HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4311-04-2014 A Resolution
NO. 4311-04-2014
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE
INSCRIPTION REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL
VEHICLES OPERATED BY THE FIRE, CODE
COMPLIANCE AND AVIATION DEPARTMENTS.
WHEREAS, Section 721 .004 of the Texas Transportation Code requires that motor
vehicles owned by a municipality must be inscribed with the name of the municipality,
along with the department or office having custody of the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Section 72 1 .005 of the Texas Transportation Code provides that the
governing body of a municipality may exempt certain vehicles owned by th.e Municipality
from the inscription requirement of Section 721 .004 if those vehicles are used by a
municipal fire marshal, arson investigator, code enforcement officer designated to enforce
environmental criminal laws, or a municipal employee conducting an investigation involving
fraud or other mismanagement within the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Fire, Code Compliance and Aviation Departments are at times
required to conduct investigations involving possible criminal or fraudulent activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth desires to exempt certain
vehicles operated by the Fire, Code Compliance and Aviation Departments from the
inscription requirement in order to facilitate undercover work and other legitimate
investigative functions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
1 . Pursuant to Section 721 .005 of the Texas Transportation Code, certain vehicles
used by the Fire, Code Compliance and Aviation Departments in the conduct of criminal or
fraud Investigations are hereby exempted from the inscription requirement of Section
721 .004 of the Texas Transportation Code,
2. The Director or Assistant Director, Equipment Services, is hereby authorized and
directed to designate those vehicles for which regular license plates are required in order for
certain employees to effectively pet-form their assigned duties.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/15/2014 - Resolution. No. 4311-04-2014
DATE: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18178
LOG NAME: 21 REGULAR EXEMPT PLATES
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Exempting Certain Vehicles Operated by the Fire, Code Compliance and Aviation
Departments from the Inscription Requirements and Authorizing Use of Regular License Plates (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution exempting certain vehicles operated by the Fire, Code Compliance and
Aviation Departments from the inscription requirements of Section 721.004 of the Texas Transportation
Code; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents pertaining to the application for regular license
plates for certain vehicles for the Fire, Code Compliance and Aviation Departments.
DISCUSSION:
In December 1987, (M&C G-7385) the Police Department was granted permission to use regular exempt
license plates on vehicles used for undercover work. Until mid-February 2014, regular plates were
allowed for other departments. The Fire, Code Compliance, and Aviation Departments are requesting
permission to obtain regular license plates for certain unmarked vehicles to be used in criminal and fraud
investigations. The Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office requires a resolution adopted by the
City Council, pursuant to the Transportation Code, Section 721.005, designating exemption from
inscription requirements for certain unmarked vehicles prior to issuance of regular plates.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material affect on City
funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Wayne Corum (5118)
Additional Information Contact: Don Walker (5105)
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