800 -1075 5
30
Regent Blvd.
E & W
2575 - 2925 E
30
Regent Blvd.
N & S
725 - 925 S
30
Corporate Dr.
N & S
750 -1025 S
30
Bear Creek Ct.
N & 5
3500 - 3600 S
30
Minters Chapel Rd.
N & S
1500 -1600 S
30
Plaza Dr.
E & W
2925 - 295o E
30
Carbon Rd.
N & S
3125 - 3150 S
30
Carbon Rd.
E & W
3050 - 3175 E
30
Glade Rd.
E & W
12oo -1600 E
35
S. Main St.
N & S
165o - 1750 5
30
Appendix 1
Esters Rd.
E & W
2425 - 2925 E
30
W. Walnut Hill Ln.
E & W
2325-3075
45
Mustang Drive
E & W
1125 -145o E
45
Stone Meyers Parkway
N & S
700-875 S
40
Connection Ave.
N & S
3950-3900 S
20
Southgate Ave.
N & S
4020 — 3930 S
20
Aviation Dr.
E & W
2320 - 240o E
20
Global Dr.
E & W
2350— 244o E=
20
Innovation Dr.
E & W
2340 — 244o E
20
Technology Rd.
E & W
2700 — 285o E
30
Market St
E & W
2600 — 2875 E
30
Rochelle Rd.
E & W
2600— 2975 E
30
Dallas Rd.
E & W
1745-1825 E
30
Travel St.
E & W
2464 - 260o
30
Mobility St.
E & W
4059 - 4220
30
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/17/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0841
LOG NAME: 55AMENDMENT TO DFW RULES AND REGS
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No. 2024-06-155 Amending Chapter 3, Article III,
Chapter 8, and Appendix 1 of the DFW International Airport's Code of Rules and Regulations
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance approving Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No.
2024-06-155 Amending Chapter3, Article 111, Chapter 8, and Appendix 1 of the DFW International Airport's Code of Rules and Regulations.
DISCUSSION:
Both State law and the 1968 Contract and Agreement between the Owner Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas require that any amendments to the
Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport Board (DFW Rules and Regulations) must be approved by the City
Councils of both Fort Worth and Dallas.
The Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport Board (DFW Board) is requesting that the Fort Worth City Council and the Dallas City Council approve
proposed changes to to Chapter 3, Article III, Chapter, 8 and Appendix 1 of the DFW Rules and Regulations. This action will approve the attached
amendments to Chapter 3, Article Ill, Chapter, 8 and Appendix 1 of the DFW Rules and Regulations as follows:
• Revise Section 3-19 to prohibit smoking at DFW Airport and provide specific exceptions to the rule.
• Revise and combine Articles III and IV to clarify and update permit request and issuance procedures and rules applicable to permit
applications related to the distribution of literature, solicitation of donations, survey, and picketing.
• Revise Section 8-3 to add potential grounds for the denial of requests for permits to film on any portion of the Airport grounds for commercial
use based on safety, security, and operational concerns.
• Revise Appendix 1 to add the following new streets:
o East 34th Street (E & W)
o East 35th Street (E & W)
a South 20th Street (N & S)
e Rental Car Drive (E & W)
o Strategy Avenue (N & S)
o Sustainabillty Drive (E & W)
c Travel Street (E & W)
o Mobility Street (E & W)
DFW BOARD APPROVAL: At its meeting on June 6, 2024, the DFW Board adopted DFW Board Resolution No. 2024-06-155 and
recommended that the Resolution be submitted to the Owner Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas for their approval.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION_1 CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted
for Ci Manager's
Office by.
ALL ACMs
6122
Originating
Business Unit
Head:
Leann Guzman
8973
Additional Information Contact: Leann Guzman 8973